Free CELPIP practice

Free CELPIP practice tests for Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking

Start with six free timed skill tests across all four CELPIP areas, then review your results and focus your next session on the task type that needs the most work.

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This is a short demonstration response with sample feedback. Complete your free Writing test to get feedback on your own response.

Task 1: Writing an Email

Your neighbourhood library recently reduced its evening hours. Write an email to the library manager explaining how the change affects you, suggesting a better schedule, and giving one reason your suggestion would help the community.

Short sample response

Dear Library Manager, the new closing time makes it difficult for me to visit after work. Could the library stay open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays? This schedule would give working residents and students more time to use the computers and study spaces.

Sample AI feedback — this is the kind of feedback you get on your own writing.

Task fulfilment: The response covers the personal impact, proposes a clear schedule, and explains a community benefit.
Organization: The request is easy to follow and uses an appropriately polite tone for the library manager.
Vocabulary range: Phrases such as “working residents” and “study spaces” are specific and natural.
Concrete fix: Add a closing sentence and sign-off so the email feels complete.

Estimated practice band for this sample: CLB 8

Illustrative practice estimate, not an official CELPIP score.

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Choose a task below. Try the prompt yourself, then compare the CLB 6, 8, and 10 example responses and read why they differ. These are independent practice examples, not official scores. No account is needed to read them.

writing · Task 1

Write an email

You recently moved into an apartment in Winnipeg, and the heating has stopped working during a cold week. Write an email to your landlord. In your email: - explain when the problem started - describe what you have already checked - explain how the cold is affecting the unit - request urgent repair and a temporary solution

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writing · Task 2

Respond to a survey

Your city is deciding how to improve a vacant lot in a residential neighbourhood. Option A: build a small public garden with benches and walking paths. Option B: build a paved parking area for nearby shops. Choose one option and explain why.

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speaking · Task 1

Give advice

Your friend recently moved to Winnipeg and is worried about handling their first Canadian winter. Give your friend advice on clothing, transportation, and staying safe during very cold weather.

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speaking · Task 7

Express an opinion

Some Canadian cities are considering making public transit free for everyone under eighteen. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain your opinion.

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After comparing, choose one thing to improve: a clearer reason, a specific example, or a more suitable tone. Try the prompt again before moving on. When you are ready for timed practice and saved results, create your free account.

Your first practice plan

How to use your six free CELPIP practice tests

A free NorthPrep account includes two Reading tests, two Listening tests, one Writing test, and one Speaking test. Work through one skill at a time and leave time to review before beginning the next test.

Complete a timed first attempt. Choose a skill you need to understand better. Finish the test before checking answers or feedback so the result shows where you need practice.
Review one recurring problem. Use the skill-specific steps below. Write down one change you can apply, such as locating evidence or giving a more specific example.
Apply the change in another session. Use the second free Reading or Listening test, or revisit a public Writing or Speaking prompt. Compare how you handled the task before moving to another skill.

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Reading: what to review

For each missed question, find the passage detail that supports the answer. Note whether you missed evidence, tone, or a close difference between options.

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2 free tests

Listening: what to review

Review missed questions and identify what you lost: a specific detail, the speaker's purpose, or an inference. Choose one listening habit to practise next.

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1 free test

Writing: what to review

Check that your response addresses the prompt, then use the feedback to choose one revision. Make the request, supporting reason, or paragraph order clearer.

Read the Writing practice guide

1 free test

Speaking: what to review

Review your response and feedback for a complete answer, a clear reason, and a concrete example. Record a fresh response with one improvement in mind.

Read the Speaking practice guide

What a complete practice plan should cover

The four CELPIP skills demand different kinds of attention. Reading rewards efficient evidence-finding. Listening requires accurate notes and quick interpretation. Writing needs organization and tone. Speaking adds preparation time, fluency, and delivery. Practising only your favourite skill can hide the area most likely to hold back your overall result.

Use full tests to rehearse stamina and transitions.
Use focused parts to repair one weak task type.
Review the reason behind errors, not only the correct option.

Common practice mistakes

Many learners repeat tests without changing their approach. Others pause the timer, check answers too early, or study vocabulary without using it in a response. These habits can make practice feel busy while progress stays unclear.

Treat the first attempt as a timed diagnosis.
Keep a short list of recurring mistakes by task type.
Repeat a task only after choosing one strategy to improve.

How NorthPrep supports deliberate practice

NorthPrep combines a growing library of CELPIP-style practice with timers, saved attempts, objective-test review, model responses, and feedback tools. You can move between a complete mock flow and shorter skill sessions without turning preparation into a collection of disconnected worksheets.

Questions learners ask

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Use these answers to shape a realistic practice plan and understand what NorthPrep can—and cannot—do.

Is there a free CELPIP practice test?

Yes. A free NorthPrep account currently includes six skill tests: two Reading, two Listening, one Writing, and one Speaking test. No credit card is required.

Are NorthPrep tests created by the CELPIP test provider?

No. NorthPrep creates independent CELPIP-style practice designed around the exam's skill areas and task types. It is not affiliated with the test provider.

Should I take full tests or practise one skill at a time?

Use both. A full test shows how you handle timing and stamina, while focused practice lets you work carefully on a specific weakness.

How often should I take a practice test?

Choose a schedule that leaves time for review. One carefully reviewed attempt is usually more useful than several rushed attempts with no follow-up.

Can I review my work after finishing?

Yes. NorthPrep saves completed attempts and provides review appropriate to the skill, including answer review for objective tasks and model responses or feedback tools for productive tasks.

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