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5 CELPIP Writing Task 1: Writing an Email tips

You write an email that covers three points in a given situation, in the right tone.

Tips

  1. 1

    Decide the tone first

    Friend: casual. Landlord or manager: polite and semi-formal. Company: formal.

  2. 2

    One paragraph per bullet point

    The task gives three points; cover each one clearly.

  3. 3

    Open with your purpose

    “I'm writing about the broken heater in my apartment.”

  4. 4

    Close with a clear request

    Say what you want and by when.

  5. 5

    Stay within 150 to 200 words

    Enough for detail without rushing.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Missing one of the three points.
  • The wrong tone for the reader.