Templates
A shape to follow for every Writing and Speaking task.
Writing
Writing an EmailTask 1 · 27 minComplaint, request, apology, invitationResponding to a Survey QuestionTask 2 · 26 minChoice, 2 reasons, comparison, conclusionSpeaking
Giving AdviceTask 1 · 30 s to prepare, 90 s to speakAcknowledge, 2 to 3 tips, a reason each, encourageTalking About a Personal ExperienceTask 2 · 30 s to prepare, 60 s to speakSet the scene, what happened, a vivid detail, why it matteredDescribing a SceneTask 3 · 30 s to prepare, 60 s to speakOverview, foreground, background, one detailMaking PredictionsTask 4 · 30 s to prepare, 60 s to speakRecap, predict, because…, second guessComparing and PersuadingTask 5 · 60s + 60s prep / 60s speakYour pick, compare, persuade, nudgeDealing with a Difficult SituationTask 6 · 60 s to prepare, 60 s to speakChoose a side, acknowledge, your reason, empathyExpressing OpinionsTask 7 · 30 s to prepare, 90 s to speakStance, reason 1, reason 2, rebuttalDescribing an Unusual SituationTask 8 · 30 s to prepare, 60 s to speakWhy you called, describe, compare, askTemplates
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