CELPIP Speaking Course
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CELPIP Speaking Course

Start · Lesson 1Orientation & Diagnostic

Lessons

15 lessons

  1. 1
    Start here5 min

    Orientation & Diagnostic

    This section gives you a clear map of the Speaking test and a quick warm-up so you start strong.

  2. 2
    Lesson 27 min

    Scoring & Performance Standards

    CELPIP Speaking is scored on four dimensions and sixteen named factors. Here is the full list, and the three factors that separate a rated Level 8 answer from a Level 9.

  3. 3
    Lesson 38 min

    Fast Planning for Tasks

    What to write in your preparation time on each CELPIP Speaking task, how much time you actually get, and why one plan does not fit all eight.

  4. 4
    Lesson 44 min

    Listenability Toolkit: Rhythm, Pausing, Self-Correction

    Sound clear and easy to follow: control your pace, group ideas, use natural intonation, cut filler without sounding robotic, and fix small mistakes smoothly with simple grammar patterns.

  5. 5
    Lesson 55 min

    Vocabulary for Speaking (Range + Relevance)

    Say more with fewer, better words: paraphrase the prompt, use everyday Canadian collocations, keep wording precise but simple, and rotate synonyms to avoid repetition while sounding natural.

  6. 6
    Lesson 610 min

    Task 1: Giving Advice & Templates

    CELPIP Speaking Task 1 gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. Three suggestions fill it, two do not. Here is the structure, the notes, and a full 90-second answer.

  7. 7
    Lesson 79 min

    Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience & Templates

    CELPIP Speaking Task 2 gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to tell a story. Here is what to write in those 30 seconds, and the official instruction almost nobody teaches.

  8. 8
    Lesson 86 min

    Task 3: Describing a Scene & Templates

    Scan the picture in a smart order, name concrete things and actions, and avoid guessing. Use a clear structure: quick overview → three focused details → one sensible inference. Includes full templates, phrase banks, and sample answers.

  9. 9
    Lesson 98 min

    Task 4: Making Predictions & Templates

    CELPIP Speaking Task 4 gives you the same picture you just described in Task 3. Here are the three official strategies, and the four moves that separate a rated Level 8 from a Level 9.

  10. 10
    Lesson 1012 min

    Task 5: Comparing & Persuading & Templates

    CELPIP Speaking Task 5 gives you three minutes and you only speak in one of them. Here are the six official strategies, the second silent minute nobody plans for, and the four moves that improve an answer.

  11. 11
    Lesson 116 min

    Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation & Templates

    Handle a tricky phone or face-to-face situation with calm, clear language. State the issue, keep a polite tone, give a concrete request, and propose options. Use the SOLVE frame plus ready-made templates and phrase banks.

  12. 12
    Lesson 125 min

    Task 7: Expressing Opinions & Templates

    State your position in the first line, give two strong reasons with short examples, and end with a clear wrap. Use simple, natural language and keep your flow steady for the 90-second answer.

  13. 13
    Lesson 138 min

    Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation & Templates

    CELPIP Speaking Task 8 gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak. Here is the three-line note, the words you need, and the one move that separates a 9 from a 12.

  14. 14
    Lesson 144 min

    Fluency & Pronunciation

    Build smooth, easy-to-follow speech for CELPIP: steady rhythm, natural pausing, clear stress and intonation, and crisp sounds that improve intelligibility. Includes simple drills, fix-ups, and speaking frames you can use across tasks.

  15. 15
    Lesson 155 min

    Common Errors & How to Fix Them

    The mistakes that cost points most often—and fast ways to fix them. Organized by score area and by task, with clear “Before → After” upgrades, rescue lines, and 60–90 second timing fixes.

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