CELPIP Listening Practice Course 2026
This course is for people preparing for the Listening test in CELPIP-General or CELPIP-General LS, the computer-based English tests used in Canada. Seven lessons explain how the Listening test works and how to handle each of its six parts, with practical exercises. Most questions have a recording that your device reads aloud, and each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations. A timed 38-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 300 minuten lessen, 7 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (105 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 38 willekeurig gekozen vragen. Haal 80% of meer op de eindtoets om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- Describe the six parts, question counts, timing and scoring of the CELPIP Listening test
- Take short point-form notes while audio plays only once
- Follow a problem, the options and the final solution in a two-person conversation
- Catch key details such as times, prices, dates and conditions
- Note who, what, when, where and why in a news report
- Track three speakers' opinions and where they agree or disagree
- Identify each viewpoint and its reasons in a formal talk
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
Je studieplan
Lees elke les, maak de themaquiz (zonder tijdslimiet, met uitleg) en daarna de getimede eindtoets. Elke keer wordt een nieuwe mix van vragen gekozen. Je voortgang wordt in deze browser opgeslagen.
- Lees de lessen7 lessen, ongeveer 300 min
- Themaquiz 1: How the Listening test works15 vragen
- Themaquiz 2: Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving15 vragen
- Themaquiz 3: Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation15 vragen
- Themaquiz 4: Part 3: Listening for Information15 vragen
- Themaquiz 5: Part 4: Listening to a News Item15 vragen
- Themaquiz 6: Part 5: Listening to a Discussion15 vragen
- Themaquiz 7: Part 6: Listening for Viewpoints15 vragen
- Eindexamen38 vragen, 50 min · Haal 80% of meer
Themaquiz 1: How the Listening test works
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Vraag 1 van 15
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Antwoord: B. Six
The Listening test has six parts, from Listening to Problem Solving to Listening for Viewpoints. The Reading test is the one with four parts.
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Vraag 2 van 15
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Antwoord: C. 38
The six parts have 8, 5, 6, 5, 8 and 6 scored questions, which makes 38.
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Vraag 3 van 15
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Antwoord: A. 46–55 minutes
The official time for the Listening test is 46–55 minutes.
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Vraag 4 van 15
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Antwoord: A. Once only
All audio clips are played one time only, so you must listen and take notes the first time.
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Vraag 5 van 15
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Antwoord: C. Paper and a pen from the test centre
You receive paper and a pen at the test centre. Your notes are not scored.
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Vraag 6 van 15
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Antwoord: B. Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
In Part 5 you watch a video clip of a discussion between three speakers. The other parts are audio only.
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Vraag 7 van 15
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Antwoord: C. In three sections, with questions after each
The Part 1 conversation is broken into three sections of audio, and you answer two or three questions after each section.
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Vraag 8 van 15
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Antwoord: B. They appear one at a time, and you answer them in order
Parts 1–3 use multiple-choice questions that appear one by one and must be answered in the order presented.
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Vraag 9 van 15
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Antwoord: A. All on one screen, answered in any order
Parts 4–6 use sentence-completion questions that all appear on the same screen, and you can answer them in any order.
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Vraag 10 van 15
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Antwoord: D. Choose your best guess
Each correct answer gets 1 point and no points are taken away for wrong answers. A blank answer is scored as incorrect, so always answer.
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Vraag 11 van 15
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Antwoord: D. As incorrect
All Listening answers are scored by computer as correct or incorrect, and blank answers are scored as incorrect.
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Vraag 12 van 15
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Antwoord: B. You cannot tell which they are, so try your best on every item
Unscored items are used for test development. They can appear anywhere, look like the other parts, and you will not know which ones they are.
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Vraag 13 van 15
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Antwoord: D. You cannot return, and leftover time is not carried over
Clicking Next means you cannot return to the previous screen, and leftover time is not moved to other parts. It is better to use spare time to check your answers.
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Vraag 14 van 15
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Antwoord: C. An inference question
Inference questions ask about information that is implied, such as a speaker's purpose, tone or attitude.
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Vraag 15 van 15
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Antwoord: A. Listening and Speaking only
The LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking. The official site says it covers the language skills needed for citizenship.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- The CELPIP-General Listening test has six parts: Listening to Problem Solving, a Daily Life Conversation, Listening for Information, a News Item, a Discussion and Listening for Viewpoints.
- There are 38 scored Listening questions: 8 in Part 1, 5 in Part 2, 6 in Part 3, 5 in Part 4, 8 in Part 5 and 6 in Part 6.
- The official time for the Listening test is 46–55 minutes.
- Every audio clip is played one time only. Clips start automatically and cannot be paused, but you get paper and a pen for notes.
- Parts 1–3 use multiple-choice questions shown one by one, in order. Parts 4–6 use sentence-completion questions shown together on one screen, in any order.
- Part 5 is a video clip with three speakers. The other parts are audio only.
- Listening answers are scored by computer as correct or incorrect, and a blank answer is scored as incorrect.
- The Listening test may contain unscored items that look like the other parts, so try your best on every item.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is this the official CELPIP Listening test?
No. This is an independent practice course. The recordings and questions are original and copy only the task types of each part. 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 English for immigration, citizenship, work or school.
How do the listening questions work here?
Press the play button and your device reads the script aloud, with a different voice for each speaker when your device has them. The real test uses recorded audio and a video in Part 5. For realistic practice, play each recording only once and read the script after you answer.
Can my practice score tell me my CELPIP level?
No. Official Listening scores are converted from a raw score to a scaled score and then to a CELPIP level, and the number of correct answers needed for each level can change slightly between test forms. Practice scores here are feedback only.
Is the Listening test the same in the CELPIP-General LS test?
The official citizenship page says the LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, and lists a Listening section of 38 questions in 46–55 minutes. Always check the Government of Canada's current requirements before you book.
How long is the final assessment?
It has 38 questions in 50 minutes, close to the real test's 46–55 minutes. The questions are drawn at random from the whole course, so every attempt is different.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.