Celpip: Reading And Writing Strategies

Tips From an Active Examiner

What you'll learn

the structure and types of reading and writing tasks

writing emails and essay type responses

paraphrasing as a key tool to understanding and creating content

analysing and evaluating opinions and ideas

efficient time management

brainstorming and developing arguments

Requirements

all levels are welcome; all you need is motivation and a good Internet connection

Description

Victoria Fulbright is an English language instructor who specializes in preparing students for tests such as IELTS, TOEIC, and CELPIP. Being an active examiner, she has first-hand knowledge about what is expected from the test takers during these tests. This CELPIP preparation course is aimed at test takers of any level who need to improve their reading and writing skills to achieve the best test results. The instructor will go through the reading and writing sections step by step, giving useful tips about optimizing the use of your time and finding the correct answers to the test questions. At the same time, you will be able to see the real layout of the test via screenshare so you will know what to expect during the actual test.The main goal of this course is to get the students familiarized and comfortable with the contents of the test and its structure. In addition to that, you will learn to scan and skim your reading tasks as well as build solid arguments in writing.   You will also get a chance to see writing samples of different levels with explanations as to why and how they were scored. Last but not least, you will have access to official CELPIP practice tests with answers as part of your self-practice.

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 Intro into CELPIP

Lecture 2 Scores and Language Proficiency

Lecture 3 Scoring Part 2: What CELPIP Level Am I?

Lecture 4 Before We Begin: A Note on Paraphrase

Lecture 5 Outro: Let's Get Started!

Section 2: CELPIP Reading: Tips and Strategies

Lecture 6 Intro into CELPIP Reading

Lecture 7 Reading Part 1 Overview

Lecture 8 Reading Part 1 Task 1: Experience

Lecture 9 Reading Part 1 Task 1: Experience_continued

Lecture 10 Reading Part 1 Task 2: Experience

Lecture 11 Reading Part 2 Overview

Lecture 12 Reading Part 2: Diagram

Lecture 13 Reading Part 2: Experience

Lecture 14 Reading Part 3 Overview

Lecture 15 Reading Part 3 Tips and Strategies 1

Lecture 16 Reading Part 3 Tips and Strategies 2

Lecture 17 Reading Part 4 Overview

Lecture 18 Reading Part 4 Strategies: Questions

Lecture 19 Reading Part 4 Task 1: Experience

Lecture 20 Reading Part 4 Task 2: Experience

Section 3: CELPIP Writing: Tips and Strategies

Lecture 21 Intro into CELPIP Writing

Lecture 22 How Your Writing Score is Calculated

Lecture 23 Time Management

Lecture 24 Task 1 Writing an Email Overview

Lecture 25 Task 1: Brainstorm and Make a Plan Experience

Lecture 26 Task 1: Email Structure

Lecture 27 Write it up!

Lecture 28 Writing Task 1_Self-Practice

Lecture 29 Writing Task 2: Responding to a Survey Question

Lecture 30 Writing Task 2: Brainstorm and Make a Plan

Lecture 31 Writing Task 2: Structure

Lecture 32 Writing Task 2: Building Your Argument Part 1

Lecture 33 Writing Task 2: Building Your Argument Part 2

Lecture 34 Write it up!

Lecture 35 Writing Task 2: Self-Practice

Section 4: Good Bye and Good Luck!

Lecture 36 Before we say goodbye

CELPIP test takers,ESL learners,IELTS test takers