CELPIP Test Experience at Herzing College, Winnipeg

Experience List:

1️⃣ Test Scores:

2️⃣ Background:

Previously took IELTS Academic 1.5 years ago and scored 7.5.
For preparation, attempted 10 Listening and Reading sample tests from CELPIP Hub (scores were lower than the actual test).
Briefly reviewed two Speaking and Writing guides shared in the group to understand the format.

3️⃣ Test Center Experience:

Test center: Herzing College, Winnipeg.
Facilities were excellent and up to standard.
Only 10 candidates in the room, with one empty seat between every two individuals.

4️⃣ Writing Tasks:

Task 1: Write an email to a company to reserve accommodation for a summer vacation for you and your family.
Task 2: The college café has limited operating hours. Should the café hours remain as is, or should a vending machine be installed to offer 24/7 service?

5️⃣ Speaking Tasks:

Recommend stress-free jobs to your friend.
Describe an image of a beach where children were playing, someone was painting, and a lifeguard was seated. Predict what might happen.
Choose a tea set for a wedding gift from three options and convince someone why your choice is better.
Call your mother or sister and convince them why you want to buy a new or used car.
Describe an image of an aquarium with a mermaid inside while people watched.
Should schools use laptops for teaching instead of traditional paper books?

6️⃣ Observations:

Actual test scores were higher than scores from CELPIP Hub sample tests.
Speaking performance felt suboptimal due to poor time management (left two tasks incomplete), but the score was still reasonable.
Overall, the actual test seemed easier than the sample tests on the website.

Shared by Saman Marvian

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