Free practice
Free CELPIP practice — no account needed for Listening and Reading
Every free set below is built to the CELPIP-General format: the same part structure, question types and timing you will see on test day. Listening and Reading sets open straight away. Writing and Speaking prompts are free too, but you need a free account to submit or record, because that is what triggers the AI feedback.
- 12 Listening sets
- 8 Reading sets
- 4 Writing prompts
- 16 Speaking prompts
Listening
Free sets for each of the six Listening parts: real audio that plays once, CELPIP-style question sets, and answers with explanations at the end. No account needed.
Part 1· Listening to Problem Solving
Read the Part 1 guide- Apartment rental — security deposit disputeStart
A former tenant is speaking with their building manager about a security deposit that has not been refunded after move-out. Listen to their conversation.
8 questions · about 6 min
- Pharmacy — prescription mix-upStart
A customer is speaking with a pharmacist about a problem with his prescription refill. Listen to their conversation.
8 questions · about 6 min
Part 2· Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
Read the Part 2 guide- Catching up over coffee — weekend plansStart
Two friends meet for coffee and talk about their plans for the weekend.
5 questions · about 5 min
- Phone call — rescheduling a dental appointmentStart
A patient is on the phone with a dental clinic receptionist about his upcoming appointment. Listen to their conversation.
5 questions · about 5 min
Part 3· Listening for Information
Read the Part 3 guide- Municipal recycling tour — orientation talkStart
A tour guide gives new volunteers an orientation at a municipal recycling facility.
6 questions · about 6 min
- Park ranger — trail safety orientationStart
A park ranger is giving a safety orientation to visitors before they hike. Listen to the talk.
6 questions · about 6 min
Part 4· Listening to a News Item
Read the Part 4 guide- News — Manitoba flood preparation grantStart
A news anchor reports on a provincial grant program to help towns prepare for spring flooding.
5 questions · about 5 min
- News — wildlife overpass opens on Highway 3Start
You will hear a news item about a new wildlife crossing. Listen to the report.
5 questions · about 5 min
Part 5· Listening to a Discussion
Read the Part 5 guide- Should Main Street go car-free on weekends?Start
A radio panel debates whether the city should close Main Street to cars on weekends. Watch the discussion, then answer the questions.
8 questions · about 8 min
- Should new condos be required to install EV chargers?Start
A radio host and two guests discuss whether new condo buildings should be required to install EV chargers.
8 questions · about 8 min
Part 6· Listening to Viewpoints
Read the Part 6 guide- Viewpoint — the case for a year-round school calendarStart
A commentator argues for switching schools to a year-round calendar. Listen to the viewpoint.
6 questions · about 7 min
- Viewpoint — the case for screen-time limits in elementary schoolsStart
A columnist argues that elementary schools should limit daily classroom screen time.
6 questions · about 7 min
New to this section? The complete CELPIP Listening guide (all 6 parts)
Reading
Free sets for each of the four Reading parts, at the same length and question count as the test, with answers and explanations at the end. No account needed.
Part 1· Reading Part 1 — Reading Correspondence
Read the Part 1 guide- Reading Task 1 – Class Reunion PlanningStart
It's hard to believe almost fifteen years have passed since we all walked out of Westbrook High for the last time. A small group of us got chatting in an old class message thread last month, and what…
7 questions · about 11 min
- Reading Task 1 – Office Relocation NoticeStart
After several months of planning, I'm writing to confirm that our company will be relocating to a new office on Riverside Drive at the end of next month. The current building has served us well for…
7 questions · about 11 min
Part 2· Reading Part 2 — Reading to Apply a Diagram
Read the Part 2 guide- Reading Part 2 — Choosing a short-term rental (Halifax)Start
Compares 4 options: Harbourview Loft · Waterfront · 1 bedroom; Old Town Studio · Historic district · Studio; Garden Suite · South End · 2 bedroom; Skyline Apartment · Downtown high-rise · 2 bedroom.
4 questions · about 9 min
- Reading Part 2 — Community Centre evening classesStart
Compares 5 options: Beginner Pottery · Mon · 6:00–7:30 pm; Conversational Spanish · Tue · 7:00–8:30 pm; Watercolour Painting · Wed · 6:30–8:00 pm; Yoga Flow · Thu · 7:00–8:00 pm; Digital Photography…
4 questions · about 9 min
Part 3· Reading Part 3 — Reading for Information
Read the Part 3 guide- Reading Task 3 – The Arctic TernStart
The Arctic tern is a slender seabird famous for undertaking one of the longest migrations of any animal on Earth. Each year it travels from its breeding grounds in the Arctic to the seas around…
9 questions · about 10 min
- Reading Task 3 – The AxolotlStart
The axolotl is a salamander native to a small network of lakes and canals near Mexico City, most famously Lake Xochimilco. Unlike most amphibians, it spends its entire life in water and never fully…
9 questions · about 10 min
Part 4· Reading Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints
Read the Part 4 guide- Reading Task 4 – Banning Single-Use PlasticsStart
Many cities are moving to ban single-use plastics such as bags, straws, and takeaway containers. The goal is widely shared, but there is sharp disagreement about whether outright bans are the best…
6 questions · about 13 min
- Reading Task 4 – The Four-Day Work WeekStart
The four-day work week has moved from a fringe idea to a serious policy debate, with several companies and even a few governments running large trials. Supporters and critics, however, draw very…
6 questions · about 13 min
New to this section? The complete CELPIP Reading guide (all 4 parts)
Writing
Free Task 1 (email) and Task 2 (survey response) prompts with the real timer and word count. You need a free account to submit for AI feedback and keep your attempt.
