Best Celpip Preparation Podcasts (2025)

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ESL Classroom Energizers: Ideas to Get Some Life Back into the Classroom 20:29

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6M ago20:29

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like there's no energy in your classroom? Not to worry! That's where these fun classroom energizers come in. Jackie and Jen share their favourite games and activities to help students have some fun and learn at the same time. These classroom energizers are ideal for a serious case of the Monday morning blues, or the …

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Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities 25:21

7M ago25:21

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Send us a text These days, doesn't everyone basically just use computers to write and spell-check? If that's the case, does teaching spelling to English learners have any value? Spoiler: Jackie and Jen think it does! We'll share our reasons why, and also talk about some of our favourite ESL spelling games and activities. Be sure to check out my top…

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Tips for Newbie ESL/EFL Teachers 22:45

12M ago22:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers. Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad classes go, how to make a simple ESL lesson plan and more. You're sure to find some useful things to take into your next class! Have a listen, and if you like our podcast, please …

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How to Handle Disruptive or Difficult Students in an ESL/EFL Class 23:50

1y ago23:50

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Send us a text All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer share some of their top strategies for managing these students in an effective way, whether kids or adults. These include focusing on positive reinforcement, dev…

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How to Teach Very High-Level English Learners 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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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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Refill the Well and Beat the ESL Teaching Burnout! 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

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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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Pros and Cons of Using the L1 in English Class 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

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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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Tips for Teaching English to Adult Beginners 12:27

1+ y ago12:27

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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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Test Prep: How to Prepare Students for the IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC/CELPIP 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

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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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Task Based Learning and Teaching 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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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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Top 10 ESL Games and Activities for Adults 7:18

1+ y ago7:18

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Send us a text Check out my top 10 ESL games and activities for adults. The key to better English classes is a wide variety of engaging and interactive activities and this podcast episode will help you get there in style! Find Out More: ESL Conversation Activities for Adults ESL Games for Adults on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Instagram Jacki…

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Tips for Teaching English for Specific Purposes 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

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Send us a text Check out these tips for teaching English for specific purposes, including medical English, aviation English, tourism English, business English, and more. The tips include using role-plays, focusing on vocabulary, helping students get the results they need, and doing a needs analysis. Find Out More: ESL Speaking on Facebook Jackie on…

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Top 10 Tips for Newbie English Teachers: Level Up Your ESL Teaching! 14:10

1+ y ago14:10

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Send us a text Check out these tips for newbie English teachers, including learning names, ICQs and CCQs, using positive reinforcement, lesson planning, and more. Find Out More: Top 10 Tips for New English Teachers Tips for Newbie English teachers on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast Informati…

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ESL Flashcard Games and Activities for Young Learners 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

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Send us a text Join Jackie and Jennifer as we talk all things ESL Flashcard games and activities for young learners. Pick up some tips and tricks, as well as good ideas for teaching English to children using flashcards. Find Out More: Flashcard Activities on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast I…

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How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom (For ESL/EFL Teachers) 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

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Send us a text If you want to learn how to quiet a very noisy classroom, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie and Jennifer share their tips and tricks. Find out what not to do, along with some strategies for maintaining order and calm, in a classroom with lots of students. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinte…

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How to be a Confident English Teacher (Top 10 Tips) 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

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Send us a text If you want to be a more confident English teacher, you'll want to check out this episode as Jackie shares her top 10 tips and tricks for gaining confidence in teaching. Find Out More: Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinterest Teaching ESL for Newbies (on Amazon) Podcast Information Support the show Support the show…

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Teaching Business English: Tips, Tricks, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

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Send us a text If you teach business English, you'll want to check out this episode as Jennifer and Jackie talk everything lesson plan ideas, activities, tips, tricks, and a whole lot more. Should you use a textbook for business English? Find out here! Find Out More: Business English ESL Activities Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pinte…

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Saint Patrick's Day ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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Send us a text If you want some fun ideas for St. Patrick's Day ESL lessons, have a listen! Jackie shares all of her tips and tricks for how to fun a fun Saint Patrick's Day lesson with your students. Find Out More: ESL Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day from Jackie on Youtube Jackie on TikTok 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activities (on…

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First Lesson Ideas for ESL/EFL Teachers 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

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Send us a text If you want to know what to do during that first ESL or EFL lesson, have a listen! Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks for what to do during the first English class, along with some of their favourite ESL icebreaker activities. And, find out how to set yourself up for success during the rest of the semester. Find O…

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Fun Food and Drink ESL Activities 11:54

2y ago11:54

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Send us a text The food unit is a classic in most ESL textbooks, especially for beginners and intermediates. However, talking about food and drinks can get a little bit boring for the students, and the teacher as well, so mix things up with some of these ESL food games and activities. They are perfect for ESL food lessons for kids as well as adults…

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Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes (and How to Avoid or Fix Them) 16:25

