How many questions does CELPIP have?
Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking are the four components of the CELPIP – General Test.
Listening
Time allotted: 47-55 minutes
Number of questions | Component sections |
1 | Practice task |
8 | Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving |
5 | Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation |
6 | Part 3: Listening for Information |
5 | Part 4: Listening to a News Item |
8 | Part 5: Listening to a Discussion |
6 | Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints |
Reading
Time allotted: 55-60 minutes
Number of questions | Component sections |
1 | Practice Task |
11 | Part 1: Reading Correspondence |
8 | Part 2: Reading to Apply a Diagram |
9 | Part 3: Reading for Information |
10 | Part 4: Reading for Viewpoints |
Writing
Time allotted: 53-60 minutes
Number of Questions | Component sections |
1 | Task 1: Writing an Email |
1 | Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions |
Speaking
Time allotted: 15-20 minutes
Number of questions | Component sections |
1 | Practice task |
1 | Task 1: Giving Advice |
1 | Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience |
1 | Task 3: Describing a Scene |
1 | Task 4: Making Predictions |
1 | Task 5: Comparing and Persuading |
1 | Task 6: Dealing with a Difficult Situation |
1 | Task 7: Expressing Opinions |
1 | Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation |
Note: Note that in both the Listening and Speaking Tests, test takers will be asked to read answer choices and questions.