CELPIP Speaking Practice Tasks
- Language Flow Lab
- Oct 20
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Task 1: Giving Advice
Question:Your friend just got a new job but is feeling overwhelmed by the workload and doesn’t know how to manage time effectively.👉 What advice would you give your friend?
Tip: Give 2–3 pieces of advice with clear reasons and examples.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Speaking Time: 90 seconds
Task 2: Talking About a Personal Experience
Question:Describe a time when you achieved something you were really proud of.
👉 What did you do? How did you feel? What did you learn from the experience?
Tip: Use transition phrases: “At first…”, “After that…”, “In the end…”
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task 3: Describing a Scene
Question:You are looking at a photo of a busy farmers’ market on a sunny Saturday morning.
Tip: Organize your description (foreground → middle → background) and use sensory details (sights, sounds, colours).
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task 4: Making Predictions
Question: Describe what you think will happen next.
Tip: Use future tenses (will, be going to, might) and logical reasons for your predictions.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
Question: Your community centre is choosing a new weekend activity for adults.
Option A: Cooking Classes
Option B: Fitness Bootcamp
👉 Choose one and persuade your friend why it’s better.
Tip: Compare both options, give at least 2–3 supporting reasons, and use persuasive language (“I strongly believe…”, “One clear advantage is…”).
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Question: You and two friends, Steven and Alison, see a teenager break the window of a neighbour’s house and run away. Steven wants to tell the teenager’s parents first. Alison wants to tell the neighbour first.
Choose ONE:
EITHER
Talk to Steven. Explain why you prefer to talk to the neighbour first.
OR
Talk to Alison. Explain why you prefer to talk to the parents first.
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
Question: Some people think keeping pets at home teaches children responsibility, while others think pets create too much mess and trouble.
👉 What is your opinion and why?
Tip: Clearly state your opinion and support it with examples or personal experiences.
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: 90 seconds
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
Question:You are at the airport baggage claim area and notice a very unique piece of luggage that keeps changing colours.
👉 Call your friend who is picking you up and describe in detail what this unusual luggage looks like.
Preparation Time: 60 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
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