CELPIP Speaking practice for Canadian immigration
CELPIP-General is an English test for Canadian permanent residence and citizenship applications. Learn the eight Speaking tasks and how levels map to CLB, then practice each task with AI feedback.
Key facts
- Purpose
CELPIP-General is accepted by IRCC for permanent residence, and CELPIP-General LS for citizenship.
- Tasks
The Speaking test has 8 scored tasks plus one practice task.
- Duration
It takes about 15–20 minutes.
- Delivery
The test is computer-delivered: you speak into a microphone and responses are recorded.
- Levels
Scores run from M and 1 to 12, and each CELPIP level corresponds to the same CLB level.
How long is the CELPIP Speaking test?
The CELPIP-General Speaking test takes about 15 to 20 minutes. It includes one unscored practice task followed by eight scored tasks.
How is CELPIP Speaking delivered?
The test is taken on a computer at a test centre. Each task appears on screen, you get a short preparation time, and then you speak into a microphone while your answer is recorded for rating.
How do CELPIP levels relate to CLB?
Each CELPIP level corresponds directly to the same Canadian Language Benchmark level, so CELPIP 7 equals CLB 7. Immigration programs set CLB minimums, which you can check on the IRCC website.
How can I practice CELPIP Speaking with Learnes?
Work through all eight task types with CELPIP-style preparation and speaking timers. After each answer you get feedback on content, vocabulary, listenability and task fulfilment.
Speaking section format
| Part / task | Time | What is assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1 — Giving Advice | 30 s prep / 90 s speaking | Giving clear, practical advice |
| Task 2 — Talking about a Personal Experience | 30 s prep / 60 s speaking | Narrating a past experience |
| Task 3 — Describing a Scene | 30 s prep / 60 s speaking | Describing a picture in detail |
| Task 4 — Making Predictions | 30 s prep / 60 s speaking | Predicting what happens next in a scene |
| Task 5 — Comparing and Persuading | 60 s prep / 60 s speaking [CHECK] | Choosing an option and persuading someone |
| Task 6 — Dealing with a Difficult Situation | 60 s prep / 60 s speaking | Handling a sensitive situation politely |
| Task 7 — Expressing Opinions | 30 s prep / 90 s speaking | Stating and supporting an opinion |
| Task 8 — Describing an Unusual Situation | 30 s prep / 60 s speaking | Describing an unfamiliar object or situation |
How CELPIP Speaking practice works
Follow a focused speaking routine designed around the format and skills this exam requires.
Read the task
Review the prompt and use the official-style preparation timer to plan key points.
Give a timed response
Speak into the microphone while the timer follows the pace of the selected task.
Cover all eight tasks
Rotate through advice, experiences, scenes, predictions, persuasion and opinions.
Review your performance
Use criterion-based notes and corrections to plan the next response.
What you see after a session
This is an illustrative example, not an official exam score.
Content and coherence
8The advice is clear and ordered, but the final reason needs more detail.
Vocabulary
8Word choice is appropriate, with some repetition of “important”.
Listenability
7Most phrases are clear; a few endings become difficult to hear.
Task fulfilment
8The response addresses the situation and gives practical advice.
Concrete corrections
You said: You should to speak with your manager.
Better: You should speak with your manager.
You said: This advice will be useful for you.
Better: This advice should help you handle the situation.
Try saying it this way
First you talk to him because this is important problem.
→ First, speak to him privately because the problem may be easier to solve through a calm conversation.
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