CELPIP Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

• Preparation: 30 seconds
• Recording: 90 seconds

In CELPIP Speaking Task 1, you will be presented with a specific situation or problem and asked to give advice or suggestions. You will be given a situation or problem, and your task is to provide advice or suggestions on how to handle the situation or solve the problem. The purpose of this task is to assess your ability to provide practical and relevant advice based on the given context.

Situation: Your friend is stressed about upcoming exams.

Task: Give your friend advice on how to manage their stress and prepare effectively for the exams.

Based on this situation, you would need to provide advice to your friend on how to handle stress and prepare for exams.

Explain Situation and speak more detail about that. You should agree on listener general idea.

• Useful sentences or paragraph
• I know ...
• Since you have seen ...
• I heard that ...

Tell about your experiences and advice as well as listener feeling or status.

• Useful sentences or paragraph
• I remember when I was, ...
• I later realized that ...
• Even if ...
• All we have to do is ...
• The good thing about puberty is that ...
• As you know ...

Speak hopeful result and give solutions.

• Useful sentences or paragraph
• I hope that ...
• I know that ...
• I believe that ...
• Therefore ...
• As well as ...
• So, ...
• You would better ...

You have to give solutions. This is the point.

I know you are looking for a summer job as service because you are wanting to change your old desktop. As you know, I am already working in the office as an MS office helper in YBM company and I thought I can give some advice to you in order to get a job. When I found some job, at first, I used online like 'Liked in' or 'Indeed' sites. Otherwise, You would better request your friends like Your company is hiring? Even though the company is not hiring you to have to give your resume to your friend. Because you can get an opportunity to get a job at the company. Therefore, I hope that you get a job as soon as possible. Good luck my friend.

Take a moment to understand the situation or problem presented. Consider the context, the person involved, and the specific challenges they are facing.

Before you start speaking, think about the key points you want to cover in your advice. Consider the different aspects of the situation and how you can provide practical suggestions.

Organize your advice in a clear and logical manner. Start with an introduction where you acknowledge the problem and your friend's feelings. Then, provide specific suggestions or steps they can take to address the situation.

Show empathy and understanding towards your friend's situation. Use a supportive tone and reassure them that their feelings are valid. This creates a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

Offer specific and actionable advice that can help your friend in the given situation. Consider strategies, techniques, or resources they can utilize to manage the stress or solve the problem.

Where appropriate, provide examples or share personal experiences that relate to the situation. This can make your advice more relatable and credible.

Speak clearly and use concise language to deliver your advice. Use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to effectively convey your message.

Speak at a fluent and natural pace, allowing for pauses and appropriate intonation. This helps to make your advice more engaging and easy to follow.

Remember, CELPIP Speaking Task 1 is an opportunity to showcase your ability to provide practical and helpful advice. Practice giving advice in various situations, develop your fluency and coherence, and focus on delivering relevant suggestions to excel in this task.

• Scoring is done in a similar way to Writing.
• Logic / clarity / depth(Coherence / Meaning)
• Vocabulary usage (Lexical Range)
• Audience (Listenability. Comprehensibility)
• Task Completeness (Task Fulfilment)

Considering the four factors of them

• Speak directly in a non-indirect way.
• I will advise my friend that she should tell people she knows about her situation. ( x )
• Mary, You had better let people you know about your situation. ( o )
• Think about two or more specific and impactful suggestions during the preparation time and reason/reason for each advice.

Each advice should be expressed in a possible organized form using a number or other expression:

eg) The first thing you could do is ...
The second thing to consider is ...

• Residual time appears on the monitor, but it may be difficult to tell time by eye. It is recommended that test takers who do not reach this level of boredom practice the preparation time and recording time

• Preparation: 30 seconds
• Recording: 90 seconds

• Preparation Time: 30s, Recording Time: 90s

• - Sample answer --

Hey, guess what? I heard you're going to Asia! That's so exciting! Okay, so let's talk about what you need to prepare for your trip. Here are a few things you should definitely keep in mind:

First things first, make sure your passport is all set and won't expire soon. You don't want any last-minute surprises, right? Also, check if you need a visa for the countries you're planning to visit. Some places require it, so better be prepared.

Next, do your research, my friend. Find out about the places you're going to, the local customs, and any special tips or recommendations. Knowing a bit about the culture will go a long way in making your trip more enjoyable and respectful.

Now, health stuff. It's a good idea to visit a travel clinic or your doctor before you go. They can tell you if you need any vaccinations for the specific countries you'll be visiting. And hey, don't forget travel insurance! It might seem like an extra expense, but trust me, it's totally worth it for peace of mind.

Alright, my friend, that's it! I hope these tips help you out. Just be open-minded, embrace the adventure, and have the time of your life! Bon voyage