CELPIP Writing Task 2 - TIPS! 

it really makes sense, you made my writting task so much easier.

You are great Mark, thank you for the efforts you put into your videos.

Hi Mark, your videos are amazing! I watched some of them and did so much better on my last Celpip test! Thank you so much! I am recommending to all my friends! =D

Love the way you teach Mark love you💜

YES! I Made it. Thank you so much Mark. I Prepared for my CELPIP exam 100% with Mad English TV for just 1 week and guess what I scored? Listening 9 Reading 8 Writing 7 Speaking 6 I knew I did not do very well in the speaking immediately after the exam but waoooo, I couldn't just believe that I used Mad English TV just for 1 week to achieve this result. Great job Mark!! I am recommending your RU-vid channel to everyone I know preparing for an English exam.

You are amazing, every time that I watched your video, I learned a new point.

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Hi Mark ! I have been watching most of your videos about the Celpip exam (woo 😜) I want to say thank you very much! I believe that thanks to you I will have a really nice score , you gave me a lot of nice ideas which are very easy to use. Thanks again you are amazing!

With the help of your videos, nothing is hard ❤️

Thank you for doing this videos your tips are very useful. You are referring to supporting ideas to our main point

Thank you soo much! before watching your videos I was so scared of the exam and was feeling lost, but your guidance is extraordinary.

Hi Mark! Thank you very much for all your videos. I find it really helpful for my upcoming Celpip exam.😄

I'm planning to take a exam on august 2023 .. i'm so enjoy your video,task 1 en task 2 is not easy to me.. but i'll trying to learn and practice.. thank you for your video .. Keep it up

Hi, teacher! I am Korean who is studying for CELPIP exam. I found you explain really clearly and easy to understand and your example is super encouraging since it has all the coherence and well-built structure, but uses all the easy and clear languages. Thus, I have purchased your book on your website and I am glad to be a part of sponsoring your contribution and support for many people like me preparing for the exam on online. Thank you so much :)

thank you, for explaining in an easy way

Such a great lesson!

Thank you so much for making a video of writing task 2.

Thank you Mark,,for making videos. More Power Godbless take care,,

Thank you sir your Speaking and writing test materials helped me a lot to score 9 marks in the Celpip Exam.

Thank you so much ,I secured 10 in writing and reading by only going through your writing tips. Watching your video and following your advice helped. Thanks.

I gave my CELPIP test.. Your channel is perfect for those who are prepare for CELPIP test.. but not only for CELPIP, it’s also helpful to improve our English level.. thank you so much.. I found your videos are so helpful.. thank you So Much Mark...

Thank you so much for all the pointers you gave. I found your video about three days to my exam and it helped a lot. I just got my result today and I got 12 in writing.

Wow! What an amazing video! Thank you, I am ready for a perfect score ;)

This is really new for me because all time I really had scare about these tasks however today. I said what will happen if I fail? and I just tryed, and I feel very good I understood a lot. I feel very proud of myself, and very grateful to you Dear Professor! And don't be scare if I call you dear, here in US we use Dear: to Refer with respect to the people.so Again and Again Thank you so much.

You have got wonderful calming voice, making seem everything easy. It seems both parts are having same level difficulty . The topic should be right

You're so cool :D .. this "Oooh" at the beginning of the video is awesome :D

Thank you for all of your videos. I got 9 for writing.

So helpful!

Love the way how you start your videos...oooo this woman is studying for the celpip exam! Your tone helps me calm down and drain down my anxiety. I am taking the test today! I've been watching your videos for quite a while. Thank you!

Hi sir, thanks so much for your vedio tips as i learned a lot of this tips and could you please make it more

thank you Mark!

Hey, Thanks for the vocabulary: - to be fed up with something; - to provide input on the issue. - state your choice. Take care!

superb and thanks for it..

I think writing Task 2 would be easier for me as l got some great ideas to make the introduction and conclusion as well as the body paragraphs. Thanks a lot for your help

Hi Mark, just wanted to thank you for your help, and congratulate you for your teaching style. I ordered your writing pdf file online and spent 2 days to study the contents including examples. I just received my score (writing 8) which I was targeting for!! I needed Ielts 6.5 or CELPIP 8 as my requirement . I tried Ielts a few times with writing score of 6, then I switched to CELPIP and after studying your book I got 8 in writing ! I’m so happy and thankful !

Ur teaching style is great. It's easy to understand

Your great teacher

Hi Mark,Is it good to write Option A and Option B is essay? or we need to paraphrase the options?

