CELPIP Speaking Task 1 Template: Giving Advice

Objectif

Aidez une personne à prendre une décision ou à se préparer à quelque chose en proposant trois suggestions concrètes en 90 secondes. Vous disposez de 30 secondes de préparation.

Ce que l’évaluateur recherche

Exemple de consigne

Chaque étape ci-dessous reprend la même consigne afin que vous puissiez suivre un seul scénario à travers l’ensemble du modèle.

Prompt: Your friend Sarah is thinking about starting a small business. Give her advice on how to get started.

Étape 1 : ouverture. Saluer et montrer sa compréhension

Objectif : Adressez-vous à la personne par son prénom, montrez que vous comprenez sa situation et adoptez un ton bienveillant. Comptez environ dix secondes.

Astuce grammaticale : Present Progressive pour poser le contexte

Formule : I'm glad you're + [verb-ing]...

Cette structure montre immédiatement que vous comprenez la situation de votre interlocuteur et instaure un ton chaleureux et bienveillant.

Exemples :

• I’m glad you’re thinking about this.
• I understand you’re trying to decide…
• It sounds like you’re facing a big decision.

Le modèle

• Salutation : Hi [Name],
• Compréhension : I’m glad you’re [thinking about / preparing for / considering] [topic].
• Annonce : Here are a few suggestions that can help you [goal].

Exemple : Hi Sarah, I’m glad you’re thinking about starting your own business. It’s a great opportunity, and here are a few strategies that can help you get started successfully.

Étape 2 : trois suggestions. Le cœur de la réponse

Objectif : Proposez trois suggestions distinctes et concrètes. Chacune doit être accompagnée d’une raison ou d’un exemple. C’est la partie principale : environ 60 secondes au total (~20 secondes chacune).

Astuce grammaticale : conseil conditionnel

Les structures conditionnelles permettent de formuler des conseils qui sonnent naturellement :

Le modèle

Suggestion 1 :

• Mot de liaison : To start with, you could try [suggestion].
• Justification : For example, [specific example or reason].
• Avantage : This will help you [benefit].

Suggestion 2 :

• Mot de liaison : Another thing you could do is [suggestion].
• Justification : [Explain how it works or why it matters].
• Avantage : This can [benefit/reason].

Suggestion 3 :

• Mot de liaison : One final thing that might be useful is [suggestion].
• Justification : [Provide context or personal experience].
• Avantage : This shows [benefit/reason].

Exemple, suggestion 1 : To start with, you could try doing some market research in your area. For example, you could visit similar businesses and see what they’re doing well. This will help you understand what customers are really looking for.

Exemple, suggestion 2 : Another thing you could do is create a simple business plan. Even a basic one-page plan will help you organize your ideas and set realistic goals. This can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.

Exemple, suggestion 3 : One final thing that might be useful is to connect with other entrepreneurs in your community. For instance, you could join a local business network or attend startup meetups. This shows you’re serious and will help you learn from their experiences.

Étape 3 : conclusion. Encouragement et offre d’aide

Objectif : Terminez sur une note positive et bienveillante. Souhaitez bonne chance à la personne et proposez votre aide. Environ dix secondes.

Le modèle

• Encouragement : I hope these suggestions help you [goal].
• Vœux : Good luck with [situation]!
• Offre d’aide : Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help.

Exemple : I hope these tips help you get your business off the ground. Good luck with everything, Sarah, and let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help!

Exemple de réponse (score 9+)

Voici le texte complet annoté, en réponse à la consigne présentée en début de modèle :

Salutation Hi Sarah, Compréhension I’m glad you’re thinking about starting your own business. Annonce It’s a great opportunity, and here are a few strategies that can help you get started successfully.

Transition 1 To start with, you could try doing some market research in your area. Détail concret For example, you could visit similar businesses and see what they’re doing well. Avantage This will help you understand what customers are really looking for.

Transition 2 Another thing you could do is create a simple business plan. Détail pratique Even a basic one-page plan will help you organize your ideas and set realistic goals. Avantage This can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.

Transition 3 One final thing that might be useful is to connect with other entrepreneurs in your community. Exemple For instance, you could join a local business network or attend startup meetups. Avantage This shows you’re serious and will help you learn from their experiences.

Encouragement I hope these tips help you get your business off the ground. Conclusion Good luck with everything, Sarah, and let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help!

Mots de liaison — aide-mémoire

Utilisez des transitions différentes pour chaque suggestion afin de montrer l’étendue de votre vocabulaire :

Répertoires d’expressions universels

Salutations et compréhension de la situation

Proposer des suggestions

Justifier par des raisons

Conclusions