Building your attention span is important, especially when you're gearing up for something like the CELPIP exam.

Today, we're diving into three practical strategies that you can start using right now to sharpen your focus and improve your listening skills. These tips will not only help you in your exam prep but also in everyday listening situations as well. Let’s get into it!

Takeaways:

• Create dedicated time blocks for practice, free from distractions like your phone or people.
• Stop multitasking during your listening practice to improve focus and retention of details.
• Consume long-form content intentionally, aiming for 15 to 30 minutes daily for skill improvement.
• While preparing for CELPIP, practice listening to audio lengths of 1.5 to 10 minutes.
• Taking notes while listening to long-form content will help you build your attention span and comprehension.
• Use your phone's calendar to remind you of your practice sessions and stay committed.

Links referenced in this episode:

Grab this week's free note taking guide: celpipsuccess.com/resources

• Mayo Clinic Article on Cognitive Overload