Connectors and Phrases For CELPIP Speaking

Connectors and Phrases for CELPIP Speaking
Mr. Anmol Jain

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Task 1 – Giving Advice
State clear reasons using following connectors. Justification of at least 2 points is required to extend
your response for 90 seconds:
• Primarily, ______
• Moreover, _______
• Besides/Lastly, ________
• Lastly, _______
• For justification: I mean ____, In my opinion _____, Due to ______ it
might/would/could/will/shall/can_____, Considering this, I think you might_______, This might be
advisable because _________, It is a prudent idea since _______, It is sensible/logical as ______

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Task 2 – Talking about a Personal Experience
Use some supporting phrases such as:
• I still reminisce about the time when ______ (“Remi-nis” Meaning: to remember something about a
past event)
• Few years ago, ________
• As far as I remember _________
• It was _______ and ______
• After that ________ Then _______
• Then ________
• Afterwards _______
• A moment later _______
• Finally, __________

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Task 3 – Describing a Scene
• This is a scene of _______/the picture depicts_______

• In front of _________
• Just next to this_______
• At the left/right - downside/upside corner________
• In the middle/center_______
• In the foreground _______
• In the background ________
• Near to _____ there is/it can be seen that _______
• Behind ______, there is/it can be seen that ______
• The Boy/Girl/Woman/Man/Old man/Old lady/ in _______ (color)
dress/trouser/shirt/jeans/cap/gloves.
• Between ______, there is _________
• Opposite to ________, there is/it can be observed that _______
• Next to ______, there is ______
• In proximity (very near) to _______, there is __________/it can be seen that __________
• Alongside (near to) _______
• Besides (near to) _______
• Just right/left to the man/woman/any animal/object/ ____there is a ______ who/which
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Task 4 – Making Predictions
Use directional phrases and connectors as stated above. Other relevant phrases are:
• Looking at the scene I contemplate/anticipate that _______may/might

• The man/woman/boy in red/girl/old man/old lady/dog/cat might _______
• The _____ would probably _______
• The _______may ______
• The ______could _______
• Perhaps _______ would/could _______
• ______ is likely to ______
• _______ will possibly _______
• _______could conceivably (meaning: possibly) _______
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Task 5 – Comparing and Persuading
Knowledge of comparative adjectives and topic generic antonyms is important for this task.
• economical/expensive, brighter/darker, cleanlier/dirtier, lighter/heavier, better/worse,

smaller/bigger/larger, inferior/superior, exterior/interior, major/minor, old/young,
attractive/unpleasant, quiet/loud, apparent/hidden, artificial/authentic, contaminate/purify,
ascend/descend, begin/end, difficult/easy, tall/short, simple/complex, boring/exciting,
centre/outskirts, danger/safety, proclaim/conceal, delight/sad, feeble/strong, reliable/crooked,
transparent/opaque, gentle/rough, glorious/awful, outstanding/insignificant, always/never,
barren/fertile, brief/long, cease/continue, huge/tiny, maximum/minimum, etc.
• Other phrases that could be used in this task are stated below:
• I totally comprehend the reason why you would like to _______. In my opinion, however, _______
• In my opinion, this choice meets our expectation better than the other one.
• If we stick to the other option, we might ______
• This/your option has several positives/negatives. For instance, _________
• Another alluring feature is _______ //Besides, the most advantageous attribute of this option is ____
• On the contrary, the other option has only ______ //Alternatively, your choice does not offer ______
• There is a variation of almost $_____ as far as the price is concerned. Meaning thereby, it is ideal
to go with my option as it is inexpensive and we could save enough money for ______
• Although this option is moderately/considerably/slightly/minutely expensive, yet it offers______
• Your option has a divergent style/colour/pattern which could be inappropriate for ______
• Another distinctive element of this choice is _______
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Task 6 – Dealing with a Difficult Situation
• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I remember/understand that_____

• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I have been thinking about _________
• I was totally up with the plan of _________; however, because of _______
• I am stuck in a situation where ______
• Due to __________ it wouldn’t be possible for me to__________
• Instead of __________, we could __________
• If everything turns out all right _______
• In spite of this why don’t we plan/fix/schedule _________ //Another possibility could be ___________
• I hope for your comprehension and accepting my reasons.
• Thank you for listening and understanding me.
NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Task 7 – Expressing Opinions
It would be appropriate to add a general statement before mentioning your views on the topic. Few
starting lines and cohesive devices are mentioned as under:
• Due to multiple compelling reasons, I think/believe…

• Most importantly,…
• Another significant reason/purpose is...
• It is also pertinent to mention that…
• On the contrary, if….then…
• Finally, it is worth stating that
While expressing personal opinions, use the following phrases:
• Personally,
• As I see it/For me,
• As far as I’m concerned,
• From what I've heard/seen/experienced,...
• In my opinion/view/experience,
• Personally speaking,
• From my perspective/point of view,
• It seems to me that...
• I tend to feel/think/believe that...
• My personal view/opinion is that...
• I am of the opinion that...
While expressing strong opinions, use the following phrases:
• I’m sure that...

• I’m convinced that...
• I’m certain that...
• I wholeheartedly believe...
• I am strongly for/against...
• Under no circumstances should...
• On no account should...
• It can hardly be denied that...
• I strongly agree/disagree with the idea that...
Use following phrases for expressing agreement and disagreement:
• I quite agree that...

• I strongly/fully agree...
• That's my view exactly.
• I totally/completely agree with the idea/opinion that...
• I am quite inclined to the view/opinion that...
• I concur with the view that...
• I approve the idea...
• I am in agreement...
• I consent that...
• I disagree with the opinion that...
• I strongly/totally/completely disagree...
• I quite oppose the opinion that...
• I disapprove that...
• I see things rather differently because…
• I wouldn't say that is necessarily true.
• That’s not always true.
For expressing partial agreement, use the following phrases:
• I don't entirely agree.

• It is true that...however,
• That is partly true, but...
• I agree with that to an extent. However,
• I only partly/partially agree with this...
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Task 8 – Describing an Unusual Situation
• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I am watching__/looking at___/calling to explain__

• There is a strange _____
• I can also see a unique/odd-looking_____
• Another fascinating thing is the _____ of the _____
• I’m thrilled by looking at the_____
• The ____ of the ____ looks aberrant. Precisely, _____
• There is a bizarre looking _____
• The _____ are eccentrically placed at/on ______
• On first impression it would be easy to classify the _______ as eccentric because _____
• The distinctive feature of _____ is that ______
• Throughout my life, I haven’t seen such a peculiar thing.
• I have never seen anything of this kind in my life.
• I hope you've got a clear idea about this weird looking______ from the mentioned details.
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Connectors and Phrases for CELPIP Speaking

Mr. Anmol Jain

Task 1 – Giving Advice

Task 2 – Talking about a Personal Experience

Use some supporting phrases such as:

Task 3 – Describing a Scene

• This is a scene of _______/the picture depicts_______

Task 4 – Making Predictions

• Looking at the scene I contemplate/anticipate that _______may/might

Task 5 – Comparing and Persuading

• economical/expensive, brighter/darker, cleanlier/dirtier, lighter/heavier, better/worse,

Task 6 – Dealing with a Difficult Situation

• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I remember/understand that_____

Task 7 – Expressing Opinions

• Due to multiple compelling reasons, I think/believe…

While expressing personal opinions, use the following phrases:

While expressing strong opinions, use the following phrases:

• I’m sure that...

Use following phrases for expressing agreement and disagreement:

• I quite agree that...

For expressing partial agreement, use the following phrases:

• I don't entirely agree.

Task 8 – Describing an Unusual Situation

• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I am watching__/looking at___/calling to explain__

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• Hi John/Mrs. Jonas/Mr. Parker! I am watching/looking at_/calling to explain__