Hi Reader,

It's been one of THOSE weeks.

Busy work week and busy back pain for me, as well as another physiotherapy visit today. And today, I experienced a new treatment: Acupuncture! *Cue dramatic music here!* Have you ever had it done before? (I sincerely hope you haven't needed it.)

It actually wasn't that bad. Not, Wow! I want to do that again and again...but not bad considering I am a major wimp when it comes to needles. (Are you nervous around needles, too?)

Best of all, it actually seemed to help.

Anyway, all that happening this week has made it difficult for me to continue working to get back into a posting rhythm on LinkedIn.

Really hard.

Even harder? Video.

But I decided to make one and post it 👉 right here.​

One take.

No editing.

Mistakes and all.

And there were MANY mistakes.

The lighting sucked.

The audio cut out a little between one shot and another.

I screwed my lines up a little (and wasn't using any script to begin with, but that's a good thing for me. Part of the way I'm challenging myself - speak without a script.)

But I practiced. And that's a good thing. I practiced recording myself on video, which is me stepping WAY outside my introvert comfort zone. And then I posted it, which is even further outside my comfort zone.

I practiced in less than perfect conditions.

My encouragement for you? Do the same with your English.

You likely won't ever have a 'perfect situation' for you to practice in, and if you fall into the trap of waiting for one, you likely will never get that badly needed practice in.

So, get out there today and use your English! It doesn't have to be perfect in order for it to be helpful and effective.

Work with me?

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Have a great day!

Aaron

PS. You don't have to prepare for the CELPIP alone! We can work together - here's how!​