How to Master Brainstorming for the CELPIP Exam

The Speak English Fearlessly Podcast

In this episode, I'm talking about how you can improve your brainstorming skills.

If brainstorming is hard for you, know that you're not alone! Many test takers report this as being one of their pain points!

The episode revisits key concepts from a previous discussion on mindset and creativity and offers practical tips to improve brainstorming under pressure.

We'll also cover the importance of generating multiple ideas, avoiding the pursuit of the perfect idea, and using strategies like bullet points, shorthand, and symbols during brainstorming.

I also talk about a fun game that you can play that will help you practice your brainstorming and quick thinking skills.

00:00 Introduction to Brainstorming Challenges

00:56 Mindset and Creativity in Brainstorming

01:00 Overcoming the Pressure of Perfection

02:23 Generating Sparks and Idea Flow

04:14 Practical Tips for Brainstorming

04:42 Welcome to the Speak English Fearlessly Podcast

06:29 Common Brainstorming Problems

08:19 Developing Your Creative Muscle

09:49 Class Clip: Strategies for Speaking Task 1

13:08 Effective Brainstorming Techniques

18:23 Fun Game to Boost Creativity: Scattergories

22:29 Conclusion and Resources

Links Mentioned:

Go to my free resource section to watch the class and clip I shared in the podcast about brainstorming and CELPIP Speaking Task One.

Previous Episode where I talked about brainstorming and overthinking.