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PODCAST

The CELPIP Success Podcast

Welcome to the podcast that helps newcomers to Canada prepare for the CELPIP exam. You will learn how to develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English. And of course, if you listen, you"ll learn how to Speak English Fearlessly! Every Tuesday you"ll get a new episode filled with tips, strategies and inspiring stories from other people just like you who are working to speak English fearlessly.

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All Episodes

19:53

What to do after you freeze and forget what to say in...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/09/10

What To Do After You Freeze And Forget What To Say In EnglishFreezing in an English conversation or during the CELPIP exam can be nerve-racking and can totally bring your confidence down to zero. In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, you'll learn practical tips and strategies to overcome one of the most commonly held fears: speaking in front of someone else. I'll share a time that I froze in public while I was learning Spanish, and pass on the lessons that I Iearned from it - and

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15:55

How To Take Advantage Of Feedback to Improve Your...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/09/03

One of the best things you can be doing to develop your CELPIP and English skills is to effectively use the feedback that comes your way each day. Today's episode will help you to start doing that! In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, focus on the power of feedback in the learning process. You will learn from my own personal experiences and lessons from my attempts at improving this podcast Learn how to target specific areas for improvement, implement actionable changes, and

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15:40

What to do when you make a mistake with your English.

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Overcoming the Spotlight Effect: Embrace Your English MistakesIn this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, I'll be talking about the common fear of making mistakes while speaking English. I'll be looking at a great interaction and an experience in an open air theatre that I had recently to help me drive home a few key points with you:Manage expectations. Keep going even when you make a mistake. People don't focus on your mistakes nearly as long or as much as you do! Listen in to find out

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23:37

Another Mistake or failure with your English? Don't...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/08/20

Have you found yourself face to face with another mistake with your English? Have you tried and failed to achieve your desired score on the CELPIP? (Again!) If you're facing a persistent or difficult to overcome failure or mistake with your English skills, then please listen to today's episode. I'll be sharing some of my own setbacks from the week and what I've been learning from them. I firmly believe that mistake making = progress. If you're not making any mistakes with your English, it's because

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20:02

3 Lessons I Learned from 3 Mistakes in front of 230...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/08/13

3 Lessons I Learned from 3 Mistakes in front of 230 people.In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, we'll dive into mistake making and how mistakes can be powerful learning opportunities if you see them in the right way.We'll also talk together about how to develop a healthier mindset toward mistake-making: embracing errors, rather than avoiding them, can help you make faster progress with your English skills! We'll discuss the significance of continuous practice, realistic

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17:04

How To Stop Overusing Words and Phrases in English To...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/08/06

How To Stop Overusing Words and Phrases in English To Get A Higher CELPIP ScoreThis episode discusses the importance of avoiding repeated words and phrases in your CELPIP answers and provides practical strategies on how to break this habit. Key takeaways: You will learn about the listability and vocabulary filters used by CELPIP raters to score your answers. How and why you should be recording yourself to identify overused phrases, As well as how to change those overused phrases by finding

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12:25

How To Begin Any CELPIP Speaking Task Answer

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/07/30

If you struggle with just getting your CELPIP Speaking task answers started, you need today's episode. Spending too much time on polite, flowery introductions with your speaking task answers will steal valuable time from you - and they are just not necessary! Instead, you need to do what I share in today's episode! Get straight into the main content of your answer!You'll also learn aboutWhy building momentum with your answer matters so much.Being loud and proud with your answers.Efficient 'in the

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13:22

Are You Doing These Three Things to Develop Your...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/07/23

Have you been wondering why your English skills are not developing as quickly as you'd like them to be? It might just be because you're not using one or all of these three simple, but not always easy, strategies. 1) Going where the action is, 2) Engage! 3) Put in the reps. I will tell you an inspiring story that has been happening at my workplace that will help you see how you can apply these three steps in your own life. Don't forget to subscribe to my free weekly newsletter where you'll get a

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23:53

Stop Trying To Set More Goals To Improve Your...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/07/16

Don't Try To Set More Goals To Improve Your English. Do This Instead!If you know you are working hard to improve your English skills, but you're still not getting the results you want to be getting, then this episode is for you. Together we're going to talk about the power of systems and specifically, we're going to talk about how your system is the problem AND your system is the solution to helping you start making progress again with your English or CELPIP prep. If you're stuck right now, even

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25:41

How To Get Started With Your CELPIP Speaking Practice.

