Listening is a crucial skill for mastering English, especially for those preparing for the CELPIP exam. This episode highlights various engaging audio resources that can enhance your listening abilities while keeping the learning process enjoyable. You’ll discover podcasts like the CBC World Report, which offers authentic Canadian content, and The Secret Life of Canada, which...
Many English learners preparing for the CELPIP exam focus on their strengths while neglecting areas that require improvement, particularly speaking skills. This episode highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing weaknesses in language proficiency. A compelling story illustrates how one learner excelled in reading but failed to practice speaking, ultimately hindering their overall progress. By...
Improving your CELPIP writing scores begins with one crucial strategy: reading and understanding and then following the instructions thoroughly. Many test takers overlook this essential step, leading to missed points and lower scores. Today you’ll learn that you don’t always need to be focused on big broad topics like grammar and vocabulary in order to...
In this episode you’ll discover effective strategies to catch and correct your own speaking mistakes as you prepare for the CELPIP exam. This episode emphasizes the importance of seeking feedback, whether from native speakers or through self-assessment. You will learn two key methods: engaging in conversations with native speakers and recording yourself to evaluate your...
This podcast episode will help you start and keep moving if you feel like you’re struggling to get ready for the CELPIP exam. We’ll focus on the importance of having the right system in place to achieve the results you’re wanting to achieve. I’ll be answering a question from one of my listeners as she...
Struggling with brainstorming ideas for the CELPIP exam is a common challenge faced by many test takers. This episode addresses the importance of recognizing that you already have the ability to think quickly and respond in conversations, even if it feels daunting in an exam setting. I’ll highlight practical strategies to help you improve your...
IF you’ve ever wondered how to learn English grammar, then this is the episode for you. I will take you through 3 practical tips that will help you begin developing your grammar skills painlessly and naturally. And here’s a big spoiler: memorizing grammar rules isn’t the best way to do this! Key Takeaways: Use grammar...
Have you ever felt like you’ve got so many challenges to overcome in your CELPIP prep that you feel stuck? Today I’ll be answering a listener’s question that revolves around some of her major obstacles that has her feeling stuck. If you want some friendly supportive encouragement to get you moving again, then this episode...
Are you preparing for CELPIP speaking task 8 and feeling uncertain about how to describe unusual images or objects? This podcast episode offers a practical five-step process to help you tackle this challenge with confidence. Today’s episode will guide you through essential strategies to help you respond to this task with ease, including: Providing an...
Effective communication is an art, particularly when it comes to expressing opinions in a way that resonates with others. Today I’ll introduce you to some of the critical skills needed for CELPIP Speaking Task 7, Expressing Opinions. You’ll learn about the importance of honesty paired with creativity, and why you should draw from personal experiences...