CELPIP Writing Templates for Task 1 and Task 2: Structures That Reach CLB 9
By Rita · Writing · Published · 3 min read
A good CELPIP Writing template is a plan, not a script. It tells you what each paragraph does, so you spend your 27 or 26 minutes on ideas and language instead of deciding how to start. This post gives a structure for each task that works at CLB 9, shows the flexible phrases worth learning, and explains where templates stop helping.
What is the best CELPIP Writing template for CLB 9?
For Task 1, use greeting, purpose, one paragraph per bullet point, and a closing with a clear request. For Task 2, use your choice, two developed reasons, a sentence on the other option, and a short conclusion. The structure gets you organised; the level comes from how well you develop each paragraph.
At CLB 9 raters expect every part of the task covered in detail, a tone that fits the reader, precise vocabulary and few errors that distract. No template supplies those, but a fixed structure frees the time to work on them.
What is the template for the CELPIP Task 1 email?
Five short parts, each with a job. Aim for 150–200 words, and give each bullet point its own paragraph of two to four sentences.
| Part | Job | Flexible phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | Match the reader | Dear Ms. Patel, / Hi Sam, |
| Purpose (1–2 sentences) | Say why you are writing | I am writing to let you know about… / I wanted to tell you about… |
| Bullet 1 | Explain with a specific detail | Last Tuesday, … / The main problem is that… |
| Bullet 2 | Explain with a reason or effect | As a result, … / This has made it difficult to… |
| Bullet 3 | Make a clear, polite request | Would it be possible to…? / I would really appreciate it if… |
| Closing | End in the same tone | Thank you for your help. Sincerely, / Talk soon, |
What is the template for the CELPIP Task 2 survey response?
State your choice in the first sentence, then give two reasons, each with an example or a consequence. A sentence that acknowledges the other option shows balance without weakening your choice.
- Choice: "I believe Option A, building a new community centre, would benefit our neighbourhood more."
- Reason 1 with an example: who benefits, how, and what would happen without it.
- Reason 2 with a consequence: a different angle, such as cost, time or safety.
- The other option: "Although a new park would be pleasant, it would mainly be used in summer."
- Conclusion: restate your choice in new words in one sentence.
Can memorised templates lower my CELPIP Writing score?
Yes, if they are whole sentences that do not fit the task. Raters notice generic paragraphs, and text that does not answer the prompt hurts Task Fulfillment and Content and Coherence. Memorise the structure and a handful of linking phrases, then write the content fresh every time.
- Avoid: long memorised openings such as "In today's fast-paced world, many people…".
- Avoid: the same 'reason' paragraph used whatever the options are.
- Keep: purpose phrases, polite request forms and linking words you can adapt.
- Keep: your timing plan for planning, writing and checking.
How should I time each template?
Spend about 4 minutes planning, 18–19 minutes writing and 4 minutes checking in Task 1, and roughly the same in Task 2's 26 minutes. In the plan, write one or two keywords per paragraph, so the template becomes your outline.
Frequently asked questions
Does CELPass have a template tool?
Yes. The templates page has a structure for every Speaking and Writing task, and AI scoring shows whether your answer used the structure well.
Should Task 1 and Task 2 have the same number of paragraphs?
Usually around five each, but let the task decide: one paragraph per bullet point in Task 1, one per reason in Task 2.
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