Shadowing Practice: CELPIP Speaking Mock Test with Sample Answers - Learn English Speaking with Video
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In today's class, we're going to work through a CELPIP speaking practice test.
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Are you ready?
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First, I'll give you some tips.
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Then, you'll have the chance to answer the questions yourself.
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And finally, I'll show you a high -scoring sample response for each task.
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Let's jump straight in with today's first task, giving advice.
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This task takes about two minutes to complete.
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You'll be asked to give advice to a friend, family member, or colleague in a specific situation.
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You'll have 30 seconds to prepare and then 90 seconds to speak.
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On test day, you'll see a screen like this.
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The question prompt appears in bold blue text at the top.
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We can see it says, your friend is feeling stressed because they have an important exam coming up.
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What advice would you give them?
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Below that, you'll see a countdown timer showing how much preparation time you have before the voice recorder begins.
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So, to do well, you'll need to analyze the situation and deliver a structured, thoughtful response.
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I'll now share a quick four -step method for this task.
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This will help you keep your answer focused and ensure you cover all the key parts.
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The four steps are… Step 1.
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Give a strong opening statement.
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In the opening statement, you'll acknowledge the situation and show empathy.
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Step 2.
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Give two pieces of advice.
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Think of two helpful suggestions and explain why they would work.
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Feel free to give more advice if you have the time.
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Step three, give encouragement and support.
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Be sure to encourage the person and show confidence in your advice.
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Step four, make a concluding statement.
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Wrap up by reinforcing the value of your advice.
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Okay, now it's time for you to have a go.
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Are you ready?
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Ready?
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You can record yourself speaking for 90 seconds using your phone or computer.
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Start by setting your timer to 30 seconds to plan your answer.
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After that, record your answer.
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You now have 10 seconds to pause the video and have a go for yourself.
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Then we'll look at a sample answer.
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Start now.
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Okay, how did that go?
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Let's listen to a high -scoring sample response and break it down.
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Hey Sally, I completely understand that preparing for an important exam can be stressful, but don't worry, you've got this.
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First of all, I suggest making a study plan.
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Breaking down topics into small sections and reviewing them daily will help you stay organized and reduce anxiety.
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In addition, take short breaks while studying.
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Research shows that resting for a few minutes improves concentration and memory.
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Finally, make sure to get enough sleep before the exam.
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A fresh mind will help you perform better.
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Stay positive, and I'm sure you'll do great.
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With the right strategy and mindset, you'll feel much more in control and confident on exam day.
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Now, let's do a quick analysis of this response in line with our four -step method.
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Starting with step one, give an opening statement we heard,
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Hey Sally, I completely understand that preparing for an important exam can be stressful, but don't worry, you've got this.
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This is a good opening statement because it gives an overview of the prompt and response.
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Sally is stressed, and the speaker wants to help her.
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Moving on to step two, give two or more pieces of advice.
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We first heard, First of all, I suggest making a study plan,
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Again, breaking down topics into small sections and reviewing them daily will help you stay organized and reduce anxiety.
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This is good because the speaker lets the listener know that this is the first piece of advice, implying that there is more to come.
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Then we heard the second piece of advice.
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Note the words, in addition.
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In addition, take short breaks while studying.
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Research shows that resting for a few minutes improves concentration and memory.
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Both pieces of advice given here are really good in that they are practical and clear.
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The speaker also gave an additional tip, which is optional, but if you can think of additional tips and you have time, try to fit them in.
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This additional piece of advice is...
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Finally, make sure to get enough sleep before the exam.
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A fresh mind will help you perform better.
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Moving on to step three, try to remember to give encouragement and support.
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Stay positive, and I'm sure you'll do great.
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Finally, for Step 4, the speaker made a concluding statement.
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With the right strategy and mindset, you'll feel much more in control and confident on exam day.
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So… To sum up, our sample answer has a clear structure, gives thoughtful advice, and shows genuine support.
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This answer is about 50 seconds long, gives advice and examples, and stays focused on the topic.
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Just what you need to get a strong score.
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If you'd like more CELPIP speaking practice, specifically the Task 1 giving advice, head to e2language .com and get started on your test prep for free.
