CELPIP Listening

Six parts. Each recording plays once, and the questions test what you understood, not what you remember word for word.

1. 1. Listening to Problem Solving

   8 questions

   You hear a conversation where people solve a problem, then answer questions about it.

   Tips

   • Listen for the problem first, then for who suggests what.
   • Write two or three keywords while you listen; the audio plays once.

2. 2. Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

   5 questions

   A short everyday conversation, for example between neighbours or coworkers.

   Tips

   • Notice changes of plan: 'actually', 'instead', 'but'.
   • Questions follow the order of the conversation.

3. 3. Listening for Information

   6 questions

   One person explains something, such as a service or a procedure.

   Tips

   • Numbers, dates and conditions are often asked.
   • Listen for the reason behind each step.

4. 4. Listening to a News Item

   5 questions

   A news report about a local event or decision.

   Tips

   • Separate facts from the reasons and reactions.
   • The last sentence often tells what happens next.

5. 5. Listening to a Discussion

   8 questions

   Several people discuss a topic in a video.

   Tips

   • Track who holds which opinion.
   • Agreement and disagreement words matter: 'fair point', 'I'm not sure'.

6. 6. Listening for Viewpoints

   6 questions

   Two or more people give different viewpoints on an issue.

   Tips

   • Each question usually focuses on one speaker's reason.
   • Concessions ('I agree, but...') are common answer traps.

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