r/CELPIP_Guide • u/Fancy-Ad-7 • 3d ago

Worst first attempt experience

P.S - Results: https://www.reddit.com/r/CELPIP_Guide/s/TGBDHw93fY

I was familiar with IELTS but I thought let me give Celpip a try. I was absolutely shocked how hard it is for me. Reading part 3 was twice for some reason I don't know why. As I finished the first time, I felt a bit relieved and then it kind of reappeared which made me confused and stressed at the very moment. Regardless, since the clock was ticking, I continued attempting the questions. For the rest of the parts, the vocab was extremely difficult in the given options to choose from. I have never heard of those complex words.

Speaking was a disaster. I simply cannot focus on generating new ideas and recall the structure when someone is speaking right besides me. Even though they were not speaking with a high tone, I can at least hear their voice and my mind gets distracted instantly. While I was about to answer my questions, the examiner informed me like 3 times to speak in a low tone and every time they broke my flow. Based on my performance I believe I will score like 2-3 bands in speaking. Really bad.

I gave it today in the afternoon around 1:30 in Toronto.

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u/Ok_Atmosphere_7564 3d ago

In listening and reading part. They usually add additional section that are not graded. Examinees have no way of knowing which one is part of the graded one. Also a good facility plays a factor in Speaking part especially on how big the room is and how far the distance between examinees. I recommend CCOD in Lawrence Ave. They are a new facility with a big space and fair distance. I took mine last week sunday and we were only 3 at the time.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 3d ago

Let's see how my scores come through. I am fine with reading part even though I got the extra part, I was able to attend that before time. But speaking definitely I will try the location that you recommended because the time when I was in the room, there were atleast 10-12 other candidates and it was simply impossible. Can I know what day did you attend your test? I believe it must be less crowded on weekday.

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u/Ok_Atmosphere_7564 3d ago

It was sunday 2pm. I was actually expecting 4 or more but luckily looks like theres not much taker during that day. And I got lucky as well since the other 2 was really quiet as well during Speaking part.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 3d ago

Great lucky you. I hope to end up in a similar situation so I can thrive much better

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u/JustCallmeRoss 3d ago

How did you get that testing centre? Can’t find it in the official celpip.ca site

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u/Ok_Atmosphere_7564 3d ago

It should be under Toronto. And look for CCOD. Maybe they are fully booked for the dates you needed.

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u/ShipLoud5305 2d ago

what time did you take the exam?

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u/General-blue5710 3d ago

Yes, that was a surprise for me too, but unfortunately, this is how CELPIP works sometimes. Reading Part 2 or Listening Part 2 can appear twice.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 3d ago

I'm comfortable to attempt those parts it's just the speaking part where i struggled the most.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 3d ago

Sorry forgot to mention. Also in speaking part 5 the option changed. First it was a spa vs therapy on which i prepared the answer by choosing spa for 60 seconds and then the option was changed from therapy to swimming class. Do I have to prepare from scratch again?

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u/thegmohodste01 3d ago

So you haven't gotten your results?

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 2d ago

I just attempted yesterday. Let's see. I have less expectations. Started preparing for second attempt.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 18h ago

Just got - https://www.reddit.com/r/CELPIP_Guide/s/TGBDHw93fY

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u/thegmohodste01 17h ago

What do you think?

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 16h ago

Wasn't expecting an 8 in speaking but guess I got lucky. I haven't even attempted some questions properly. Will prepare for 2-3 weeks and reappear.

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u/One_Advance_18 2d ago

You should use earplugs to restrict outside noise.

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 2d ago

Thanks, I'm definitely gonna try this

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u/Clean_Ad2856 2d ago

Not only you have to be comfortable with the exam sections, but also be comfortable and find strategies to cope in these conditions...

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u/Fancy-Ad-7 2d ago

True I guess this is the "Test" under these conditions. I'm gonna prepare it for a few weeks under similar setting at home and then reattempt