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Okay, next up is Task 2, talking about a personal experience.
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CELPIP Speaking Task 2 is all about telling a short personal story.
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You'll need to describe a past experience clearly and with good detail.
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You'll get 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
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This is a bit shorter than Task 1.
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And here it is.
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Like Task 1, you'll see the question prompt in bold blue text, followed by a timer showing your preparation time.
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After that, the voice recorder will start and you'll need to speak.
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Here's the question prompt.
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It says, talk about a time you helped someone in need of assistance.
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What happened?
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How were you able to help?
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How did you feel?
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Why was it memorable?
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So, what do you need to do?
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You need to describe a real personal experience, give enough details, and explain your thoughts and feelings clearly.
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To help you organize your response for Task 2, talking about a personal experience, we recommend using this simple four -step method.
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It'll help keep your story clear, logical, and engaging.
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Step 1 is to give an introductory statement.
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The introductory statement sets the scene.
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Say when and where the experience happened.
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Step 2 is to give a description of the event.
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Here you'll describe what happened step by step.
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Focus on the key actions.
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Step three is to state your feelings or reactions.
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In this step, you'll talk about how the experience made you feel and why.
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Step four, give a concluding statement.
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End with a final thought, lesson learned, or reflection.
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Okay, now it's your turn to try.
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Are you ready?
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Start by setting your timer to 30 seconds to plan your answer.
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Then record yourself speaking for 60 seconds using your phone or computer.
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You now have 10 seconds to pause the video and have a go for yourself.
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Then we'll look at a sample answer.
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Start now.
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How did it go?
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So, let's listen to a high -scoring sample answer and then break it down using our method.
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Last year, during the winter holidays, we had several weeks when it snowed nearly every day.
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This is when I helped my elderly neighbor shovel snow from her driveway whenever it snowed heavily.
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I knew that she had recently injured her arm and couldn't do it herself,
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so I just grabbed my shovel and cleared the snow whenever her driveway and walkways needed clearing.
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It took about 30 minutes, but I knew it would make her day easier, and it was great exercise for me.
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She was so grateful and even baked me cookies as a thank you.
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I felt really happy and proud to help out, especially during the holiday season.
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It reminded me how small actions can make a big difference.
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I'd definitely do it again.
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Okay, now that you've heard it, let's analyze it a bit more closely with our four -step method.
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Let's start with step one.
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We made a clear introductory statement emphasizing when and where.
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Last year, during the winter holidays, we had several weeks when it snowed nearly every day.
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This is when I helped my elderly neighbor shovel snow from her driveway whenever it snowed heavily.
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The main point of this statement is that the speaker clearly stated when, during winter holidays, and where, their neighborhood, and what they did.
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This is a good opening.
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Next, for step two, the speaker described the event in more detail.
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I knew that she had recently injured her arm and couldn't do it herself, so I just grabbed my shovel and cleared the snow whenever her driveway and walkways needed clearing.
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It took about 30 minutes, but I knew it would make her day easier, and it was great exercise for me.
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The strength of this answer is that it nicely tells the story.
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It also nicely folds into step three, which is to state the speaker's feelings or reactions.
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In the answer, the speaker said, She was so grateful and even baked me cookies as a thank you.
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I felt really happy and proud to help out, especially during the holiday season.
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Finally, for step four, make a concluding statement.
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The speaker finished it off with, It reminded me how small actions can make a big difference.
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I'd definitely do it again.
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This response is a fine finish because it's clear, detailed, and personal.
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The overall response uses the full 60 seconds and includes emotional reflection, which is important for scoring well in Task 2.
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Remember, Task 2 is your chance to tell your story, so be confident, be expressive, and be yourself.
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If you'd like more CELPIP speaking practice, head to e2language .com and get started on your test prep for free.
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Next up is task 3, describing a scene.
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In this task, you'll be shown a picture, and your job is to describe what you see.
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You'll get 30 seconds to prepare, and then 60 seconds to speak.
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The goal here is to show how well you can observe details and express them clearly.
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So here it is.
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On test day, your screen will display a picture, usually a lively scene with multiple people or actions taking place.
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It could be a park, a shopping center, a classroom, or a busy street.
