Templates
Structures to use while you answer. One for every Writing and Speaking task. Want the reasoning behind a structure, plus worked answers? Every task has a full guide in the CELPIP Academy.
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- T130s prep / 90s speak
Giving Advice
Acknowledge2–3 tipsA reason eachEncourage Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T230s prep / 60s speak
Talking About a Personal Experience
Set the sceneWhat happenedA vivid detailWhy it mattered Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T330s prep / 60s speak
Describing a Scene
OverviewForegroundBackgroundOne detail Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T430s prep / 60s speak
Making Predictions
RecapPredictBecause…Second guess Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T560s + 60s prep / 60s speak
Comparing and Persuading
Your pickComparePersuadeNudge Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T660s prep / 60s speak
Dealing with a Difficult Situation
Choose a sideAcknowledgeYour reasonEmpathy Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T730s prep / 90s speak
Expressing Opinions
StanceReason 1Reason 2Rebuttal Open template → New to this task? Read the guide - T830s prep / 60s speak
Describing an Unusual Situation
Why you calledDescribeCompareAsk Open template → New to this task? Read the guide