CELPIP Speaking Course
Lessons
15 lessons · learn at your own pace
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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
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.
- 4Lesson 4
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.
- 6Lesson 6
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.
- 7Lesson 7
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.
- 8Lesson 8
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.
- 9Lesson 9
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.
- 10Lesson 10
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.
- 11Lesson 11
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.
- 12Lesson 12
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.
- 13Lesson 13
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.
- 14Lesson 14
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.
- 15Lesson 15
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.