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Speaking

Assessment of the Oral Expression Test

A 15-minute interview with an examiner in two parts, based on everyday ads and announcements. It is marked by at least two examiners using a standardised grid placed on the CEFR scale (A1–C2).

Skills You Need to Master

  • Ask relevant questions to obtain information.
  • Present, explain and defend a point of view.
  • React spontaneously and keep the conversation going.
  • Use a register adapted to the person you are speaking to.

Assessment Criteria

Section A — formal exchange
Get information, ask for clarification and hold a formal conversation.
Section B — informal exchange
Present a situation, develop your ideas and hold an informal conversation.
Richness and control of spoken French
Vocabulary, syntax (tenses and moods) and clear, natural pronunciation; reactions should be spontaneous.

TEF Canada Oral Expression — Section A

Time limit

5 minutes

Task type

Obtain information by phone from an advertisement

Structure of Section A

  1. 1Greet and introduce yourself: Explain why you are calling.
  2. 2Ask about 10 questions: Price, schedule, conditions, location, availability…
  3. 3Rephrase and follow up: Clarify answers and ask for details.
  4. 4Thank and close: End the call politely.

Official example topics

Offre d'emploi

URGENT ! Recherche personne pour s'occuper d'une dame âgée à domicile. Rémunération attractive. Horaires variables.

Rando Loisirs

Itinéraires de 3 à 5 jours · Tous niveaux · Groupes de 8–12 personnes avec guide · Hébergement pris en charge.

Meubles à vendre

Occasion à saisir. Cause départ à l'étranger, vends meubles à prix très intéressants…

TEF Canada Oral Expression — Section B

Time limit

10 minutes

Task type

Convince a friend to take part in an activity

Structure of Section B

  1. 1Present the offer: Explain the document and what it proposes.
  2. 2Give arguments: Highlight benefits with concrete examples.
  3. 3Answer objections: Respond to the examiner's counter-arguments.
  4. 4Conclude: Summarise and try to get agreement.

Official example topics

Tour du Québec

Vous avez lu cette publicité pour un circuit touristique au Québec (8 jours / 7 nuits, à partir de 300 $). Vous en parlez à un(e) ami(e) qui cherche une idée pour ses vacances. Essayez de le (la) convaincre de faire ce voyage avec vous.

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