The Official CELPIP Podcast

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  #26 CELPIP Prep Secrets from a Test Taker 11.09.2026 20p

  Looking for practical advice to help you prepare for the CELPIP Test? In this episode of the Official CELPIP Podcast, we speak with Sayali, a successful test taker who shares her personal preparation strategy, the study techniques that worked for her, and the lessons she learned throughout her CELPIP journey. From leaving Pune, Maharashtra, to attending Fanshawe College in Ontario and later landing a job in Ottawa, she shares the story of her Canadian journey, motivations that shaped her path...
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  #25 Common Questions About the CELPIP Test 05.04.2022 22p

  In today’s episode, we invite Adam and Amandeep, two members of our customer service team to talk about some of the most common (and strangest) questions they are asked by test takers. Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST CELPIP Prep Programs https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/ Youtube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A Your...
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  #24 10 Speaking Tips 30.03.2022 33p

  In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top 10 speaking tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your speaking skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Speaking Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ (Lesson 1: Tasks 1-4) CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ (Lesson 2: Tasks 5-8) CELPIP Speaking...
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  #23 Tips for the Reading Test 22.03.2022 18p

  In this week's episode, we invite Brandi, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top reading tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your reading skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Reading Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Reading Pro CELPIP YouTube Reading Episodes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProd...
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  #22 Tips for Improving Listening Skills – Test Day 15.03.2022 23p

  In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for test day! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Listening Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Listening Pro CELPIP Live Listening Episodes: Listening to Problem Solving Listening for Infor...
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  #21 Tips for improving listening skills 08.03.2022 28p

  In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for the CELPIP Test! Tune in as she goes over some common grammar mistakes that test takers often make, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Listening-related resources: CELPIP Listening Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Listening Pro CELPIP Live Listening Episodes: Listening to Prob...
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  #20 Top 7 Writing Tips for the CELPIP Test 07.12.2021 23p

  In this week's episode, we invite Brandi, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top writing tips for the CELPIP Test! Tune in as she goes over some common grammar mistakes that test takers often make, and how to improve your writing skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test! Show Notes: Handout: CELPIP Podcast Handout Ep 20.pdf Writing-related resources: CELPIP Writing Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 5 ...
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  #19 Tips for Learning New Vocabulary 30.11.2021 22p

  In today's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert, to share her tips for learning new vocabulary! Meaghan was a former Writing Rater for the CELPIP Test and now works as a Content Developer/Online Instructor. She delivers many of our free monthly webinars. Tune in as Meaghan shares some helpful tips on preparing for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Here are some vocabulary-building resources: Vocabulary Skills (Workbook available via Chapters) Using Vocabulary ...
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  #18 Building Vocabulary and Cultural Knowledge through Trivia 23.11.2021 27p

  Learning English can be fun and exciting and doesn't have to be a chore. In today's episode, we revisit a popular CELPIP Live episode where our in-house staff, Neil and Ian, have a trivia face-off about three Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Tune in as we learn more facts about Canada and how trivia can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes CELPIP Live – S2 E13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDt-nPE_P6Y Webinars https://www.celpip.ca...
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  #17 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Board Games) 16.11.2021 31p

  In today's episode, we invite more of our in-house staff to share their board game recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Kim-Sa, Brandi and Aswathi as they share their board game recommendations, from classic games such as Catan to drawing games like Telestration and how they can help improve your English language skills! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Handout(...
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  #16 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Video Games) 09.11.2021 43p

  In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their video game recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Simon, Patrick and Nathan as they share some of their favourite video games, ranging from role-playing to sports games and how they can help improve your English language skills! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Handout(s): https://www.celpip.ca/wp-c...
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  #15 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Movies) 02.11.2021 29p

  In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their movie recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Brandi, Simon, and Barry as they share some of their favourite movies and how they can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Handout(s): https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-15.pdf Yo...
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  #14 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (TV) 26.10.2021 35p

  In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their TV show recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Neil, Meaghan, and Clarissa as they share their favorite TV shows and how they can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Handout(s) https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-14.pdf Youtub...
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  #13 A Guide To Using Study Groups 19.10.2021 16p

  In today's episode, we invite Clarissa, one of our interns, to share her tips on using study groups effectively. Follow along to learn how you could find a study group or create one of your own! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Blog Post https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-13/ Youtube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A Your feedback is im...
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  #12 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Books) 12.10.2021 37p

  In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their book recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Nathan, Brandi, and Meaghan as they share their favorite books and tips to prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Handout(s) https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-12.pdf Blog Post https://w...
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  #11 Interview with a Former Writing Rater 05.10.2021 24p

  In today’s episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert, to talk about the rating process for the Writing section of the test. Meaghan was a former Writing Rater for the CELPIP Test and now works as a Content Developer/Online Instructor. She delivers many of our free monthly webinars. Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Blog Post https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-e...
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  #10 A Dramatic Approach to Performing at Your Best on the Speaking Test 28.09.2021 15p

  In today's episode, we explore a variety of techniques to improve your performance on the Speaking Test with Simon Best, our in-house staff from the Instructional Products and Programs team! Simon draws on his extensive background in theatre and acting in addition to all of his experience as a language teacher in order to bring you this unique approach to doing your best on the Speaking Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/...
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  #9 Don't Worry! 21.09.2021 23p

  In today's episode, we discuss test components and features that test-takers don’t need to worry about with Nathan, our in-house staff from the Instructional Products and Programs team! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Tests https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST Transcript https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-9-test-features Youtube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A &n...
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  #8 Workplace Communication 14.09.2021 22p

  Communication in the workplace is crucial in creating a good working environment and to increase productivity. In today's episode, we revisit a popular CELPIP Live episode featuring Linda Davey-Longstreet, an intake counsellor from Skills for Change. Show Notes CELPIP LIVE! - Tips on Workplace Communication in Canada with Skills for Change - Episode 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjDXxeHy7GE Transcript https://www,celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-8-workplace-communicati...
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  #7 Canadian Expressions 07.09.2021 21p

  In today's episode, we explore some common Canadian expressions! Follow along as we guess the meaning of them with Aswathi, Neil, Michelle, and Luke, our in-house staff! Show Notes CELPIP Live! - Can you guess what these Canadian expressions mean? - Episode 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XbXHaXrqhE&t=156s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest Transcript https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-7-canadian-expressions Youtube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/c...