Struggling with brainstorming ideas for the CELPIP exam is a common challenge faced by many test takers. This episode addresses the importance of recognizing that you already have the ability to think quickly and respond in conversations, even if it feels daunting in an exam setting.

I'll highlight practical strategies to help you improve your brainstorming skills, such as keeping a journal to boost creativity and vocabulary.

Engaging in new experiences and conversations with native English speakers can also help you adapt to thinking on your feet. By embracing these techniques, you can improve your quick thinking abilities and feel more confident during the CELPIP exam.

Takeaways:

• Many test takers struggle with brainstorming during the CELPIP exam, so you're not alone.
• The pressure of the CELPIP exam can lead to overthinking, making it harder to brainstorm.
• Writing by hand improves memory and creativity, which can help brainstorming skills.
• Engaging in spontaneous conversations with native speakers can enhance quick thinking abilities.
• Regularly putting yourself in new situations can boost your creative thinking skills.
• Keeping a journal can be a practical way to develop creativity and language skills.

Links Mentioned Today

Why Writing By Hand Beats Typing For Thinking and Learning (NPR.org)

Other links of interest:

Three ways that handwriting with a pen positively affects your brain. (Forbes.com)

Why writing by hand is better for your brain. (Psychology Today)