CELPIP Templates
CELPIP Writing and Speaking Templates
One template for each of the 10 Writing and Speaking tasks, built on how CELPIP is scored. Each has the structure, sentence starters, a CLB 9+ example and a quick drill to memorise it. Free, no account needed.
CELPIP writing templates
Both writing tasks ask for 150–200 words. The templates split that into paragraphs with a word budget each.
Writing Task 1 · 27 min · 150–200 wordsThe 1-3-1 EmailWriting an EmailPurposePoint 1Point 2Point 3CloseLearn the template
Writing Task 2 · 26 min · 150–200 wordsOREO+ Survey ResponseResponding to Survey QuestionsOpinionReason 1 + ExampleReason 2 + ExampleOther option's weak pointOpinion againLearn the templateCELPIP speaking templates
Eight tasks, 60 or 90 seconds each. Every template splits the answer time into parts, so you finish before the clock does.
Speaking Task 1 · 30s prep · 90s to speakFeel · Tip · Tip · CheerGiving AdviceFeelTip 1 + WhyTip 2 + WhyCheerLearn the template
Speaking Task 2 · 30s prep · 60s to speakSTAR StoryTalking about a Personal ExperienceSituationTaskActionResultLearn the template
Speaking Task 3 · 30s prep · 60s to speakCamera PanDescribing a SceneWide shotLeftCentreRightMoodLearn the template
Speaking Task 4 · 30s prep · 60s to speak3 CluesMaking PredictionsClue 1Clue 2Clue 3Wrap-upLearn the template
Speaking Task 5 · 60s prep · 60s to speakPick · Beat · CloseComparing and PersuadingPickBeat 1Beat 2CloseLearn the template
Speaking Task 6 · 60s prep · 60s to speakSoften · Reason · OfferDealing with a Difficult SituationSoftenReasonOfferLearn the template
Speaking Task 7 · 30s prep · 90s to speakOREO OpinionExpressing OpinionsOpinionReason 1 + ExampleReason 2 + ExampleOpinion againLearn the template
Speaking Task 8 · 30s prep · 60s to speakShape · Size · Colour · UseDescribing an Unusual SituationShapeSizeColourUseLearn the templateFree printable PDFs
Take the templates with you
Every template in two branded PDFs, one for writing and one for speaking. Print them and practise anywhere.
CELPIP Writing Templates (PDF)
All 2 writing templates with starters, phrases and a CLB 9+ example. Free to print, no sign-up.
CELPIP Speaking Templates (PDF)
All 8 speaking templates with starters, phrases and a CLB 9+ example. Free to print, no sign-up.
Easy to remember
Four shapes cover all ten tasks
The ten templates share four shapes. Learn the shape once and you already know most of every template that uses it.
Message
Say why you're writing or calling, deal with each point, and close politely.
Opinion
Take one side, back it with reasons and examples, and say it again at the end.
Story and advice
Talk to one person about something real, from start to finish.
Picture
Describe what you see in an order the listener can follow.
Score higher
How to use a template so it scores
A structure, not a script
Raters score how well you answer the prompt in front of you. Memorise the order and the starters, never whole paragraphs.
Every part uses the prompt
Fill each blank with a name, a number or a reason from your task. That's what earns Task Fulfillment.
Budgeted to the clock
Each part has a word or time budget that adds up to the real task, so you finish every answer.
These templates are free
Every template is free to read with no account. Sign up free when you want to try one on a real CELPIP question and get an AI score.
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