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Contents

Useful Resources .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

The CELPIP-General Test ............................................................................................................................................... 5

The CELPIP-General LS Test .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Writing – Performance Standards ............................................................................................................................... 7

Writing Task 1 – Sample Response A ........................................................................................................................ 8

Writing Task 1 – Sample Response B ..................................................................................................................... 10

Speaking – Performance Standards ........................................................................................................................ 12

Speaking Task 1 – Sample Response ..................................................................................................................... 13

Speaking Task 3 – Sample Response ..................................................................................................................... 14

Summary – Listening ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Summary – Reading ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Summary – Writing ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Summary – Speaking .................................................................................................................................................. 18

Study Materials - Free ...............................................................................................

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Study Materials – Online Store ................................................................................................................................. 20

Contact information ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

CELPIP-General Overview

Participant Package

This package contains summaries of what was covered in the presentation as well as a number of useful

resources which you may find handy during your test preparation.

Useful Resources

YouTube

For a variety of informative videos, check out the CELPIP Channel on YouTube. This channel includes the

following videos and more:

CELPIP Live

CELPIP Live is an ongoing YouTube series that engages test takers in live sessions where they can

ask questions to CELPIP experts.

CELPIP Webinars

Recordings of numerous webinars that discuss, study tips, test taking strategies, and format for

Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.

CELPIP Accelerate

CELPIP Accelerate is a self-directed online course available on the CELPIP store. Several videos

from this product, detailing various skills and strategies, are available on YouTube.

Online Store

Browse the CELPIP store for a variety of study materials: celpip.ca/studymaterials

Free Practice Tests

Try two entire CELPIP tests for free! Create a CELPIP Account to access this starter set of practice tests.

CATEGORY

IMPORTANT FACTORS

CONTENT/COHERENCE

Number of ideas

Quality of ideas

Organization of ideas

Examples and supporting details

VOCABULARY

Word choice

Suitable use of words and phrases

Range of words and phrases

Precision and accuracy

LISTENABILITY

Rhythm, pronunciation, and intonation

Pauses, interjections, and self-correction

Grammar and sentence structure

Variety of sentence types

TASK FULFILLMENT

Relevance

Completeness

Tone

Length

Speaking Task 1 – Sample Response

Transcript – CELPIP Level 5:

First, I’d like to say uh congratulations to you for your uh graduation and I heard that you get offer from

uh overseas. Uh, I think it’s a good opportunity for you because uh it’s a, it’s a wide world and based on

my experience when I get uh offer from uh overseas, uh I start looking for the company make uh, do this

research and uh finds, uh as much as you can, information about the cities that you’re uh live in. And you

better uh find [unclear] the weather there. Uh you can’t uh, cause you need to buy uh clothes that

appropriate with the, the weather. And uh, also uh you need to information about how to open a bank

account there. And uh you need to know uh if you have any friends uh and—

Analysis

Strengths:

• Provides several suggestions (“research cities,” “weather,” “clothing,” “banking”)

• Uses linking words and phrases to organize response (“first,” “and,” “because”)

• Uses words and phrases appropriately (“wide world,” “based on my experience”)

• Has some control over simple sentence structures (“I think it’s a good opportunity for you”)

Weaknesses:

• Pace is somewhat slow, which reduces content

• Several interjections and hesitations interrupt flow

• Some tense errors (“I heard that you get offer”)

• Some grammar errors (“appropriate with the weather”)

Your friend has just graduated with a business degree and has been offered a job overseas. Although the job

would be an excellent opportunity, she is not sure about moving so far away from her friends and family.

Give her advice on what she should consider when making her decision.

