CELPIP Speaking
Part 1 of 8
Giving Advice
You're given a situation in which someone needs help, and you record advice for them. You get a short time to prepare and a fixed time to speak, so a quick plan matters more than a perfect one.
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What this part asks of you
- A situation where someone wants advice
- Short prep, then a timed recording
- Marked on content, vocabulary and listenability
How CELPIP Speaking is scored
Every CELPIP Speaking task is marked on four criteria — Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, and Task Fulfillment — and your recorded responses are converted to a Speaking level from 1 to 12.
How to prepare for Giving Advice
- Use your short prep time to pick two or three concrete pieces of advice rather than one vague suggestion, so your response has enough Content.
- Phrase your advice with clear recommendation language so the listener knows exactly what you think they should do.
- Briefly explain why each piece of advice helps, since reasons strengthen your Content and make the response more persuasive.
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The same screen, timer and controls as test day — rebuilt so nothing on the exam is a surprise.
Giving Advice: frequently asked questions
It is marked on Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, and Task Fulfillment, and contributes to a Speaking level from 1 to 12.
Offer a few clear, specific suggestions with short reasons rather than a single tip, so you fill the response time with useful Content.
Use recommendation phrasing such as suggesting, recommending, or saying what the person should consider doing, which makes your advice direct and easy to follow.
You get a short preparation time to gather your thoughts, then a timed window to record your response, so plan quickly and start speaking with a clear direction.