Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Video

    1. Speaking Task #1 - Video Lesson

    2. Vocabulary Lesson 1

    3. Vocabulary Practice with Quizlet

    4. Vocabulary Quiz

    5. Advice Expressions

    6. Advice Expressions Quiz

    7. Advice Expressions - Speaking Practice

    8. Transitions Match Up

    9. Common Mistakes

    10. Unit 1 Review Quizzes

    11. Task #1 Speaking Practice with Templates & ChatGPT Prompt

    12. Extra Practice Questions

    13. Response Templates for Task #1

    1. Speaking Task #2 - Video Lesson

    2. Vocabulary Lesson 2

    3. Vocabulary Practice with Quizlet

    4. Vocabulary Quiz

    5. Expressions for Talking about an Experience

    6. Expressions Practice

    7. Transitions Practice

    8. Transitions of Sequence Review Quiz

    9. Past Tenses for Task #2

    10. Pronunciation of Past Tense Verbs

    11. Present Perfect vs. Past Simple

    12. Unit 2 Review Quizzes

    13. Task #2 Speaking Practice with Templates & ChatGPT Prompt

    14. Extra Practice Questions

    15. Response Templates for Task #2

    1. Speaking Task #3 - Video Lesson

    2. Vocabulary Lesson 3

    3. Vocabulary Practice with Quizlet

    4. Expressions for Describing a Scene

    5. Prepositions of Location

    6. Prepositional Phrases & Adjectives

    7. Order of Adjectives

    8. Order of Adjectives - Speaking Practice

    9. Subject-Verb Agreement

    10. Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

    11. Find the Mistakes

    12. Find the Mistakes - Answer Key

    13. Task #3 Speaking Practice with Templates & ChatGPT Prompt

    14. Extra Practice Questions

    15. Response Templates for Task #3

    1. Speaking Task #4 - Video Lesson

    2. Vocabulary Lesson 4

    3. Vocabulary Lesson with Quizlet

    4. Future Tenses

    5. Future Tenses - Sentence Structure

    6. Adjective Clauses

    7. Adjective Clause Practice

    8. Adjective Clause Speaking Practice

    9. Connected Speech

    10. Connected Speech - Dictation Practice

    11. Connected Speech Dictation - Answers

    12. Unit 4 - Review Quiz

    13. Task #4 Speaking Practice with Templates & ChatGPT Prompt

    14. Extra Practice Questions

    15. Response Templates for Task #4

    1. Expressions - Review Quiz

    2. Vocabulary Review - Units 1-4

    3. Vocabulary - Speaking Practice

    4. Grammar - Review Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 125 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Clearly understand and explain the requirements, time limits, and evaluation criteria for all 8 CELPIP speaking tasks.

  • Use a broad range of task-appropriate vocabulary and expressions, including idiomatic phrases, to respond effectively to each CELPIP speaking prompt.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in using complex grammatical structures (e.g., conditionals, passive voice, and complex sentences) to express ideas fluently and accurately.

  • Provide well-organized, coherent responses with clear beginnings, middle sections, and conclusions.

  • Express opinions, make recommendations, and narrate experiences with appropriate tone, intonation, and fluency.

  • Adapt your language and tone according to the formality or informality of the task scenario.

Instructor

Heather Fouquette

Instructor

Hi, I’m Heather Fouquette, and I’ve been teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) since 2000. I work in Vancouver, BC, mainly with newcomers to Canada, helping them build confidence in their English skills. My focus is on listening and speaking for intermediate to advanced students. I believe language learning should be fun, and I create lessons that are interesting and enjoyable for my students.

Student Testimonials

“Heather's CELPIP Speaking preparation course was a real game-changer for me. My score improved from 6 to 8 in just a couple of months without intensive studying or extra time and money spent! It turned out that the key to success is understanding the correct answer structure and completing tasks properly. Even without deep language knowledge, a clear structure helps you maximize your potential and achieve a high score. Heather explains everything in a very accessible way, and the ready-made templates and strategies make preparation much easier and more effective. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their CELPIP results!”

Iryna Shkarivska, Ukranian, Event Coordinator, Corporate Services Division in Sodexo Canada Ltd

“I am absolutely thrilled with Heather's CELPIP Speaking preparation course! I particularly loved the vocabulary tailored for each section of the exam. The ready-to-use patterns and response templates make everything so much easier: the structure becomes clear, and the answers sound like they’re coming from a native speaker. The course provides solid grammar foundations and essential nuances, helping to strengthen existing knowledge and skills while filling in the gaps. I am very happy with my results! The exercises and tasks are engaging and make it easy to remember the material. This course is truly a gem!”

Inna Shkarivska, Ukrainian, Customer Service Specialist

“This course is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for CELPIP exam. Heather explains each part of curriculum clearly and in detail. The practice exercises are very helpful for remembering key points. One thing that I especially appreciate is the tips and reviews provided after each unit. Additionally, the content is well-organized, make it easy to follow along. I highly recommend for those who want to boost their speaking and listening English proficiency and perform well on the test. ”

Maribel Domingo, Filipino, Healthcare Worker, Vancouver, BC

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