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Day 1
Task 1 + Task 2
Promotion: Advice + Personal Story
Practice giving clear advice, then tell a short promotion story with a strong, test-ready structure and examples.
Focus
Task 1 + Task 2
Speaking practice - 7-day challenge + bonus
CELPIP 7-Day Speaking Marathon
A focused 7-day plan to improve fluency, structure, and vocabulary. Each day includes 2 speaking topics with phrases, vocabulary, and feedback.
Speak with structure first. Then improve the language.
Each day gives you focused speaking topics, reusable phrases, vocabulary, and model answers for test pacing.
Daily plan
7 days
Full coverage
Tasks 1-8
Extra support
2 bonus guides
Marathon plan
Choose your day and train one skill at a time
2
Day 2
Task 3 + Task 4
Picture Description + Prediction
Describe a picture clearly with spatial detail, then make smart predictions about what happens next.
Focus
Task 3 + Task 4
3
Day 3
Task 5 + Task 6
Comparison + Decision
Compare two options clearly, then make a confident decision with strong reasons and a quick example.
Focus
Task 5 + Task 6
4
Day 4
Task 7 + Task 8
Expressing Opinions + Unusual Situation
Express a clear opinion with strong reasons, then describe an unusual scene with feelings, reasons, and a safe reaction.
Focus
Task 7 + Task 8
5
Day 5
Task 1 + Task 2 + Task 3
Advice + Story + Picture Description
Practice giving step by step advice, telling a short story, and describing a busy picture with clear details.
Focus
Task 1 + Task 2 + Task 3
6
Day 6
Task 4 + Task 5 + Task 6
Prediction + Comparison + Decision
Predict what happens next in the picture, then compare two options and make a clear decision with practical steps.
Focus
Task 4 + Task 5 + Task 6
7
Day 7
Task 7 + Task 8 + final review
Final Review: Opinion + Unusual Situation
Finish the marathon with a confident opinion answer, then describe an unusual scene with feelings, reasons, and a safe reaction.
Focus
Task 7 + Task 8 + final review
Bonus
Speaking support
CELPIP Object Description Cheat Sheet
Use a CELPIP-ready structure: what it is, what it looks like, pros, cons, and a confident conclusion.
Focus
Fast structure + vocabulary
Bonus
Speaking support
CELPIP Picture Description Position Words
Learn labels for pictures: foreground, background, corners, plus in, on, and at.
Focus
Task 3: picture description
Practice rhythm
Repeat a simple cycle every day
01
Timed answer
Speak
Record short answers with a clear opening, reasons, examples, and a quick close.
02
Phrase pass
Learn
Study reusable phrases and vocabulary so your second take sounds more natural.
03
Feedback pass
Analyze
Listen again, fix one weak point, and repeat the answer with better pacing.
Task map
What this marathon covers
CELPIP Speaking tasks 1-8
- Task 1Giving Advice90 seconds
Clear advice with reasons + supportive tone.
- Task 2Talking About a Personal Experience90 seconds
Storytelling with details, feelings, and a takeaway.
- Task 3Describing a Scene60 seconds
Picture description using position words and key details.
- Task 4Making Predictions60 seconds
What happens next + why, with a logical guess.
- Task 5Comparing and Persuading60 seconds
Compare two options and recommend one confidently.
- Task 6Decision / Difficult Situation60 seconds
Choose a solution and explain calm, practical steps.
- Task 7Expressing Opinions90 seconds
Opinion + 2 to 3 reasons + a quick example.
- Task 8Describing an Unusual Situation60 seconds
Describe, react safely, and explain what you would do.
Extra practice links
How to use it
- Pick today's day and read the tasks.
- Speak with a timer and fill the time calmly.
- Repeat once and improve transitions.
- Reuse the structure across similar topics.
FAQ
Quick answers
How long are CELPIP Speaking answers?
CELPIP Speaking answers are timed. Most tasks are about 60 seconds, and longer tasks are about 90 seconds. This marathon follows those timers so you build real test pacing.
Should I memorize the sample answers?
Use the samples as a structure, not as a script. Replace details with your own words so your answer sounds natural and flexible.
How do I practice to improve fast?
Record yourself, listen once, and fix one thing at a time: clarity, transitions, or vocabulary. Repeat the same topic one more time and aim for a smoother second take.
What vocabulary should I focus on?
Focus on reusable phrases, collocations, and transition words. A small set used confidently is better than many rare words used incorrectly.
What is the best structure for a high score?
Use a clear opening, 2 to 3 main points with reasons, one short example, and a quick conclusion. Keep sentences simple and organized.
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