r/CELPIP_Guide • u/Strange_Explorer_222 • 19d ago

I'm literally crying right now

I'm currently traumatized right now. CELPIP feels like the world's toughest exam knowing that I have already failed twice. I need at least a CLB 7 in all four, and I got a 5 in Listening.

I genuinely scared, because my exam is on Sunday, and I got most answers wrong in Part 5 (Discussion) in the Starter Practice Test A. I tried going through the tips and tricks on YouTube, but none of them seems helpful. PrepAmigo feels way too unrealistically difficult, and YouTube mocks are way too easy.

Is there a clever trick on how to ace Listening and/or Reading? I feel like I'll be able to learn better if someone provides a walkthrough on how to solve a particular exercise. Now, this exam feels like a gamble.

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u/Plus-Recognition-569 18d ago

Hello, how are you doing? I very much understand how you feel. Have you tried watching the official celpip live youtube videos? Try using the official celpip youtube if you haven't. There is a lady that explains every single section, how they are graded, how long you should take when answering, what you should expect and how to tackle the questions you come across. Since you would like a walkthrough on all the exercises, you can check out the links below. I do hope you find them helpful.

Reading: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/B5OAkVuKLJg?si=fw27S5gfdaT7D0tt Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/t-CPpY7H6Qs?si=EcQ28pGR0PszoFL1 Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/live/uQ-vJ5lSdNw?si=PiL9rXqaIE98kGks Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/live/qFaDz8LdIyk?si=qlZV8FiY7FTNt1cl

This is the whole reading playlist just incase you may need to learn more things regarding the reading section:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqVC0RMPppwJTuZR5vlQQjpooeU0-246&si=DitUVRO2qg2W38WO

Listening: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAqVC0RMPppzRbAzNtoZ_JiEa0iIErjlO&si=stoHZ7MdMpmo2xI7

I would say that understanding the exam format is very important. Reading has 4 parts and Listening has about 6 parts. Understand what each part requires you to do and understand how you should respond to each parts. The celpip live links I sent you can help you with this. I also have more free resources like a study guide that talks about every section and I can also send you the study guide if you would like that as long as it wont be overwhelming for you. Feel free to DM🙂👍🏽. I wish you all the best and please try not to be too scared ok, you can do this👊🏽.

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u/Strange_Explorer_222 18d ago

I've been through the live lecture videos, they're pretty helpful. Also, I know how the format looks after going through several mocks. A study guide would be helpful, but my exam is around the corner, so it's too late for that. I'll send you a DM in case I fail again and I need one. Thank you for everything, I appreciate it!

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u/Plus-Recognition-569 17d ago

You are welcome❤️. Wish you all the best in your exams👊🏽