CELPIP Speaking Practice Course: Fluency, vocabulary and self-checking

1. Question 1 of 15

   What do the official CELPIP tips say about your accent?

   • ADon't worry unless it stops people from understanding you
   • BYou must use a Canadian accent to pass
   • CHide your accent by speaking very slowly
   • DYour accent is scored as one of the four rating dimensions
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   Answer: A. Don't worry unless it stops people from understanding you

   The official tips say not to worry about your accent and to focus on grammar, vocabulary and a full answer, unless your accent prevents understanding.

2. Question 2 of 15

   How can you show a wider range of vocabulary?

   • ARepeat the key words from the question as often as you can
   • BUse only very short, simple words
   • CUse words from your first language
   • DUse synonyms and paraphrase instead of repeating words
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   Answer: D. Use synonyms and paraphrase instead of repeating words

   Try not to repeat words. Synonyms and paraphrases show the range of your vocabulary.

3. Question 3 of 15

   What speaking pace is best?

   • AFast at the start and slow at the end
   • BA natural pace
   • CAs fast as possible, to fit in more ideas
   • DVery slow, with a pause after every word
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   Answer: B. A natural pace

   Speak clearly at a natural pace. Very fast speech is harder to follow, and long pauses make an answer less complete.

4. Question 4 of 15

   You finish what you planned with 25 seconds still left. What is the best thing to do?

   • ARepeat your first sentence again, word for word, to fill the time
   • BAdd another detail or example that fits the task
   • CStay silent until the timer ends, then move to the next task
   • DStart talking about the next task
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   Answer: B. Add another detail or example that fits the task

   Use the whole speaking time. Long silences make your answer less complete.

5. Question 5 of 15

   Frequent "um" and "uh" sounds mainly lower your score in which dimension?

   • AVocabulary
   • BListenability
   • CContent/Coherence
   • DTask Fulfillment
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   Answer: B. Listenability

   Pauses and interjections are part of Listenability, along with rhythm, pronunciation and grammar.

6. Question 6 of 15

   You make a small grammar mistake while speaking. What should you do?

   • ACorrect it several times to be sure
   • BStop and start the whole answer again from the beginning
   • CCorrect it once, quickly, and keep going
   • DApologize to the rater and explain
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   Answer: C. Correct it once, quickly, and keep going

   Frequent self-correction hurts Listenability. Fix the mistake once and move on.

7. Question 7 of 15

   What is the best way to practise for the Speaking test?

   • AMemorize one long answer and use it for every task on the test
   • BOnly practise writing essays
   • CRead model answers silently
   • DRecord yourself with a timer, then listen and review
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   Answer: D. Record yourself with a timer, then listen and review

   The official tips suggest practising speaking and recording yourself so you feel confident on test day.

8. Question 8 of 15

   After recording a practice answer, what can you do to improve it?

   • ACount how many times you said "um", then delete the recording
   • BWrite out what you said and spend 20–30 minutes editing it
   • CSpeed up the recording and listen again
   • DDelete it and never listen to it
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   Answer: B. Write out what you said and spend 20–30 minutes editing it

   The study pack suggests writing a transcript and editing it for grammar, transitions, word choice and sentence variety.

9. Question 9 of 15

   You feel 30 seconds of preparation is too short when you start practising. What does the study pack suggest?

   • AStart with more time, then slowly shorten it
   • BAlways practise with 5 minutes
   • CPractise with no preparation time at all, from the very first day
   • DSkip the tasks with 30 seconds
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   Answer: A. Start with more time, then slowly shorten it

   Begin with more than 30 seconds of preparation, then gradually reduce it to match the test.

10. Question 10 of 15

    Which word is the most precise replacement for "good" in "The bus is good because it always comes on time"?

    • Adelicious
    • Bspacious
    • Cexcited
    • Dreliable
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    Answer: D. reliable

    "Reliable" means you can count on it, which matches a bus that is always on time.

11. Question 11 of 15

    Which sentence best combines "I like the park. It is quiet. It is near my home."?

    • A"I like the park because it's quiet and close to my home."
    • B"The park, I like, quiet it is."
    • C"I like the park. Quiet. Near home."
    • D"I like the park, it is quiet, it is near my home, I like it."
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    Answer: A. "I like the park because it's quiet and close to my home."

    Joining ideas with "because" and "and" makes one clear, varied sentence.

12. Question 12 of 15

    Why do the official tips suggest using your own life experiences?

    • APersonal stories always get a higher CELPIP level than made-up ones
    • BThey are easier to talk about and come with natural details
    • CMade-up stories are not allowed
    • DRaters check that every story is true
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    Answer: B. They are easier to talk about and come with natural details

    Personal experiences are easier to describe in detail. You may still make up a story if you need to.

13. Question 13 of 15

    How can you make sure you don't get cut off in the middle of an idea?

    • ATalk as fast as you can from the very start so you can say more
    • BIgnore the timer and keep talking
    • CPlan to use only half the time
    • DWatch the progress bar and finish your last sentence in time
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    Answer: D. Watch the progress bar and finish your last sentence in time

    Manage your time: use the timer so you can complete your final sentence.

14. Question 14 of 15

    Read the transcript. Which dimension is most clearly affected?

    Task 2 prompt: Talk about a special meal you remember.

    Response (transcript): "So, um, last year, uh, my mother, she, um… she cooked, I mean, she cook, she cooked a big, uh, dinner for, um, my birthday. And, uh, it was, um, very… very… uh, very good."

    • AListenability
    • BTask Fulfillment
    • CContent/Coherence
    • DVocabulary
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    Answer: A. Listenability

    The many fillers, repeated words and self-corrections break the rhythm and flow, which are part of Listenability.

15. Question 15 of 15

    Read the transcript. Which dimension most needs improvement?

    Task 1 prompt: Your friend wants to learn to cook. Give her advice.

    Response (transcript): "You should take a class. A class is nice. It's nice to learn with a teacher. Also, cooking videos are nice. Videos are nice because you can watch them at home. Another nice idea is to cook with your mom. That's nice too."

    • AContent/Coherence
    • BTask Fulfillment
    • CVocabulary
    • DListenability
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    Answer: C. Vocabulary

    The speaker gives three ideas and speaks to the friend, but "nice" is repeated many times. More precise words would show range.

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