Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone To Build Your CELPIP Skills + PODCAST Update

Improving your speaking skills in English can feel like a daunting task, especially when preparing for the CELPIP exam.

I’ve spent years sticking to scripted, well planned episodes for this podcast, but I’ve realized that this comfort zone has kept me from growing. I’ve decided to challenge myself by ditching the script and embracing a more spontaneous approach.

By using bullet points instead and committing to shorter episodes, I’m aiming to reduce my workload while also modeling a crucial lesson: stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth.

As I work my way through this new style, I encourage you to reflect on your own habits. If speaking English makes you nervous, you might be avoiding it altogether. Let’s change that together. This month, I invite you to engage in one short, spontaneous conversation in English each day.

By practicing these small interactions, you’ll gradually build confidence and improve your skills while also learning to embrace the imperfect nature of real conversations. Remember, confidence in speaking comes from practice, not from textbooks or classes. Let’s take this challenge on together and see how we can grow! Are you in?

Takeaways:

• Improving your English speaking skills, particularly for the CELPIP exam, requires stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Engaging in spontaneous conversations, even for short durations, builds confidence and fluency in speaking.
• Avoiding opportunities to speak English due to fear can limit your progress and language learning.
• Setting achievable goals, like daily 5 minute conversations, can significantly improve your English proficiency over time.
• Don't be afraid of mistakes while speaking! They will help you develop a confident, natural speaking style.