CELPIP Writing Section: Email Writing Task 1

If you are preparing for the CELPIP writing test, this blog is for you! But before you jump on CELPIP, the writing section, let's learn more about the CELPIP Test, email writing task 1, CELPIP writing samples, and tips for scoring well.

What is CELPIP Writing Test?

CELPIP is an English language proficiency test in Canada. There are two types of CELPIP tests: The General Test and the General LS Test. The CELPIP General Test is a three-hour test that contains four sections: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

The writing section is computer-based and consists of two tasks: email writing and responding to a survey. 

Here is an overview of the CELPIP Writing test:

CELPIP Writing Task 1

Task 1 of the CELPIP writing section is email writing. Your task will be to write an email to a person regarding a particular situation. The time limit is 27 minutes, and the word limit is 150 to 200 words. Here is the list of CELPIP writing Task 1:

• Writing emails
• Email conventions: greetings, openers, closers, and sign-offs
• Tone and register
• Indirect questions
• Email formatting
• Paragraphing
• Introduction
• Synonyms
• Avoiding repetition
• Time sequencers

CELPIP Writing Practice Test

Here are some writing samples for you to prepare well for the CELPIP test.

CELPIP Writing Sample 1

“Being an international student, a student borrowed a book from the local library. The student left the book at a railway station and contacted the railway department, but they couldn't find it. “

This statement gives an idea of what the student will write. The main topic here is that the student lost a book.

There will be instructions on the upper right side of the test window. A complete question could be like this:

Question: "Write an email to the librarian.

In the letter:

• Apologize
• Explain what happened.
• Give details of the lost book."

The email could be written as follows:

"To whom it may concern

I am writing to apologize for the loss of the book that I had borrowed. My name is Peter Fernandez, and I am an engineering student studying at Harvard University. I borrowed a textbook from your library two days ago. Unfortunately, I misplaced it.

I may have lost the book yesterday when I was travelling. It was raining, and I was running late for my Mathematics Class with Professor John Wo. As I was boarding the train, a sudden rush of passengers collided, and my bag containing textbooks and notes dropped there. When I reached university, the book wasn't in the bag. Later in the evening, I called the railway department to ask about the book. Unfortunately, they weren't able to find it.

The book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is a hard-bound book. The university published the book, which cost around $20. I want to express my heartfelt apologies and gladly pay for the book.

Yours Sincerely,

Peter Fernandez

CELPIP Writing Sample 2

Question: Write an email to the website department in 150-200 words. Your email must contain the following:

• What you purchased and when
• How‘s it different from what is described on the website?
• How can the company fix the problem?

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am expressing my concern about your company's services. In June 2023, I purchased a smartphone on your website, www.bestmobiles.com. However, I received a different order. I bought the Samsung S20 edition for my sister's birthday.

According to the website's description, it was supposed to have a 15-megapixel camera, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. But it was nowhere near the online description. Instead, your company sent me a phone with less storage and poor camera quality.

Also, I called your sales department at 1800-654-649, but they didn't respond, and the issue still needs to be solved. Please look into this important matter.

I only have one problem with this product. Otherwise, the company has consistently provided excellent services since I began using it. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Regards,

Mike

How to Prepare for CELPIP Writing Test?

Below are some tips you can follow to score well in CELPIP Writing Task 1:

Practice on Computer

Sample Test

Become Wordsmith

Enhance Your Grammar

One idea at a time

• P (Main Idea)
• R (why your idea is true)
• E (give an example related to the idea)
• P (Explain the idea again but with paraphrasing.)

Word Limit

One should keep the word limit in mind while writing answers in the CELPIP exam. Writing more or less than the word limit might result in a low score; however, there is a 10% buffer rule for both sides, like 10% less than 150 words (135 words) and 10% more than 200 words (220 words).

Time Limit

Proofread

Conclusion