Speaking Task 3 – Sample Response

Transcript – CELPIP Level 8:

The picture that I am looking at is very colourful, there is a lot going on. Um, there is an older couple

holding hands and looking at each other. You can see the blue sky, you can also see a father with his

daughter, the daughter is in a blue dress and she’s pointing at a puppy who is chasing some kind of

food. Um, there is this older lady that is trying to buy food so she’s reaching into her pocket to get her

wallet for some money and she’s standing in front of a Curry Bowl. There is also a smoothie shop and

these two ladies seem to be very happy serving this little boy that seems so excited. Um, there is this

mother and son and they’re just walking, she’s wearing this pink t-shirt and shorts.

Analysis

Strengths:

• Provides several accurate descriptions of people, objects, and actions

• Has good control over simple and complex sentence structures

• Uses several words/phrases accurately (“pointing at a puppy,” ”reaching into her pocket”)

• Pronunciation is clear, rhythm is steady, and intonation is appropriate for the task

Weaknesses:

• Does not directly address and describe the scene to another person

• Does not provide an overview of the scene before describing details

• More complex vocabulary and a closing would improve this response

Describe some things that are happening in the picture below as well as you can. The person

with whom you are speaking cannot see the picture.

Summary – Listening

General notes:

• Audio passage plays once.

• Questions come after audio.

• Paper and pen are provided.

• Timers help you manage your time.

• Passages and questions get gradually

harder.

The “Next” button:

• You don’t have to click on it to move

forward. The test will move forward

automatically.

• If you do click

, you will not be able

to go back to a previous screen.

• If you click

before your time for a

particular question is up, you will not be

able to add this time to other parts of the

test.

• If you do find that you have additional

time left after answering the question, it’s

better to use that time to check your

answer.

Note-taking:

• Use abbreviations and symbols.

• Organize your notes.

• Use point form.

• Identify main ideas and important

supporting details (names, dates,

sequences of events, etc.).

• Listen for verbal cues.

• Write down key words and phrases only.

Basic things to listen for:

• Who are the speakers?

• How do they know each other?

• What are they talking about?

• If there is a problem, what is it? How do

they each feel about it?

• What is the solution to the problem?

Basic things to watch for (in Listening Part 5):

• Facial expressions

• Body language

• Posture

• Setting

• Type of clothing (formal? informal?)

• You don’t need to worry about details

such as what someone looks like or how

they’re dressed.

Listen for these clues:

• Pauses

• Intonation

• Stressed words

Listen for this information:

• Main topic

• Key details

• Facts

• Opinions

Listening question types

•

General meaning

questions will ask you

to identify the topic, theme, or main ideas

of a listening passage.

•

Specific information

questions will ask you

to identify key information, supporting

details, opinions, or examples.

•

Inference

question will ask you to identify

implicit information, including a speaker’s

purpose, tone, or attitude.

Listening strategies:

• Focus on what you understand rather

that what you don’t understand.

• Take useful notes.

• Listen for main points.

• Recognize key details.

• Listen for intonation and pauses.

• Look for paraphrased ideas in answer

choices.

• Eliminate incorrect answers.

• Answer every question, even if you’re

not sure.

Summary – Reading

General notes:

• Main reading passage is on left side.

• Instructions and work area are on right

side.

• Countdown timer helps you manage your

time.

• Passages and questions get gradually

harder.

• All questions appear onscreen at the

same time. Select answers from the drop-

down options presented.

• Use the scroll bars to move through the

Reading passage and questions for each

part.

Reading question types:

• Same as for Listening . . .

•

General meaning

questions will ask you

to identify the topic, theme, or main ideas

of a reading passage.

•

Specific information

questions will ask you

to identify key information, supporting

details, opinions, or examples.

•

Inference

question will ask you to identify

implicit information, including an author’s

purpose, tone, or attitude.

Reading strategies:

• Preview the test screen.

• Skim the passage (30–40 seconds max).

• Read the questions.

• Watch for main ideas and key details to

be paraphrased in answer choices.

• Scan the passage for answers.

• Eliminate incorrect answers.

• Answer every question, even if you’re not

sure.

Summary – Writing

Task 1:

• 27 minutes to complete.

• Write 150–200 words.

