CELPIP Speaking Task 3: How to Describe a Scene for CLB 9+
Step-by-step guide to CELPIP Speaking Task 3. Learn the grid method, time management, and vocabulary that scores high.
What Is Speaking Task 3?
CELPIP Speaking Task 3 shows you an image — usually a busy scene like a park, office, restaurant, or street — and asks you to describe what you see. You get 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to respond. This task tests your ability to: • Organize a description logically (not jumping randomly aro...
The Grid Method — Never Run Out of Things to Say
Mentally divide the image into a 2x2 grid (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right). Describe each quadrant systematically: 1. Start with the overall setting (5 seconds): 'This image shows a busy city park on a sunny afternoon.' 2. Top-left quadrant (12 seconds): Describe the first area wit...
Vocabulary for Describing Scenes
Location words: • In the foreground / In the background • On the left-hand side / On the right-hand side • In the center of the image • Next to / Beside / Adjacent to • At the top / At the bottom Action words (present continuous): • A man is walking his dog along the path • Several children are pla...
Sample Response — Scored CLB 10
Image: A busy farmer's market scene 'This image depicts a vibrant farmer's market taking place on what appears to be a sunny Saturday morning. In the foreground on the left, a young couple is carefully examining some fresh vegetables at a stall decorated with colorful awnings. The vendor behind th...
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