The 2026 TEF Canada Speaking Topic Predictions: What to Expect in Section B

Introduction: The Examiner's Playbook

The TEF Canada Speaking Section B (Expression Orale) is the ultimate test of persuasion. You have 10 minutes to convince a stubbornly resistant friend (played by the examiner) to join you in a new activity or adopt a new lifestyle.

Many candidates think the examiner can invent any topic they want. This is a myth. The TEF operates on a strictly controlled question bank, and the topics are highly predictable. By analyzing thousands of exam reports, we have cracked the code. In this guide, we reveal the top predicted Section B topics for 2026 and how to prepare for the inevitable objections.

The 4 Core Archetypes of Section B

While the specific scenario might change (e.g., a cooking class vs. a pottery workshop), the underlying of the prompt almost always falls into one of four archetypes. If you prepare arguments for the archetype, you are prepared for any variation.