Speaking Skills & Oral Communication Flashcards

In CELPIP Speaking Task 1 (Giving Advice), who are you typically asked to address?

Answer: A friend, family member, or colleague who needs help

Task 1 asks you to give advice to a person you know, such as a friend or family member, about a situation.

How many speaking tasks are there in total on the CELPIP-General test?

Answer: Eight

The CELPIP Speaking component contains eight tasks covering different communication functions.

In Task 2 (Talking about a Personal Experience), what should the core of your response be?

Answer: A specific story or event from your own life

Task 2 requires you to describe a personal experience by telling a clear, detailed story.

During the short preparation time before each speaking task, what is the best use of that time?

Answer: Plan key ideas and vocabulary you will use

Preparation time is best used to outline main ideas and useful vocabulary, not to write a complete script.

Why is reading the prompt carefully important in CELPIP Speaking?

Answer: Responses are scored on how well you address the specific task

Staying on topic and fully answering the prompt directly affects your content/coherence score.

In Task 4 (Making Predictions), what does the task require you to do?

Answer: Describe what is likely to happen next in a scene

Making Predictions asks you to look at a picture and describe what will probably happen next.

What is a good strategy for managing the speaking timer in CELPIP?

Answer: Pace yourself to fill most of the allotted time without rushing

You should aim to use most of your speaking time at a steady pace to fully develop your response.