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In this part, you will share your opinion on a specific topic. The goal is to express your thoughts clearly, back them up with logical reasons, and present a well-organized argument. On test day this task gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak. Here you can record one full task for free on the same timers, then get instant feedback on what you said: where you lost marks, how to fix them, and what to study next. A sample answer is there to compare yours against. A free account is all you need. Every other prompt on this page is part of Pro.
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Speaking - Part 7: Expressing Opinions is one of the more challenging tasks in the CELPIP Speaking Test. In this task, you are required to answer a "Do you think...?" type of question by expressing your opinion on a given topic. This task assesses your ability to articulate a clear and coherent argument, support your opinion with relevant reasons, and use appropriate language to convey your thoughts.
"Do you think high school students should be required to learn a second language?"
To excel in Speaking - Part 7: Expressing Opinions, practice forming clear, coherent arguments on a variety of topics. Focus on structuring your response logically, using specific details to support your reasons, and maintaining a confident tone throughout. With consistent practice, you'll be able to express your opinions effectively and persuasively within the time limit.
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CELPIP Speaking Part 7 (Expressing Opinions) is one of the harder speaking tasks. You answer a "Do you think…?" question by building a clear, well-supported argument in 90 seconds, which demands quick thinking and good structure.
In CELPIP Speaking Part 7, give three strong reasons, each backed by a specific example. Three reasons both strengthen your argument and give your 90-second response a clear structure, roughly 20–25 seconds per reason after a short opening.
CELPIP Speaking Part 7 gives you 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to speak, one of the two longest speaking tasks. Decide your position quickly, then use the longer speaking time to develop three reasons rather than repeating one point.
In CELPIP Speaking Task 7, state your opinion up front, give three reasons with examples using transitions like "firstly" and "secondly," and restate your view at the end. Keep every reason consistent with your position and your tone confident.
CELPIP Speaking Part 7 poses general social, environmental, or technological issues framed as a "Do you think…?" question, for example whether students should learn a second language or whether a technology helps or harms society.
CELPIP Speaking Part 7 and Writing Part 2 both defend an opinion, but Part 7 is a 90-second spoken argument and Writing Task 2 is a written survey response. Speaking rewards fluent, confident delivery; Writing rewards organization, vocabulary, and error-free grammar.
Improving at CELPIP Speaking Part 7 means practicing fast: form a position and three supported reasons on varied topics within 90 seconds, then record yourself. Check that your reasons stay consistent with your stance and work on confident, well-paced delivery.