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You'll also be able to see a prompt.
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It says, describe as many details as you can about the scene.
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The person you're speaking to cannot see the picture.
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Your job is to describe everything you see as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
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Imagine that you're describing the scene to someone who can't see it.
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You're painting a picture with your words.
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Your description should include what people are doing, where they are, what they look like, and what objects or surroundings are visible.
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To help structure your answer, use this three -step method for Task 3.
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Step 1.
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Give an overview of the scene.
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Start with a general sentence that gives an overview of the image.
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Where is the scene taking place?
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What kind of setting is it?
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Step 2.
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Give a detailed description of people and actions.
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Describe what the people are doing, how they look, and where they are in the picture.
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Use directional language like on the left, in the middle, in the background, etc. Step 3.
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Give any additional details and objects.
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Include details about the environment, objects, weather, signs, or anything else you notice.
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The more specific you are, the better.
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Okay, practice time.
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Are you ready?
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Start by setting your timer to 30 seconds to plan your answer, then record yourself speaking for 60 seconds using your phone or computer.
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You now have 10 seconds to pause the video and have a go for yourself.
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Then we'll look at a sample answer.
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Start now.
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How did it go?
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Let's listen to a high -scoring sample answer and break it down using our three -step method.
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This picture shows a park on a sunny afternoon.
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There are lots of people enjoying outdoor activities.
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On the left, two children are playing with a soccer ball.
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They are kicking it back and forth between each other.
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Near the center of the picture, there are two joggers.
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A woman is jogging along a path towards the children Another
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jogger is running on the grass in the opposite direction On the right side, a man is sitting on a bench reading a newspaper He appears to be content
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and happy sitting in the sunshine There's also a person walking
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a dog in the background There are trees lining the path The park seems very well tended
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and is green and lush The sky is clear and it looks like a warm, peaceful day Okay, for step one,
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the speaker gave an overview of the scene, a big picture view.
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This picture shows a park on a sunny afternoon.
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There are lots of people enjoying outdoor activities.
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This is good because it sets the speaker up for step two, which is to describe people and their actions in a bit more detail.
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Let's listen again to our sample response.
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Can you hear the more detailed description of people and what they're doing?
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On the left, two children are playing with a soccer ball.
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They're kicking it back and forth between each other.
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Near the center of the picture, there are two joggers.
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A woman is jogging along a path towards the children.
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Another jogger is running on the grass in the opposite direction.
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On the right side, a man is sitting on a bench reading a newspaper.
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He appears to be content and happy sitting in the sunshine.
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There's also a person walking a dog in the background.
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Finally, for step three, the speaker spoke about additional details.
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There are trees lining the path.
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The park seems very well tended and is green and lush.
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The sky is clear and it looks like a warm, peaceful day.
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This response is great because it describes what's happening, where it's happening, and who is doing what all clearly and in detail.
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In task 3, your job is to observe, describe, and communicate visually through words.
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The more clearly and competently you speak, the better your score.
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Remember, if you like more Cell PIP speaking practice, head to e2language .com and get started on your test prep for free.
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Okay, here's the final task for today.
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Task 4, Making Predictions.
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CELPIP Speaking Task 4, Making Predictions, is closely related to Task 3.
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In this task, you'll be shown the same picture you saw in Task 3.
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However, in this task, you'll be asked to predict what might happen next, and just like the last task,
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you'll get 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
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Here it is.
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As you can see, it's nearly identical to what you saw for Task 3, but the question prompt will be different.
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It says, look at the picture.
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What do you think will happen next?
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So, what might happen next in that scene?
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Well, to help you with your ideas, I recommend using this four -step prediction method.
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Step one, start with a description of what you observe, briefly describing what's happening now.
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Step two, focus on a prominent person or people in the image and predict what they will do next and why.
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Step three, focus on a second person or people and predict what they will do next and why.
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Step four, make a concluding comment.
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Wrap it up with a final thought or summary prediction.
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It's now your turn to practice.
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Are you ready?
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Start by setting your timer to 30 seconds to plan your answer.
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Then record yourself speaking for 60 seconds using your phone or computer.
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You now have 10 seconds to pause the video and have a go for yourself.
