Learn Before You Practice
Exam Guide
Master the structure, strategies, and scoring criteria for all 20 CELPIP task types. Each guide covers what to expect, how to approach it, common traps to avoid, and the exact vocabulary you need.
Listening
6 Parts · Audio plays once · Multiple-choice
L1
Listening to Problem Solving
8 questions~8 minutes
L2
Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
5 questions~5 minutes
PRO
L3
Listening for Information
6 questions~6 minutes
PRO
L4
Listening to a News Item
5 questions~5 minutes
PRO
L5
Listening to a Discussion
8 questions~8 minutes
PRO
L6
Listening to Viewpoints
6 questions~8 minutes
PRO
Reading
4 Parts · 55-60 min total · Timed per part
Writing
2 Tasks · 53 min total · Scored by trained raters
Speaking
8 Tasks · Recorded responses · Scored by trained raters
S1
Giving Advice
30 seconds prep90 seconds
PRO
S2
Talking About a Personal Experience
30 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO
S3
Describing a Scene
30 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO
S4
Making Predictions
30 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO
S5
Comparing and Persuading
60 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO
S6
Dealing with a Difficult Situation
60 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO
S7
Expressing Opinions
30 seconds prep90 seconds
PRO
S8
Describing an Unusual Situation
30 seconds prep60 seconds
PRO