Task 1 is easier for me cause I already know how start and finish the email. Thank you so much for this video, it helped me A LOT with task 2 :)

I like your "Voooooo" sound at beginning of every video :)

Mark, you're the best

I really like watching your lessons for CELPIP practice, l will take the exam next month, l hope l can achieve the score l need. I have purchased your speaking practice book. Thanks a lot for your help

Good job.....

Are your recommended resources, the ones on your website, enough to prepare for the test

Thank you so much for your lessons I bought all your books and they are so helpful

Personally，I think a new elevator would be a better choice. Even though the building does need a new paint job, the elevator would offer more practical benefits to the tenants. The first problem with the current elevator is that it is extremely slow. Sometimes it takes more than five minutes to arrive after pushing the button. A lot of people in the building have started using the stairs because they’re so fed up with the elevators. The second problem is safety. Sometimes the elevator does strange things. For example, yesterday it suddenly stopped moving, then it dropped a few feet. It was a very frightening experience. Considering these reasons, I believe an elevator would be a better choice. Everyone in the building would be overjoyed. Again, this is my personal opinion, but I will support whatever decision is made. Thank you for giving me the change to provide input in this issue.

I highly appreciate that as an owner resident of this building I was given a chance to express my opinion regarding the projected maintenance in building. It will be great to change paint and carpets in our building as those works are due since a long time. However, I recommend to replace elevator instead at this time. First of all, we are having issues with the elevators since a long time as those are old and are in operation since those are installed during building construction. Every odd day these elevator goes out of service and all residents have to use stairs. In addition to that one third residents of out building are elderly people so it is not easy for seniors to use stairs all the time. Furthermore, elevators are really slow in operation. When I come back from work every day, I notice long ques up in the main lobby, people waiting for elevators sometimes 30 minutes if one elevator is down. Same thing happens during morning every time when all residents have to go to work. It is such an inconvenience for all the residents. All in all, in my opinion replacing elevators at this point of time would be a great idea. It will help residents to get to their work on time and also reduce waiting time in lobby. Senior residents would be able to go out for walk and will make this place more comfortable for them. Keeping these in mind I hope painting and carpeting works can be postponed this next year.

Hi there, in writting part 2 do we have to give example.

Thanks dear

in writing part of the exam, do we have always email to someone and survey? or it can be different in each time. Thanks

They are both easier than Ielts writing since I don’t worry about the spelling.Lol.But task 2 is definitely easier! Love the way you teach!

Hi 👋 thank u so much

I personally would like to get new paint and carpets for several reasons. Even though the elevator is getting a little old, it's still useable. We really need to get fix inside first for our comfort living. First, the color is the wall outside obsessively faded and getting look old building. I found some parts are scrunched by wild animals as well. My roommates also says the outlook of this building is miserable. The new color whichever you pick will be better looking building for sure. Second, I like the idea of new carpet. Winter in here is quiet cold. Since we don't have floor heating, I think the carpet is really important for us. If we could get the new ones, it will keep us warm and comfortable for whole winter. Considering those reasons, I believe that getting new paint and carpets are better choice. This is my personal opinion, but I will support whatever decision is made. Thank you for giving me a chance to provide input on this issue.

Hey Mark u r so sweet and kind 🙂🙂

Hi, Can we use contractions in Anonymous answers?

Your feedback on this please. I appreciate the initiative taken by the management for renovating the building. I prefer to choose the new paint and carpets as part of renovation work. Even though the building does need a new elevator, the new paint and carpets would offer more practical benefits to the tenants. First of all, we are facing a lot of problems due to the bed bugs with old carpets. Changing the carpet would give a great sign of relief from the bugs for all the tenants. It has been more than 5 years since the building was painted and I feel so ashamed to invite friends to my apartment as it looks very old. That way, adding new paint gives a wonderful outlook to my apartment and the entire building too. Secondly, I noticed that the elevator is running in a good condition and has been well maintained by the service provided on regular basis by the management. So, a new elevator is not needed now. Considering these reasons, I believe new paint and carpets would be more essential. Everyone in the building would be overjoyed. Again, this is my personal opinion, but I will support whatever decision is made. Thank you for giving me a chance to provide input on this issue.

Hi Adisa, Try revaluation for your speaking part alone .90% to pass chances in revaluation.

Hello Mark! Could you please suggest me how can I improve my listening scores?

