TCF Canada Writing Task 1 Guide
TCF Canada writing task 1 asks for a 60–120 word message to one or more recipients identified in the prompt. You must describe, narrate, or explain. Before writing, identify the audience, purpose, and required details, then use a clear opening, two or three information points, and an appropriate closing.
Official format
- The official range is 60–120 words within the full 60-minute writing test.
- The recipient's status is specified in the prompt and should control your register.
- The task requires description, narration, and/or explanation in response to the given situation.
Method
Decode the prompt
Write down three things before drafting: who receives the message, why you are writing, and which details are mandatory. Turn each instruction verb into a content point.
Use a controlled structure
State your purpose immediately, develop the required details in a logical order, and finish with a request, thanks, or suitable closing. A practice target of about ten minutes plus one minute to check is a suggested strategy, not an official scoring rule.
Match register and accuracy
Keep the same level of formality throughout. A friend allows natural language; an unfamiliar person or organization needs more formal wording. Controlled sentences are more useful than long constructions you cannot manage accurately.
Original practice prompt
Original practice prompt: you are moving this weekend. Write to a friend with the time, transportation near your new home, and a request for help.
Submission checklist
- ✓ 60–120 words
- ✓ register matches the recipient
- ✓ time, transportation, and request included
- ✓ clear opening and closing
- ✓ prompt labelled as original practice
Frequently asked questions
- How many words are required for TCF Canada writing task 1?
- France Éducation international requires 60–120 words. Count after covering every requested detail.
- Can I memorize a task 1 template?
- You can prepare short opening and closing phrases, but the body must change with the recipient, purpose, and required information.
- Will more than 120 words improve my score?
- No. The official range is explicit; aim for a complete, coherent, accurate response inside that range.
Continue preparing
Official sources
- France Éducation international: TCF Canada overview
- France Éducation international: official TCF examples
Published: 2026-08-22 · Updated: 2026-08-22
Suggested timing and structures are practice strategies, not official scoring rules. The original prompt is not an examination topic.