Task Types

Penmate supports a range of writing task types aligned with Cambridge English exam formats. The available types depend on the CEFR level you select.

All Task Types

Type	Description
Essay	Discursive or argumentative writing on a given topic. Requires a clear position and supporting arguments.
Article	Engaging writing for a publication, with a clear audience in mind. Should capture the reader’s interest.
Email	General email communication. Can be formal or informal depending on context.
Formal Email	Professional or official email with appropriate formal register.
Informal Email	Friendly, casual email to someone you know well.
Story	Narrative writing with character development, setting, and plot.
Report	Structured writing that presents information, findings, and recommendations.
Review	Critical evaluation of a book, film, restaurant, event, or similar. Should include opinions and recommendations.
Formal Letter	Official letter with appropriate formal conventions (salutation, sign-off, register).
Informal Letter	Friendly letter to someone you know, using casual register.
Proposal	Formal document proposing a plan or course of action, with supporting reasons.

Not all task types are available at every level. In Cambridge mode, Penmate shows only the types that are appropriate for the selected level:

In Freestyle mode, all task types are available at any level.