CELPIP Vocabulary Foundations
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CELPIP Vocabulary Foundations

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  1. Start here

    How Vocabulary Raises Your Scores

    See how vocabulary drives CELPIP scores. Use context-specific words, paraphrasing, and collocations to sound natural and score higher.

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    Lesson 2

    Collocations & Lexical Bundles

    Sound natural on CELPIP with high-utility collocations and 2–4-word bundles. Swap weak verbs, fix prepositions, and build a domain-based chunk bank.

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    Lesson 3

    Meaning from Context

    Master meaning from context on CELPIP. Use definition/contrast/example cues, detect paraphrase traps, hear tone and emphasis, and take fast, useful notes.

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    Lesson 4

    Word Families & Morphology

    Grow CELPIP vocabulary with word families. Use prefixes/suffixes, convert parts of speech, control tone with degree/negative prefixes, and avoid common traps.

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    Lesson 5

    Synonyms, Near-Synonyms & Nuance

    Master nuance for CELPIP: choose the right synonym, control register and intensity, avoid connotation traps, and use words that fit collocations and context.

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    Lesson 6

    Paraphrase & Rewording Mastery

    Master paraphrasing for CELPIP. Use safe transformations, register shifts, and precise substitutions while preserving logic, tone, and meaning.

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    Lesson 7

    Tone & Register — Formal, Neutral, Friendly That Sound Natural

    Control tone on CELPIP. Use formal, neutral, and friendly registers with polite requests, soft disagreement, hedging, and solution-oriented phrasing.

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    Lesson 8

    Discourse Markers & Cohesion

    Make your CELPIP writing and speaking flow. Use the right discourse markers, paragraph structure, and reference chains to sound clear, natural, and organized.

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    Lesson 9

    Numbers, Dates, Quantities & Trends

    Handle numbers, dates, money, ranges, and trends on CELPIP. Use safe formats, precise verbs, and Canadian conventions without common mistakes.

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    Lesson 10

    Idioms & Fixed Expressions

    Use safe idioms and fixed expressions on CELPIP. Sound natural and polite without slang. Ready phrases for requests, apologies, updates, and solutions.

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    Lesson 11

    Canadian English Essentials

    Speak and write Canadian English naturally: key spellings, forms, service terms, money and transit language, healthcare words, and listening tips.

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    Lesson 12

    Figures of Speech & Implicit Meaning

    Decode metaphor, irony, understatement, and tone on CELPIP. Spot attitude and certainty cues and paraphrase implied meaning without changing the facts.