The Official CELPIP Podcast
The Official CELPIP Podcast supports people who are planning to immigrate, study, or work in Canada or Australia. Hosted by CELPIP experts, it offers practical English-language learning strategies and test preparation advice for the CELPIP Test. Episodes also explore how English is used in professional, social, and everyday situations. Listeners can build confidence and communication skills for life in an increasingly connected world.
Episodes
#26 CELPIP Prep Secrets from a Test Taker
Looking for practical advice to help you prepare for the CELPIP Test? In this episode of the Official CELPIP Podcast, we speak with Sayali, a successful test taker who shares her personal preparation strategy, the study techniques that worked for her, and the lessons she learned throughout her CELPIP journey.From leaving Pune, Maharashtra, to attending Fanshawe College in Ontario and later landing
#25 Common Questions About the CELPIP Test
In today’s episode, we invite Adam and Amandeep, two members of our customer service team to talk about some of the most common (and strangest) questions they are asked by test takers. Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTCELPIP Prep Programs https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/Youtube CELPIP Chann
#24 10 Speaking Tips
In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top 10 speaking tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your speaking skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test!Show Notes:Listening-related resources:CELPIP Speaking Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ (Les
#23 Tips for the Reading Test
In this week's episode, we invite Brandi, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top reading tips! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your reading skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test!Show Notes:Listening-related resources:CELPIP Reading Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Reading ProCELPIP YouTube Reading E
#22 Tips for Improving Listening Skills – Test Day
In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for test day! Tune in as she goes over some of her top tips for test day, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test!Show Notes:Listening-related resources:CELPIP Listening Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube channel: CELPIP Listening ProCE
#21 Tips for improving listening skills
In this week's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top listening tips for the CELPIP Test! Tune in as she goes over some common grammar mistakes that test takers often make, and how to improve your listening skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test!Show Notes:Listening-related resources: CELPIP Listening Pro webinar, offered once/month Recordings on YouTube c
#20 Top 7 Writing Tips for the CELPIP Test
In this week's episode, we invite Brandi, our in-house CELPIP expert to share her top writing tips for the CELPIP Test! Tune in as she goes over some common grammar mistakes that test takers often make, and how to improve your writing skills to score higher on the CELPIP Test!Show Notes:Handout:CELPIP Podcast Handout Ep 20.pdfWriting-related resources: CELPIP Writing Pro webinar, offered onc
#19 Tips for Learning New Vocabulary
In today's episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert, to share her tips for learning new vocabulary! Meaghan was a former Writing Rater for the CELPIP Test and now works as a Content Developer/Online Instructor. She delivers many of our free monthly webinars. Tune in as Meaghan shares some helpful tips on preparing for the CELPIP Test!Show Notes Here are some vocabulary-building
#18 Building Vocabulary and Cultural Knowledge through Trivia
Learning English can be fun and exciting and doesn't have to be a chore. In today's episode, we revisit a popular CELPIP Live episode where our in-house staff, Neil and Ian, have a trivia face-off about three Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. Tune in as we learn more facts about Canada and how trivia can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test!Show Notes CELPIP Li
#17 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Board Games)
In today's episode, we invite more of our in-house staff to share their board game recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Kim-Sa, Brandi and Aswathi as they share their board game recommendations, from classic games such as Catan to drawing games like Telestration and how they can help improve your English language skills!Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Te
#16 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Video Games)
In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their video game recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Simon, Patrick and Nathan as they share some of their favourite video games, ranging from role-playing to sports games and how they can help improve your English language skills! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontestin
#15 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Movies)
In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their movie recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Brandi, Simon, and Barry as they share some of their favourite movies and how they can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTHandout
#14 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (TV)
In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their TV show recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Neil, Meaghan, and Clarissa as they share their favorite TV shows and how they can help you prepare for the CELPIP Test!Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTHandout(s)
#13 A Guide To Using Study Groups
In today's episode, we invite Clarissa, one of our interns, to share her tips on using study groups effectively. Follow along to learn how you could find a study group or create one of your own!Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTBlog Posthttps://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-13/Youtube CELPIP
#12 Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency (Books)
In today's episode, we invite our in-house staff to share their book recommendations to help build your English proficiency! Join us, along with Nathan, Brandi, and Meaghan as they share their favorite books and tips to prepare for the CELPIP Test! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTHandout(s)https://www.celpip.
