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In this part, you will provide advice to someone facing a decision or preparing for something important. The goal is to offer clear suggestions, explain your reasoning, and use a supportive tone. On test day this task gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. Here you can record one full task for free on the same timers, then get instant feedback on what you said: where you lost marks, how to fix them, and what to study next. A sample answer is there to compare yours against. A free account is all you need. Every other prompt on this page is part of Pro.
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Speaking - Part 1: Giving Advice is the first task in the CELPIP Speaking Test. In this task, you are required to provide advice or a recommendation to someone based on a specific situation. This task evaluates your ability to articulate suggestions clearly and effectively, while considering the needs and context of the person seeking advice.
To succeed in Speaking - Part 1: Giving Advice, it's crucial to practice giving well-structured, clear, and relevant advice on a variety of topics. Use the preparation time wisely to organize your thoughts, and ensure your response is both practical and considerate of the person’s situation. With regular practice, you’ll be able to deliver your advice confidently and effectively within the time limit.
How to answer this task: read the CELPIP Speaking Task 1 template (Giving Advice) for the steps, timing and what raters score, then come back and practise here.
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Quick answers about Speaking Task 1.
CELPIP Speaking Part 1 (Giving Advice) gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak, one of the two longest speaking tasks. Aim for about 10–15 seconds of introduction, 60–70 seconds of advice with reasons, and a short closing.
In CELPIP Speaking Task 1, briefly restate the situation, give your main advice clearly, support it with two or three reasons or examples, and close with the benefit. Keep the advice specific and actionable rather than general.
In CELPIP Speaking Part 1, use supportive, considerate phrasing like "I think you should," "it might be a good idea to," or "in your situation, I would recommend." This presents your advice helpfully, which matters when the topic is sensitive.
The biggest mistake in CELPIP Speaking Part 1 is giving vague, generic advice that ignores the specific person's situation. Spending too long on one point and running out of time is the other common pitfall, so keep your suggestions concrete and realistic.
CELPIP Speaking Part 1 is scored on four criteria (Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, and Task Fulfillment) combined into a CELPIP level by trained raters. Fully addressing the situation matters as much as fluent delivery.
CELPIP Speaking Part 1 uses everyday situations where someone needs advice: a friend choosing a course, a coworker facing a work problem, or someone preparing for an event. The scenarios are personal, professional, or day-to-day.
Because CELPIP Speaking Part 1 rewards structure under time pressure, practice giving quick, organized advice on many scenarios within 90 seconds and record yourself. Use the 30-second prep to outline advice plus two or three reasons before you start.