Speaking
CELPIP Speaking practice
8 CELPIP tasks plus an unscored practice task. Prep time, then record. Free tasks are marked; sign in to track attempts.
How the CELPIP Speaking test works
CELPIP Speaking is eight recorded tasks in about 15–20 minutes. There is no examiner in the room: you read the prompt, get 30 or 60 seconds to prepare, then speak into a headset for 60 or 90 seconds while a timer counts down. Responses are rated on Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability and Task Fulfillment. CelpipRise runs the same prep-then-record sequence for every task, transcribes your answer, and returns a level estimate with per-criterion notes and a band 10–12 model answer for the same prompt. Two tasks of every type are free to practise, and each free task includes one AI score — the band, all four criteria, what to fix and a model answer. A free account is needed to record.
| Task | What you do | Prep · speak |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1 — Giving Advice | Advise a friend or relative who is facing a decision. | 30 s · 90 sDrill |
| Task 2 — Talking about a Personal Experience | Tell a story from your own life on the given topic. | 30 s · 60 sDrill |
| Task 3 — Describing a Scene | Describe a picture in detail to someone who cannot see it. | 30 s · 60 sDrill |
| Task 4 — Making Predictions | Predict what will happen next in the same picture. | 30 s · 60 sDrill |
| Task 5 — Comparing and Persuading | Choose one of two options and convince someone to agree. | 60 s · 60 sDrill |
| Task 6 — Dealing with a Difficult Situation | Explain a decision to one of two people in an awkward situation. | 60 s · 60 sDrill |
| Task 7 — Expressing Opinions | Give and support your opinion on a question. | 30 s · 90 sDrill |
| Task 8 — Describing an Unusual Situation | Describe a strange object or scene to someone over the phone. | 30 s · 60 sDrill |
Eight scored tasks plus an unscored practice task at the start. Tasks 3 and 4 use the same picture.
How practice works on CelpipRise
- Prep timer, then the record timer, at the official length for each task — no pausing.
- Your recording is transcribed and rated on the four criteria, with notes that quote your own sentences.
- A band 10–12 model answer for the same prompt shows what a full-length, well-organised response sounds like.
- Tasks 3 and 4 share a scene, as on the real test, so you practise describe-then-predict on one picture.
Free CELPIP Speaking practice sets
Two per task, in the real format and timing.
- Task 1Speaking Task 1 — Your friend has been spending too much time on social media…
- Task 1Speaking Task 1 — Your friend recently moved to a new city and is feeling…
- Task 2Speaking Task 2 — Talk about a memorable trip you took
- Task 2Speaking Task 2 — Talk about a time when you helped someone
- Task 3Speaking Task 3 — A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morning
- Task 3Speaking Task 3 — A quiet public library reading area on a weekend
- Task 4Speaking Task 4 — A busy outdoor farmers market on a sunny morning
- Task 4Speaking Task 4 — A quiet public library reading area on a weekend
- Task 5Speaking Task 5 — Your family has agreed to get a pet, but everyone wants a…
- Task 5Speaking Task 5 — Your manager has asked the team to choose a team-building…
- Task 6Speaking Task 6 — Your apartment building has a rule that guests should not…
- Task 6Speaking Task 6 — Your upstairs neighbour plays loud music late at night, and…
- Task 7Speaking Task 7 — Do you think companies should monitor employees’ internet…
- Task 7Speaking Task 7 — Some people prefer working from home, while others prefer…
- Task 8Speaking Task 8 — You are at a café and you see a cozy corner designed like a…
- Task 8Speaking Task 8 — You are talking on the phone with your friend, Marco
CELPIP Speaking tips that move the level
- Fill the time. A 35-second answer to a 60-second task loses Content marks before a single word is judged.
- Use the prep time to write three keywords, not sentences. Reading from notes flattens delivery, and Listenability is about clear, natural speech.
- For Tasks 5 and 6, state your choice in the first sentence, then give reasons. Deciding out loud wastes half the time.
- Accent is not scored; clarity and pace are. Slow down slightly and finish your sentences.
Strategy guides
CELPIP Speaking FAQ
How long is the CELPIP Speaking test?
About 15–20 minutes for eight tasks, each with 30–60 seconds of preparation and 60–90 seconds of speaking.
Do I speak to a real examiner?
No. You speak into a headset microphone at a computer and the recordings are rated afterwards.
What is Listenability in CELPIP Speaking?
How easy your speech is to follow — pronunciation, pace, rhythm and fluency. It is not a judgement of accent.
Can I practise CELPIP Speaking for free?
Yes. Two prompts of each task type are free to record with a free account, with AI feedback and a model answer. All 210 tasks come with a plan.