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.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 240 minuten lessen, 5 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (91 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 35 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
- 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
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 lessen5 lessen, ongeveer 240 min
- Themaquiz 1: What the CELPIP LS test is19 vragen
- Themaquiz 2: Listening strategies18 vragen
- Themaquiz 3: Listening practice20 vragen
- Themaquiz 4: Speaking task strategies18 vragen
- Themaquiz 5: Speaking practice with model answers16 vragen
- Eindexamen35 vragen, 40 min · Haal 80% of meer
Themaquiz 1: What the CELPIP LS test is
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Vraag 1 van 19
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Antwoord: B. Listening and Speaking only
The LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking. The full CELPIP-General test has all four skills.
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Vraag 2 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 3 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 4 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 5 van 19
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Antwoord: C. CLB level 4 or higher
Applicants must show they can speak and listen at CLB level 4 or higher in English or French.
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Vraag 6 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 7 van 19
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Antwoord: 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).
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Vraag 8 van 19
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Antwoord: A. Six
The Listening test has six parts, from Listening to Problem Solving to Listening to Viewpoints. Speaking is the one with eight tasks.
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Vraag 9 van 19
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Antwoord: D. 38
There are 38 scored Listening questions across the six parts. The test may also include unscored items.
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Vraag 10 van 19
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Antwoord: C. About 46 to 55 minutes
The official time for Listening is 46–55 minutes. Speaking takes about 15 minutes.
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Vraag 11 van 19
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Antwoord: B. 8 tasks in about 15 minutes
Speaking has 8 tasks, from Giving Advice to Describing an Unusual Situation, and takes about 15 minutes.
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Vraag 12 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 13 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 14 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 15 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 16 van 19
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Antwoord: B. Listenability
The four dimensions are Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability and Task Fulfillment.
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Vraag 17 van 19
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Antwoord: A. As CELPIP levels from 0 to 12
Results are CELPIP levels from 0 to 12. The CELPIP website maps them to CLB levels.
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Vraag 18 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
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Vraag 19 van 19
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Antwoord: 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.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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 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.
Bronnen
- CELPIP: Canadian Citizenship (CELPIP-General LS)
- CELPIP: Test Format & Scoring
- CELPIP-General Overview Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP Listening Pro Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP Speaking Pro Target 5 Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP: Test Results
- CELPIP: Test Day Information
- CELPIP: Canadian Residency
- CELPIP: About Us
- Government of Canada: Language proof for citizenship (Step 1)
- Government of Canada: Language proof for citizenship (Step 2, CELPIP results)
- IRCC Help Centre: Accepted third-party language tests