CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Comparing and Persuading Practice
Choose between two options, then persuade someone your choice is better than a third. Practise the exact select-then-speak flow with 100 scenarios, real timers, AI scoring, and model answers.
100 Questions
Full task-type set
AI Scoring
CELPIP-aligned
Sample Answers
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Timed Practice
60s prep · 60s speak
100 questions
Special Note: This practice interface is very similar to the actual CELPIP exam interface, helping you prepare with a realistic test experience.
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You found two suitable commuter bicycles. Use the pictures and information below to choose the option you prefer. In the next section, you will persuade your roommate that your choice is better.
Compact Folding City Bicycle
- $780 purchase price
- Eleven-kilogram folding frame
- Six gears for city streets
- Small wheels provide rougher rides
Comfortable Upright Commuter Bicycle
- $690 purchase price
- Relaxed upright riding position
- Rear rack carries groceries
- Sixteen kilograms to carry
When you're ready, start the task — you'll choose an option, prepare, then speak. Your response is recorded for AI evaluation.
*NOTE: This sample test is not recording your response.
Sample Answer
Let me make the case for the comfortable upright bike, because I genuinely think it fits our life better. I completely see the appeal of the electric option — climbing hills without breaking a sweat and a forty-kilometre range sound great. But there are two catches: it's 850 dollars, the most expensive of the three, and it has to be charged indoors every day, which is honestly awkward given how little space we have. The upright bike solves the problems we actually face. At 690 dollars it saves us a fair bit of money, and that rear cargo rack means we can finally carry groceries home properly instead of balancing bags on the handlebars. Yes, it's a little heavier, but for flat, everyday weekday riding that's a non-issue. So we'd be spending less and getting something more convenient day to day. Honestly, I think the upright is the practical winner — shall we go with it?
Why Practice Comparing and Persuading Questions?
Task 5 is the most complex speaking task: you pick one of two options, then in the speaking part you compare your choice with a third option the other person prefers and persuade them. Winning responses concede the rival's appeal, then outweigh it with concrete reasons tied to the scenario.
This page reproduces the real three-part flow, choose an option, prepare, then speak, so you rehearse the whole sequence, not just the talking. Comparative language (cheaper, more practical, whereas) and persuasive framing are the skills to build.
When you are ready for the full experience, take a complete speaking mock test under exam timing.
What is CELPIP Speaking Task 5?
Task 5, “Comparing and Persuading,” has three parts: you silently choose between two options, prepare for 60 seconds, then speak for 60, persuading another person that your choice beats their preferred alternative. Comparison, reasoning, and persuasion all count.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CELPIP Comparing and Persuading speaking practice.
Does it matter which option I choose?
No, there is no “correct” option. You are scored on how well you compare and persuade, so choose whichever one you can argue for most convincingly.
How do I make my argument persuasive?
Acknowledge what is attractive about the other person's option, then explain why your choice matters more for this specific situation, using clear comparisons and a confident closing that asks them to agree.
Can I practice CELPIP speaking for free?
Yes — the first question on this page is completely free, including the full exam interface, AI scoring, and all three sample answers. The remaining questions are part of the Pro plan.
How is CELPIP Speaking scored?
Raters assess four dimensions — content and coherence, vocabulary, listenability, and task fulfillment — each mapped to a CELPIP level out of 12. The AI Sample Analysis on each question mirrors those four metrics.
What CELPIP level do I need for Canadian immigration?
Many Express Entry candidates target CELPIP level 9 or higher in each skill for maximum CRS points, while CLB 7 is a common minimum for several programs. Timed practice like this helps you close the gap before test day.