Dear Kim,

I am currently preparing for the CELBAN, and Ineed to get to a score of 9 or 10 in the Listening section. I feel both excited and challenged. I am eager to enhance my listening skills and confident that with the right support, I can achieve my goal. I could use some help.

Ewana

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Dear Ewana

Thank you for reaching out, and I commend your determination to excel in the Listening section of your exams. Your commitment to mastering essential competencies reflects your dedication to your career as a healthcare professional.

Achieving a score of 9 or 10 in Listening indeed requires a profound understanding of various competencies, including comprehension, inferencing, vocabulary, register, pronunciation, fluency, and strategic listening.

Let’s explore one at a time:

• Understanding what spoken texts are about and getting the details right, even when they’re complex or hard to understand, is really important. Being able to get the main point of what’s being said helps you understand it correctly.
• Being able to figure out meanings that aren’t directly stated, understanding what’s implied, and coming to logical conclusions makes your listening skills better.
• Having a lot of words to use, especially ones that are technical or specialized, helps you understand different kinds of spoken language really well.
• Knowing what kind of tone, how formal the language is, and what style of speaking is appropriate for different situations is a big part of being good at listening.
• Being able to hear words and sounds and know exactly how they’re supposed to be said, even if they’re usually said wrong or unclearly, is super important for listening carefully.
• Understanding spoken language when it’s said at a normal speed, with the right emphasis, pauses, and how words go up and down in pitch, makes you a really good listener.
• Having good ways to listen, like guessing what’s going to be said, asking questions to make sure you understand, and summing up what you’ve heard, helps you get more out of what’s being said.

So, Ewana, your enthusiasm and readiness to tackle this challenge are truly inspiring. It’s understandable to feel a mix of excitement and apprehension as you embark on this journey, but I want to reassure you that with consistent effort and the right guidance, you can overcome any obstacles that come your way. Because, effective listening skills are not just essential for your professional development but also reflect core values of empathy, compassion, and patient-centered care.

By honing your listening abilities, you’re not only enhancing your communication skills but also strengthening your ability to provide the best possible care to your patients!

Before I close, I want to share a vision of your future where your listening skills are not only proficient but also transformative. Envision yourself confidently navigating through various audios and videos, understanding nuances, and extracting valuable information that positively impacts your practice!

Now, Ewana, I am delighted to inform you that CELBANPrep University’s English Language Mastery program is specifically designed to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals like yourself achieve the level of language proficiency needed to excel in their careers in Canada.

Our program offers interactive online lessons, practice materials, and personalized feedback from experienced language trainers. I encourage you to enroll in the program and take proactive steps towards achieving your goal of scoring 9 or 10 in the Listening section.

Remember, your journey towards auditory brilliance begins with a single step, and I am here to support you every step of the way.

Warm regards,

Kim

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CELBANPrep University’s English Language Mastery program is designed to help Internationally Educated Health Professionals achieve the level of language proficiency they need to succeed in their careers in Canada. The program includes interactive online lessons, practice materials, and personalized feedback from experienced language trainers. The goal of the program is to help students build confidence in their language abilities and feel equipped to face the communication challenges they will encounter in their careers as professionals.

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