2y ago16:25

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Send us a text Do you want to level up your English teaching? I’m sure you do! Then keep on reading for my top 10 ESL teacher mistakes and how to avoid or fix them. Don't worry, it's actually not that difficult to avoid these common English teacher mistakes. Find Out More: Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Jackie on Pin…

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ESL Modal Games and Activities 17:19

2y ago17:19

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Send us a text Modals (may, can, might, should, etc.) is a common unit in many beginner and intermediate ESL textbooks. Find out all the tips, tricks, games and activities you need to help students master English modals in style, plus have a bit of fun in the process. Find Out More: ESL Modal Activities Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Teach Trav…

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Top 7 Tips for Teaching English Conversation 12:12

2y ago12:12

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Send us a text If you want to teach ESL/EFL like a boss, then you'll need to check out these 7 tips for teaching English conversation. They include: Student-centred teaching Thinking time Feedback Graded language ESL Lesson planning Q & A Follow-up questions Level up your English conversation classes for all ages and levels! Have a listen and be su…

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New Year's ESL Games, Activities & Lesson Plan Ideas 15:13

2y ago15:13

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Send us a text If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve or New Year's Day with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural considerations, New Year ESL games and activities, fun holiday ideas for all teachers, and more. Links: More ESL New Year's Activities Book: 63 ESL H…

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Christmas Lesson Plan Ideas (for ESL/EFL Teachers) 25:30

2y ago25:30

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Send us a text If you want to celebrate Christmas with your English learners, have a listen to this episode to do it in style! Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things cultural considerations, Christmas ESL games and activities, fun holiday ideas for all teachers, and more. Links: More ESL Christmas Activities Jackie on YouTube ESL Speaking on Pin…

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Tips for Teaching ESL To Teenagers 13:52

2y ago13:52

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Send us a text If you teach English to teenagers, this is the episode for you. Have a listen as I share my top 5 tips for teaching ESL to teens, including not taking things personally, considering student needs, choosing relevant topics and more. Level up your English classes with teenagers! Be sure to check out my book: 129 ESL Games and Activitie…

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No Prep ESL/EFL Games and Activities 22:14

2y ago22:14

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Send us a text If you often need an ESL game or activity at the last minute, this episode is for you! Have a listen to find out Jackie and Jennifer's favourite no-prep (or very low prep) TEFL games and activities for those last-minute classes, as time-fillers, or in whatever teaching emergency you might find yourself in. Be sure to check out my boo…

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Teaching English in Spain with Harrison Fowler (from RVF International) 29:59

2y ago29:59

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Send us a text Harrison Fowler is the founder and CEO of RVF International, an organization that places English teachers in Spain. Join in as we chat about reasons to consider teaching ESL there, the pros and cons, the visa process, job opportunities, and more. If you want to teach English in Spain, contact Harrison and his team through their websi…

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English: Our Global Lingua Franca (with Gregory Diehl) 36:30

2y ago36:30

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Send us a text Gregory Diehl joins the podcast to talk about his new book (Our Global Lingua Franca), which explores the cultural and economic importance of spreading English as a universal language. It's based on his experience having taught in more than a dozen countries and observing the persistent flaws that prevent the majority of learners fro…

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Professional Development Ideas for English Teachers 29:22

2+ y ago29:22

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk all things professional development for teachers, including courses, teaching organizations, learning new tech, collaboration with colleagues, blogging, books, and a whole lot more. ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology (on Amazon) Jackie on YouTube ESL Speaking on Pinterest Teach Travel Learn (on YouTube…

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Teaching ESL/EFL when you're not at your best 29:38

2+ y ago29:38

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things teaching when you're not at your best due to a physical problem, mental health issue, burnout, etc. We have lots of strategies and activity ideas to take the load off and help you teach effectively, but not in a tiring way. Have a listen and be sure to leave us a review. We'd really appreciat…

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AI/ChatGPT and Implications for Language Teachers and Learners 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things AI/ChatGPT as they relate to English teachers and English learners. We discuss how, when, and why AI can be useful for people who are learning English. Then, we talk about some time-saving ideas for teachers. Have a listen and be sure to leave a review if you liked it! Check out the inspirati…

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Fun End of the Year/Last Day of Class Activities 20:40

2+ y ago20:40

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things end of the year and the last day of class games and activities. Have some fun with your students celebrating the end. Some ideas include a memory book, thank you notes, fun competitions, and more. Have a listen! If you like this podcast, please leave a review. We'd really appreciate it. Find …

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Episode 38: How to Foster Independent English Learners 38:08

3y ago38:08

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things fostering independent English learners. What good is a language class if students can't go out into the real world and use that language? Not that much! That's why we're all about encouraging our students in their journey towards independent learning as much as possible. Have a listen and fin…

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Episode 37: How to Teach ESL/EFL to Beginners 30:00

3y ago30:00

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about all things teaching ESL/EFL to beginners. Pick up some tips, along with some of our go-to ESL games and activities when teaching English to lower-level students. Find Out More: 103 Fun ESL Games & Activities (on Amazon) Jackie on YouTube ESL Speaking on Pinterest Teach Travel Learn (on YouTube) Podcast …

