TEF Speaking Section A Masterclass: 50 Questions to Ask the Examiner

TEF Speaking Section A is often underestimated. Candidates think, "I just have to ask 10 questions about an ad. How hard can it be?"

The answer: Harder than you think.

Section A isn't just about asking questions. It’s about interrogating a situation. The examiner wants to see that you can obtain information in a natural, polite, and grammatically varied way. If you ask 10 questions starting with "Est-ce que...", you will get an A2 score.

To get an NCLC 9+, you need to vary your structures, use professional vocabulary, and most importantly, keep the conversation alive.

At , we’ve categorized the most common Section A topics into this master "Interrogation Guide."