Learn CELPIP: free tips for every part of the test
Learn CELPIP covers every part of the CELPIP test: 6 Listening parts, 4 Reading parts, 2 Writing tasks and 8 Speaking tasks, each with an overview of the screens and timing, test tips and practice questions. It also has 6 Writing study guides and 6 answers about fees, test day, scores and retakes. It is the free study section of the CELPIP TIP app, here on the web.
- Listening47-55
- Reading55-60
- Writing53-60
- Speaking15-20
🎧 Listening
Test-takers engage with audio recordings and respond to questions that assess their comprehension, note-taking, and inference skills.
Part 1Listening Problem SolvingBefore start listening, you should imagine the situation yourself and predict the word. Most conversation will start intro -> problem -> solution -> problem again -> result.
Part 2Listening a Daily Life ConversationMost conversation have some problem.
Part 3Listening for informationThe questions are who is giving information. Focus on giving information person speaking. For example, the woman is researcher and man is interviewer, you should remember the woman what is saying.
Part 4Listening to a News ItemConcentrate all sentences
Part 5Listening to a DiscussionRemember the people are wearing clothe's color or style.
Conversation type is intro -> tell each opinion -> conclusion
Focus on who say opinion such as positive or negative.
Part 6Listening to ViewpointsListening a various contents. Most Contents will start intro -> positive or negative opinions -> author opinion
📖 Reading
Through the perusal of passages, test-takers respond to multiple-choice questions that gauge their ability to interpret information, make logical inferences, and comprehend vocabulary in context.
Part 1Reading CorrespondenceRead a book or newspaper. Practice summary the paragraph and subject.
Part 2Reading to Apply a DiagramAll question include in table or diagram. Before start see diagram, you have to read the questions and then see diagram.
Part 3Reading for InformationRead a various contents. Practice summary the paragraph and subject.
Part 4Reading for ViewpointsRead a various contents. Practice summary the paragraph and subject. Most Contents will start intro -> positive or negative opinions -> author opinion.
✍️ Writing
Test-takers are tasked with composing emails, letters, or essays, showcasing their mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and organizational skills.
Task 1Writing an EmailRemember useful paragraph verb or idiom as a situation.
Task 2Responding to Survey QuestionsBefore you write something, you would better think about writing format like Intro -> Body -> Conclusion.
Study guides
About CELPIP Writing sessionThe CELPIP writing session has two component sections. Task 1 is 'Writing an email' and Task 2 is 'Responding to survey questions'. You have to finish this session within 54-60 minutes.
Writing Useful Study Tip1. Spell Check - The Writing Test includes a spell check feature because many people use this function for their everyday writing needs.
Task 1 - GuidelinesTask 1 instructs you to write an email regarding a day-to-day matter. For example, you may be asked to write to a company to make a complaint or to say how happy you are with their service.
Task 1 - Complaint tips with practiceWhen you start writing, you should start "Dear Sir/Madam" or for formal, start " To whom it may concern."
Task 2 - GuidelinesStart writing. Follow your plan if it is working. If it is too difficult or complicated to do, then that could mean your plan needs to be adjusted. Be open to changing your plan.
Task 2 - Useful expressionsIt is a must to write or speak. It is better to use various expressions rather than one or two fixed expressions.
🎤 Speaking
The Speaking section appraises oral communication skills. This section assesses fluency, pronunciation, and the ability to articulate thoughts coherently.
Task 1Giving AdviceYou should speak analytical English using useful sentences.Intro, Explain Situation and speak more detail about that. You should agree on listener general idea.
Task 2Personal ExperiencePractice write useful sentences while imagining the situation.
Task 3Describing a SceneAt first, you should select position in the picture (if your goal score over level 5 or 6, you have to say at least 4 positions) and describe.
Task 4PredictionGive interesting prediction with right grammar and sentences. because maybe the listener is already tired. :(
Task 5Comparing and persuading1. Compare cost. (you would better choice cheaper one) 2. Focus on positive points. 3. Have to use grammars that you are knowing. 4. Persuade to the listener.
Task 6Dealing with a difficult situation- Useful sentences or paragraph, Hi Sir/ madam.Likewise, I would like to suggestion, I would like to talk about
Task 7Expressing OpinionYou should think about society problem frequently.
Frequently Subject
Job or work (being away from home, challenge at work, choice selection)
Finance & Money issue (Bank Loan, salary decrease, money management)
Relationship with people (Meeting new people, issue between friends)
First experience (Place, Work, teaching, lesson , airport, concert, etc.)
Task 8Describing an Unusual SituationExplain the situation, - Useful sentences or paragraph, Hello ~ I am
Q&A
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