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Expression écrite

Writing

Assessment of the Written Expression Test

One hour in total, with a separate time limit per section. Your two texts are marked independently by two examiners using a standardised grid placed on the CEFR scale (A1–C2). On CLB Checker, each text is corrected instantly on the same criteria.

Skills You Need to Master

  • Clearly express your thoughts on a given topic.
  • Provide relevant and specific information related to the topic.
  • Argue, describe, explain and reformulate ideas effectively.
  • Write coherent, organised texts with accurate vocabulary, grammar and syntax.

Assessment Criteria

Quality and effectiveness of the text
Respect of the situation, overall organisation, clarity of information or arguments, ability to develop, nuance and add detail.
Richness and control of written French
Vocabulary (precise, appropriate), syntax (sentences, tenses and moods) and spelling.
Two independent examiners
Each text is marked separately with a standardised grid, then placed on the CEFR scale.

TEF Canada Written Expression — Section A

Time limit

25 minutes

Word count

80 words minimum

Task type

Finish a news story (fait divers) from its opening lines

Structure of Section A

  1. 1Continue the story: Pick up exactly where the given opening stops, in the same tense and style.
  2. 2Answer the key questions: Who? What? When? Where? How? — give concrete details.
  3. 3Develop the events: Describe what happened next in a logical order, using connectors (ensuite, soudain, finalement).
  4. 4Conclude: Close the story with an outcome or a consequence.

Official example topics

Un lion sème la panique

Hier, à la tombée de la nuit, un gardien de zoo a remarqué que le lion n'était plus dans sa cage. Aussitôt après, il a entendu de grands cris…

Un nouveau riche

En creusant dans son jardin pour planter un arbre, un habitant de Montréal a fait une très agréable découverte…

Une mamie en colère

Une dame âgée de 80 ans a surpris deux hommes en train de voler sa voiture. Pas effrayée, elle a décidé de leur donner une bonne leçon.

TEF Canada Written Expression — Section B

Time limit

35 minutes

Word count

200 words minimum

Task type

Opinion letter (lettre d'opinion) reacting to a statement

Structure of Section B

  1. 1Opening: Address the recipient appropriately and state why you are writing.
  2. 2Your position: Clearly say whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
  3. 3Three arguments: Support your view with at least three developed arguments and examples.
  4. 4Conclusion & closing: Summarise your opinion and end with a suitable formule de politesse.

Official example topics

Exemple 1

« Il faut d'urgence supprimer la publicité à la télévision. »

Exemple 2

« L'accès à la culture (cinéma, théâtre, expositions…) devrait être gratuit. »

Exemple 3

« Les réseaux sociaux représentent un danger permanent pour les enfants. »

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