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/07/09

Are you struggling to just get started with your CELPIP Speaking practice? Then this episode is for you! If you know that you need to be practicing for the Speaking section of the CELPIP exam, but you have no idea how to even get started, then listen closely and follow along with this episode. My personal guarantee for you is if you follow these four simple steps, you'll find yourself actually starting to make progress with your practice! Pick a task. (Today we're going to focus on Speaking Task

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40:52

CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Tips for Success

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/07/02

How To Master CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Tips and StrategiesIn this episode, you will get a walk through of CELPIP Speaking Task 2, which involves sharing a personal experience. You'll learn about the importance of brainstorming, we'll focus on the past tense, as well as practical tips for practicing the past tense which include journaling and discussing daily activities with family. I also discuss using your voice memo app for practice and reviewing your answers to strengthen your responses. How

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23:32

How to Master Brainstorming for the CELPIP Exam

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/06/25

In this episode, I'm talking about how you can improve your brainstorming skills. If brainstorming is hard for you, know that you're not alone! Many test takers report this as being one of their pain points! The episode revisits key concepts from a previous discussion on mindset and creativity and offers practical tips to improve brainstorming under pressure. We'll also cover the importance of generating multiple ideas, avoiding the pursuit of the perfect idea, and using strategies like bullet

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09:50

Should I Use a Template To Help Me Get A Higher...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/06/18

Why You Should Avoid Using Templates for CELPIP PreparationThis episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast discusses the pitfalls of using templates for CELPIP exam preparation. You've likely heard or read about templates before - they are easily available online. But just because you can easily get one, does that mean you should use it? NO! Templates may offer an easy way out, but they are not what CELPIP test raters look for, which are original, unassisted, and spontaneous responses. Using

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28:01

How To Give Yourself Feedback On The Speaking Tasks...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/06/11

In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, you will learn a practical process for self-study that will transform the way you prep for the CELPIP!Key strategies include:Using a voice recorder to review and critique performance, Understanding the timing for brainstorming and recording responses, and creating outlines for answers. I'll also talk about the importance of using varied vocabulary, adding emotions, and ensuring responses are interesting and on-topic. A free checklist is

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19:21

Stop Saying "Um" and "Uh" to get higher CELPIP...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Do you struggle with saying "Um" and "Uh" too much? If so, listen to today's episode where you'll learn 3 strategies that will help you kick these pesky filler words out of your vocabulary! "Um" and "Uh" can seriously hurt your CELPIP scores if you use them too much. Don't let that happen to you!00:00Frustration with Filler Words01:58Introduction to the Podcast03:14Understanding Filler Words03:57Why We Use Filler Words06:03Strategy 1: Notice Your Filler Words10:26Strategy 2: Allow

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12:01

How To Take Notes On The CELPIP (It’s easier than you...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/05/28

Struggling with note-taking on the CELPIP exam? This episode dives into practical strategies to enhance your note-taking skills. Learn the importance of practicing with the five Ws (who, what, when, where, and why) while watching English TV shows and listening to various audio content. Discover how to set yourself up for success by paying attention to the intro sections of each listening task. They offer you valuable clues as to how to organize your notes. You'll learn about the importance of mixing

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14:29

Do this to effectively practice for the CELPIP

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/05/21

If you've ever wondered if you're doing the right thing...the real right thing... to be preparing for the CELPIP exam, then this episode is for you. I'll be sharing one of the most important things you need to be doing to prepare for the exam. We all tend to avoid doing it because we're kind of hard wired in this way, but it's seriously a mistake to leave this out of your practice. To find out, listen in to today's episode. What I'll cover:00:00Introduction: Your Busy Life and CELPIP

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16:04

Do the hard things to prepare for the Speaking...

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Why listen today:If you struggle with the clock as you brainstorm, then you absolutely need to listen to today's podcast. The dreaded clock - that timer that ticks away at you as you frantically try to develop your answer before the recording begins on the speaking section of the CELIP - is one of the most feared aspects of the exam. Many fear it, and many avoid using the clock as a tool to help them practice. That's a mistake that I'll be chatting with you about today, because those who fail to

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09:24

Brainstorming Is Your Map To CELPIP Success

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/05/07

If you are short on time, but still need to prepare for the Speaking section of the CELPIP, then listen to today's episode.What you'll learn today:Brainstorming is a tool for creating a 'map' to organize your thoughts efficiently under exam conditions. I'm going to challenge you to practice brainstorming in your day-to -day activities, such as during your commute time (even if you're driving!) by practicing a simple strategy that you can begin using right now. 00:00 Welcome to Speak English

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19:44

How To Brainstorm On The CELPIP Exam: Stop Overthinking!

The CELPIP Success Podcast ·

2024/04/30

If you struggle with brainstorming on the CELPIP exam, then this episode is for you! I'll talk about the number one challenge CELPIP test takers face when it comes to brainstorming, and what you can do about it. You'll learn the mindset you need to adapt in order to brainstorm effectively.You'll learn that it's more important to have many ideas to work with instead of trying to come up one one great one.And you'll learn that often times, effective brainstorming happens as you just start writing. (As

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