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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Stop using basic B1 words like "good", "bad", and "very". Memorize these C1/CLB 9+ alternatives to instantly elevate your grammar and vocabulary scores.
Remove these entirely from your CELPIP vocabulary.
Perfect for Speaking Task 5, 7 and Writing Task 2 (Survey Responses).
Basic physical systems (roads, parks)
"Upgrading the city's green infrastructure is paramount."
To distribute resources or money
"The council should allocate more funds to public transit."
To become progressively worse
"The air quality will deteriorate if we build another highway."
To bring new life to an area
"Building the park will revitalize the downtown core."
Perfect for Writing Task 1 (Formal Emails) and Speaking Task 6.
Efficiency of work output
"This new software will significantly boost our team's productivity."
To work together on an activity
"We need to collaborate seamlessly across departments."
To make less severe or serious
"To mitigate the delay, I have hired an external contractor."
To make the best use of something
"We must optimize our current workflow before taking new clients."
Perfect for Speaking Task 2 (Personal Experience) and Task 1 (Giving Advice).
Burdened by too much of something
"I felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of support I received."
Feeling overwhelming happiness
"When I read the acceptance letter, I was absolutely ecstatic."
Anxious that something bad will happen
"I understand why you are apprehensive about the presentation."
Showing an ability to understand feelings
"Taking an empathetic approach will resolve the conflict."
The secret sauce to a perfect Coherence score.