GENERAL TIPS – CELPIP SPEAKING Below, I cover some basic keys to success in the CELPIP speaking section. As the CELPIP exam is recorded and you have only 60 or 90 seconds to speak, it is very important to be well-prepared. It is best to practice under exam conditions. If you would like a free practice …
The /oʊ/ sound is found in words like ‘road’, ‘coat’, and ‘focus’. It also occurs at the beginning of words like ‘only’ and ‘old’. The /oʊ/ sound is a diphthong. This means it’s one sound made by gliding the tongue from one vowel position to another — starting at and moving higher toward . One common …
Connected Speech: Linking consonants to vowels In natural spoken English, words often connect to each other smoothly. One common way this happens is through consonant-to-vowel linking. This means that when a word ends in a consonant sound, and the next word starts with a vowel, the consonant links to the vowel, making speech flow more naturally. …
This blog will give you useful advice on how to prepare for any CELPIP Email Task or IELTS letter task. Step 1: Identify the type of email or letter Step 2: Follow a clear structure and complete the task. Step 3: Use polite and natural-sounding English. Step 4: Check for grammar and word choice errors. Two …
How to Improve Your Vocabulary by Using Collocations Collocations are words that naturally go together in a language because native speakers commonly use them in that combination. These word pairings sound “right” to fluent speakers, while other combinations might sound unnatural. Types of Collocations: Adjective + Noun → strong coffee, deep sleep, heavy rain Verb + …
