CELPIP Listening
Part 3 of 6
Information
You listen to a conversation in which one person gives another information — how a program works, what a service costs, where to go — and answer questions about its content. It rewards note-taking, because the facts come faster than you can hold them all in your head.
- questions
- 6
- audio plays
- Once
- whole test
- 46–55 min
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What a Part 3 prompt looks like
An example written by Celpip Plus in the same shape as the real listening part, with notes on how to read it.
You hear a resident phoning the city and a staff member explaining the new green-bin composting program: which bin to use, pickup days and what can't go innote 1. Sample question: "What should residents do with plastic bags?"note 2
- 1 The topic: a set of rules. Expect questions on details such as days, items and exceptions.
- 2 What this question tests: an exception. Note every "except", "don't" and "instead".
How to prepare for Information
- Listen for concrete facts such as names, places, times and instructions, because a conversation built to pass on information is dense with details you will be asked to recall.
- Note early what the person is asking about, as knowing the purpose of the call or visit helps you slot the details into place.
- Keep your notes brief and factual, since the questions test specific information rather than overall opinion.
How CELPIP Listening is scored
CELPIP Listening is scored by how many questions you answer correctly across its six parts. That total is converted to a CELPIP level from 1 to 12 — there are no separate marking criteria for Listening.
Keep going with Listening Part 3
Practise on the real interface
The same screen, timer and controls as test day — rebuilt so nothing on the exam is a surprise.
Information: frequently asked questions
You hear a conversation in which one person gives another information, such as a staff member answering a caller's questions, and answer questions about the specific details it contains.
Not really; this part is about factual detail, so your job is to catch and retain concrete information rather than judge viewpoints.
Yes, jotting key facts like figures, names and instructions helps, because the talk plays once and the questions target precise details.
Like the rest of Listening, it is scored by the number of correct answers, which contributes to a converted level from 1 to 12 with no separate criteria.