CELPIP Vocabulary Builder, Levels 10-12: Ace the CELPIP Exam with this Vocabulary Workbook

By Jackie Bolen

Learn hundreds of essential English vocabulary words to help you get a higher score on the CELPIP.

 

Improve your CELPIP score by mastering new vocabulary words. You'll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what it means, and then get an opportunity to practice what you've learned. 

 

It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on this important exam. This book is written for high-intermediate to advanced English learners who want to score 10-12 on the CELPIP exam.

 

Jackie Bolen has fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all! She's helped thousands of students improve their scores on English proficiency exams, including the CELPIP.

 

Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to...

• Have hundreds of words and expressions in English at your fingertips.
• Open doors for future academic programs or jobs.
• See how these words and phrases are used in real life.
• Become more confident with English.
• Have some fun while learning vocab.
• Improve your CELPIP score.

 

These are the vocabulary words that you'll hear over and over again in real life, as well as on both versions of the CELPIP. Spend time mastering them and you'll be speaking, reading, writing, and listening in English like a pro. 

 

Gain some confidence, and improve your English exam scores. Yes, it really is that easy with these engaging and interactive vocabulary lessons!

CELPIP Vocabulary Builder (Levels 10-12) by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated, while consistently improving your English skills. Buy the book today!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jackie Bolen
• Release date: May 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223549079

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CELPIP Vocabulary Builder, Levels 10-12:

Ace the CELPIP Exam with this Vocabulary Workbook

Jackie Bolen

www.eslspeaking.org

Copyright © 2023 by Jackie Bolen

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording or other electronic or mechanical means without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher/author at the following address: Jackie Bolen: [e-mail].

Table of Contents

About the Author: Jackie Bolen.....................................................5

How to Use this Book .............................................................6

Top 10 Tips to Prepare for the CELPIP Exam..........................................7

Making Waves...............................................................10

Wasting Time................................................................12

Running a Marathon...........................................................14

Confusing Words: For/Since....................................................16

Beef Up.....................................................................18

Black and White ..............................................................20

Speak of the Devil ............................................................22

Idioms #1...................................................................24

Chill Out....................................................................28

Cover Up....................................................................30

Vanished Into Thin Air.........................................................32

Greenhouse Gas Emissions......................................................34

Core Values..................................................................36

When Pigs Fly ...............................................................38

Asking for Clarification ........................................................40

Get Into Trouble ..............................................................42

Noise Pollution...............................................................44

Idioms #2...................................................................46

Talking about a Customer ......................................................49

Vanished Into Thin Air.........................................................51

Knowledge-Based Economy.....................................................53

Confusing Words: Accept/Except ................................................55

Feeling Under the Weather......................................................57

Break Up....................................................................59

Nice Weather and Weekend Plans................................................61

Online Dating................................................................63

Conned Out Of...............................................................65

Idioms #3...................................................................67

You can't Judge a Book by Its Cover..............................................70

A Dilemma..................................................................72

Complaining about a Co-worker..................................................74

Confusing Words: Adverse/Averse...............................................76

The Last Straw...............................................................78

Highly Effective ..............................................................80

Hit the Books................................................................82

Idioms #4...................................................................84

Affordable Housing ...........................................................87

Famine .....................................................................89

Confusing Words: Who/Which/That ..............................................91

Talking about a Company in Trouble..............................................93

Dumped.....................................................................95

Finishing Work for the Day.....................................................97

The Chicken or the Egg........................................................99

Brush Up...................................................................101

Idioms #5..................................................................103

Break a Leg ................................................................107

Lifestyle Changes............................................................109

Goofing Around.............................................................111

Negotiating with Another Company..............................................113

Confusing Words: Bored/Boring................................................115

Bite the Bullet...............................................................117

Bitter Divorce...............................................................119

Giving Someone the Cold Shoulder..............................................121

Good With Computers........................................................123

Idioms #6..................................................................125

Save me a Seat..............................................................129

Breaking Out in a Cold Sweat ..................................................131

In the Pipeline ..............................................................133

No Pain No Gain.............................................................135

Swallow My Pride...........................................................137

Evolution...................................................................139

Before You Go................................................................141

About the Author: Jackie Bolen

I taught English in South Korea for 10 years to every level and type of student. I've taught every age from kindergarten kids to adults. Most of my time has centered around teaching at two universities in Cheonan and Busan. These days, I'm teaching teenagers and adults in Vancouver, Canada. In my spare time, you can usually find me outside surfing, biking, hiking, or snowshoeing.

