30‑day plan • goal +1–2 points

30-DAY CELPIP Study Plan

It’s easy to lose focus and drown in advice. This checklist turns prep into a clear step‑by‑step plan so you can stay consistent and hit your target.

Your level & goal

Your current level (approx.)

Goal for this month

Typical pace: 45–60 minutes/day (steady, consistent).

Your target

Pick a level to show your target.

Tip: For +1, consistency beats cramming.

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30-day calendar

Each day is a clear time plan (50-120 min) with focused tasks you can check off.

Balanced focus

Day 1

50-120 min

Reading

Free CELPIP Test (Assessment)

Quick assessment to estimate your current CLB level.

Open free test

Free Reading Test — Correspondence

Timed reading practice with real-style questions.

Open free reading test

Advanced	Simple
infer	guess from clues
main idea	big point
supporting detail	small proof
according to	as stated
evidence	proof

Day 2

50-120 min

Speaking

Record a mini Speaking mock (2 tasks back-to-back, timed)

Listen for pace, pauses, mistakes, and structure. One take only. No redo.

Open Speaking Practice

Pick 1 universal answer template (Opening → 2 points → Wrap-up)

Prepare 3–4 ready-to-use lines for opening, transitions, and closing.

Open Speaking templates

Review the basics: tenses + conditionals + connectors (15 minutes)

Quick recap with examples + a short connectors list you can reuse.

Open quick review

Advanced	Simple
imply	hint
conclude	decide
contradict	go against
confirm	check
assume	think

Day 3

50-120 min

Speaking

Fancy vocabulary: must‑know universal words & phrases (10 minutes)

High‑frequency upgrades for Speaking & Writing (safe and natural).

View must‑know list Open Fancy Vocabulary tool

Learn the Speaking format: timing + what each task expects

Open Speaking Practice

After each answer, do a 4‑point self‑review

1) Structure 2) Examples 3) Linking words 4) Pronunciation/clarity.

Open speaking

Advanced	Simple
summarize	shorten
paraphrase	say again
highlight	mark
scan	look fast
skim	read fast

Day 4

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 1 — Giving Advice

Topic: Couldn't Find Watch Batteries at the Grocery Store

Open example

Speaking: Task 2 — Personal Experience

Topic: First Day at a New Job

Open example

Speaking: Task 3 — Describing a Scene

Topic: School Performance: Sun, Cloud, and Earth

Open example

Advanced	Simple
purpose	goal
tone	feeling
attitude	opinion
neutral	not emotional
critical	negative

Day 5

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 4 — Making Predictions

Topic: Elementary Math Class in Session → What happens next?

Open example

Speaking: Task 5 — Comparing & Persuading

Topic: Should I Shop at the Supermarket or the Farmers’ Market?

Open example

Speaking: Task 6 — Difficult Situation

Topic: Noisy Neighbour on Weeknights

Open example

Advanced	Simple
claim	say
support	help
justify	explain why
argument	reasoning
counterargument	opposite reason

Day 6

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 7 — Expressing Opinions

Topic: Should Parents Reward Children for Good Grades?

Open example

Speaking: Task 8 — Unusual Situation

Topic: Doctor Floats with an Umbrella over Sunflowers

Open example

Do 3 shadowing sessions (10 minutes each)

Repeat out loud with a speaker: intonation, rhythm, linking. Record 1 session.

Find a TED clip (YouTube)Find a Canadian interview (YouTube)Find clear + slower English (YouTube)

Advanced	Simple
comparison	side-by-side look
similar	almost same
different	not same
advantage	benefit
disadvantage	drawback

Day 7

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 1 — Giving Advice

Topic: Setting Boundaries About Outfit Criticism

Open example

Speaking: Task 2 — Personal Experience

Topic: Lost Luggage at the Airport

Open example

Speaking: Task 3 — Describing a Scene

Topic: Nature-Themed Street Performance

Open example

Advanced	Simple
announcement	notice
schedule change	time change
deadline	last day
policy	rule
eligible	allowed

Day 8

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 4 — Making Predictions

Topic: Busy Shift at a Recycling Center → What happens next?

Open example

Speaking: Task 5 — Comparing & Persuading

Topic: Should Our Event Use Compostable or Plastic Tableware?

Open example

Speaking: Task 6 — Difficult Situation

Topic: Wedding Necklace Keepsake Conflict

Open example

Advanced	Simple
refund	money back
cancel	stop
reschedule	change time
appointment	meeting
confirm	check

Day 9

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 7 — Expressing Opinions

Topic: Should governments offer paid paternity leave?

Open example

Speaking: Task 8 — Unusual Situation

Topic: A Cute Desk Full of Animal Stationery

Open example

Build a mini bank: 20 collocations + 10 opinion phrases

Examples: “a practical solution”, “a reasonable compromise”, “from my perspective…”.

