CELPIP Listening Part 2: Daily Life Conversation

In this part, you will listen to a casual conversation between two people about common topics. The goal is to pick up specific details, recognize the purpose of the conversation, and follow its flow.

Practice Questions

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2

Splitting Gym Membership Deal

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Weekend Canoe Trip Packing

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Coordinating Kids' Carpool Schedule

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Planning a Surprise Birthday Brunch

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Weekend Ski Trip Planning

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Two friends deciding whether to register for a local charity fun run happening next month and figuring out their training schedule together.

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Two coworkers discussing whether to sign up together for a beginner pottery class offered at a local community center on weekday evenings.

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Two siblings discussing how to split the cost and planning of a surprise anniversary dinner for their parents at a local restaurant.

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Computer Club Sign-Up

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Moving House & Garage Sale

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Garage Sale Weekend Strategy

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Dog Walker's Scheduling Change

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Train Trip Confusion

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Hockey Game Meetup Plans

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Backyard BBQ Menu Planning

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Family Cottage Rental Weekend

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New Store in Neighborhood

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Winter Garden Window Shopping

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Building Backyard Ice Rink

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Borrowing Camping Gear for Long Weekend

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Farmer's Market Recipe Exchange

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Community Garden Sign-up

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Movie Night at the Drive-In

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Office Team Potluck Planning

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Moving Furniture & Coffee Break

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Library Book Drop-off Dilemma

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Apartment Building Maintenance Notice

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Late Office Potluck Coordination

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Book Club Selection Discussion

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Dog Walking Schedule Mix-up

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Moving Out & Furniture Sale

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Moving to a New Apartment Building

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Holiday Cottage Rental Decision

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Backyard Garden Swap Meet

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Weekend Farmers Market Trip

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Two roommates discussing who will handle grocery shopping and cooking duties while one of them is recovering from a minor ankle sprain.

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Youth Photography Workshop Registration

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Community Children's Theater Auditions

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Community Baby-Wearing Workshop

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Community Pool Lifeguard Training Course

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Community Composting Workshop

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Community Band Practice Sign-up

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Neighborhood Block Party Planning Meeting

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Family Photo Session Booking

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Library E-Book Access Tutorial Session

47

Neighborhood Watch Program Orientation

48

Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

49

Community Volunteer Training for Senior Care Center

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Community Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop

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Community Paint and Sip Event

52

Rooftop Greenhouse Gardening Workshop

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Local Bird Watching Club Orientation

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Community Meditation Workshop

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Community Recycling Workshop

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Pottery Making Classes

57

Yoga in the Park Session

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Book Club Meeting Registration

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Bike Repair Workshop

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Farmers' Market Vendor Registration

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Community Language Exchange Program

62

Indigenous Art Exhibition Opening

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Mindful Parenting Workshop

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Emergency First Aid Training Course

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Salsa Dancing Social Night

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Carpentry Workshop Registration

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Senior Computer Literacy Classes

68

Local Historical Society Membership Drive

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Dog Training Classes

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Pet Adoption Fair

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Local Plant Care Workshop Series

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Winter Ice Skating Lessons

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Sports League Registration

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Astronomy Club Meeting

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Local Walking Group Meetup

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Local Parent-Teacher Association Meeting

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Local Bike-Sharing Program Launch

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Local Music Festival Lineup

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Free Outdoor Yoga Classes

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Community Food Drive Initiative

81

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation

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New Eco-Friendly Public Transit System

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Community Language Exchange

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Virtual Reality Exhibition

85

New Local Restaurant

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Joining a Local Chess Club

87

Skill-Share Workshop

88

Community Talent Show

89

Community Swap Meet

90

Community Book Exchange

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Charity Run

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Community Clean-up Drive

93

Community Garden Initiative

94

New Fitness Routine

95

Recycling Program

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Volunteer Program

97

Neighborhood Watch Program

98

New Hobby

99

Community Garden Project

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Gym Membership

101

Travel Plans

102

Home Renovation Plans

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New Job Opportunity

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Planning a Surprise Birthday Party

CELPIP Listening FAQ

What is the CELPIP Listening test format?

The CELPIP Listening test has 6 parts and takes 47 to 55 minutes. Part 1 is a problem-solving conversation. Part 2 covers a daily life situation. Part 3 is an informational passage. Part 4 features a news item. Part 5 is a discussion between multiple speakers. Part 6 presents contrasting viewpoints on a topic. All parts use multiple-choice questions and Canadian English audio.

How is CELPIP Listening scored?

CELPIP Listening is scored on your ability to understand main ideas, identify specific details, interpret implied meaning, and recognize speaker attitudes and opinions. Scores range from CLB 1 to 12. Each correct answer contributes to a raw score that is converted to your CLB level. CELTESTPIP provides instant scoring with explanations for every question.

Where can I practice CELPIP Listening online?

CELTESTPIP offers hundreds of Listening practice questions covering all 6 parts, plus complete Listening sections in 60+ full mock exams. All audio uses authentic Canadian English accents and reflects real test scenarios. Scoring is instant with detailed explanations for each answer. The platform works on desktop and through the iOS and Android apps.

How can I improve my CELPIP Listening score?

Read the questions before each audio clip plays so you know what to listen for. Take brief notes during longer passages to capture key details. After answering, review the explanations for any questions you got wrong to understand the reasoning. Practice regularly with Canadian English audio, and build your vocabulary so you recognize more words in context.

What CELPIP Listening score do I need for immigration?

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) requires a minimum CLB 7 in Listening. Canadian citizenship requires CLB 4. Provincial Nominee Programs typically require CLB 5 to CLB 7 depending on the stream. Higher Listening scores earn more CRS points. CELTESTPIP practice tests are calibrated to match real exam difficulty for accurate score estimates.

Is CELPIP Listening harder than IELTS Listening?

CELPIP and IELTS Listening test different things. CELPIP uses only Canadian English accents, while IELTS includes British, Australian, and other accents. CELPIP is entirely computer-based with a consistent format across all test sittings. IELTS uses a wider range of question types including fill-in-the-blank. Many test-takers find CELPIP more predictable because of its standardized format.

Can I replay audio during CELPIP Listening practice?

On the real CELPIP test, each audio clip plays only once with no replay option. In CELTESTPIP's regular practice mode, you can replay audio as many times as you need while learning. In mock exam mode, audio plays once to simulate real test conditions. Practicing in both modes helps build confidence and retention.

What topics appear in CELPIP Listening?

CELPIP Listening covers everyday Canadian contexts: workplace conversations, news broadcasts, public announcements, community discussions, and daily life situations. Topics include work scheduling, customer service, local news, social issues, and practical problem-solving. CELTESTPIP's question bank covers all common topic categories.