CELPIP General
The CELPIP Tests are Canada's leading general English tests for immigration, citizenship, and professional designation
CELPIP-General total test time is about 3 hours and is done in one sitting
Listening
Listen to passages and answer questions
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
Writting
Respond to questions with written answers
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
Reading
Read passages and answer questions
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
Speaking
Reply to on-screen prompts verbally
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
Listening
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Practice Task |
|
8 |
Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
|
5 |
Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
|
6 |
Part 3: Listening for Information
|
|
5
|
Part 4: Listening to a News Item
|
|
8
|
Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
|
|
6
|
Part 6: Listening to Viewpoint
|
Writing
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Task 1: Writing an Email |
|
1 |
Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Task 1: Writing an Email :
Email sample
Write a letter in 150-200 words to the manager of the football club. Your email do the following things
- Introduce yourself
- Explain what experience and special skills you have
- Tell him/ her when you think you could start
Survey To Write
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words.
- Option A: Business English Seminar: Employees can learn better communication skills and can work towards impressing clients by using language effectively.
- Option B: Educational Opportunities for Executives Seminar: Employees would get all necessary information about courses for executives and would get to know the new developments in the field.
Reading
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
| Number of Questions | Practice Task |
|---|---|
|
11 |
Part 1: Reading correspondence |
|
8 |
Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
|
9 |
Part 3: Reading for Information. |
|
10 |
Part 4: Reading to a News Item
|
Speaking
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
| Number of Questions | Component Sections |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Practice Task |
|
1 |
Task 1: Giving Advice |
|
1 |
Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience |
|
1 |
Task 3: Describing a Scene
|
|
1
|
Task 4: Making Predictions
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|
1
|
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
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|
1
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Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
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|
1 |
Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
|
1 |
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |