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Task 1: Giving Advice
- Step 1 of 2: 30 seconds to THINK. Don’t speak yet.
- Step 2 of 2: 90 seconds to speak. We record only then.
Your cousin Daniel moved to Winnipeg from a warm country last month, and his first real winter is about to begin. He has asked you how to get ready. Advise Daniel on what to buy, how to stay safe outside and how to keep his spirits up during the long, dark months.
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What “about CLB 7–8” means
The test reports a level from 12 down to 0. Spokaro’s estimate is always a band two levels wide, like “about CLB 7–8”, never one number, and never your official result.
- 12
CLB 12 · Expert proficiency in high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 11
CLB 11 · Advanced proficiency in high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 10
CLB 10 · Highly effective proficiency in some high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 9
CLB 9 · Effective proficiency in some high-stakes social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 8
CLB 8 · Good proficiency in more demanding social, educational, or workplace contexts(about CLB 7–8)
- 7
CLB 7 · Adequate proficiency in somewhat demanding social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 6
CLB 6 · Developing proficiency in everyday social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 5
CLB 5 · Acquiring proficiency in everyday social, educational, or workplace contexts
- 4
CLB 4 · Adequate proficiency for daily life activities
- 3
CLB 3 · Some proficiency in limited contexts
- 2
CLB 1–2 · Limited ability in contexts related to immediate needs
- 1
no CLB level · Insufficient information to assess
- 0
no CLB level · Insufficient information to assess
The speaking test, task by task
The speaking test has 8 scored tasks, after one practice task that is not scored. The time allotted is 15 minutes, and it takes about 15–20 minutes to complete. Each task gives you time to prepare, then time to speak:
| Task | Prepare | Speak |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Task (not scored) | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 1: Giving Advice | 30 seconds | 90 seconds |
| Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 3: Describing a Scene | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 4: Making Predictions | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 5: Comparing and Persuading | 60 seconds to choose, then 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Task 7: Expressing Opinions | 30 seconds | 90 seconds |
| Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
How an answer is scored
Each answer is scored on four dimensions. Spokaro’s AI gives an estimate on the same four:
Content/Coherence
How well are your ideas organized and developed?
Number of ideas · Quality of ideas · Organization of ideas · Examples and supporting details
Vocabulary
What is the range of your vocabulary and can you use it naturally?
Word choice · Suitable use of words and phrases · Range of words and phrases · Precision and accuracy
Listenability
How easy is it to listen to and understand your response?
Rhythm, pronunciation, and intonation · Pauses, interjections, and self-correction · Grammar and sentence structure · Variety of sentence structure
Task Fulfillment
How well did you follow the instructions? Did you use an appropriate tone?
Relevance · Completeness · Tone · Length
Where these facts come from
- Paragon Testing Enterprises, “Test Format & Scoring”: the page · an archived copy
- Paragon Testing Enterprises, “CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ Study Pack (2020)”: the page · an archived copy
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