CELPIP Speaking Test Made Easy

One of the biggest deterrents most students have when preparing for CELPIP tests is the speaking section. "Oh, I am not a good speaker. How would I be able to maintain fluent speech?" What if I stammer are the common cobwebs many have in their minds. The fact remains that the CELPIP Speaking test can be easily managed and you are well trained and confident in your approach. Knowing the tasks at hand and planning a strategy to fulfill your speech accordingly can go a long way in ensuring you score high in the speaking section.
Here is an overview of the dreaded CELPIP speaking section including tips and techniques to make it work for you as a high scorer to improve your overall score band.

CELPIP Speaking Test- A sectional overview
For the CELPIP speaking test, a student is allocated anywhere between 15 to 20 minutes to answer all the 8 tasks or questions. The breakup of the various tasks of the speaking test and the number of questions for each section are as listed below:
 

Number of Questions	Component Sections
1	Practice Task
1	Task 1: Giving Advice
1	Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience
1	Task 3: Describing a Scene
1	Task 4: Making Predictions
1	Task 5: Comparing and Persuading
1	Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation
1	Task 7: Expressing Opinions
1	Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation

Five Tips to crack CELPIP Speaking Test with ease:
1. Know the task types: 
Many students commit the mistake of preparing the same for each section. The fact is that each section or task requires a dedicated approach and training. Task 1, for example, is on giving advice and the speaker must be confident in what he or she is saying. Any double-minded talk or non-assured talk is deterrent to the whole point of giving advice. Also, the advice must be customized keeping in view the needs of the person seeking advice and not generic advice.  Likewise, for each section, the speech must make use of the reasons for the talk and devise a speaking strategy accordingly. A good list of sample and mock CELPIP tests can be helpful in refining the speaking approach for various tasks. Have unique strategies for each task.

2. Have unique strategies for each task
Now that you know what to speak for each task, the next step is to have a strategy for each task. Taking the same example of task 1 of giving advice, the focus should be on coherence including accuracy in forms of words and grammar, pronunciation, fluency, and use of sentence connectors. On the contrary, the use of future time reference gains far more importance when fulfilling task 4 of making predictions of what can happen in the future.

3. Focus on the use of complete sentences and use of examples to support the points
No matter what task and what task strategy you are following, the one common principle in speaking is to always speak full sentences. Never end your sentences abruptly and midway. Focus on the use of complete sentences and the use of examples to support the points. Examples should be short and concise so that you are able to finish the task at hand within the stipulated time without missing out on details.

4. Maintain accuracy in the use of words and tense
Always maintain accuracy in the use of words and tense. If speaking in past tense continue in the same tense for the entire task. Likewise, maintain as much as factual accuracy with the task at hand without predicting things unless doing task 4 of the prediction of likely events.

5. Speak confidently with a good flow
Speaking must always be in a good flow and confidence. Even if you miss an element or stammered in between or had an unwanted external element like cough or sneeze, continue with the same flow and zeal. Remember the score will mark your speaking fluency and pronunciations so ensure on getting apt pronunciations and a good flow. 

Beware! There is no un-scored item
Unlike The CELPIP listening or CELPIP reading sections, the speaking section does not contain any un-scored item. This means there is no room to take it easy and everything you speak must be clear, concise and measured in accordance with the tasks at hand.

CELPIP Speaking Practice Tests and Resources
Mock and sample tests in an exam like scenario are important to bring in enough confidence for the speaking test. The resource of mock and sample CELPIP tests including CELPIP speaking tests offer the perfect training ground for students. What's more! these tests are evaluated by experts and results made available in as little as a 24-48 hours turnaround time which can help you to improve and get proactive feedback on areas needed for improvement. With these mock tests and practice sessions, you can slowly build your confidence to speak fluently and able to fulfill each individual task and maximize your CELPIP speaking score.