CELPIP Listening
CELPIP Listening: all 6 parts explained
The CELPIP-General Listening test has 6 scored parts and 38 questions. You hear each recording only once, then answer multiple-choice questions.
How the Listening test works
The Listening test is the first part of CELPIP-General. You hear conversations, a news report, a discussion and people sharing their opinions, all in everyday Canadian situations. You hear each recording only once, and then you answer multiple-choice questions on the screen.
There are six parts and 38 scored questions. Below you can see what each part involves, with a free lesson and worked examples for every part.
Quick tips
- You can't replay the audio, so listening practice with a timer is the best preparation.
- Take short notes on paper: names, numbers, decisions and opinions.
- Read the answer choices carefully — they often repeat words from the recording to trick you.
All 6 parts
- 1Part 1Listening to Problem SolvingFollow a conversation where two people work through a problem.8 questions8 min
- 2Part 2Listening to a Daily Life ConversationUnderstand an everyday conversation between two people.5 questions5 min
- 3Part 3Listening for InformationPick out key facts from someone explaining information.6 questions6 min
- 4Part 4Listening to a News ItemFollow a short news report and its key details.5 questions5 min
- 5Part 5Listening to a DiscussionTrack several speakers' opinions in a video discussion.8 questions8 min
- 6Part 6Listening to ViewpointsUnderstand a speaker's argument and the views they discuss.6 questions6 min
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