Task 1 format reminder
CELPIP Writing Task 1 currently gives 27 minutes for Writing an Email, and the prompt asks for about 150–200 words. Use the sample below to study purpose, tone, development and organization—not to memorize sentences.
Practice prompt
Invitation to a Community Workshop
You are helping organize a free neighbourhood workshop. Write to a local professional, invite them to speak, explain the audience and describe what you would like them to cover.
A strong response plan
- 1State the invitation and event purpose
- 2Describe the audience and schedule
- 3Explain why the person is a good fit
- 4Request confirmation and offer practical details
Sample answer
Study the organization, not the script
Dear Ms. Chen,
I am helping organize a free career workshop for residents in our neighbourhood on Saturday, October 3, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the community centre. I would like to invite you to speak for approximately 30 minutes about preparing for job interviews and communicating professionally with employers.
Many participants are newcomers and recent graduates who have limited experience with Canadian hiring processes. Your practical recruitment experience would make the session especially useful, and we would be happy to provide a projector and any other materials you need.
Please let me know if you are available and whether there are any speaking requirements or topics you would prefer us to include.
Thank you for considering the invitation.
Kind regards,
Jordan Lee
What to notice
Make the invitation explicit
Give enough event detail for a decision
Keep the tone professional and welcoming
Now answer a fresh prompt
Write a new timed response so you practise planning, development, tone and editing rather than reproducing a memorized example.
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