CELPIP writing practice
The CELPIP-General writing test has two tasks and takes 53 minutes. Practise each one with original prompts, a timer and word counter that match the real test, and sample answers at three levels. When you finish, get free instant feedback with an estimated level and specific fixes.
Task 1: Writing an Email
Write an email about an everyday matter, usually doing about three things the prompt asks for.
27 minutes · 150–200 words · 20 practice prompts
Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions
Respond to an opinion survey: choose one of two options and explain your choice.
26 minutes · 150–200 words · 20 practice prompts
How CELPIP writing is rated
Raters score both tasks on the same four categories:
| Category | What raters look at |
|---|---|
| Content/Coherence | Number of ideas, quality of ideas, organization of ideas, examples and supporting details |
| Vocabulary | Word choice, suitable use of words and phrases, range of words and phrases, precision and accuracy |
| Readability | Format and paragraphing, connectors and transitions, grammar and sentence structure, spelling and punctuation |
| Task Fulfillment | Relevance, completeness, tone, word count |
Word count sits under Task Fulfillment, so staying between 150 and 200 words matters. Writing far more does not earn extra credit and leaves less time to check your work.