CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Personal Experience

• Preparation: 30 seconds
• Recording: 60 seconds

In CELPIP Speaking Task 2, you will be given a specific topic or prompt that requires you to share a personal experience. You will be given a topic or prompt that asks you to share a personal experience or recount an event from your life. The purpose of this task is to assess your ability to express yourself fluently, organize your thoughts, and provide relevant details about a specific event or experience.

Prompt: Describe a memorable vacation you have taken.

Task: Share details about the vacation, including the destination, activities, and why it was memorable to you.

Based on this prompt, you would need to share your personal experience of a memorable vacation, providing specific details and explaining why it was memorable to you.

• General Idea
• Index

• Useful Grammar or sentences
• All of sudden ...
• That I could have been ...
• It seem like only yesterday ...
• Most of all ...
• I become emotionally trembled ...

• Useful Grammar or sentences
• Through ...
• One thing that I want to convey is ...

• > I truly learned a significant lesson, and value the moment to be humble in my life.
• > You should include what did you feel or learn through your experience in Conclusion session.

Read the prompt carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked. Identify the key details, such as the event, the timeframe, or any specific requirements mentioned.

Begin by introducing the experience or event you will be sharing. Provide relevant details such as the location, timeframe, or any other important background information.

Describe the experience in a chronological order, providing specific details about what happened, where it happened, and who was involved. Use descriptive language to paint a vivid picture for the listener.

Share your feelings and emotions related to the experience. Explain why it was memorable to you and how it impacted you personally.

Speak clearly and use concise language to express your thoughts. Use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures to effectively convey your story.

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

Conclude your response by reflecting on the overall significance of the experience and any lessons you learned from it.

Regular practice in sharing personal experiences, organizing your thoughts, and speaking fluently will help you excel in CELPIP Speaking Task 2.

• Do not say timidly, do not mutter. A confident and correct pronunciation is a factor that can earn a good score in terms of audibility (Listenability, Comprehensibility) (it is not necessary to imitate the native even if it is correct)
• The example task in the announcement is used as a hint, but it is not necessary to talk about it because it is an example.
• It is important to spend time preparing for 30 seconds to quickly find and talk to a topic rich in materials that I can speak.

• You should talk about when what and why.

If you do not have much to say or think, you can start speaking with a paraphrasing of the instructions

Eg) [Instruction] Talk about a great time you had a family member or friend.

• > One of the greatest moments I had with my family is ...

[Instruction] Talk about the best dream you have dreamt.

• > An unforgettable dream I have dreamt I would say is ...
• When finishing speaking, it is desirable to wrap-up the answer to the question in a sentence.

Eg) I fell happy when I thought of the moment we were together in that place.
The dream has always put a good smile on my face.

• You have to practice constantly to get rid of the various forms of descriptive expression (adjectives, adverbs, etc.). (Simply knowing and writing something different)
• You should set up various similar topics to prepare for practice. In the practice of similar themes, learn with a variety of descriptive expressions, and familiarity with commonly used sentence patterns.

• Talk about a holiday that you think most special. When is it, and why is it so special to you?
• Talk about a journey you feel is toughest? When was it and why do you feel it so tough?
• Talk about a special event in your life. What happened and why was it so special?
• Talk about the most memorable birthday of your life. When was it, and why is it so memorable to you?
• Talk about a lost thing that you miss so much. What happened and why did it make you so missing?
• Talk about an event when you have someone a surprise. What happened and why was it so surprising?
• Talk about a time when you were most embarrassed. What happened and why did it make you so embarrassed?

• Preparation: 30 seconds
• Recording: 60 seconds

• - Sample answer --

Oh, I would love to talk about the most memorable birthday of my life! It was my 25th birthday, which happened just last year, and it's a day I will never forget.

What made it so special was that my closest friends and family surprised me with a birthday getaway. They had been secretly planning this for months, and I had absolutely no clue about it. On the day of my birthday, they blindfolded me and led me to a car. I had no idea where we were going, but the excitement was building up.

After what felt like a short drive, they finally removed the blindfold, and I found myself standing in front of a beautiful beach resort. It was like a dream come true! The place was stunning, with palm trees, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise water. I couldn't believe they had organized such an incredible surprise.

What made this birthday truly unforgettable was the effort and thoughtfulness put into making it special. The fact that my friends and family had come together to plan this surprise getaway just for me showed me how much they cared and how well they knew me. It was a reminder of the incredible bonds and memories we had created over the years.