CELPIP Speaking Course
Lessons
15 lessons · learn at your own pace
- Start here
Orientation & Diagnostic
This section gives you a clear map of the Speaking test and a quick warm-up so you start strong.
- 2Lesson 2
Scoring & Performance Standards
Know the four scoring areas for CELPIP Speaking and exactly what raters listen for. Use quick checklists and sample drills to match official score descriptors.
- 3Lesson 3
Fast Planning for Tasks
Use a single, flexible plan for all eight speaking tasks: decode the prompt, pick 2 clear ideas, add one concrete example to each, and end with a short wrap. Includes timed frames for 60s and 90s answers plus plug-and-play speaking lines.
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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.
- 5Lesson 5
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.
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Task 1: Giving Advice & Templates
Speak directly to the person, give 2–3 practical suggestions with short reasons or examples, and keep a kind, supportive tone. Use the CARE frame (Connect → Advise → Reasons → End result) plus ready-made templates and phrase banks.
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Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience & Templates
Tell a short, clear story: set the context, say what happened, explain why it mattered, and end with a takeaway. Use time markers, simple cause–effect links, and one or two sensory details—without rambling. Includes complete templates and phrase banks.
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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.
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Task 4: Making Predictions & Templates
Look at the same picture as Task 3 and say what will probably happen next. Use visible clues, clear future language, and short reasons. Follow a simple frame so your answer fits the 60-second timer.
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Task 5: Comparing & Persuading & Templates
Handle the two-part flow: compare options during prep, then persuade in a clear 60-second pitch. Use simple structures, everyday words, and focused reasons that matter to your listener.
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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.
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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.
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Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation & Templates
Explain where you are, what’s odd, and what you need the listener to do. Use clear location markers, one or two concrete clues, and a polite, direct request. Fits the 30s prep / 60s speaking window.
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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.
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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.