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  CELPIP Speaking Task 6 – important April 2026 Questions  Universal Task 6 Formula Use this for every answer: Greeting → Situation → Reason 1 → Reason 2 → Example → Suggestion → Closing Shortcut: G – S – R – R – E – S – C Template: “Hi…, I wanted to talk to you about ___. I understand ___, but I think ___. The first reason is ___. Another reason is ___. For example, ___. Maybe we could ___. I hope you understand.” TASK 6 – QUESTION 1 Situation: Your friend is planning to move to another city for a new job, but his parents want him to stay close to home. Choose ONE: EITHER Talk to your friend. Explain why he should stay. OR Talk to his parents. Explain why they should let him move. Sample Answer (Talk to Parents – CLB 12) Hello Mr. and Mrs. Sharma, I wanted to talk to you about your son’s plan to move to another city for his new job. I understand that you want him to stay close to home, but this opportunity could be very important for his career because larger cities usually o...

CELPIP Reading Task 3 CLB 12 Formula What is Task 3? You will: Read a passage with multiple paragraphs Answer detail, inference, vocabulary, and main idea questions Sometimes match headings Sometimes choose which paragraph contains information UNIVERSAL METHOD FOR TASK 3 Use the S.P.Q.R Method S – Scan questions P – Paragraph topic Q – Question keywords R – Return and find answer This method works for almost every Task 3. HOW TASK 3 WORKS Passage structure usually: Paragraph A → Introduction Paragraph B → Idea 1 Paragraph C → Idea 2 Paragraph D → Idea 3 Paragraph E → Conclusion / extra info Each paragraph usually has one main idea. So instead of reading everything deeply, students should: Read paragraph topic → Then answer questions --- TASK 3 STEP-BY-STEP STRATEGY Step 1 – Read paragraph headings / first sentence Understand topic of each paragraph. Step 2 – Read questions Underline: names numbers dates places reasons effects advantages problems Step 3 – Go to correct paragraph Find ke...

CELPIP READING TASK 2 – COMPLETE GUIDE Reading to Apply a Diagram This is the task where: You read a notice / article / information You also see a diagram / schedule / map / chart / rules You must match information from text to the diagram Students usually find this confusing because they try to read everything. So we need a method. USE THE K.I.M. METHOD FOR TASK 2 K – Keywords I – Identify section M – Match information This works for most Task 2 questions. WHAT HAPPENS IN TASK 2? You usually see: Library rules Course schedule Gym membership plans Tour schedule Event timetable Office layout Company departments Workshop schedule Volunteer schedule Museum map University course options Then questions like: Which class should Sarah take? Where should the visitor go first? Which plan is best for John? Which department handles refunds? Which day should he attend? So you must match person’s situation → correct option. TASK 2 STEP-BY-STEP STRATEGY Step 1 – Read the question first Find: name ti...

  CELPIP READING TASK 1 – COMPLETE GUIDE The PPRN Method P – Purpose P – Problem R – Request N – Next Step This method works for almost every Reading Correspondence passage. 1. WHAT IS CELPIP READING TASK 1? Task 1 is Reading Correspondence . You will: Read an email or email chain Answer 5–6 questions Questions include: Main purpose Details Inference Vocabulary What should happen next Best reply Most emails are about: complaints bookings work schedules school issues deliveries meetings apartment problems customer service 2. THE PPRN METHOD – DETAILED P – Purpose (Why are they writing?) Look in: subject line first paragraph first 2 sentences Common purposes: complain request inform apologize confirm reschedule ask for help give update Example sentences: I am writing to inform you… I am contacting you regarding… I would like to request… Unfortunately, I need to report… I am writing to confirm… Usually Question 1 = Purpose...

🔹 UNIVERSAL WRITING CELPIP EMAIL FORMULA Think of it like a 5-step communication flow: G – Greeting O – Opening purpose D – Details (2–3 clear points) A – Action / request / solution C – Closing 👉 Easy memory: G-O-D-A-C 🔹 STEP 1 — G (Greeting) Match tone correctly. This already affects your score. Formal “Dear Sir/Madam,” Semi-formal “Dear Mr. Smith,” Informal “Hi John,” ❌ Common mistake: mixing tone (“Hi Sir” = wrong) 🔹 STEP 2 — O (Opening Purpose) Goal: Say why you are writing in ONE clear sentence. Good phrases: • “I am writing to inform you that…” • “I am writing regarding…” • “I would like to bring to your attention that…” Example I am writing to inform you about an issue I experienced at your store yesterday. 👉 No story. Straight to purpose. 🔹 STEP 3 — D (Details) This is where students lose marks. Rule: Give 2–3 clear points, each logically connected. Example: Firstly, the product I purchased was damaged when I opened the package. Secondly, the staff member I spoke to was ...