CELPIP Speaking Task 2: Talking about a Personal Experience

CELPIP Speaking Task 2 Sample Answer: Unique Street Food Discovery

Tell me about a time you tried a unique street food that you had never tasted before. Where were you, and how did you feel about it?

Preparation

30 seconds

Speaking

60 seconds

Tense

Mostly past tense

The question

Tell me about a time you tried a unique street food that you had never tasted before. Where were you, and how did you feel about it?

Excellent answer (transcript): around CLB 11–12

In Mexico, I had the opportunity to try tamales from a street vendor. It was unlike anything I had tasted before. The combination of the corn dough, meat, and spices wrapped in banana leaves was incredibly flavorful. It gave me a deeper understanding of the local culture and culinary traditions.

50 words

Good answer (transcript): around CLB 7–8

When I visited Thailand, I tried fried insects as street food. It was a strange experience at first, but surprisingly, they tasted good and crunchy. I felt a bit nervous at first, but it was an adventure I’m glad I took.

41 words

Basic answer (transcript): around CLB 4–5

I tried street food in my city once. It was a hot dog, and it was delicious. I had never had it like that before, and I liked it very much.

31 words

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