An original transcript for self-study, not an official sample recording or examiner-rated response. Reading it aloud is a practice exercise; it does not predict a CELPIP level.
Open the free speaking recorder →Understand the Giving Advice task
The official Speaking Pro material identifies Task 1 as Giving Advice, with 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to record. Use the provider’s sample interface to become familiar with the actual test controls.
Source: CELPIP — Speaking Pro, Task 1 ↗Original prompt: joining a new team
A friend has started a new job and is finding it difficult to get to know colleagues. They do their work well but feel left out during breaks. Give your friend advice on how to feel more comfortable and build connections at work.
Write cues, not a script
During preparation, note the person, the concern and a few practical actions. Long written sentences are difficult to finish reading while you speak. For this prompt, short cues such as “lunch invitation”, “shared task” and “give it time” are enough to remind you of the next idea.
- Acknowledge the concern in a natural opening.
- Give an action your friend can actually take.
- Explain why it might help, with a small example.
- Finish by bringing the advice back to the friend’s situation.
Study the original response
Original model transcript — no official level
Hi Sam. Starting at a new workplace can feel awkward, especially when everyone else seems to know each other already. I would focus on a few small steps instead of trying to become close friends with the whole team immediately.
First, ask a colleague whether you can join them for lunch. It gives you a natural chance to talk without interrupting anyone’s work. You could ask how they settled into the team or whether they have a favourite place to eat nearby.
I would also volunteer to help with a manageable shared task, such as preparing the meeting room. Working alongside someone gives you a reason to speak and makes it easier to learn names. Just make sure you can still finish your own responsibilities.
Finally, give yourself time. If someone seems busy, that does not necessarily mean they are unfriendly. Try again when things are quieter. A short conversation each day will probably feel more comfortable than forcing a long introduction.
What to listen for in your recording
Record your own answer before practising with the transcript. On playback, notice whether a listener can follow the suggestions without seeing the prompt. A suggestion such as “be more confident” is vague; inviting a colleague to lunch gives the listener something concrete to picture.
Listen for rushed endings, repeated openers and long pauses where you are searching for a memorized phrase. Try replacing an elaborate sentence with a shorter one you can say comfortably. Do another recording with different wording, rather than trying to copy every line of the model.
Change the situation and try again
For a second original exercise, imagine that your friend is comfortable talking to colleagues but keeps missing informal team events because of a long commute. Keep the supportive tone, but change the advice. Suggesting lunch may still be useful; repeatedly telling them to introduce themselves would miss the new problem.
Our recorder offers a timer, playback and download. It does not evaluate pronunciation or assign a CELPIP level. Compare your response with the task and your own checklist, then use official samples to understand the provider’s expectations.