CELPIP Listening Part 5: Discussion
In Part 5, you hear a discussion between two or more people sharing different perspectives on a topic. You need to track each speaker's viewpoint, understand how they support their arguments, and identify where they agree or disagree.
Practice Discussion NowWhat to Expect
You will hear two or three people discussing a topic. Each speaker has a distinct perspective, and they may agree, disagree, or offer compromise positions during the conversation.
The discussion runs about 2 to 3 minutes. Topics are accessible — workplace policies, community decisions, lifestyle choices, or social trends. No expert knowledge is required.
Questions focus on each speaker's main argument, the evidence or examples they use, areas of agreement or disagreement, and the overall conclusion or outcome of the discussion.
Tips for Scoring High
- Before the audio starts, read the questions to learn the speakers' names. This helps you track who says what.
- Create a simple mental or written grid: Speaker A thinks X, Speaker B thinks Y. This prevents confusion.
- Listen for contrast words: "but", "however", "on the other hand", "I disagree" — these signal different viewpoints.
- Pay attention to when speakers change their minds or make concessions like "I see your point, but..." or "You're right about that, however..."
- If three speakers are involved, the third speaker often provides a middle-ground or summarizing viewpoint.
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