Maya stared at the countdown on her laptop screen: 14 days until the CELPIP exam.
Reading: 9 Writing: 9 Speaking: 10
Error: Focusing on every word instead of the speaker’s attitude (frustrated? excited? skeptical?). Strategy: Listen for tone, not just facts. Common CELPIP Errors Pdf
She typed clearly. She spoke directly. She didn’t apologize for her opinions. Maya stared at the countdown on her laptop
He returned a minute later and sent her a file. The subject line read: she called her friend Raj
Frustrated, she called her friend Raj, who had aced the test the previous year.