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.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 300 minuten lessen, 6 themaquizzen zonder tijdslimiet (99 vragen in totaal) en een getimede eindtoets van 35 willekeurig gekozen vragen. Haal 80% of meer op de eindtoets om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- 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
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
Je studieplan
Lees elke les, maak de themaquiz (zonder tijdslimiet, met uitleg) en daarna de getimede eindtoets. Elke keer wordt een nieuwe mix van vragen gekozen. Je voortgang wordt in deze browser opgeslagen.
- Lees de lessen6 lessen, ongeveer 300 min
- Themaquiz 1: How the Writing test works17 vragen
- Themaquiz 2: Task 1: Writing an Email17 vragen
- Themaquiz 3: Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions17 vragen
- Themaquiz 4: Tone, register and word choice15 vragen
- Themaquiz 5: Organization and cohesion17 vragen
- Themaquiz 6: Grammar, spelling and final review16 vragen
- Eindexamen35 vragen, 35 min · Haal 80% of meer
Themaquiz 1: How the Writing test works
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Vraag 1 van 17
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Antwoord: A. Two
The Writing test has two tasks: Task 1, Writing an Email, and Task 2, Responding to Survey Questions.
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Vraag 2 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 3 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 4 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 5 van 17
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Antwoord: B. 27 minutes
Task 1 has 27 minutes and Task 2 has 26 minutes, for a total of 53 minutes.
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Vraag 6 van 17
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Antwoord: C. 150–200 words
Both Writing tasks ask for about 150–200 words.
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Vraag 7 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 8 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 9 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 10 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 11 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 12 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 13 van 17
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Antwoord: C. Task Fulfillment
Task Fulfillment covers relevance, completeness, tone and word count.
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Vraag 14 van 17
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Antwoord: A. Readability
Readability covers format and paragraphing, connectors and transitions, grammar and sentence structure, and spelling and punctuation.
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Vraag 15 van 17
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Antwoord: 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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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 17 van 17
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Antwoord: 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.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het 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).
Veelgestelde vragen
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.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.
Bronnen
- 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