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CELPIP Writing Practice: Task 1, Task 2, Samples, Templates & Feedback

Practice both CELPIP-General Writing tasks with realistic prompts, a focused timed editor and post-submission feedback. Learn flexible email and survey-response frameworks, the four official scoring dimensions and a practical Level 9 improvement process.

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Practice modes

  • Task 1 — Writing an Email with prompt-specific audience, purpose and requirements
  • Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions with a clear position, reasons and support
  • Exam-style writing first — review and AI feedback appear only after submission
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Quick answer

CELPIP Writing is 53 minutes with two tasks: an email and a survey response

The current official CELPIP-General format contains Task 1: Writing an Email and Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions within a total Writing time of 53 minutes. CELPIP's published scoring-level sample prompts instruct writers to produce about 150–200 words for each task, and the official performance standards list word count as one factor within Task Fulfillment.

Verify the live format on the official CELPIP Test Format page and the rating criteria on the CELPIP Results page. MyCELPIP is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CELPIP, Paragon Testing Enterprises or Prometric.

Two-task reference

CELPIP Writing Task 1 and Task 2 frameworks

A useful framework helps you organize quickly; it should not become a memorized script. The prompt controls your audience, purpose, ideas and tone. Use the structures below as planning maps, then write original sentences that fit the situation in front of you.

Task 1

Writing an Email

about 150–200 words

Write to a specific recipient for a clear real-world purpose and cover every instruction in the prompt.

Fast planning map

recipient → purpose → required point 1 → required point 2 → required point 3 → clear request/outcome

  1. Greeting that fits the relationship
  2. Opening: state why you are writing
  3. Body 1: develop the first required point with a concrete detail
  4. Body 2: develop the remaining requirement(s) and explain impact
  5. Closing: request, recommendation, next step or thanks
  6. Sign-off appropriate to the situation

Common trap

Writing a polished generic email while missing one of the prompt bullets or using the wrong level of formality.

Detailed guide →Flexible template →Start Writing practice →

Task 2

Responding to Survey Questions

about 150–200 words

Choose a position clearly, justify it, and develop reasons with specific supporting detail.

Fast planning map

choice → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example/comparison → reinforce choice

  1. Opening: state your preferred option immediately
  2. Body 1: strongest reason with a concrete example or consequence
  3. Body 2: second reason with comparison, trade-off or practical detail
  4. Optional counterpoint: acknowledge the other option briefly if useful
  5. Conclusion: restate why your choice is more suitable

Common trap

Listing many shallow reasons instead of developing two strong reasons that clearly support the chosen option.

Detailed guide →Flexible template →Start Writing practice →

What CELPIP Writing raters evaluate

CELPIP does not publish a simple public formula such as “grammar = 25%.” Instead, its current performance standards define four dimensions and the evidence raters look for within them. Each practice response should therefore be reviewed across all four dimensions rather than reduced to grammar corrections alone.

Content / Coherence

Official factors: Number and quality of ideas, organization, examples and supporting details.

Ask after writing: Did I develop useful ideas, or did I simply repeat the prompt in different words?

Vocabulary

Official factors: Word choice, suitable use, range, precision and accuracy.

Ask after writing: Are my words precise and natural for this situation, with enough range to avoid repetitive wording?

Readability

Official factors: Format and paragraphing, connectors, grammar and sentence structure, spelling and punctuation.

Ask after writing: Can the reader follow each paragraph easily, and are complex sentences controlled rather than forced?

Task Fulfillment

Official factors: Relevance, completeness, tone and word count.

Ask after writing: Did I answer every required point for the right audience, in the right tone, at an appropriate length?

CELPIP Writing word count: use 150–200 as a working target, not a padding target

CELPIP's published Writing scoring samples tell test takers to write about 150–200 words for both task types. The official Results page also lists word count under Task Fulfillment. That makes length relevant, but it does not mean a 200-word response automatically scores better than a 170-word response.

Too short

A short response often leaves one prompt point undeveloped, limits supporting detail, or makes the conclusion feel abrupt.

Useful range

Aim to complete the purpose with enough detail for clear development while leaving time to check tone, grammar and missing requirements.

Too long

Extra sentences can introduce repetition, irrelevant detail and editing risk. Do not add filler just to hit the top of the range.

Original examples

Mini examples: weak vs stronger development

These short examples are original MyCELPIP teaching examples, not official CELPIP questions or responses. Their purpose is to show the difference between merely stating an idea and developing it with a reason, consequence or concrete detail.