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Task 1· Writing Task 1 — Writing an Email
Read the Task 1 guide- Writing Task 1 — Complaint: You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous…Start
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the…
about 27 min
- Writing Task 1 — Request: You recently moved to a new city and have been using a…Start
You recently moved to a new city and have been using a local library. You would like to request access to some additional services that the library currently does not offer to you.
about 27 min
Task 2· Writing Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions
Read the Task 2 guide- Writing Task 2 — You live in a small town of 10,000 peopleStart
You live in a small town of 10,000 people. A large green area in the centre of town is undeveloped. The city has sent out an opinion survey to see what residents would like to have built in that area.
about 27 min
- Writing Task 2 — You work in a very big officeStart
You work in a very big office. There is a popular and cheap restaurant in the building. The management is thinking of removing the restaurant and replacing it with a childcare facility for the…
about 27 min
New to this section? The complete CELPIP Writing guide (both tasks, scoring, timing)
Speaking
Free prompts for each of the eight Speaking tasks, with the official prep and speaking timers. You need a free account to submit your recording for AI feedback and keep your attempt.
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Task 1· Speaking Task 1 — Giving Advice
Read the Task 1 guide- Speaking Task 1 — Your friend has been spending too much time on social media…Start
Your friend has been spending too much time on social media and it is affecting his studies. He asks you for advice. Give your friend advice about what he should do.
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 1 — Your friend recently moved to a new city and is feeling…Start
Your friend recently moved to a new city and is feeling lonely because he does not know anyone there. He asks you for advice. Give your friend advice about what he should do.
about 2 min
Task 2· Speaking Task 2 — Talking about a Personal Experience
Read the Task 2 guide- Speaking Task 2 — Talk about a memorable trip you tookStart
Talk about a memorable trip you took? You can describe where you went, who you went with, what you did, and why the trip was special to you.
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 2 — Talk about a time when you helped someoneStart
Talk about a time when you helped someone? You may talk about: - who you helped - what the situation was - what you did to help - how you felt after helping
about 2 min
Task 3· Speaking Task 3 — Describing a Scene
Read the Task 3 guide- Speaking Task 3 — A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morningStart
A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morning. Describe the picture in as much detail as you can. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 3 — A quiet public library reading area on a weekendStart
A quiet public library reading area on a weekend. Describe the picture in as much detail as you can. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
about 2 min
Task 4· Speaking Task 4 — Making Predictions
Read the Task 4 guide- Speaking Task 4 — A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morningStart
A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morning. Look at the picture and describe what you think will happen next. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 4 — A quiet public library reading area on a weekendStart
A quiet public library reading area on a weekend. Look at the picture and describe what you think will happen next. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
about 2 min
Task 5· Speaking Task 5 — Comparing and Persuading
Read the Task 5 guide- Speaking Task 5 — Your family has agreed to get a pet, but everyone wants a…Start
Your family has agreed to get a pet, but everyone wants a different one. Compare the three options, decide which pet suits your family best, and persuade your family to choose it. You have 60 seconds…
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 5 — Your manager has asked the team to choose a team-building…Start
Your manager has asked the team to choose a team-building activity. Compare the three options, decide which one you think is best, and persuade your manager to choose it. You have 60 seconds to…
about 2 min
Task 6· Speaking Task 6 — Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Read the Task 6 guide- Speaking Task 6 — Your apartment building has a rule that guests should not…Start
Your apartment building has a rule that guests should not stay more than three nights in a row. Your close friend recently lost her job and asks to sleep on your sofa for two weeks. Your roommate is…
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 6 — Your upstairs neighbour plays loud music late at night, and…Start
Your upstairs neighbour plays loud music late at night, and it is affecting your sleep. Your roommate is frustrated and wants to report the neighbour to the building manager right away, but you know…
about 2 min
Task 7· Speaking Task 7 — Expressing Opinions
Read the Task 7 guide- Speaking Task 7 — Do you think companies should monitor employees’ internet…Start
Do you think companies should monitor employees’ internet use during work hours, or trust workers to manage their time responsibly? Give your opinion and explain your reason
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 7 — Some people prefer working from home, while others prefer…Start
Some people prefer working from home, while others prefer working in an office. Which do you think is better, and why? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
about 2 min
Task 8· Speaking Task 8 — Describing an Unusual Situation
Read the Task 8 guide- Speaking Task 8 — You are at a café and you see a cozy corner designed like a…Start
You are at a café and you see a cozy corner designed like a small treehouse that your friend, Nora, might enjoy. Call Nora and describe in detail what the seating area looks like. Ask her if she…
about 2 min
- Speaking Task 8 — You are talking on the phone with your friend, MarcoStart
You are talking on the phone with your friend, Marco. On your way to work this morning you saw something unusual. Describe the picture to Marco in as much detail as you can. He cannot see the picture.
about 2 min
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