CELPIP Listening Part 6: Viewpoints
In Part 6, you hear two contrasting viewpoints on a single topic. Each speaker presents their position with supporting arguments. You need to identify each speaker's stance, understand their reasoning, and compare their perspectives.
Practice Viewpoints NowWhat to Expect
You will hear two speakers give separate monologues on the same topic — one after the other. Each speaker takes a clear position and supports it with reasons and examples.
The combined audio runs about 2 to 3 minutes. The topic is always accessible: Should employees work from home? Are electric cars worth the cost? Is it better to live in a city or suburb?
Questions test your ability to identify each speaker's main position, understand their supporting arguments, compare and contrast the two viewpoints, and recognize which speaker made a specific claim.
Tips for Scoring High
- Note each speaker's main position immediately. Speaker 1 says X. Speaker 2 says Y. This is the foundation for all questions.
- Listen for the reasons behind each position. Questions frequently ask WHY a speaker holds their viewpoint, not just what it is.
- Pay attention to specific examples each speaker gives — these are often tested directly.
- Some questions ask what both speakers would agree on, even though they have opposing views. Look for common ground.
- The second speaker may directly reference or counter the first speaker's points. Listen for "Unlike the previous speaker..." or "While some argue..."
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