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CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

CELPIP Speaking Task 2 Sample Answer: A Fun Experience Playing in the Snow

By David

Describe a time when you had fun playing in the snow. What did you do, how did it feel, and what impact did this experience have on you?

Preparation
30 seconds
Speaking
60 seconds
Tense
Mostly past tense

The question

Describe a time when you had fun playing in the snow. What did you do, how did it feel, and what impact did this experience have on you?

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

During a winter trip to the Alps two years ago, I tried skiing for the first time, surrounded by powdery snow and stunning mountain views. Initially, I stumbled and fell repeatedly, which was humbling, but with practice, I began to glide smoothly down the slopes. The thrill of speeding through the crisp air left me exhilarated and in awe of the landscape. I felt a mix of challenge and joy that day. This experience ignited a passion for winter sports and taught me the value of perseverance, making every snowy adventure since then even more meaningful.

96 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

A couple of winters ago, I went snowboarding with my cousins at a nearby hill. At first, I kept falling and felt frustrated, but my cousins helped me learn how to balance. We spent the whole day racing down the slopes and laughing together. I felt excited when I finally got better at it. By the end, I was proud of myself for improving. This experience made winter more enjoyable and showed me how fun it is to try new activities with family.

83 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

Last winter, I played in the snow with my friends in a park near my house. We made snowballs and had a big snowball fight. It was very cold, but we laughed a lot. I felt happy because it was so fun to play together. After, we were tired but smiled all day. This made me like winter more because I had a good time with my friends.

68 words

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