TCF Writing Task 1: Formal & Informal Email Master Templates

Writing Task 1 of the TCF Canada exam is your first impression on the examiner. You are asked to write a short message of 60 to 120 words.

The prompt will ask you to write either:

1. An informal email/message to a friend or family member (e.g., inviting them to a party, giving advice, or describing a new apartment).
2. A formal email/message to a colleague, manager, or business (e.g., asking for information, canceling a reservation, or requesting leave).

While 60–120 words seems short, candidates frequently lose points by mixing formal and informal registers (e.g., using "Tu" with a manager or "Veuillez agréer" with a best friend).