CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

CELPIP Speaking Task 2 Sample Answer: Meeting Someone in Dreams

Tell about a time you dreamed about meeting someone you know, whether it was a friend, family member, or even a famous person.

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Tense

Mostly past tense

The question

Tell about a time you dreamed about meeting someone you know, whether it was a friend, family member, or even a famous person.

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

One night, I dreamt of reconnecting with a late family member, someone I deeply miss. In the dream, we talked about everything we hadn’t said before. It was such an emotional experience that, even after waking up, I carried that sense of peace with me for days.

47 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

I had a dream about meeting a celebrity I admire. In the dream, we had a conversation about their career, and it felt so real. I woke up feeling inspired by the dream, as if I had actually had a chance to speak to them.

45 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I once dreamed about meeting my best friend in a park. It was fun because we talked about everything, but when I woke up, I felt a bit sad.

29 words

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