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CELPIP, Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading

Choosing a Travel Translation App: sample answer

A model answer to this exam-style CELPIP comparing and persuading question, written to a level 10 target. See the question, the full answer and exactly why it works, then try it yourself.

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Task
Comparing and Persuading
Time
60s to prepare, 60s to speak
Answer length
141 words, ~63s
Written to
Level 10 target

The question

Situation

Your friend, Alex, is planning an international trip with you and needs to choose the best language translation app for seamless communication. This app will be crucial for navigating foreign countries. Look at the two options below and persuade them to choose one over the other. GlobalSpeak Free: Free, Basic text translation (50 languages), Requires internet for voice translation, Limited offline dictionary, Occasional ads, No image translation. LinguaPro Premium: $9.99/month, Advanced text, voice, and image translation (100+ languages), Full offline access for all features, No ads, Real-time conversation mode.

Task

Your friend, Alex, is planning an international trip with you and needs to choose the best language translation app for seamless communication. This app will be crucial for navigating foreign countries. Look at the two options below and persuade them to choose one over the other.

Sample answer

Linking words are highlighted: they show the structure a rater follows.

Hey Alex, after reviewing the apps for our trip, I am convinced LinguaPro Premium is the better choice. While GlobalSpeak Free is free, its limitations are significant. GlobalSpeak requires internet for voice translation, which would be inconvenient and potentially costly if we rely on roaming data. In contrast, LinguaPro provides full offline access for all features, including voice and image translation, for a reasonable monthly fee. This ensures reliable communication regardless of our connectivity. Furthermore, LinguaPro's real-time conversation mode and image translation are far superior for practical scenarios, like reading menus or understanding signs instantly. GlobalSpeak simply lacks this level of support, making it less robust for our needs. Paying a small amount for LinguaPro guarantees a smoother, less stressful experience. Don't you agree that choosing LinguaPro is the smart way to ensure we have the best tool for our adventure?

141 words, about 63s spoken

Why it works

What you can measure in this answer, and what CELPIP raters mark.

  • The right length. 141 words, about 63 seconds at a natural pace: inside the 60-second limit with room to finish calmly.
  • Clear links between ideas: “furthermore”, “while”, “in contrast”. They make the answer easy to follow, which raters reward under coherence.
  • 9 sentences in 63 seconds: complete thoughts at a steady pace, without rushing to fit more in.

How CELPIP marks comparing and persuading

  • Content & CoherenceLevel 1–12

    Enough relevant ideas, organised clearly and supported with detail.

  • VocabularyLevel 1–12

    Words chosen precisely and appropriately for the topic.

  • ListenabilityLevel 1–12

    Rhythm, pronunciation, intonation and few distracting pauses or self-corrections.

  • Task FulfillmentLevel 1–12

    Answers every part, with the right tone and length.

Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading guide

Common questions

How long should a CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading answer be?

You get 60 seconds to prepare and up to 60 seconds to speak. At a natural pace that's roughly 110 to 155 words. This sample is 141 words, about 63 seconds spoken.

How is CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading scored?

CELPIP marks it on Content & Coherence, Vocabulary, Listenability, Task Fulfillment, each on a Level 1 to 12 scale. Your result for the task comes from these together.

Is this a real CELPIP question?

No. It's an original, exam-style question written to match the official format. Nobody can legally publish real test questions.

Should I memorise this answer?

No. Use it to see the structure, length and linking words that work, then answer in your own words. Memorised answers rarely fit a new question and raters notice.

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