Now available: Essential CELPIP® Grammar and Vocabulary for Writing & Speaking

Now available: Essential CELPIP® Grammar and Vocabulary for Writing & Speaking

by | May 13, 2026 | CELPIP, English Proficiency Exams, ESL

Designed specifically for candidates seeking to score Band 9 or above in Writing and Speaking, Essential CELPIP® Grammar and Vocabulary is now available on Amazon (including amazon.ca and amazon.au).

Unlike traditional ESL grammar books, which typically introduce rules in isolation and include only simplified examples, this guide presents every concept in the context of test-style Writing and Speaking responses, and explains when how to apply them to maximize your score.

Includes

  • An in-depth guide to formal and informal language
  • Lists of common idioms and collocations
  • A glossary of frequently misused and confused words
  • Dozens of exercises allowing you to transfer your skills to exam-style statements

At every step, the focus is on moving beyond “textbook English” to a more natural style of communication. With close attention to frequently used but tricky structures that are rarely emphasized in language classes, this book covers the advanced skills you need to achieve your goals.

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IELTS vs. CELPIP Writing: a comparison

IELTS vs. CELPIP Writing: a comparison

by | Apr 5, 2022 | CELPIP, English Proficiency Exams, IELTS

I’ve recently encountered a number of essays that were written for the CELPIP but that seemed to have been produced by candidates who appeared to have switched from the IELTS (GT) and were still writing essays geared more to that test, or to have been advised by people who did not fully understand how the two tests differ.

To be sure, there is significant overlap between IELTS and CELPIP writing, particularly in terms of Task 1 (formal, semi-formal, or informal letter in both cases; approximately 20 minutes for IELTS, 27 minutes for CELPIP). However, there are real differences when it comes to Task 2. Candidates who are either trying to decide which exam to take, or switching from one to the other, must understand the expectations and criteria for each. (more…)