The Official CELPIP Podcast: Recent Episodes
CELPIP Test Official
The journey to immigrate or work in Canada can be a challenge, but also one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. With the Official CELPIP Podcast, we are here to help you on that journey, and to get you ready to take your English proficiency test. With the guidance of our CELPIP experts, each episode of our podcast will help you build your English language skills, prepare for your CELPIP Test, and get you another step closer to completing your journey!
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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
CELPIP Prep Programs
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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+ (Lesson 1: Tasks 1-4)
CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 9+ (Lesson 2: Tasks 5-8)
CELPIP Speaking Pro: Target 5
CELPIP YouTube Speaking Episodes
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Pro
CELPIP YouTube Reading Episodes
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Pro
CELPIP Live Listening Episodes:
Listening to Problem Solving
Listening for Information
Listening for Viewpoints
CELPIP Accelerate Listening & Speaking
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 channel:
CELPIP Listening Pro
CELPIP Live Listening Episodes:
Listening to Problem Solving
Listening for Information
Listening for Viewpoints
CELPIP Accelerate Listening & Speaking
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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.pdf
Writing-related resources:
CELPIP Writing Pro webinar, offered once/month
Recordings on YouTube channel:
CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 5
CELPIP Writing Pro: Target 9+
CELPIP Live Writing Episodes:
Writing Task 1
Writing Task 2
Common Writing Errors
Common Transition Errors
Improving Content with Specific Details
Response Analysis: Writing Levels 8 and 9
CELPIP Accelerate Reading & Writing
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 resources:
Vocabulary Skills (Workbook available via Chapters)
Using Vocabulary on the CELPIP Test (Video)
CBC.ca (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – a great place to become familiar with Canadian culture and build your language skills!)
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Live – S2 E13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDt-nPE_P6Y
Webinars
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/
CELPIP Prep Programs
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Handout(s):
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-17.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
For more video game suggestions, check out: CELPIP LIVE! S01E08, Fun Ways to Develop Your English Proficiency – Our Favourite Pickshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVR362vnWao&t=207s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest)
Check out the previous episode of Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency!
Books: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9357700-12-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-books.mp3?download=true
TV Shows: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9437838-14-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-tv.mp3?download=true
Movies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9478495-15-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-movies.mp3?download=true
Video Games: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9512938-16-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-video-games.mp3?download=true
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Handout(s):
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-16.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
For more video game suggestions, check out: CELPIP LIVE! S01E08, Fun Ways to Develop Your English Proficiency – Our Favourite Pickshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVR362vnWao&t=207s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest)
Check out the previous episode of Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency!
Books: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9357700-12-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-books.mp3?download=true
TV Shows: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9437838-14-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-tv.mp3?download=true
Movies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9478495-15-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-movies.mp3?download=true
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Handout(s):
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-15.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
Check out the previous episode of Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9437838-14-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-tv.mp3?download=true
Your feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Handout(s)
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-14.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
Check out the previous episode of Fun Ways to Build Your English Proficiency!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1634065/9357700-12-fun-ways-to-build-your-english-proficiency-books.mp3?download=true
Your feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Blog Post
https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-13/
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Handout(s)
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-12.pdf
Blog Post
https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-12/
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
For more book suggestions, check out: CELPIP LIVE! S01E08, Fun Ways to Develop Your English Proficiency – Our Favourite Picks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVR362vnWao&t=207s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest)
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Blog Post
https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-11/
Handout(s)
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-11.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
Your feedback is important to us. Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/celpippodcast
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!
Show Notes
Free CELPIP Practice Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Blog Post
https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-10
Handout(s)
https://www.celpip.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CELPIP-Podcast-Handout-Ep-10.pdf
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Tests
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
Transcript
https://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-9-test-features
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjDXxeHy7GE
Transcript
https://www,celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-8-workplace-communication
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XbXHaXrqhE&t=156s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest
Transcripthttps://www.celpip.ca/the-official-celpip-podcast-episode-7-canadian-expressions
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKrmwz7yifM&t=1354s&ab_channel=CELPIPTest
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 E05
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0p3FA4E7_A&t=1083s
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 12
https://youtu.be/xE5r7F9rX-0?t=93
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
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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 Notes
Free Practice Tests
CELPIP - General
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST
CELPIP - General LS
https://secure.paragontesting.ca/InstructionalProducts/FreeOnlineSampleTest/FOST2
CELPIP Free Resources Overview
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/free-resources/
Webinars
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/
Youtube CELPIP Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSYTLCLK0K2kq6hFSX476A
CELPIP Score Comparison Chart
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/score-comparison-chart/
CBC
https://www.cbc.ca/
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english
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 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcURsTu-UuQ&t=1416s
Webinars
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/webinars-workshops/
CELPIP Prep Programs
https://www.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/
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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.celpip.ca/prepare-for-celpip/prep-programs/
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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!