Open mini bank Open Fancy Vocabulary tool

Advanced	Simple
register	sign up
fee	cost
required	needed
optional	not needed
valid ID	real ID

Day 10

50-120 min

Writing

Writing (Email): Team Schedule Update

150–200 words. Clear purpose, tone, and paragraphing.

Open Writing (Email)

Writing (Email): Suggestion for the Waiting Room

150–200 words. Clear purpose, tone, and paragraphing.

Open Writing (Email)

Writing (Email): Reschedule Appointment

150–200 words. Clear purpose, tone, and paragraphing.

Open Writing (Email)

Advanced	Simple
transcript	written text
recording	audio
speaker	person talking
mention	say
emphasize	stress

Day 11

50-120 min

Writing

Writing (Email): Volunteer Hours Reduction Request

150–200 words. Clear purpose, tone, and paragraphing.

Open Writing (Email)

Writing (Email): Clothing Quality Refund Request

150–200 words. Clear purpose, tone, and paragraphing.

Open Writing (Email)

Writing (Survey): Bike Lane Expansion

Answer every question. Use clear structure and specific examples.

Open Writing (Survey)

Advanced	Simple
recommend	suggest
prefer	like more
request	ask
apologize	say sorry
complain	say problem

Day 12

50-120 min

Writing

Writing (Survey): Library Hours Change

Answer every question. Use clear structure and specific examples.

Open Writing (Survey)

Writing (Survey): Plastic Bag Ban

Answer every question. Use clear structure and specific examples.

Open Writing (Survey)

Writing (Survey): Professional Development Course Selection

Answer every question. Use clear structure and specific examples.

Open Writing (Survey)

Advanced	Simple
cause	reason
effect	result
therefore	so
however	but
in addition	also

Day 13

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 1 — Giving Advice

Topic: Declining a Housewarming Party Invitation

Open example

Speaking: Task 2 — Personal Experience

Topic: Resolving a Noisy Neighbour Issue

Open example

Speaking: Task 3 — Describing a Scene

Topic: Elementary Math Class in Session

Open example

Advanced	Simple
predict	guess future
likely	probable
unlikely	not probable
risk	danger
prevent	stop

Day 14

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 4 — Making Predictions

Topic: Waiting at a Neighborhood Bus Stop → What happens next?

Open example

Speaking: Task 5 — Comparing & Persuading

Topic: Should We Hire People Without Experience?

Open example

Speaking: Task 6 — Difficult Situation

Topic: Noisy Neighbour on Weeknights

Open example

Advanced	Simple
responsibility	duty
permission	allow
requirement	need
instruction	direction
procedure	steps

Day 15

50-120 min

SpeakingListening

Speaking: Task 7 — Expressing Opinions

Topic: Should Parents Reward Children for Good Grades?

Open example

Speaking: Task 8 — Unusual Situation

Topic: Water Eyes and Fish Tank in a Room

Open example

Listening: Paraphrase Game (10 minutes)

Train fast paraphrasing + synonyms so tricky options don’t confuse you.

Open game

Advanced	Simple
community	people
facility	building
maintenance	repair
temporary	short time
available	open

Day 16

50-120 min

Listening

Listening: Task 1 — Problem Solving

Topic: Community Center — workshop reschedule. Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Listening: Task 2 — Daily Life Conversation

Topic: Daycare pickup — who and when. Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Listening: Task 3 — Information

Topic: Transit update — weekend maintenance. Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Advanced	Simple
benefit	good thing
drawback	bad thing
impact	effect
improve	make better
reduce	make less

Day 17

50-120 min

Listening

Listening: Task 4 — News Item

Topic: Canada dental care benefit (news). Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Listening: Task 5 — Discussion

Topic: Desk booking plan (hybrid office). Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Listening: Task 6 — Viewpoints

Topic: Community gardens in Canada. Do it timed, then review why each wrong option is wrong.

Open practice

Advanced	Simple
budget	money plan
expense	cost
afford	pay for
discount	lower price
increase	raise

Day 18

50-120 min

Reading

Reading: Part 1 — Reading Correspondence

Topic: Birthday flower order email. Do it timed and highlight evidence for every answer.

Open practice

Reading: Part 2 — Apply a Diagram

Topic: Travel insurance plans (diagram). Do it timed and highlight evidence for every answer.

Open practice

Reading: Part 3 — Reading for Information

Topic: Canadian iconic foods (reading). Do it timed and highlight evidence for every answer.

Open practice

Advanced	Simple
environment	nature
pollution	dirty air
recycle	use again
renewable	reusable
conserve	save

Day 19

50-120 min

ReadingListening

Reading: Part 4 — Reading for Viewpoints

Topic: Facial recognition debate (viewpoints). Do it timed and highlight evidence for every answer.