Hey Mark, I'm still enjoying your lesson. Another assignment. In my opinion, I think painting the building and changing the carpet would be a better choice, although the elevator is a outdated but still working effectively. Firstly, the present house painting has been washed away by the rain and the part of the building decorated with metal has been corroded. Algae are now growing on the walls, in fact, the appearance of the building look so archic. Secondly, the carpet needs to be changed because it looks so filthy and smells terrible. Sometime, some children would urinate on it with out scrubbing and this could results to slip and fall accident. Lastly, the state of the house painting and carpet of this apartment is so embarrassing that I no longer invite my friends to my house. For instance, one of my friends visited me, when she saw the situation of the place, she even advised me to look for another house and live, I was ashamed of my self. Considering these reasons, I believe painting and provision of new carpet would be a better choice and every tenant would be elated if this would be considered. How ever, I will also support what ever decision made by the landlord.

I love to watch your channel but I couldn't find the book ...how do I download your book

Hi, Thank you for your videos. It was very useful. I am writing this message a bit late as I received my results in May but I had to acknowledge that I could score 12/12 in writing in my 1st CELPIP attempt only because of your tips.

I have the celpip test this Sunday thanks for your videos and elevators doesn't drop it just moves off and had an unexpected sudden stop

good job dude

hey,i loved watching your videos,and small suggestion,"again this is my opinion seneetnce was not mentioned in your previous video (park and building) :))

good evening sir, As you teach both the tasks, it looks like both are easy. Hopefully, it is, that both are easy as I am thinking now. thanks

I like your honesty hahaha

I have an exam in 2 weeks time. Just going through your videos and hopefully I pass well. Thank you for the good work Mark. It's really helpful.

Hello! Is it still possible to buy your books?? Cheers!

I have only two days left to get my first trial of CELPIP exam, I am little bit anxious about it, I would like to thank you, your videos are so helpful..💐

I think both are difficult for me. LOL I am not good at writing even in my mother language :(

Hi mark I want to books but not in PDF so what I should I do?

in the first problem you wrote "it takes more than 5 minutes".and in the 2nd problem you wrote "stopped moving then it dropped"so where to use than and then, can u tell

Hi , Thanks for your lessons. I have a problem in writing. Since I practiced for IELTS where we are asked to expand our answers I get influenced with the same strategy here. I end up writing close to 230 words but I am able to write them with in 20 minutes. Will I lose marks if I end up writing more than 200 words. Could you please suggest me a way through which I can overcome this problem.

regarding which question is hard, i think it depends on the topics, sometimes straight forward, sometime it is challenged, specially if the topic requires advanced vocabulary

Hii are provide any online classes?

Hi Sir, I have taken celpip exam and prepared with your videos. The requirement is 9 each in all the modules but i could score upto 8 or 7. What are the tips and How can i increase my score to 9? Please share some tips. Thank you.

Will this help to get a band 12?

Hi Mark, thank you for your videos. I need to get a 9 in Writing (I have scored 8 on my first attempt). For Task 2 Practice Test one is supposed to argue in favour of either a shopping complex or recreational park. This is my response, what do you think would be my score?: Personally, I believe the development of a shopping complex has more rationale behind compared to the recreational park. Even though our town needs another sports complex and a large green area, construction of the mall would offer more socio-economic benefits to the residents of Tall Falls. Most importantly the existing shopping facilities at River Crossing are outdated, undersized, and fail to satisfy the increasing demand from growing population. Currently it takes over 30 minutes to find a parking spot. This resulted in many residents opting for a drive to the nearby town of Glen Meadows, where ample parking is available and the selection of stores is superior. Additionally, the new complex will create a substantial amount of temporary jobs during the construction phase. Once completed a significant number full-time positions will be added to our economy, including the seasonal work for students of Tall Falls College. At this point a high percentage of the town's young population is unable to find work and is forced to either remain unemployed or commute to other municipalities, putting their studies and financial well-being at risk. Considering these reasons, I believe the development of the shopping complex would be the preferred choice for our community. Thank you in advance!

Is it fine to have written 5 paragraphs & having introductory + conclusion paragraphs included ?

why I avail the book and I having problem to download it please help me.

HI Mark here is my response: It is my opinion that option B would be a better fit. Even though the paint job and the new carpet have its advantages, option B would be a more practical benefit to the tenants. The first benefit is that there are senior citizens in the building, and it is quite a strain on them to constantly walk up and down the stairs since the elevator can hold only three people. Furthermore, the elevator is outdated and at times it does not work. Secondly, with an upgraded elevator, this would be a lucrative opportunity, which can bring in new tenants. We are one out of two buildings on this block with an elevator. Therefore, having the latest model would better serve the current tenants and tenants to come. The upgraded elevator would have the latest features such as a phone for emergencies and in addition hold more people. Considering these reasons, I believe option B would be a great addition as everyone would benefit. Again, this is my opinion, but I will support any decision that is made. I appreciate the opportunity to provide input.

