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Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program - General
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Phase 1: Diagnostic Assessment & Format MasteryYou are here
Establish baseline performance across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking while mastering the single-sitting computer interface and timing constraints.
Phase 2: Receptive Skill Acceleration
Conquer Listening Parts 1-6 and Reading Parts 1-4, focusing on Canadian accents, multi-speaker discussions, and complex opinion viewpoints.
Phase 3: Productive Writing & Speaking Architecture
Practise reliable four-paragraph plans (not memorized answers) for Task 1 emails and Task 2 survey responses, and drill timed 60- and 90-second responses for all 8 speaking tasks.
Phase 4: Full-Length Simulation & CLB Target Refinement
Take full-length timed practice tests (just under 3 hours) under real testing conditions, auditing error logs and refining speed to reach target CLB 7 to CLB 10+ levels.
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11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Overview, CLB Scoring & Test Day Logistics
4 sections
Chapter 2: Listening Foundations & Everyday Interactions
3 sections
Chapter 3: Listening for Information, News & Discussions
3 sections
Chapter 4: Advanced Listening & Complex Viewpoints
3 sections
Chapter 5: Reading Foundations & Practical Tasks
3 sections
Chapter 6: Reading for Information & Diverse Perspectives
3 sections
Chapter 7: Writing Task 1 — Writing an Email
3 sections
Chapter 8: Writing Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions
3 sections
Chapter 9: Speaking Foundations & Descriptive Tasks
4 sections
Chapter 10: Speaking Under Conflict & Persuasive Tasks
4 sections
Chapter 11: Preparation Strategy, CLB Target Plans & Test-Day Execution
3 sections
CELPIP-General Exam Details
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program - General
Administered by Paragon Testing Enterprises (part of Prometric since 2021)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Paragon Testing Enterprises (part of Prometric since 2021) content outline
Part 1 (8 of 76 scored Listening/Reading questions): a conversation in three short sections about a problem and its solution; identify the issue, the proposed fix, and key practical details.
Part 2 (5 questions): an informal conversation between two people who know each other; track plans, reasons, preferences, and speakers' feelings.
Part 3 (6 questions): a two-speaker conversation in which one person explains information the other needs; locate facts, figures, steps, and exceptions.
Parts 4 and 5 (5 + 8 questions): a one-speaker news report and a three-speaker video discussion; identify the main news, specific facts, speakers' positions, agreement, and solutions.
Part 6 (6 questions): a formal one-speaker talk presenting opinions or options on an issue; identify stances, concessions, tone, and reasoning.
Part 1 (11 questions): an everyday email and a short reply with blanks; determine the writer's purpose, tone, requested actions, and specific details.
Part 2 (8 questions): a schedule, brochure, or similar diagram plus an email about it; combine visual and written information to answer practical questions.
Part 3 (9 questions): a four-paragraph informational text; match each statement to the paragraph that contains it, or to E if it is not given.
Part 4 (10 questions): an article with two or more opinions plus a reader comment with blanks; compare perspectives, identify stance, and infer attitude.
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