Speaking

Speaking Task 1: Giving Advice

Master the verbs, phrases and expressions you need to give clear, structured advice in CELPIP Speaking Task 1. These words help you sound natural, empathetic and organised — exactly what raters reward when they score your response.

How to use these words: In Task 1 you advise a friend or family member on a problem. Open with an empathy phrase, then use advice verbs (suggest, recommend, consider) and conditional structures to lay out options clearly within the 90-second limit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words should I use to give advice in CELPIP Speaking Task 1?⌄

Aim to use three to five advice-specific expressions across your response — enough to sound varied without forcing vocabulary. Quality and natural delivery matter far more than quantity.

Are these advice words formal or informal?⌄

Task 1 is a friendly, conversational scenario, so a neutral-to-informal register works best. Each entry below is tagged with its register so you can match the tone of the prompt.

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