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CELPIP Writing Task 1: Writing an Email

CELPIP Writing Task 1 Sample Answer: Neighborhood BBQ Invite

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You’re inviting your new neighbor, Sam, to a casual backyard BBQ this Saturday afternoon.

Time
27 minutes
Length
150–200 words
Tone
Formal or semi-formal, depending on the reader

The question

You’re inviting your new neighbor, Sam, to a casual backyard BBQ this Saturday afternoon.

Required Points:

-Date, time, and location details

-Describe food/drink you’ll provide

-Ask them to bring something (optional)

-Encourage response by a certain day

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

Dear Sam, Welcome to the neighborhood! To celebrate, we’re throwing a laid-back backyard BBQ this Saturday, June 28, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at our home (12 Oak Lane). We’ll be grilling juicy burgers, hot dogs, and colorful veggie skewers, and there’ll be chilled lemonade, iced tea, and a selection of drinks. If you’re able, bringing a side dish or dessert would be fantastic, though no pressure. Please RSVP by Thursday evening so we can ensure ample food and seating. We’d love to get to know you and introduce you around. Hope you can join us! Warm regards, [Your Name]

101 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Dear Sam, I hope you’re settling in well. We’re hosting a casual backyard BBQ this Saturday, June 28, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 12 Oak Lane. We’ll fire up the grill with burgers, hot dogs, and veggie skewers, plus soft drinks and lemonade. If you’d like, feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. It would be great to get to know you—please RSVP by Thursday so we can plan accordingly. Looking forward to meeting you! Best, [Your Name]

84 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

Dear Sam, We’re having a BBQ at our place this Saturday at 3 PM. It’s at 12 Oak Lane, in our backyard. I will grill burgers and hot dogs, and have some drinks. Could you bring a side dish or dessert if you like? Please let me know by Thursday if you can come. Hope to see you! Cheers, [Your Name]

61 words

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