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Read a description of a situation. Then write an e-mail about the situation. You will have nine minutes. You should write between 80 to 120 words. Write using complete sentences.

Write an email to the building manager regarding poor lighting in the lobby and suggest improvements. Include the following points:

- Describe the issue with the current lighting.

- Suggest installing bright light bulbs.

- Recommend incorporating motion sensor lights for energy efficiency.

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Overview of Email Writing Task

Prompt LengthSkills AssessedNo. Questions
Text up to 100 wordsWriting2-3

Expert Tips to Improve Your Score

Learn expert tips to boost your Email Writing score by focusing on clarity and proper format while practising Email Writing regularly.

01

Follow a Rigid Structural Template

Follow a consistent layout: a formal/informal greeting,
a clear opening statement, specific responses to each bullet point, and a professional sign-off. This ensures you meet all "Email Conventions."

02

Practice Tone Recognition

Identify if the recipient is a boss
(formal) or a friend (informal). Use sophisticated vocabulary and avoid contractions for formal tasks, while keeping language relaxed and friendly for informal ones.

03

Master the 9-Minute Action Plan

Divide your time: spend 2 minutes planning,
6 minutes writing, and 1 minute proofreading. Aim for 100 words to stay safely within the 50–120 word limit and avoid scoring zero.

04

Use Connectors for Logical Flow

Use transition words like "furthermore," "however," and
"consequently" to link your sentences. This improves your "Organization" score by making the email easy for the AI to follow and understand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much time do I have to write the email?

You have 9 minutes per email. This includes reading the prompt, planning, writing, and reviewing. A good strategy is: 1–2 minutes to read and plan, 6 minutes to write, and 1 minute to review and fix errors.
 

What is the required word count for pte email writing task?

The recommended range is 50–120 words, with 100 words being the ideal target. Writing fewer than 50 words or more than 140 words will negatively affect your 'Form' score. At least 100 words is needed to score full points on Content.
 

How is the pte email writing task scored?

Your response is evaluated on 7 factors: Content (did you address all prompt points?), Email Conventions (proper greeting, body, closing), Form (word count in range), Organization (logical flow and transitions), Grammar (accuracy), Vocabulary (range and appropriateness), and Spelling (consistent convention).
 

What does 'Email Conventions' mean in the scoring rubric?

'Email Conventions' checks whether your email includes appropriate format elements: a proper greeting (e.g., 'Dear Mr. Smith,'), a structured body, and a polite closing (e.g., 'Kind regards,' followed by your name). Missing these elements reduces this score to 1 or 0.
 

What is the correct email structure to follow?

A high-scoring email follows this structure: (1) Greeting — address the recipient by name if given, (2) Opening sentence — state the reason you are writing, (3) Body paragraphs — one paragraph per bullet point, (4) Closing sentence — polite sign-off, (5) Sign-off — 'Regards,' / 'Sincerely,' / 'Best wishes,' followed by your name.
 

What is the best way to practise PTE email writing?

Practise under timed conditions — set a 9-minute timer for each practice email. First focus on structure and covering all bullet points without the timer, then build speed. Using a variety of sample prompts (requests, complaints, apologies, suggestions) ensures you are ready for any scenario on test day.
 

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