CELPIP Listening video lessons: all 6 parts
One short video for each CELPIP Listening part, free to watch. Each one follows a single real practice test from start to finish: how the part works, the three kinds of question, how to take notes while the recording plays, the three traps the wrong options set, and the shape every recording of that part follows. Then practise the same part in the free practice course, or take a full practice test and get your score.
- Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving · Problem → Offer → Catch → New plan → Ending
- Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation · Story → Problem → Advice → Feeling → Offer
- Part 3: Listening for Information · Fact → Surprise → Limit → Problem → Next step
- Part 4: Listening to a News Item · Event → Origin → Turning point → Details → Future
- Part 5: Listening to a Discussion · Topic → Problem → Idea → Worry → Open end
- Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints · Issue → View 1 → View 2 → Reply → Reporter
Part 1: Listening to Problem Solving
How to follow a Part 1 conversation in three sections and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes while a full section plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice conversation (a suit damaged at the dry cleaner days before a wedding).
- Part 1 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 1 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 1 sample tests
Part 2: Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
How to follow a Part 2 conversation and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes in a T-chart while the recording plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice conversation (a first ski trip that ended with an injury).
- Part 2 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 2 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 2 sample tests
Part 3: Listening for Information
How to keep up with all the details in Part 3 and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes on facts and limits while the recording plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice conversation (a tour of a co-working space).
- Part 3 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 3 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 3 sample tests
Part 4: Listening to a News Item
How to follow a Part 4 news report and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes while the whole report plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice report (a retired teacher walks a thousand kilometres for adult literacy).
- Part 4 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 4 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 4 sample tests
Part 5: Listening to a Discussion
How to follow three speakers in Part 5 and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes in three columns while the discussion plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice discussion (three co-workers planning a summer day camp).
- Part 5 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 5 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 5 sample tests
Part 6: Listening to Viewpoints
How to follow two opposing views in Part 6 and avoid the traps in the options: the three kinds of question, notes on two sides while the recording plays, and the three traps on real questions, on one practice report (should we stop changing the clocks, and which time should we keep).
- Part 6 format, strategy and tips
- Free Part 6 practice course: find the proof and spot the traps step by step, then a timed test
- Free Part 6 sample tests
More video lessons
New lessons are added to the CELPass YouTube channel. Every video has English captions and chapters, so you can jump straight to the part you need.
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