• Write an email about an everyday

matter, in which you’ll usually be asked to

do around 3 things.

• Formality should be neither too formal nor

too informal. This is not an email to a

friend or family member, but also not to a

member of the government.

Task 2:

• 26 minutes to complete.

• Write 150–200 words.

• Respond to an opinion survey, choose

between two options, and explain your

choice (why is it better?).

• No need to use email format here.

General notes:

• Background information is on the left side.

• Specific instructions are on the right side.

• Basic editing tools.

• Automatic word count.

• Spellcheck!

• 150–200 words per task.

Summary – Speaking

General notes:

• Some tasks are text only.

• Some tasks have text with an image.

• For text-only tasks, you may have to

come up with your own ideas and/or

opinions.

• Make sure you pay close attention to the

instructions; stay on topic during your

response; and provide as much

supporting information as you can.

• Each task has preparation time and

speaking time.

• Responses are recorded and rated later.

• When you begin speaking, a blue

progress bar in the centre of the screen

will show you how much time you’ve got

left. Once the bar is completely blue,

your time will be up.

• As you speak, the grey bar behind the

microphone icon will move up and down.

It’s important that the grey bar not fall too

low or the recording may not be audible.

Text and image

• Imagine the listener cannot see the

image.

• When describing an image, start with

overview of the scene.

• Choose things in the image you are

comfortable talking about.

• Use strong, descriptive vocabulary.

Speaking Task 5:

• Read the instructions especially closely in

this task.

• There are two separate screens.

• On the first screen, you will simply make a

choice between options; you will not

speak.

• On the second screen, you will have

another preparation time, and finally a

speaking time.

Study Materials – Free

To access these free resources, please visit: celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/free-resources/

CELPIP Sample Tests

• 2 complete, free tests available on our website

• A helpful way to learn about the test

CELPIP Study Tips

• Available on our website

• Available for each test component

CELPIP Score Descriptors

• Detailed score descriptors for each CELPIP Level for Speaking

and Writing

• Multiple sample responses for two tasks for each level

• In-depth analysis for each sample response

• Available in interactive form and PDF download online:

o celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/test-scores/

CELPIP Webinars

• Live 2-hour lessons; join online from anywhere in the world

• CELPIP-General Overview introduces test features and format

• Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking Pro sessions include

sample questions and opportunities for practice

• Ask questions about CELPIP and interact with the presenter

• Free PDF study packs with tips, strategies, and sample responses

Study Materials – Online Store

To access these materials, please visit: https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/study-materials/

CELPIP Study Guides (EBOOK)

• Two study guides, each covering two skills on the test

• In-depth discussion of strategies required for each part of the test,

framed around a practice test

• Each book contains complete practice test for its respective skills

• Online component for Listening sections

CELPIP Practice Tests (ONLINE)

• 9 sets, each with 2 complete tests (=18 tests total)

• 1 test in each set contains sample Speaking and Writing

responses at multiple levels

• Instant results for the Listening and Reading Tests

• Writing and Speaking performance standards

CELPIP Accelerate (ONLINE)

• Self-directed online course

• 30+ instructional videos in each version

• Numerous interactive quizzes and PDF downloads

• Analysis of sample responses

• 1 complete practice test for each skill

CELPIP Practice and Analysis (ONLINE)

• Self-directed online course

• Test-taking tips and strategies

• Analyses of Listening and Reading answer choices

• Sample responses at multiple levels

• 1 complete practice test

Common CELPIP Errors (EBOOK)

• Thorough discussion of 30 common errors made by CELPIP test

takers

• 15 grammar errors, 5 punctuation errors, 5 word choice errors,

5 speaking errors

• Explanation of error, practice examples, and quiz for each error

type

Reading Your Way (EBOOK)

• Contains collection of essays on Canadian subject matter (history,

geography, culture, natural history, etc.)

• Each essay accompanied by relevant vocabulary, writing and

grammar strategies, and comprehension activities

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