Celpip

[prathimanp]

Recently, I have appeared CELPIP exam at DUBAI. I must say the CELPIP test is moderately easy as compared to IELTS. I will share my experience below with each module :

READING: Is 20% harder than IELTS, best part is you will get the MCQs option to choose where you can try your luck to choose any option. If you have a moderate reading habit, you can easily be done the full module within a given time frame.

Writing:100% easier than IELTS. The best part is you will have a correction checker while typing where you can easily correct a word. Nonetheless, you will also have a words count check where you can easily track the word counts. Because sometimes excess in word counts will lead towards negative marks. You shall have good command over connecting words.

Listening: I enjoyed this part, I felt very comfortable with the voice and if you focus only on listening, you can easily choose the correct option. I have feelings I will score well in this module.

Speaking: You will face problems only in the SPEAKING module as you will not have enough time to prepare also diagram explanation is a little bit difficult as I observed. You must feel tired at the time of reaching the speaking module. I was feeling depleted when the speaking module had started.

In the end, I only say THERE ARE ONLY 15 20 BASIC VOCUBALARY WORDS WHICH YOU MAY USE IN DAILY LIFE ROUTINE, IF YOU WILL LEARN THAT 15-20 WORDS, YOU WILL EASILY ACHIEVE GOOD SCORE.

HOPE FOR THE BEST.

Thanks for the detailed info.
Can you pls share those 15-20 basic vocabulary words, based on your experience. Will make a note of it.

 

[taseenali]

Recently, I have appeared CELPIP exam at DUBAI. I must say the CELPIP test is moderately easy as compared to IELTS. I will share my experience below with each module :

READING: Is 20% harder than IELTS, best part is you will get the MCQs option to choose where you can try your luck to choose any option. If you have a moderate reading habit, you can easily be done the full module within a given time frame.

Writing:100% easier than IELTS. The best part is you will have a correction checker while typing where you can easily correct a word. Nonetheless, you will also have a words count check where you can easily track the word counts. Because sometimes excess in word counts will lead towards negative marks. You shall have good command over connecting words.

Listening: I enjoyed this part, I felt very comfortable with the voice and if you focus only on listening, you can easily choose the correct option. I have feelings I will score well in this module.

Speaking: You will face problems only in the SPEAKING module as you will not have enough time to prepare also diagram explanation is a little bit difficult as I observed. You must feel tired at the time of reaching the speaking module. I was feeling depleted when the speaking module had started.

In the end, I only say THERE ARE ONLY 15 20 BASIC VOCUBALARY WORDS WHICH YOU MAY USE IN DAILY LIFE ROUTINE, IF YOU WILL LEARN THAT 15-20 WORDS, YOU WILL EASILY ACHIEVE GOOD SCORE.

HOPE FOR THE BEST.

Can you please share study material with me ?

 

[hZad]

Hi All,

3 questions:

I am from Dubai UAE, if anyone who has experience in my question can share contact number and help me would be great.

1. Is celpip really easier than Ielts
2. Where can i download some material to practice Celpip or does anyone have some CD or books.
3. any please teaching the ways to crack Celpip.

thanks

Hi,
I was in a similar position when I started looking into CELPIP, so I’ll share what I learned from my own preparation and from speaking with others who took the test.

1. Is CELPIP easier than IELTS?
From my experience, I wouldn’t say CELPIP is “easier,” but I did find it more straightforward and predictable than IELTS. The questions are very practical and based on everyday situations, and since everything is computer-based, I felt more in control. If you’re comfortable with Canadian accents and typing, CELPIP can feel less stressful than IELTS. That said, it still requires proper preparation; especially for listening and speaking.

2. Practice materials I used
What helped me the most was sticking to official and reliable resources. I used the official CELPIP practice tests from Paragon, which are very close to the real exam. I also bought the Official CELPIP Study Guide, which explains the test format clearly. On top of that, I practiced using free sample questions available online and watched CELPIP practice videos on YouTube to understand common mistakes.

3. How I prepared for CELPIP
What worked for me was focusing on the test format first, not just English skills. I practiced under timed conditions, listened to Canadian news and podcasts to get used to the accent, and recorded myself answering speaking tasks to improve structure and clarity. For Writing, I used simple templates and focused on staying on topic rather than using complex vocabulary.
Overall, CELPIP felt fair once I understood what the test was really asking for. If you prepare specifically for the exam and practice consistently, it becomes much more manageable.
Hope this helps, and all the best with your preparation.