CELPIP WRITING · TASK 1
Writing an Email
Write a purposeful email with appropriate tone.
A useful approach
Plan an opening, coverage of every requested point and a clear closing.
A common trap
A fluent response can still miss a requirement or use the wrong register.
Writing an Email: turn the prompt into a plan
Original practice prompt: Your group booked a library meeting room to rehearse an important presentation. On arrival, you discovered the booking had been cancelled without notice. Write to the library manager: explain why you needed the room, describe the impact of the cancellation and request a suitable solution.
| Prompt requirement | Useful detail to develop |
|---|---|
| Explain the need | A quiet room and projector for five people rehearsing a Friday presentation. |
| Describe the impact | The group travelled to the library and lost its only shared rehearsal slot. |
| Request a solution | A replacement room before Friday, with written confirmation. |
Compare a vague request with a useful one
Vague: “This caused problems for everyone. Please fix the situation soon.”
“All five members had arranged to attend, and we could not rehearse in the open reading area because we needed to speak aloud. Could you offer a room with a projector on Wednesday or Thursday evening and confirm the replacement booking by email? Our presentation is on Friday, so a room next week would be too late.”
The revised excerpt explains a consequence, names a workable remedy and gives a reason for the deadline. It remains polite while being specific. This is an excerpt, not a complete 150–200-word email or a scored sample.
Check the complete response
- Does the opening identify the booking and the reason for writing?
- Can the manager find all three requested points?
- Are the details relevant and the requested action realistic?
- Does the closing suit a formal email?
Study a complete Task 1 sample answer, or use the in-depth email guide for planning and tone decisions. Then practise on a different prompt instead of memorizing this wording.
Original CELPIP Studio teaching example. Independent preparation, not an official CELPIP question or an examiner-rated response.
Try a focused drill
Make the feedback useful
Compare your response with the task requirements before looking at any score. Pick one improvement from the rubric evidence and apply it in a fresh response. Keep both attempts so you can see the change.
These are CELPIP Studio preparation suggestions. Official test format and rules are published by CELPIP. Practice material is original and does not predict future questions.
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