Personally, I think new paint and carpet would be a better choice for the building. Even though the building required a new elevator too but new paint and carpet will provide a new look to the tenant and this change will give them more pleasure. The first problem with the building paint is that the paint is looking very dirty and old. Some people made graffiti on the front wall and backyard wall of the building which is destroying the image of the building. Another reason is the rain and snow which damaged the beauty of the old paint. On the other hand, the carpet of the building is having many stains on it which looks very weird sometimes. Science says that by the passage of time many germs live and grow in the carpet that causes lung problems so we must change it after some time. Considering these reasons I prefer to give a new paint and new carpet to the building, it will provide a luxurious feeling to the people of the building. Again, it is my personal opinion, but I will support whatever decision is made. Thank you for giving me a chance to provide input on this issue.

what is the maximum word limit for task 1and task 2

do you think repeating the same words often in a letter is ok?

As the apartment building is getting old we residents wanted to make few changes to the building. I am glad you have given us the privilege to decide over it. Personally, I feel repainting the building is better option as it is more economical comparatively to replacing the elevators. Indubitably, elevators are required to be replaced but I believe old elevators could be repaired rather than replacing them with the new ones as they are in authentically better conditions. Apparently, it is more important to repaint the building entirely because it has been 10 years since no touch-up has been given to the walls and this old paint looks more primitive and makes the building look dull and monotonous. Furthermore, carpets would change the look of the entire building as the building is made with historical design and carpets would make it look like a castle. However, ambience of the building would entirely change and we can also attract new tenants for the houses which are not occupied at the moment as it is near to the train station and in downtown and previously people mostly were reluctant in leasing because it was not properly maintained. Perhaps, I think this option is less time consuming and more cost effective comparatively to replacing the elevators. Again, this is my personal choice, but i will support whatever decision is made.

Dear Building Owner, Firstly, let me thank you for involving me in this crucial decision, I hope my advice will be beneficial for you and all the residents of the building in the long run. Since we have to decide either we can go for the option (A of new paint and carpet) or (option B of new elevator). According to my personal experience we should opt for option B,even though option A is necessary but we have to keep in mind which one is of immediate and in urgent need.The reason for choosing option B is because in our building many tenants are old couples and families with school going children. Since the elevator are old enough and many times it stops working due to faulty machinery. Most affected are upper floor residents, as summer is approaching, our kids get exhaust by climbing staircase to reach their respective flats, we can imagine what they will go through in summer days. Same as the case with old age couples. Furthermore, many of your upper floor flats are still vacant because new tenants do not book the flat due to this ongoing problem I hope you will consider my advice for installation of elevator on priority basis and we all come on the same page as most of other tenants like me in the building are in the favor of elevator. Thank you in advance. Warm Regards

l think task 1 is easier,but through your guidance, l think task 2 will also improve. Thank you for your wonderful teaching and look forward to all the courses about preparing CELPIP.

Personally, I prefer task 1 since it has certain contents I am assigned to fill in. Also, I am used to writing email because I write them quite often. I hope your lesson on task 2 and my practice help me changing this preference :)

How to get your book ?

Hi Mark, your tips and strategies for the CELPIP preparation is really helpfull. I am looking forward to your comments for the TASK 2 Writing response.

Hi Mark, are you also planning to write a book on reading test specially the diagram part ?

How can I get a book?

hi, do you have e-book, so I can buy it online and downloaded

Task 1

Thank you so much, Mark! These two videos were really helpful and solved many issues in writing section of CELPIP. You made both the section a lot easier. But I want to make a point, if in the exam it is asked about the email or survey about which I don't have prior knowledge or I don't have any interest about that asked topic, then how to combat with such a situation. Yes, of course, you deserve a bundles of coffee cup! :) :)

Hey Mark! Thanks for your tips! They were perfectly clear and usable. In my opinion, the task 2 is harder and more complicated because one has to think it over before writing. Have a nice day and take care!

Hi Mark, First of all let me tell you this, I've been following your videos very closely and thank you so much for such fantabulous videos. I'm worried, my exams are on next weekend. In an official CELPIP test, if we write such simple English will I get 9 or is there any other structure to achieve 9.

Hello Mark, i want to know what are the other ways that we can start the survey ? you started it with Personally. can you please provide alternatives. thank you so much in advance.

Hello Mark, could you please tell me how long do you have to complete this task ( number 2 responding to a survey) Cheers!

I have just purchased your Book. It is really helpful, thanks and keep up the good work!