In case you were wondering what my academic qualifications are, I hold a Master of Arts in Psychology. During my time in Korea I successfully completed both the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA certification programs. With the combination of almost 15 years teaching ESL/EFL learners of all ages and levels, and the more formal teaching qualifications I've obtained, I have a solid foundation on which to offer advice to English learners.

I hope that you find this book useful. I would love it if you sent me an email with any questions or feedback that you might have.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/jackiebolen

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/eslspeaking

Email: [e-mail]

You may also want to check out these other books by Jackie Bolen. It's easy to find them wherever you like to buy books.

−  English Collocations in Dialogue

−  Advanced English Conversation Dialogues

−  1001 English Expressions and Phrases

How to Use this Book

This book is designed to help you build a bigger vocabulary, which is essential for the CELPIP exam. If you want to get a high score on this exam, it will be necessary to know this kind of language.

To use this book, I recommend doing one lesson per day, instead of all of them at one time. This will help you to remember the material. Do the practice exercises, and try not to cheat by looking at the answers!

Use a vocabulary notebook, and be sure to write down any new words that you learn. Review them frequently and consider making some flashcards. Push yourself to use this new vocabulary when speaking and see if you can find them when watching English TV or movies, or reading.

Make sure you know how to pronounce any new word that you learn. Look on YouTube or Google, How to say _____ to find out. This will help you get a higher score on the speaking section.

This book is one way to expand your vocabulary range. You might also consider extensive reading and listening as well. Find things to listen to (podcasts, movies, TV shows) or read (books, magazine, newspaper articles) that are at your level, or just slightly below. The key is to read or listen just for fun and to not have to use a dictionary all the time. This will not only help you become more familiar with English vocabulary but it'll also help you improve your grammatical accuracy as well.

Be sure to do some practice tests (search on Google for CELPIP practice test) and record yourself for the speaking section to review later. Try to use the new vocabulary that you've acquired in this book.

Top 10 Tips to Prepare for the CELPIP Exam

If you want to get a high score on the CELPIP exam, here are some tips to pay attention to.

#1: Learn the Test Format

Knowing what to expect on test day is key to getting a high score. Familiarize yourself by looking online for some practice tests. Better yet, consider taking a CELPIP prep class with an experienced teacher.

#2: Know Which Test You're Taking

The CELPIP general is the longer one that covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It's a bit more expensive. The CELPIP LS only has listening and speaking, and is a bit cheaper. Double (triple!!) check which one your organization or immigration application requires.

#3: Practice Focusing for 2-3 Hours at a Time

This test takes a long time—3 hours for the CELPIP general, and 1 hour for the general LS. Put your phone away and practice studying for a long period of time, without taking breaks. Get used to focusing for hours.

#4: Eat Breakfast and Get a Good Sleep

Make sure you're at your best for the exam. Get enough sleep the night before. It's a waste of time to cram and pull an all-nighter! It's best to be sharp and focused. Make sure to eat a good, healthy breakfast beforehand.

Bring a small snack to eat during the short breaks. Wear a t-shirt and bring a sweater along with you. This way, you can adapt to a hot or cold room and remain comfortable.

Arrive on time! For this test, it's 45 minutes early. If you are late, you won't be able to do the test, and you won't get a refund.

#5: Improve your English Typing Skills

You may be proficient at typing on a keyboard in your first language, but what about  in English? If you're doing the computer-based exam, this is a key factor. Make sure to do an online tutorial to improve your speed and accuracy.

If you're doing the paper based exam, be sure to bring sharpened pencils, an eraser, and a selection of nice pens.

#6: Practice Taking Notes

Note taking is a key skill for college students. It's also allowed on the CELPIP exam and can be helpful in getting a high score, so get some practice with it. Whenever you listen to, or read something, be sure to take some notes. Create your own shorthand for common words. For example, I use a triangle for change. I also make frequent use of an equal sign, or an equal sign with a line through it to represent things like equal, similar, same, different, unequal, etc.

#7: Answer Every Single Question

On a multiple choice test with 4 questions, you have a 25% chance of randomly guessing the right answer. However, the good news is that there are usually 1 or 2 answers that are obviously not correct. Eliminate 1 of them, and you