CELPIP vocabulary: free word lists for every task
1,592 words and phrases in 20 lists, one for each CELPIP Speaking and Writing task and each Listening and Reading part. Every word has its meaning, an example sentence, similar words, a CELPIP tip and an estimated CLB level. Study the list, test yourself with flashcards and hear each word read aloud. Free for everyone, no account needed.
CELPIP Speaking vocabulary
8 lists · 443 words
Speaking Task 1Giving AdviceencourageIf I were you, I would...look into54 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 2Talking about a Personal Experiencerememberended upa few years ago66 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 3Describing a Sceneon the left-hand sidechattingcrowded54 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 4Making Predictionsis likely topredictprobably50 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 5Comparing and Persuadingmore reliablecompared toconvince49 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 6Dealing with a Difficult SituationI'm afraid thatapologizemake it up to you55 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 7Expressing OpinionsI'm convinced thatsupportimpact57 wordsCLB 5–10
Speaking Task 8Describing an Unusual SituationIt's shaped likebizarreattached58 wordsCLB 5–10
CELPIP Writing vocabulary
2 lists · 119 words
CELPIP Listening vocabulary
6 lists · 609 words
Listening Part 1Listening to Problem Solvingwhat if wefigure outalternative100 wordsCLB 5–10
Listening Part 2Listening to a Daily Life Conversationreceiptrescheduledrop off101 wordsCLB 5–10
Listening Part 3Listening for Informationfirst of alleligibilitysubmit99 wordsCLB 5–10
Listening Part 4Listening to a News Itemofficials sayresidentsannounced101 wordsCLB 5–10
Listening Part 5Listening to a DiscussionI see your point, butproposeconcern100 wordsCLB 5–10
Listening Part 6Listening to ViewpointsCritics argue thatargueevidence108 wordsCLB 5–10
CELPIP Reading vocabulary
4 lists · 421 words
Reading Part 1Reading Correspondenceconcerningwith reference toenclose106 wordsCLB 5–10
Reading Part 2Reading to Apply a Diagramindicatecapacityadjacent100 wordsCLB 5–10
Reading Part 3Reading for Informationmoreoveralthoughin contrast108 wordsCLB 5–10
Reading Part 4Reading for Viewpointsassertstancebiased107 wordsCLB 5–10
Questions about CELPIP vocabulary
Which CELPIP vocabulary should I learn first?
Start with the list for your weakest task. For Speaking and Writing, learn the phrases that organise an answer (giving advice, comparing options, giving reasons) before rarer single words: raters score how naturally and precisely you use words, not how unusual they are.
Do I need an account to use the vocabulary lists?
No. Every list is free and open to everyone. With a free CELPass account you can also save words to your own word bank, which brings each word back for review just before you would forget it.
What does the CLB next to each word mean?
It is our estimate of the CLB level at which learners typically use the word correctly, from CLB 5 to CLB 10. It is the same scale as the CELPass word bank. Words at or just above your target CLB are the ones most worth learning now; it is not an official CELPIP list.
How many words do I need for CLB 9?
There is no fixed number. What moves a Speaking or Writing score is using precise words correctly in context. Learning the words for each task and using a few of them in every practice answer works better than memorising a long list.
Is this the official CELPIP word list?
No. CELPIP does not publish a word list. These lists are written by CELPass, an independent platform not affiliated with Paragon Testing Enterprises, for the situations each CELPIP task and part tests.
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