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.
Promotion: Advice + Personal Story
Practice giving clear advice, then tell a short promotion story with a strong, test-ready structure and examples.
Picture Description + Prediction
Describe a picture clearly with spatial detail, then make smart predictions about what happens next.
Comparison + Decision
Compare two options clearly, then make a confident decision with strong reasons and a quick example.
Expressing Opinions + Unusual Situation
Express a clear opinion with strong reasons, then describe an unusual scene with feelings, reasons, and a safe reaction.
Advice + Story + Picture Description
Practice giving step by step advice, telling a short story, and describing a busy picture with clear details.
Prediction + Comparison + Decision
Predict what happens next in the picture, then compare two options and make a clear decision with practical steps.
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.
CELPIP Object Description Cheat Sheet
Use a CELPIP-ready structure: what it is, what it looks like, pros (+), cons (-), and a confident conclusion.
CELPIP Picture Description Position Words
Learn the labels you need to describe pictures clearly: foreground, background, corners, plus in, on, and at.
How It Works
Speak
Record two short answers with a clear structure.
Learn
Use the phrases and vocabulary to sound natural.
Analyze
Get instant feedback and an improved sample answer.
What This Marathon Covers
CELPIP Speaking task map (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 + 2-3 reasons + a quick example.
- Task 8Describing an Unusual Situation60 seconds
Describe, react safely, and explain what you would do.
How to use this page
- Pick today's day and read the tasks.
- Speak with a timer and try to fill the time calmly.
- Repeat once and improve transitions and vocabulary.
- Steal the structure and reuse it across topics.
Extra practice links
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about CELPIP speaking practice and timing.
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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