CELPIP Speaking Part 2 – Describing a Past Experience – General Tips Understand the Task You’ll be asked to describe a personal experience from the past — for example: “Describe a time when you helped someone.” “Describe a memorable trip you took.” You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak. Structure Your …

IELTS/CELPIP Writing Task 1 In my last blog, I gave you some idioms and expressions for formal emails and letters. In this blog, you will see some basic idioms and expressions for informal emails and letters. In general, it is more common to use these kinds of expressions in informal situations. Idioms and Expressions – Informal …

The Skill of Decoding When Listening Listening is one of the most challenging skills for English language learners to master. Unlike reading, where the eyes can pause or go back over a line, listening happens in real time. Words flow quickly, sounds are connected, and meanings must be understood instantly. One of the most important abilities …

The Power of Flexible Vocabulary One of the most valuable skills for anyone learning English is the ability to use vocabulary flexibly. This means not only knowing many words, but also understanding how to use them naturally in different contexts. Being flexible with vocabulary allows you to express your thoughts more precisely, adapt your speech or …

Why Fluency Matters More Than Grammatical Accuracy When it comes to speaking English, many learners believe that perfect grammar is the key to sounding intelligent or professional. While grammar is certainly important, fluency — the ability to speak easily, well, and quickly — plays a much bigger role in real communication. In most real-life situations, people …