Task 1 · Email

Develop the impact, not just the complaint

Thin

The new schedule is inconvenient for me, so please change it.

Stronger

Because my shift ends at 6:30 p.m., the new closing time prevents me from collecting my child before the centre closes. Extending pickup by even thirty minutes would solve the problem without requiring a full schedule change.

Task 2 · Survey

Make the reason measurable or concrete

Thin

I choose Option B because it is more convenient for everyone.

Stronger

I prefer Option B because residents could use the service outside normal working hours. Parents and shift workers would no longer need to rearrange a weekday schedule, which makes the option practical for a much wider group.

A practical Level 9 Writing checklist

CELPIP Writing does not have a public raw-score table like Listening and Reading, so there is no reliable “X correct answers = Level 9” shortcut. For practice, use a quality checklist tied to the official dimensions and compare your response with CELPIP's published scoring-level descriptors and samples.

Ideas

Every required point is answered, and the main reasons are supported with specific details or examples.

Vocabulary

Word choice is accurate and varied enough to express precise meaning without sounding forced or memorized.

Readability

Paragraphs have clear jobs, transitions are natural, and grammar/sentence variety remains controlled.

Fulfillment

The audience, purpose, tone and approximate length fit the task from beginning to end.

Compare official scoring levels →Writing 8→9 improvement plan →

How to use MyCELPIP Writing feedback

AI feedback is most useful after an honest timed response. Treat it as a diagnostic layer, not an official score. The goal is to turn one response into a small set of repeatable corrections that you can verify on a fresh prompt.

1. Write first

Complete the prompt without AI assistance so the attempt reflects your current independent ability.

2. Check task coverage

Before grammar, confirm that every required point, audience and purpose was actually addressed.

3. Pick 2–3 repairs

Choose the highest-impact recurring issues instead of trying to rewrite every sentence at once.

4. Verify on a new prompt

Apply the same corrections to fresh Task 1 or Task 2 material and see whether the pattern improves.

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CELPIP Writing samples, email examples and survey-response resources

Writing samples

Study original practice samples by structure, support, tone and readability rather than memorizing sentences.

Email writing examples

See how different email purposes change tone, paragraph roles and the final request.

Survey-response examples

Compare ways to state a position and develop reasons without turning Task 2 into a generic essay.

Task 1 email guide

Build audience awareness, prompt coverage and appropriate formal or informal tone.

Task 2 survey guide

Develop a clear choice with reasons, examples and useful comparisons.

Writing 8→9

Use an error-driven practice plan when your responses are consistently close to your target.

CELPIP Writing practice FAQ

How long is the CELPIP Writing test in 2026?

The current official CELPIP Test Format page lists Writing at 53 minutes in total, with two tasks: Writing an Email and Responding to Survey Questions.

What are the two CELPIP Writing tasks?

Task 1 is Writing an Email. Task 2 is Responding to Survey Questions. Both are completed on a computer as part of CELPIP-General.

How many words should I write in CELPIP Writing?

CELPIP's published scoring-level sample prompts instruct test takers to write about 150–200 words for both Writing an Email and Responding to Survey Questions. Word count is also listed as a factor within Task Fulfillment, so practise producing a complete response in that approximate range rather than padding with irrelevant material.

How is CELPIP Writing assessed?

CELPIP publishes four Writing performance-standard categories: Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability, and Task Fulfillment. The factors include idea development, word choice, paragraphing, grammar, tone, completeness, and word count.

What should a CELPIP Level 9 Writing response do well?

A Level 9 target should be approached as a quality profile rather than a secret formula: develop relevant ideas, use accurate and suitably varied vocabulary, organize clear paragraphs with controlled grammar and transitions, and fully satisfy the prompt with an appropriate tone and length. CELPIP does not publish a raw Writing mark that guarantees Level 9.

Should I memorize one CELPIP Writing template?

Use a flexible framework rather than a fixed script. Your response still needs to address the exact prompt, develop relevant ideas, use an appropriate tone, and remain easy to follow. Memorized filler can reduce relevance and task fulfillment when it does not fit the situation.

How should I review a CELPIP Writing sample?

Review it against the same four areas CELPIP publishes: idea development and organization, vocabulary, readability, and task fulfillment. Compare how the response handles the audience, required points, examples, transitions, grammar, tone, and approximate length rather than copying sentences word for word.

Is MyCELPIP AI Writing feedback an official CELPIP score?

No. MyCELPIP's AI feedback is a preparation aid designed to help identify patterns in a practice response. It is not an official CELPIP rating, does not replace qualified CELPIP raters, and cannot guarantee a test-day level.