How to begin getting stronger writing scores on the CELPIP

The Speak English Fearlessly Podcast

Improving your CELPIP writing scores begins with one crucial strategy: reading and understanding and then following the instructions thoroughly.

Many test takers overlook this essential step, leading to missed points and lower scores.

Today you'll learn that you don't always need to be focused on big broad topics like grammar and vocabulary in order to improve your test scores. Instead, begin by learning to focus on the specific requirements of each writing task which will significantly improve your performance. By identifying the scenario, key points to address, and any additional sub-answers required, you can align your responses more closely with what the exam expects. This episode invites you to closely examine just one part of your CELPIP writing preparation system by focusing on the careful reading of instructions, which will help you achieve greater success on the exam.

Honestly, working through the challenges of preparing for the CELPIP exam can often feel impossible for many English learners. In this episode, we're also going to draw from insights from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits.

Rather than doubling down on your efforts, you should critically examine the systems you have in place for your exam preparation because 'your system is perfectly designed to give you the results that it has been giving you,' which is a quote from W. Edwards Deming.

You will learn that there are two fundamental reasons for underperformance in the CELPIP writing section: insufficient English proficiency and a broken preparation system.

Takeaways:

• The system you currently use to prepare for the CELPIP is designed to give you the results you are achieving.
• Improving your writing scores requires a focused examination of your current preparation strategies.
• Reading and understanding the instructions carefully is a crucial part of writing success on the CELPIP exam.
• Many students fail to include necessary details from the instructions, leading to lower scores.
• To enhance your writing skills, concentrate on smaller aspects of your preparation, like instruction reading.
• Implementing a structured writing program can provide you with unlimited support and targeted practice.

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