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CELPIP LS (Listening and Speaking) Course 2026

This course is for people preparing for the CELPIP-General LS test, the Listening and Speaking version of CELPIP used for Canadian citizenship applications. Five lessons cover the test format, listening strategies, listening practice with clips read aloud, the eight Speaking tasks and model answers. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 35-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.

  • Course
  • Canada
  • 91 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Fact-checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 240 minutes of lessons, 5 untimed topic quizzes (91 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 35 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsCELPIP LS Course: Lessons: about 240 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Explain what the CELPIP-General LS test is and who uses it
  • Describe the six Listening parts and the eight Speaking tasks, with their timing
  • Take fast notes and recognize general meaning, detail and inference questions
  • Follow conversations, news items, discussions and talks in Canadian English
  • Plan and organize an answer for each Speaking task within the time limits
  • Check your own speaking against the four official rating dimensions

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons5 lessons, about 240 min
  2. Topic quiz 1: What the CELPIP LS test is19 questions
  3. Topic quiz 2: Listening strategies18 questions
  4. Topic quiz 3: Listening practice20 questions
  5. Topic quiz 4: Speaking task strategies18 questions
  6. Topic quiz 5: Speaking practice with model answers16 questions
  7. Final exam35 questions, 40 min · Score 80% or more

Topic quiz 1: What the CELPIP LS test is

  1. Question 1 of 19

    Which skills does the CELPIP-General LS test assess?
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    Answer: B. Listening and Speaking only

    The LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking. The full CELPIP-General test has all four skills.

  2. Question 2 of 19

    According to the official CELPIP website, what is the CELPIP-General LS test used for?
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    Answer: D. Canadian citizenship applications

    The CELPIP website says the LS test covers the Listening and Speaking skills for the citizenship language requirement. The full CELPIP-General test is the one it lists for permanent residence.

  3. Question 3 of 19

    Which CELPIP test does the official CELPIP website say is used for permanent residence applications?
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    Answer: C. The full four-skill CELPIP-General test

    The Canadian Residency page names the full CELPIP-General test, with all four skills, for permanent residence applications.

  4. Question 4 of 19

    Which applicants for Canadian citizenship must send proof of language ability?
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    Answer: C. Applicants aged 18 to 54

    The Government of Canada says the language requirement applies to citizenship applicants who are 18 to 54 years old.

  5. Question 5 of 19

    What level must citizenship applicants show in speaking and listening?
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    Answer: C. CLB level 4 or higher

    Applicants must show they can speak and listen at CLB level 4 or higher in English or French.

  6. Question 6 of 19

    For a CELPIP-General test taken on or after April 1, 2014, what results does the Government of Canada language proof page ask for?
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    Answer: B. 4 or higher in listening and speaking

    For CELPIP-General tests taken on or after April 1, 2014, the language proof page asks for 4 or higher (up to 12) in listening and speaking.

  7. Question 7 of 19

    How does the Government of Canada describe "CELPIP General-LS" in its list of accepted third-party tests?
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    Answer: C. A 2-skills version (listening and speaking)

    The IRCC help centre lists both CELPIP General and CELPIP General-LS, and calls the LS test the 2-skills version (listening and speaking).

  8. Question 8 of 19

    How many parts does the CELPIP Listening test have?
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    Answer: A. Six

    The Listening test has six parts, from Listening to Problem Solving to Listening to Viewpoints. Speaking is the one with eight tasks.

  9. Question 9 of 19

    How many scored questions are in the CELPIP Listening test?
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    Answer: D. 38

    There are 38 scored Listening questions across the six parts. The test may also include unscored items.

  10. Question 10 of 19

    How long does the CELPIP Listening test take?
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    Answer: C. About 46 to 55 minutes

    The official time for Listening is 46–55 minutes. Speaking takes about 15 minutes.

  11. Question 11 of 19

    How many tasks are in the CELPIP Speaking test, and how long does it take?
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    Answer: B. 8 tasks in about 15 minutes

    Speaking has 8 tasks, from Giving Advice to Describing an Unusual Situation, and takes about 15 minutes.

