Best CELPIP Coaching in Ahmedabad

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, or CELPIP, is a newer test than IELTS. It is made in Canada for immigrants and international students. CELPIP is accepted by the Canadian and provincial governments, universities, colleges and employers in Canada. CIC accepts CELPIP for Canada immigration in:

Permanent residence
Canadian citizenship
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Start-up visas
Most Provincial Nominee Programs

Like IELTS, there are two versions of CELPIP – General Test and General LS Test. For Canada immigration CELPIP General Test is the one to take. The General LS Test only covers Listening and Speaking and will not be accepted.

The CELPIP test format is also like that of IELTS. There are four sections: listening, reading, writing and speaking. However, unlike IELTS, all of these are completed in around 3 hours on one day itself.

CELPIP Test Pattern

In this article, we will inform you about the syllabus for CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS. Also, we will inform you about the CELPIP-General test format and the CELPIP-General test format.

Tests	CELPIP-General	CELPIP-General LS
Components	Listening Reading Writing Speaking	Listening Speaking
Test time	3 hours	1 hour and 10 minutes

CELPIP Syllabus

The CELPIP-General test comprises of four sections Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Whereas, the CELPIP-General LS test includes Listening and Speaking.

Listening Section

Focus Area	Skills Tested
Listening Test, Part 1	Question types Introduction to test-taking strategies Introduction to vocabulary-building
Listening Test, Part 2 Listening Test, Part 3	Establishing context Note-taking strategies: Location and time Note-taking strategies: Main ideas and supporting details
Listening Test, Part 4	Using abbreviations for note-taking Synonyms Note-taking to record facts
Listening Test, Part 5	Visual clues Relevant vs. irrelevant information
Listening Test, Part 6	Recognizing facts and opinions Differentiating between summaries and paraphrases Identifying pros and cons
Practice Listening Test Test review and error analysis Course review	All Listening Test skills

Reading Section

Focus Area	Skills Tested
Overview of the Reading Test	Active vs. passive readers Previewing, skimming, and scanning Getting meaning from context Eliminating wrong answers Improving your reading speed Introduction to vocabulary-building
Reading Test, Part 1	Skimming and scanning Synonym-matching pair work activity Timed reading
Reading Test, Part 2	Understanding coherence and applying logic Locating specific information Recognizing a writer’s purpose and tone Timed reading
Reading Test, Part 3	Understanding paragraph components Identifying main ideas in paragraphs Timed reading
Reading Test, Part 4	Understanding meaning based on context Eliminating wrong answers Identifying viewpoints Fact or opinion Timed reading
Practice Reading Test Test review and error analysis	All Reading Test skills

Writing Section

Focus Area	Skills Tested
Overview of the Writing Test	Understanding performance standards Precision and meaning Identifying common errors Introduction to vocabulary-building
Writing Test, Task 1	Writing emails Email conventions: Greetings, openers, closers, and sign-offs Tone and register Indirect questions
Writing Test, Task 1	Email format Paragraphing Introduction Synonyms Avoiding repetition Time sequencers
Writing Test, Task 2	Note-taking Expressing an opinion Using conjunctions Supporting details
Writing Test, Task 2	Transitions Concluding sentences Timed writing Peer feedback: Identifying common errors
Analysis of sample responses Practice and peer feedback Test and individual feedback sessions	All Writing Test skills

Speaking Section

Focus Area	Skills Tested
Overview of the Speaking Test	Understanding performance standards Review of speaking skills Developing ideas Introduction to vocabulary-building
Speaking Test, Task 1 Speaking Test, Task 2	Organizing your thoughts Giving advice Using WH questions for narratives Time expressions Transitions
Speaking Test, Task 3 Speaking Test, Task 4	Prepositions of location Describing details Practice: Describing and making predictions Making predictions from a scene
Speaking Test, Task 5 Speaking Test, Task 6	Choosing, comparing and persuading Inflection and intonation Giving effective reasons
Speaking Test, Task 7 Speaking Test, Task 8	Stating an opinion Weak vs. convincing reasons
Analysis of sample responses Practice and peer feedback Test and individual feedback sessions	All Speaking Test skills

TEST Format

Listening

The total time allotted for this section is 47-55 minutes.

Components	Number of questions asked
Practice Task	1
Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving	8
Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation	5
Part 3: Listening for Information	6
Part 4: Listening to a News Item	5
Part 5: Listening to a Discussion	8
Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints	6

Reading

The total time allotted for this section is 55-60 minutes.

Components	Number of questions asked
Practice Task	1
Part 1: Reading Correspondence	11
Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram	8
Part 3: Reading for Information	9
Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints	10

Writing

The time allotted for this section is 53-60 minutes.

Components	Number of questions asked
Task 1: Writing an Email	1
Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions	1

Speaking

15-20 minutes are allotted for this section.

Components	Number of questions asked
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	1