# This Could Could Help You Break Free From an 8 on the CELPIP Speaking Exam

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Podcast: [The CELPIP Success Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-celpip-success-podcast-6298996)
Published: 2025-10-14T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://celpipsuccess.com/podcast/this-could-could-help-you-break-free-from-an-8-on-the-celpip-speaking-exam
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## Resource

Stuck at an 8 on the CELPIP speaking section? You're not alone, and today we’re diving into how to break through that barrier. We'll explore some ideas to help Kitchenbaby8812, who’s been grappling with the same issue—despite strong scores in other areas, their speaking has plateaued. The key takeaway? It's all about shaking things up in your conversations. We’ll discuss actionable strategies like using pattern interrupt questions to spark deeper conversations, using specific details in your responses, and ensuring your tone reflects genuine emotion. Get ready to level up your speaking skills and connect more meaningfully with others! Stuck at a speaking score of 8? You're not alone. In today's episode, I'll be helping someone over on Reddit - Kitchenbaby8812 - who shared a relatable struggle that many face when preparing for the CELPIP exam, particularly in speaking. It’s frustrating when you feel like you’re putting in the effort—conversing with coworkers, studying diligently—but the results just don’t match. In this discussion, I'll dive into actionable strategies that can help break you free from that 8. I'll explore the power of deeper connections in conversations, emphasizing that surface-level chats often fail to encourage the growth you need to improve speaking skills. I'll encourage you to introduce 'pattern interrupt' questions into your discussions to move conversations from mundane to meaningful, unlocking new vocabulary and expressions in the process. Moreover, we address the importance of detail in responses—encouraging you to move beyond bland answers. When expressing your thoughts, being specific is key; instead of saying “the park is nice in the fall,” try “the bright orange and yellow colours of the leaves in Stanley Park are amazing.” This not only i…

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