  12. Question 12 of 19

    How is the CELPIP-General LS test delivered on test day?
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    Answer: C. In one sitting of about 1 hour 10 minutes

    The CELPIP citizenship page says the LS test is done in one sitting of about 1 hour 10 minutes, with no separate speaking session.

  13. Question 13 of 19

    Which Listening part has more questions: Part 1 or Part 2?
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    Answer: D. Part 1, with 8 questions

    Part 1 (Listening to Problem Solving) has 8 questions and Part 2 (Listening to a Daily Life Conversation) has 5.

  14. Question 14 of 19

    How are Listening answers scored?
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    Answer: B. By computer: each answer is right or wrong

    Listening is computer-scored. Each answer is right or wrong and a blank answer counts as wrong, so always answer.

  15. Question 15 of 19

    Who rates your Speaking responses?
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    Answer: C. Three to five trained raters

    Speaking responses are recorded and rated later by three to five trained raters who do not see each other's ratings.

  16. Question 16 of 19

    Which of these is one of the four Speaking rating dimensions?
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    Answer: B. Listenability

    The four dimensions are Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability and Task Fulfillment.

  17. Question 17 of 19

    How are CELPIP results reported?
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    Answer: A. As CELPIP levels from 0 to 12

    Results are CELPIP levels from 0 to 12. The CELPIP website maps them to CLB levels.

  18. Question 18 of 19

    When are CELPIP scores usually available?
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    Answer: A. Online, 2–4 business days after the test

    Scores are usually posted online in 2–4 business days, and you can download the PDF Official Score Report from your account.

  19. Question 19 of 19

    The Listening test may include unscored items. What should you do?
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    Answer: B. Treat every part as if it counts

    Unscored items look like the others and can appear anywhere, so treat every part as if it counts.

What to know before the test

  • The CELPIP-General LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking. The CELPIP website says it covers the Listening and Speaking skills required for the Canadian citizenship language requirement.
  • Citizenship applicants aged 18 to 54 must show they can speak and listen at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) level 4 or higher in English or French.
  • The IRCC Help Centre lists CELPIP General-LS, the "2 skills version (listening and speaking)", among the accepted third-party language tests.
  • For CELPIP-General tests taken on or after April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada language proof page asks for results of 4 or higher (up to 12) in listening and speaking.
  • The LS test is taken in one sitting of about 1 hour 10 minutes: Listening has 38 questions in 46–55 minutes, and Speaking has 8 tasks in 15 minutes.
  • The six Listening parts have 8, 5, 6, 5, 8 and 6 scored questions, and the test may also include unscored items.
  • Speaking is rated by three to five trained raters, working independently, on four dimensions: Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability and Task Fulfillment.
  • Results are CELPIP levels from 0 to 12 and are usually available online 2–4 business days after the test.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official CELPIP LS test?

No. This is an independent practice course. All clips, questions and model answers are original. For official samples, use the free practice tests on the CELPIP website.

What does the certificate of completion show?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a CELPIP result or level, and it cannot be used as proof of language ability for citizenship, immigration, work or school.

How does the listening practice work?

Press play and your device reads the script aloud in a Canadian English voice. Listen once, like the real test. The script appears after you answer, and if your device cannot play speech you can open the script and read it.

How can I practise Speaking with this course?

The quizzes test what makes a strong answer, and the lessons give model answers and exercises. To practise speaking, set a timer for the real task times, record yourself on your phone and check your answer against the four rating dimensions.

Do I need the LS test or the full CELPIP-General test?

The CELPIP website says the LS test is for the citizenship language requirement and the full four-skill CELPIP-General test is used for permanent residence. Check the Government of Canada requirements for your own application before you book.

What CELPIP results do I need for citizenship?

Applicants aged 18 to 54 must show CLB level 4 or higher in speaking and listening. The CELPIP website lines up CELPIP level 4 with CLB 4, and the Government of Canada page for CELPIP-General tests taken on or after April 1, 2014 asks for 4 or higher in listening and speaking.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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