speakonautTest Overview
Listening
47-55 min
Understand spoken English in everyday Canadian contexts
6 tasks:
- Listening to Problem Solving
- Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
- Listening for Information
- Listening to a News Item
- +2 more
Reading
55-60 min
Comprehend written English in Canadian settings
4 tasks:
- Reading Correspondence
- Reading to Apply a Diagram
- Reading for Information
- Reading for Viewpoints
Writing
53 min
Produce clear, effective written communication
2 tasks:
- Writing an Email (27 min)
- Responding to Survey Questions (26 min)
Speaking
15-20 min
Communicate effectively in spoken English
8 tasks:
- Giving Advice
- Talking About a Personal Experience
- Describing a Scene
- Making Predictions
- +4 more
CLB Score Levels
CELPIP scores directly map to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) used for immigration
CLB 12
Expert proficiency - near-native commandCLB 11
Advanced proficiency - sophisticated language useCLB 10
Advanced proficiency - effective communicationCLB 9
Intermediate-high proficiencyCLB 8
Intermediate proficiency - most Express Entry programsCLB 7
Intermediate proficiency - citizenship requirementCLB 6
Developing proficiencyCLB 5
Basic proficiencyCLB 4
Initial proficiencyImmigration Requirements
Express Entry (CEC)
CLB 7+
Minimum required
Express Entry (FSW)
CLB 7+
Minimum required
Provincial Nominee
CLB 5+
Minimum required
Canadian Citizenship
CLB 4+
Minimum required
Speaking Tasks Breakdown
Task 1: Giving Advice
Give advice to someone about a situation
Prep: 30s
Speak: 90s