How to improve your self-confidence using English and preparing for the CELPIP

Building self-confidence is crucial for improving your fluency skills and achieving better CELPIP scores. In this episode, we dive deep into how a lack of confidence can hold you back from using your English effectively, ultimately stalling your progress. Research indicates that a staggering 70% of students often struggle with self-confidence when it comes to their English skills. Today, we're exploring practical strategies to boost your confidence, emphasizing the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people who encourage you. As we'll discuss, taking action and practicing your English consistently creates a kind of positive feedback loop, where increased use leads to improved confidence, and vice versa. Takeaways: Building confidence is essential for improving your fluency skills and achieving higher CELPIP scores. A significant majority of learners struggle with self-confidence in their English skills, which hinders progress. Positive influences from supportive people can dramatically boost your confidence and willingness to practice English. Taking action and using your English skills regularly is key to building confidence and fluency in the language. Links mentioned in this episode: Psychology Today: Confidence. Where Does Self-Confidence Come From? Dr. Glass. That New Yorker quote from Liza Donnelly School of Podcasting The epic 289 university student study! If you need help with your CELPIP skills, and need some more positive support in your life as you do it, then look no further. Join me in the CELPIP Success School. Mentioned in this episode:Stop making these top 5 CELPIP Speaking task mistakesLearn how to spot and avoid the top 5 most common CELPIP speaking task mistakes - this free course will show you how! Top 5