CELPIP Writing Practice Course 2026
This course is for people preparing for the Writing test in CELPIP-General, a computer-based English test used in Canada. Six lessons explain both Writing tasks, how responses are rated, and how to control tone, organization and accuracy, with original writing prompts, model answers and self-check lists. Each lesson has an untimed topic quiz with explanations, and a timed 35-question final assessment unlocks a certificate of completion when you score 80% or more.
Respuesta rápida
Este curso gratuito tiene unos 300 minutos de lecciones, 6 pruebas temáticas sin límite de tiempo (99 preguntas en total) y una evaluación final cronometrada de 35 preguntas elegidas al azar. Saca un 80 % o más en la evaluación final para descargar un certificado de finalización (privado, no acreditado). Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 13 de octubre de 2026.
Qué aprenderás
- Describe the two CELPIP-General Writing tasks, their timing and suggested length
- Explain the four dimensions raters use to rate CELPIP Writing
- Plan and write a Task 1 email that covers every required point
- Choose one survey option and support it with clear reasons and examples
- Use a tone and word choice that fit the reader and purpose
- Organize ideas in paragraphs linked with suitable connectors
- Find and fix common grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
Obtén un 80 % o más para descargar tu certificado.
Tu plan de estudio
Lee cada lección, haz su prueba temática (sin límite de tiempo, con explicaciones) y luego la evaluación final cronometrada. Cada vez se elige una nueva mezcla de preguntas. Tu progreso se guarda en este navegador.
- Leer las lecciones6 lecciones, unos 300 min
- Prueba temática 1: How the Writing test works17 preguntas
- Prueba temática 2: Task 1: Writing an Email17 preguntas
- Prueba temática 3: Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions17 preguntas
- Prueba temática 4: Tone, register and word choice15 preguntas
- Prueba temática 5: Organization and cohesion17 preguntas
- Prueba temática 6: Grammar, spelling and final review16 preguntas
- Examen final35 preguntas, 35 min · Obtén un 80 % o más
Prueba temática 1: How the Writing test works
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Pregunta 1 de 17
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Respuesta: A. Two
The Writing test has two tasks: Task 1, Writing an Email, and Task 2, Responding to Survey Questions.
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Pregunta 2 de 17
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Respuesta: C. 53 minutes
The official time for the Writing test is 53 minutes: 27 minutes for Task 1 and 26 minutes for Task 2.
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Pregunta 3 de 17
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Respuesta: D. Writing an Email
Task 1 is Writing an Email. Responding to Survey Questions is Task 2, and there is no essay or summary task.
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Pregunta 4 de 17
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Respuesta: B. Choose one of two options and explain why it is better
In Task 2 you respond to an opinion survey: you choose between two options and explain your choice.
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Pregunta 5 de 17
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Respuesta: B. 27 minutes
Task 1 has 27 minutes and Task 2 has 26 minutes, for a total of 53 minutes.
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Pregunta 6 de 17
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Respuesta: C. 150–200 words
Both Writing tasks ask for about 150–200 words.
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Pregunta 7 de 17
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Respuesta: A. CELPIP-General LS
The CELPIP-General LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking. CELPIP-General tests all four skills, including Writing.
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Pregunta 8 de 17
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Respuesta: C. In a word counter under each task
Each Writing task has an automatic word counter underneath, so you can track your length as you write.
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Pregunta 9 de 17
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Respuesta: B. On the left side of the screen
Background information is on the left side, and the specific instructions are on the right side.
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Pregunta 10 de 17
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Respuesta: D. An automatic spelling checker
The Writing test includes an automatic spelling checker and basic editing tools. There is no translation tool, dictionary or sample answer.
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Pregunta 11 de 17
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Respuesta: C. Four to six raters
Each Writing performance is rated by four to six trained writing raters. Three to five raters is the number for Speaking.
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Pregunta 12 de 17
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Respuesta: C. Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability, Task Fulfillment
Writing is rated on Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment. Listenability is a Speaking dimension.
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Pregunta 13 de 17
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Respuesta: C. Task Fulfillment
Task Fulfillment covers relevance, completeness, tone and word count.
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Pregunta 14 de 17
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Respuesta: A. Readability
Readability covers format and paragraphing, connectors and transitions, grammar and sentence structure, and spelling and punctuation.
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Pregunta 15 de 17
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Respuesta: D. A benchmark rater is automatically assigned
If the ratings disagree, an experienced benchmark rater is automatically assigned to rate the performance.
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Pregunta 16 de 17
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Respuesta: C. Your score may go down
There is a little room above or below the suggested length, but being significantly over or under can lower your score. Word count is part of Task Fulfillment.
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Pregunta 17 de 17
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Respuesta: A. Nothing official; it is feedback only
Only trained CELPIP raters give official Writing results. Practice scores here are feedback only and cannot predict a CELPIP level.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- The CELPIP-General Writing test has two tasks, Writing an Email and Responding to Survey Questions, and takes 53 minutes.
- Task 1 has 27 minutes and Task 2 has 26 minutes. Each response should be about 150–200 words.
- In Task 1 you write an email about an everyday matter and are usually asked to do about three things. In Task 2 you choose between two options and explain your choice.
- Each Writing performance is rated by four to six trained writing raters who work independently. If their ratings disagree, a benchmark rater is assigned.
- Writing is rated on four dimensions: Content/Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfillment. Each dimension has five performance levels.
- Each task has an automatic word counter, and the test includes an automatic spelling checker. Being far over or under the suggested length may lower your score.
- The CELPIP-General LS test assesses only Listening and Speaking, so it has no Writing test.
- CELPIP levels line up with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, and scores are available 2–4 business days after the test date (not counting weekends or holidays).
Preguntas frecuentes
Is this the official CELPIP Writing test?
No. This is an independent practice course. The prompts, model answers and questions are original and only follow the task types of the real test. For official samples, use the free practice tests on the CELPIP website.
What does the certificate of completion show?
It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on its final assessment. It is not a CELPIP result or level, and it cannot be used as proof of English for immigration, citizenship, work or school.
Can this course score my writing or predict my CELPIP level?
No. Official Writing responses are rated by four to six trained CELPIP raters. The quizzes, model answers and self-check lists here are practice feedback only, not an official CELPIP score.
How long should my Writing answers be?
About 150–200 words for each task. There is a word counter under each task. A little over or under is fine, but being far over or under may lower your score.
Do I need the Writing test for Canadian citizenship?
The official CELPIP website says the CELPIP-General LS test, which has no Writing test, covers the Listening and Speaking skills for the citizenship language requirement. Always check the Government of Canada's current requirements before you book.
How long is the final assessment?
It has 35 multiple-choice questions in 35 minutes, drawn at random from the whole course. It tests your knowledge of the tasks and of good writing; the real Writing test asks you to write two responses in 53 minutes.
¿El certificado está acreditado o reconocido oficialmente?
No. Es un certificado de finalización privado, solo para tus conocimientos. No está reconocido, acreditado ni aprobado por ningún gobierno, organismo de licencias, regulador ni institución educativa, y no sustituye ninguna licencia, certificación ni formación exigida por la ley.
Fuentes
- CELPIP: Test Format & Scoring
- CELPIP-General Overview Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP Writing Pro Target 5 Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP Writing Pro Target 9 Study Pack 2026 (PDF)
- CELPIP: Tips & Resources
- CELPIP blog: Vocab and tone tips for the CELPIP Test
- CELPIP: Test Results
- CELPIP: Canadian Residency
- CELPIP: Canadian Citizenship
- CELPIP: About Us