#11 Interview with a Former Writing Rater
In today’s episode, we invite Meaghan, our in-house CELPIP expert, to talk about the rating process for the Writing section of the test. Meaghan was a former Writing Rater for the CELPIP Test and now works as a Content Developer/Online Instructor. She delivers many of our free monthly webinars. Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineS
#10 A Dramatic Approach to Performing at Your Best on the Speaking Test
In today's episode, we explore a variety of techniques to improve your performance on the Speaking Test with Simon Best, our in-house staff from the Instructional Products and Programs team! Simon draws on his extensive background in theatre and acting in addition to all of his experience as a language teacher in order to bring you this unique approach to doing your best on the Speaking Test!
#9 Don't Worry!
In today's episode, we discuss test components and features that test-takers don’t need to worry about with Nathan, our in-house staff from the Instructional Products and Programs team! Show Notes Free CELPIP Practice Testshttps://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTTranscripthttps://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-9-test-featuresYoutube C
#8 Workplace Communication
Communication in the workplace is crucial in creating a good working environment and to increase productivity. In today's episode, we revisit a popular CELPIP Live episode featuring Linda Davey-Longstreet, an intake counsellor from Skills for Change.Show Notes CELPIP LIVE! - Tips on Workplace Communication in Canada with Skills for Change - Episode 24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjDXxeHy7G
#7 Canadian Expressions
In today's episode, we explore some common Canadian expressions! Follow along as we guess the meaning of them with Aswathi, Neil, Michelle, and Luke, our in-house staff!Show Notes CELPIP Live! - Can you guess what these Canadian expressions mean? - Episode 16https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XbXHaXrqhE&t=156s&ab_channel=CELPIPTestTranscripthttps://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-pod
#6 Time Management
In today's episode, we talk about time management and preparing for the CELPIP Test with Brandi and Meaghan, our resident CELPIP Experts.Show Notes CELPIP Live! - Ask an Expert! - Time Management - Episode 07https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKrmwz7yifM&t=1354s&ab_channel=CELPIPTestYoutube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476AYour feedback is important
#5 Understanding Common English Mistakes
In today's episode, we discuss common English mistakes with Ian and Luke, former ESL teachers, and Brandi, our CELPIP Expert.Show Notes CELPIP Live - Understanding Common English Mistakes – S2 E05https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0p3FA4E7_A&t=1083sYoutube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476AYour feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to f
#4 Advice for Newcomers Looking for a Job
In today's episode, Jose Duarte, a career developer, will be sharing his tips on finding a job as a newcomer to Canada.Show Notes CELPIP Live – Episode 12https://youtu.be/xE5r7F9rX-0?t=93Youtube CELPIP Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476AYour feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/celpippodcas
#3 Free Study Resources for the CELPIP Test
Are you preparing for the CELPIP Test and not sure where to find study resources? In today’s episode, our experts share information on the free study resources available for the CELPIP Test!Show NotesFree Practice TestsCELPIP - General https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOSTCELPIP - General LS https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlin
#2 Busting CELPIP Myths
There are often misconceptions and myths surrounding the CELPIP Test. In today’s episode, hear directly from our experts who address common misconceptions about the CELPIP Test on topics like test scores, rater bias, and re-evaluations!Show Notes CELPIP Live – Episode 7https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcURsTu-UuQ&t=1416s Webinars https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/ CEL
#1 Learn How Vitor Scored Level 9 on the CELPIP Test
Scoring a 9 on the CELPIP Test is a goal for many of our test takers. In today’s episode, hear from a test taker who shares his CELPIP experience, including how he prepared and achieved his goal score!Show Notes CELPIP Live – Episode 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAoUK_NN0Bk&t=875s Webinars https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/ CELPIP Prep Programs https://www.cel
The Official CELPIP Podcast - Welcome!
The journey to immigrate to Canada can be a challenge, but we are here to help! With the Official CELPIP Podcast, learn how to increase your English language skills, and get helpful preparation tips and strategies directly from our testing experts. Join us as we give you the English language tools you need, and get you another step closer to completing your journey!Find your next CELPIP Podcast he
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