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A current guide to the CELPIP-General LS one-sitting computer test, including Canadian citizenship use, 46-55 minutes of Listening, 15 minutes of Speaking, 38 Listening questions, eight Speaking tasks, and the scoring workflow for both sections.
CELPIP-General LS is a focused Listening and Speaking test. Preparation should emphasize listening accuracy, prompt comprehension, spoken organization, pacing, and task fulfillment under computer-delivered timing.
Use these points before preparing for the CELPIP-General LS Test.
CELPIP is delivered by Paragon Testing Enterprises under Prometric.
CELPIP-General LS is used for Canadian citizenship applications.
The test is computer-delivered in one sitting with no separate speaking appointment.
The official format page lists CELPIP-General LS total time as about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Listening takes 46-55 minutes and includes 38 questions across six parts.
Speaking takes 15 minutes and includes 8 on-screen prompt tasks.
CELPIP-General LS measures Listening and Speaking only. Candidates should use it when the requirement specifically calls for LS, such as Canadian citizenship, rather than the four-skill General test.
The LS appointment is about 1 hour and 10 minutes, but it still requires sustained focus across a full Listening section followed by rapid Speaking prompts.
Listening rewards careful answer-choice reading and audio comprehension. Speaking rewards organized responses, clear vocabulary, listenability, and task completion.
Candidates respond to on-screen prompts verbally, so preparation should include headset/microphone comfort, prompt timing, and concise spoken planning.
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The CELPIP-General LS Test evaluates English Listening and Speaking skills and is the CELPIP version used for Canadian citizenship applications. The current official format is computer-delivered in one sitting and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Listening takes 46-55 minutes and includes six parts with 38 scored questions: problem solving, daily life conversation, information, news, discussion, and viewpoints. Speaking takes 15 minutes and includes eight on-screen prompt tasks: giving advice, talking about a personal experience, describing a scene, making predictions, comparing and persuading, dealing with a difficult situation, expressing opinions, and describing an unusual situation. Listening responses are scored by computer, while Speaking responses are rated by trained CELPIP raters using standardized criteria.
CELPIP lists the General LS test as about 1 hour and 10 minutes in one sitting.
CELPIP-General LS has Listening and Speaking sections only.
The official format lists 38 Listening questions across six parts.
The official format lists eight Speaking tasks answered through on-screen prompts.
Listening responses are scored by computer. Speaking responses are rated by trained CELPIP raters using standardized criteria.
Confirm that your application requires CELPIP-General LS rather than the four-skill CELPIP-General test.
Practice Listening for 46-55 minutes and Speaking for 15 minutes so the one-sitting format feels predictable.
Practice problem solving, daily life conversation, information, news, discussion, and viewpoints with timed answer selection.
Practice giving advice, describing experiences and scenes, making predictions, persuading, handling difficult situations, expressing opinions, and describing unusual situations.
Confirm test-center address, appointment time, ID requirements, headset and microphone flow, keyboard/mouse comfort, and section transition rules.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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