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The CELPIP-General test has 20 different tasks. Each free lesson explains one task in simple English: what you will see, what to do, and an example answer. No account needed.
Listening
6 parts · 38 questions
- Part 1Listening to Problem SolvingFollow a conversation where two people work through a problem.Read lesson
- Part 2Listening to a Daily Life ConversationUnderstand an everyday conversation between two people.Read lesson
- Part 3Listening for InformationPick out key facts from someone explaining information.Read lesson
- Part 4Listening to a News ItemFollow a short news report and its key details.Read lesson
- Part 5Listening to a DiscussionTrack several speakers' opinions in a video discussion.Read lesson
- Part 6Listening to ViewpointsUnderstand a speaker's argument and the views they discuss.Read lesson
Reading
4 parts · 38 questions
- Part 1Reading CorrespondenceRead a letter or email and a reply, then answer questions.Read lesson
- Part 2Reading to Apply a DiagramUse a diagram together with an email to make choices.Read lesson
- Part 3Reading for InformationMatch statements to paragraphs in an informational text.Read lesson
- Part 4Reading for ViewpointsUnderstand an article presenting different opinions.Read lesson
Writing
2 tasks
Speaking
8 tasks
- Task 1Giving AdviceGive practical advice to someone facing a choice or problem.Read lesson
- Task 2Talking about a Personal ExperienceDescribe something that happened to you.Read lesson
- Task 3Describing a SceneDescribe a picture to someone who can't see it.Read lesson
- Task 4Making PredictionsPredict what will probably happen next in a scene.Read lesson
- Task 5Comparing and PersuadingCompare two options and persuade someone to choose yours.Read lesson
- Task 6Dealing with a Difficult SituationHandle an awkward situation by choosing what to say.Read lesson
- Task 7Expressing OpinionsGive and support your opinion on a question.Read lesson
- Task 8Describing an Unusual SituationDescribe an unusual object or situation over the phone.Read lesson
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