Top CELPIP Speaking Topics for Practice

• Your friend is having problems sleeping because their neighbors are loud late at night. What advice would you give them?
• A coworker feels overwhelmed and keeps missing deadlines. What should they do to improve the situation?
• Your cousin just moved to a new city and feels lonely. What do you suggest they do to make friends?

• Describe a time you had to solve a problem with customer service. What happened and how did it end?
• Talk about a time you made a difficult decision. What did you choose and why?
• Describe a time you worked in a team and faced a challenge. How did you handle it?

Describe the picture. Mention where the people are, what they are doing, and the overall mood. Include 3 to 5 specific details from the scene.

Using the same picture, make 2 to 4 predictions about what will happen next. Give a reason for each prediction.

• Your friend is deciding whether to live close to downtown or farther away. Compare the options and persuade them to choose one.
• Compare buying a used car with using public transit. Which is better for your situation? Persuade the listener.
• Your colleague wants to take an in-person course, but you prefer an online course. Compare both and convince them to choose your option.

• Your neighbor’s dog barks late at night and you can’t sleep. What would you say or do to solve this problem?
• Your supervisor blames you for a mistake you didn’t make. How would you respond professionally?
• A friend borrowed money from you and keeps avoiding you. How would you handle this situation politely but firmly?

• Do you think cities should limit car traffic in downtown areas? Why or why not?
• Is privacy more important than convenience when using apps and online services? Explain your opinion.
• Should employers offer mental health days to employees? Give reasons and examples.

Describe this unusual situation. Explain what is happening, how you feel, and what you would do next. Include at least two reasons for your choices.