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Speaking Task 8 — You are talking on the phone with your friend, Marco
Speaking Task 8 — Describing an Unusual Situation
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.
What to expect
- 30 seconds to prepare, then 60 seconds to speak — the official Task 8 timing.
- Your microphone records while the speaking timer runs, exactly like the test screen.
- Submit to get AI feedback and a band-10–12 sample answer for the same prompt (free account needed).
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Read before you start
Guide
CELPIP Speaking Task 8 examples (describing an unusual situation)
CELPIP Speaking Task 8 examples: a band-9 sample answer for describing an unusual situation, a five-step template, and the mistakes that cost marks.
Guide
The complete CELPIP Speaking guide (all 8 tasks, timing, scoring)
Every CELPIP Speaking task explained: what each one tests, exact prep and speaking times, the 4 scoring criteria, and how to prepare efficiently.
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