CELPIP Speaking Sample Answers — CLB 9+ Examples for Every Task
Real sample answers for all 8 CELPIP Speaking tasks. See what a CLB 9 response looks like, what scorers reward, and how to structure your answers.
How CELPIP Speaking Is Scored
CELPIP Speaking has 8 tasks, each scored separately on a scale from CLB 3 to CLB 12. Scorers evaluate four criteria: vocabulary range, listenability (how easy it is to understand you), coherence and cohesion (how logically you organize your ideas), and task fulfillment (whether you addressed all par...
Task 1: Giving Advice
What the task asks: A friend or colleague has a problem. You need to give them practical advice. Sample prompt: Your friend is nervous about starting a new job next week. Give them advice on how to handle their first week. Sample answer (CLB 9 level): "I understand starting a new job can be really...
Task 2: Talking About a Personal Experience
What the task asks: Describe a time when something happened to you. Share what occurred and how you felt. Sample prompt: Talk about a time when you had to learn something completely new. What was it, and how did you manage? Sample answer (CLB 9 level): "A few years ago, I had to learn how to use a...
Task 3: Describing a Scene
What the task asks: You see a picture. Describe what is happening in as much detail as possible. Sample approach (you'll see a real image in the test): Use a structured approach: describe the setting first, then the people and their actions, then specific details, then make an inference about the m...
Task 4: Making Predictions
What the task asks: You see a picture of a scene. Describe what you think will happen next. The key is to use future tense naturally and provide specific, logical predictions supported by what you see in the image. Sample language: "Based on what I can see, I think what will happen next is... Beca...
Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
What the task asks: You see two options (usually two images). Compare them and recommend one to a specific person. Sample prompt: A colleague is looking for a place to hold a team meeting. Option A is a quiet meeting room in the office. Option B is a casual café nearby. Recommend one. Sample answe...
Task 6: Dealing With a Difficult Situation
What the task asks: You're presented with a problem or conflict. You need to speak to someone to resolve it — often a store manager, landlord, or supervisor. Strategy: Be direct but polite. State the problem clearly, explain why it matters, and propose a specific solution. Avoid being aggressive — ...
Task 7: Expressing Opinions
What the task asks: You're asked for your opinion on a topic and must explain and support your view. Sample prompt: Some people think children should learn a second language in school from an early age. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Sample answer (CLB 9 level): "I agree that children should learn...
Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation
What the task asks: You see a picture of something unusual, humorous, or unexpected. Describe what's happening and what might have led to this situation. This task rewards creativity and the ability to speculate imaginatively. Use descriptive vocabulary and make the narrative engaging. Strategy: D...
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