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Then we'll look at a sample answer.
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Start now.
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So, how did it go?
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Let's listen to a high -scoring sample response
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and then break it down using our four -step prediction method right now the park looks vibrant
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and full of life children are playing soccer a man is sitting on a bench enjoying reading a newspaper
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and joggers and dog walkers can be seen in the background enjoying the sunshine and fresher air
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i think the children playing soccer will probably kick the soccer ball into the wide open field and they'll cheer and laugh.
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They seem very energetic, happy, and focused on the game.
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Meanwhile, the man on the bench might finish reading his paper.
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He might be the children's father and decide to join in playing soccer with the children.
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If he isn't their father, since the weather is nice, it's a perfect opportunity for a relaxing stroll.
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Overall, it looks like the park will stay lively, with people enjoying the sunshine and spending quality time outdoors.
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More visitors might even arrive as the day continues.
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Okay, starting with step one, note the speaker gave an overview of the picture, picking out two sets of people and activities that were the focus of the predictions.
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Right now, the park looks vibrant and full of life.
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Children are playing soccer, a man is sitting on a bench enjoying reading a newspaper,
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and joggers and dog walkers can be seen in the background enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
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Next, for steps two and three, make two predictions.
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We heard the speaker say, I think the children playing soccer will probably kick the soccer ball into the wide open field and they'll cheer and laugh.
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They seem very energetic, happy, and focused on the game.
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Meanwhile, the man on the bench might finish reading his paper.
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He might be the children's father and decide to join in playing soccer with the children.
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For step four, the concluding statement, the speaker rounded out their response by saying that, if he isn't their father, since the weather is nice,
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it's a perfect opportunity for a relaxing stroll.
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Overall, it looks like the park will stay lively, with people enjoying the sunshine and spending quality time outdoors.
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More visitors might even arrive as the day continues.
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This answer works well because it's realistic, logical, and gives clear reasons for each prediction.
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Plus, it uses a variety of vocabulary and keeps a friendly tone.
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And that's it.
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That's the end of today's CELPIP speaking practice test.
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Let me know in the comments if you liked this video and want more speaking practice, or if you want something different next time.
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And, if you'd like more practice now with CELPIP speaking, head to e2language .com.
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Here you can find lots of practice materials, as well as mock tests, assessments and one -on -one tutorials.
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I know that Cellpip speaking can be challenging, but with practice you'll be just fine.
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See you next time!
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CELPIP Speaking Practice: Master Giving Advice with Pro Tips
The Scenario
Imagine your friend is stressed about an upcoming exam—how do you comfort them and offer practical help? This is exactly the kind of real-life situation you’ll face in the CELPIP speaking test. The video walks you through a mock task where you need to give structured, empathetic advice, with 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. It’s a common scenario that tests your ability to communicate clearly, show empathy, and organize your thoughts under pressure—skills that matter not just for the test, but for everyday English conversations too.
Useful Chunks & Collocations
To sound natural, memorize these handy word groups from the sample response:
- "Break down topics into small sections" – Perfect for suggesting organization.
- "Reduce anxiety" – A common collocation for talking about stress.
- "Improves concentration and memory" – Links actions to clear benefits.
- "Stay positive" – Simple but powerful encouragement.
- "Right strategy and mindset" – Shows you’re thinking holistically.
These chunks will help you speak more fluently and sound like a confident English user.
Your Shadowing Challenge
Ready to practice? Try the shadowing technique with the sample response from the video. Here’s how: Play the high-scoring answer, pause after each sentence, and repeat it aloud—mimic the tone, speed, and stress. Do this 3-5 times until you can say it smoothly. Then, record yourself giving the advice without the video. Compare your recording to the sample—did you use the same structure? Did you include empathetic phrases like "I completely understand"? Shadow speech is a proven way to improve your speaking skills fast, and it’s a great fit for English speaking practice with videos. By copying the rhythm and vocabulary, you’ll build muscle memory and sound more natural in no time.
Whether you’re prepping for CELPIP or just want to get better at giving advice in English, this exercise will help you organize your thoughts, use useful phrases, and speak with confidence. Keep practicing, and you’ll nail both the test and real-world conversations!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.