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Episode 36: Making Money Online for ESL Teachers 35:37

3y ago35:37

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Send us a text Jennifer interviews Jackie about her online business and making money through websites, books, and her YouTube channel. Learn how to start your own side gig when teaching abroad and some of the most common mistakes to avoid. Get your side hustle for English teachers on! And, if you like this episode, please be sure to leave a review …

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Episode 35: Holidays Far From Home When Teaching Abroad 25:26

3y ago25:26

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about holidays when you're far from home, teaching in another country. They share their experiences, along with tips and tricks for making Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter the best time possible when you're teaching English abroad. If you like this episode, be sure to leave a review wherever you listen to …

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Episode 34: Thanksgiving ESL Games, Activities & Lesson Plan Ideas 25:29

3y ago25:29

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL thanksgiving games, activities, and other lesson plan ideas. Find out all the top tips & tricks to have some great Thanksgiving ESL lessons with children as well as adults. Should ESL Thanksgiving activities be purely fun or educational as well? Have a listen and find out! Some of the Tha…

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Episode 33: ESL Halloween Games, Activities & Lesson Plan Ideas 28:35

3y ago28:35

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Send us a text Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL Halloween games, activities, and other lesson plan ideas. Find out all the top tips & tricks to have somen great Halloween ESL lessons with children as well as adults. Should ESL Halloween activities be pure fun or educational as well? Have a listen and find out! Some of the Halloween ESL…

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Episode 32: Mother's and Father's Day ESL Activities (with Eric from Etacude English Teachers) 22:01

3+ y ago22:01

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Send us a text If you teach English, then I'm sure you need more fun and engaging ESL games, activities, teaching tips and advice. Eric from Etacude English Teachers joins me and shares his ideas for Mother’s and Father’s Day lessons, along with plenty of tips, tricks, and solid advice for teaching in general. We talk about connecting with parents …

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Episode 31: Top 5 ESL Activities for Young Learners (With Stuart from TEFL Lemon) 29:25

3+ y ago29:25

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Send us a text If you teach English to children, then I'm sure you need more fun and engaging ESL games and activities. Stuart from TEFL Lemon joins me and shares his top 5 ESL activities for young learners, along with plenty of tips, tricks, and solid advice for teaching the young ones! We talk about the box, the ball and sack, make a match, runni…

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Episode 30: Teaching English in Spain (with Jaime from ESL Teacher 365) 24:01

3+ y ago24:01

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Send us a text Find out everything you need to know about teaching English in Spain with Jaime from ESL Teacher 365. We talk about the various kinds of jobs, how she ended up teaching ESL in Spain, some activities for the classroom, and then her future plans in the world of education. You can find her on YouTube or Instagram. Thanks so much for sha…

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Episode 29: Tips for English Learners 27:38

3+ y ago27:38

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Send us a text Do your students often ask you how they can improve their English skills? Here is the advice that we give them, including tips for keeping a journal, extensive listening and reading, setting SMART goals and lots more. Learning English Jackie on YouTube Jackie on TikTok Teach Travel Learn (on YouTube) Study Tips to Learn English Faste…

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#25 Common Questions About the CELPIP Test 22:02

3+ y ago22:02

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In today’s episode, we invite Adam and Amandeep, two members of our customer service team to talk about some of the most common (and strangest) questions they are asked by test takers. Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST CELPIP Prep Programs https://www.celpip.ca/pre…

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#24 10 Speaking Tips 33:31

3+ y ago33:31

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In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top 10 speaking tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your speaking skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Speaking Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTub…

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#23 Tips for the Reading Test 18:12

3+ y ago18:12

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In this week's episode, we invite Brandi, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top reading tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your reading skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Reading Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube chann…

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Episode 28: ESL Sentence Structure Games, Activities, and Lesson Plan Ideas 34:53

3+ y ago34:53

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Send us a text Join Jackie and Jennifer as they talk about everything teaching sentence structure to English learners. They have a ton of ESL sentence structure games, activities and lesson plan ideas so that you can teach English grammar in style and help students build better sentences! Find Out More: ESL Sentence Building Games and Activities Ja…

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#22 Tips for Improving Listening Skills – Test Day 23:25

3+ y ago23:25

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In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for test day! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Listening Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordi…

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#21 Tips for improving listening skills 28:52

3+ y ago28:52

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In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for the CELPIP Test! Tune in as she goes over some common grammar mistakes that test takers often make, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Listening Pro webin…

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Episode 27: Spring Holiday Activities for TEFL Classes 35:05

4y ago35:05

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Send us a text Join Jackie and Jennifer as they talk about games and activities you can use for spring holiday lessons in your ESL/EFL/TEFL classes. Find out the best Easter, Valentine's Day, New Year's, St. Patrick's Day, Groundhog Day ideas and more. Have some more fun with students of all ages and levels with these spring holiday ideas for Engli…