CELPIP Writing Task 1: Writing an Email
Read a short scenario and write an email of about 150-200 words that addresses each required point. You have 27 minutes. Try two free practice questions for this task, use the planning tips below, and compare your approach with an original sample answer.
- 1Changing your work schedule150–200 words · 27 min
- 2Damaged item from an online order150–200 words · 27 min
- 3Thanking a neighbour150–200 words · 27 min
- 4Repairs needed in your apartment150–200 words · 27 min
- 5Suggesting a new community centre program150–200 words · 27 min
- 6Missing a volunteer commitment150–200 words · 27 min
- 7Reference letter from a former manager150–200 words · 27 min
- 8Street missed by snow clearing150–200 words · 27 min
- 9Asking a local business to sponsor a team150–200 words · 27 min
- 10Gym charged a paused membership150–200 words · 27 min
- 11A parcel delivered to the wrong address150–200 words · 27 min
- 12Nominating a helpful bus driver150–200 words · 27 min
- 13Correcting a report about a family bakery150–200 words · 27 min
- 14Inviting a shop owner to a careers club150–200 words · 27 min
- 15Handing over a book club150–200 words · 27 min
How should I practise CELPIP Writing Task 1?
Read the situation before you start typing. Identify who will receive your email, why you are writing and every point the prompt asks you to cover. A complaint to a manager needs a different tone from an invitation to a friend.
- Plan your email: note a specific detail for each requested point. Open with the purpose, develop the details in a logical order, then close with the action or reply you want.
- Write about 150–200 words. Use a suitable greeting and closing, short paragraphs and natural language. Replace a vague complaint such as ‘the service was bad’ with what happened and how it affected you.
- Check the instructions again. Have you explained the problem, answered each request and kept the tone appropriate? Leave time to correct tense, articles, spelling and punctuation.
Use the timer to practise a complete response
This task uses a 27-minute practice timer. The official Writing component lasts 53 minutes for both tasks. Try reserving a few minutes to plan and a few more to review; adjust your routine after each attempt. Finishing a clear response matters more than adding complicated vocabulary at the last moment.
After writing, read the linked sample and compare the decisions: how it opens, develops details and addresses the reader. Then revise one weak paragraph in your own words. The sample is a study model, not a script to memorize or a guaranteed score.
Build these skills in the free CELPIP Writing course or use the free prep pack for offline study. Check the official test format and Writing performance standards for the test provider’s guidance.
Practice guidance by CELPIP Practice. Reviewed September 10, 2026.
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