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Welcome to the podcast that will help you 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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The Official CELPIP Podcast

CELPIP Test Official

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The journey to immigrate or work in Canada can be a challenge, but also one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. With the Official CELPIP Podcast, we are here to help you on that journey, and to get you ready to take your English proficiency test. With the guidance of our CELPIP experts, each episode of our podcast will help you build your English language skills, prepare for your CELPIP Test, and get you another step closer to completing your journey!
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Let's Talk TEFL

Jackie Bolen

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Welcome to the Let’s Talk TEFL podcast with Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Smith. We’re going to discuss everything ESL/EFL teaching, including experiences teaching abroad, activity and game ideas, teaching tips, interviews with old friends, and more. Come join us in the Let’s Talk TEFL teacher’s lounge for some inspiration and entertainment!
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ESL talk

ESL Talk Podcast

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A podcast for English teachers by English teachers. If you are a teacher, content creator, or educator, or are thinking about teaching ESL/English, this is the podcast for you! In each episode, our hosts and their guests will provide strategies, techniques, advice, and skills to help you improve as a teacher and to be more effective both inside and outside the classroom. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @esltalkpodcast, visit our website esltalk.ca or you can send us an email to esltalkpodc ...
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E2 Talks is a monthly podcast where we chat about the English language landscape, conversing about topics relevant to ESL students. E2 Talks, an extension of E2Language, will provide listeners with extensive insights into topics that matter to our students. The goal here is to create a more laidback learning environment that you can access on your terms!
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Are you looking for effective ways to enhance your English learning journey? This episode reveals three key strategies that can significantly accelerate your progress. First, the importance of persistence is highlighted; many learners give up too soon, forgetting that proficiency comes with time and practice. Next, consistency is emphasized; even s…
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If you find yourself feeling down and discouraged about your CELPIP score or your slow immigration process here in Canada, then this episode is for you... In this episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, I'll share my recent struggles with transitioning course platforms for the CELPIP Success School, detailing the challenges and frustration…
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Listen to today's episode for two practical ideas that will help you develop your English skills faster. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of shortening the time between your practice sessions and, Varying your learning context to expose yourself to different environments and people which will force you to use different vocabula…
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🎧 In this episode, we explore the transformative power of cultural exchange in the ESL classroom. Our guest, Esther Tong, is an experienced ESL instructor, who shares their journey of teaching English across diverse cultural contexts and explains how integrating cultural exchange fosters deeper learning and engagement. We dive into real-world examp…
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FAQ: How Can I Improve My Speaking Skills in English - and for the CELPIP? In this mini episode of the Speak English Fearlessly podcast, I'm going to talk about one of the most frequently asked questions that I get: how to increase one's speaking score on the CELPIP exam. You'll learn if it's possible to increase your score from a 6 to a 9 in a sho…
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What To Do After You Freeze And Forget What To Say In English Freezing 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: spea…
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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 exp…
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Join us on ESL Talk as we welcome Henry Ribeiro, an experienced online English teacher, trainer, and mentor with nearly a decade of expertise in the field. Henry will share his insights on effective teaching strategies tailored to diverse learners and delve into the Connectivist theory’s application in ESL/EFL. Discover how networked learning envir…
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Overcoming the Spotlight Effect: Embrace Your English Mistakes In 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: …
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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 …
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Send us a text Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as using authentic materials, along with suggestions for activities to do with your students who are pushing to become fluent in English. ESL/EFL Teachi…
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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, rathe…
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How To Stop Overusing Words and Phrases in English To Get A Higher CELPIP Score This 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 yo…
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Send us a text It's summer vacation for many teachers, and let's be honest, it can't come soon enough for many people! It's easy to feel the burnout when you're teaching English. We talk about some of the most common reasons why ESL teachers might feel burnt out, and then offer some suggestions for how to fill your well back up again before you hit…
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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 conten…
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Join us for another new episode of ESL Talk as we delve into the transformative world of trauma-informed teaching. We’re thrilled to welcome Leanna, an experienced educator specializing in working with immigrants and displaced learners. Leanna will share her insights and strategies on creating a supportive and empathetic learning environment, ensur…
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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 t…
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Send us a text Should teachers use the first language of the students in the classroom, or conduct the class entirely in English? It's an important question and one that's often up for debate in the TEFL world. Find out the pros and cons of using a shared first language with the students in an ESL/EFL class. ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodolog…
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Join us on this enlightening episode of ESL Talk as we explore the dynamic world of online adult education. We’re thrilled to welcome Megan Nicholls, a distinguished English tutor hailing from the U.K., who brings her innovative methods and passionate approach to the virtual classroom. Megan will share her secrets on how to captivate and motivate a…
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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 t…
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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 fo…
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Send us a text Jackie talks about all things teaching English to adult beginners. Teaching ESL to lower-level adults can be quite tricky because they often lack confidence. Here are some tips and tricks for building confidence, including making the class as student-centred as possible, doing a needs analysis and focusing on vocabulary. Find Out Mor…
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How To Master CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Tips and Strategies In 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 discus…
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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 unde…
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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk all things preparing students for English proficiency exams like the TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS. We give some tips and tricks, strategies, and things to avoid like the plague. Help students improve their English exam scores with these pro-level tips! Find Out More: TOEFL Reading Tips IELTS Speaking Tips J…
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In this episode, we are joined by Alain Pelletier, a renowned expert in the field of bullying prevention. Alain will share his journey into this critical field and the inspiration behind his impactful conference, “The Cost of Silence”. We’ll explore the five faces of bullying, as identified by Alain, and discuss their roles and responsibilities in …
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Why You Should Avoid Using Templates for CELPIP Preparation This 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! …
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🎙️ Speaking English with Confidence In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of language learning and explore the challenges Spanish speakers face as they strive to become fluent in English. Our guest, Natalia, is a passionate educator dedicated to helping Spanish-speaking learners gain confidence in their English communication. Join us…
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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…
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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk all things task-based learning and teaching. Level up your English classes with all ages and levels by incorporating some task-based activities. We talk about the reasons to use this style of lesson, as well as some of the classic activities to use. Find Out More: Task-Based Language Teaching Intro to Task-Ba…
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🎙️ Reinventing yourself in the ESL industry. In this episode of ESL Talk, we sit down with Carina, a seasoned ESL educator, to delve into the art of professional reinvention within the ESL industry. With years of experience under her belt, Carina brings a wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes to the table, offering invaluable insights for ESL …
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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! 00:00 Frustration with Filler Words 01:58 Introducti…
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