CELPIP Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice
Give advice to someone in a described situation.
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1 Advise a Friend on Making New Friends FREE 2 Help a Classmate Improve Chemistry Grades 3 Recommend a Good Movie to Watch 4 Help a Co-worker Catch the Morning Bus 5 Manage a Heavy University Workload 6 College Now or a Gap Year 7 Outdoor Spots for Visiting Parents 8 Settle Into a New College Campus 9 Choosing a Reliable Local Gym 10 Accept a Promotion in Another City 11 Living Away From Home at University 12 How to Pick a College Program 13 Manage Time, Money, and Responsibilities 14 Open a Bank Account and Credit Card 15 Make a Good First Impression at Work 16 Resolve a Sofa Dispute With a Roommate 17 Choose the Right Physical Activity 18 Set Up a Productive Home Office 19 Start a First Job in Canada 20 Deal With an Unreliable Volleyball Teammate 21 Learn to Use Public Transit 22 Manage Life in a Student Residence 23 Prepare to Commute to Work by Bicycle 24 Help a Sprained Ankle Heal Quickly 25 Help Neighbours Improve Their English 26 Consider Coaching a Children's Hockey Team 27 Balance School, Work, and Friends 28 Stay Healthy Through the Canadian Winter
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How long is CELPIP Speaking Task 1?
30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. Along with Task 7, it has the longest speaking time on the test, so a plan that only fills 60 seconds will leave you stranded.
How many pieces of advice should I give in CELPIP Speaking Task 1?
Paragon's official strategy says at least three suggestions, each supported by a practical reason or example. Three developed suggestions comfortably fill 90 seconds; two do not.
Should I speak to the person or about them?
Directly to them. Paragon's first published strategy for this task is "speak directly to the person," and official rater comments single out responses that address the friend by name.
Is there a picture in CELPIP Speaking Task 1?
No. Task 1 is text only. Only Speaking Tasks 3, 4, 5 and 8 involve an image.
What if I run out of things to say before the 90 seconds are up?
Extend an existing suggestion rather than inventing a new one under pressure: add a consequence ("that way you won't have to..."), a fallback ("and if that doesn't work, you could always..."), then close politely. Stopping early costs you on both Content and Task Fulfillment, which counts length.
Can I take notes during the 30 seconds of preparation?
Yes. Paper is supplied at the test center and must be handed back at the end. Every official Speaking practice sheet includes a printed "Notes" box.
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