Open practice

Listening Marathon — Day 1 — Philanthropist's Journey

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 2 — Environmental Initiatives

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
healthcare	medical care
benefit program	help plan
coverage	what is included
eligible	allowed
apply	request

Day 20

50-120 min

Listening

Listening Marathon — Day 3 — Biohacking: Technology vs. Traditional Health

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 4 — Academic Discussions

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 5 — Community Events

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
workshop	training
volunteer	help for free
participant	person
capacity	limit
register	sign up

Day 21

50-120 min

Listening

Listening Marathon — Day 6 — Health and Wellness

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 7 — Ocean Carbon Capture: The Solid Carbon Project

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 8 — Vaccine Manufacturer Development Dispute

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
accommodation	place to stay
reservation	booking
availability	open spots
cancelation	stop booking
refund	money back

Day 22

50-120 min

ListeningReading

Listening Marathon — Day 9 — Salmon Celebration: Cultural Heritage and Conservation

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Listening Marathon — Day 10 — Creating Pollinator Habitat: A PEI Couple's Conservation Project

Complete the day: listen → review transcript/vocab → quiz.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 1 — Greener Streets and Cleaner Skies

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
commute	travel to work
traffic	cars
public transit	bus/train
maintenance	repair
delay	late time

Day 23

50-120 min

Reading

Reading Marathon — Day 2 — Move-In Day: Elevator Booking Rules

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 3 — Refund or Credit? Program Cancellation Email

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 4 — Should the Library Open on Sundays?

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
survey	questions
respondent	person answering
feedback	comments
trend	pattern
majority	most

Day 24

50-120 min

Reading

Reading Marathon — Day 5 — Should Public Health Cover Acupuncture?

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 6 — Should Phones Be Banned in Class?

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 7 — Sorry I Can’t Make It: Family Party Email

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
educational	for learning
resource	tool
strategy	plan
effective	works well
efficient	fast

Day 25

50-120 min

Reading

Reading Marathon — Day 8 — Canada’s Wheat Belt: Big Harvests, Small Crews

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 9 — Dry Cleaning 101: More Than Just Suits

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Reading Marathon — Day 10 — Should Kids’ Gaming Be Limited to 20 Minutes a Day?

Complete the day timed. Review wrong answers and collect new vocabulary.

Open day

Advanced	Simple
viewpoint	opinion
perspective	view
bias	one-sided view
objective	neutral
evidence	proof

Day 26

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 1 — Giving Advice

Topic: Advice for Sleep Problems

Open example

Speaking: Task 2 — Personal Experience

Topic: Organizing a Mini Fundraiser

Open example

Speaking: Task 3 — Describing a Scene

Topic: Busy Shift at a Recycling Center

Open example

Advanced	Simple
consequence	result
significant	important
minor	small
expand	grow
limit	reduce

Day 27

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 4 — Making Predictions

Topic: Waiting at a Neighborhood Bus Stop → What happens next?

Open example

Speaking: Task 5 — Comparing & Persuading

Topic: Should I Rent a House or an Apartment?

Open example

Speaking: Task 6 — Difficult Situation

Topic: Wedding Necklace Keepsake Conflict

Open example

Advanced	Simple
clarify	make clear
confirm	check
exactly	precisely
approximately	about
immediately	right away

Day 28

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Task 7 — Expressing Opinions

Topic: Should governments offer paid paternity leave?

Open example

Speaking: Task 8 — Unusual Situation

Topic: Aliens Buy Ice Cream from a Space Vending Machine

Open example

Speaking: full mock (8 tasks in a row, timed)

Open Speaking Practice

Advanced	Simple
sequence	order
initially	first
eventually	in the end
meanwhile	at the same time
finally	last

Day 29

50-120 min

SpeakingListening

Speaking: 2nd full mock (8 tasks in a row, timed)

Open Speaking Practice

Listening: Task 3 — Information

Topic: Transit update — weekend maintenance. Do it timed and review every wrong option.

Open practice

Advanced	Simple
accurate	correct
relevant	related
specific	clear
complete	finished
consistent	steady

Day 30

50-120 min

Speaking

Speaking: Plan a Birthday Party for Your Older Sister

Do it timed. Then review structure + examples.

Open topic

Advanced	Simple
infer	guess from clues
main idea	big point
supporting detail	small proof
according to	as stated
evidence	proof

Official CELPIP videos

Use these for format + strategy. Watch, take 3 notes, then apply them in your next practice set.

Official CELPIP video #1

Official CELPIP video #2

Official CELPIP video #3

Official CELPIP video #4

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Motivation

Don’t stop when it starts working

“You’re not chasing a number — you’re buying yourself options.”

On low‑energy days, do the next 10 minutes and tick one box. Momentum comes back fast.

If you complete at least 85% of the tasks and learn the words (mini bank + upgrades), you can move up to the next level. Keep going — the result will make you proud.

0% done85% goal

Only 71 more tasks to reach 85%.