TEF Speaking Task A: The "Question Generator" Strategy (Never Run Out of Ideas)

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The Nightmare Scenario: You are in the TEF Speaking Exam, Task A. You have to call a gym to ask for information. You ask: "What is the price?" You ask: "What are the hours?" ...and then your mind goes blank. Silence. The examiner stares at you. You panic.

This happens to 50% of candidates. They fail not because their French is bad, but because they run out of ideas. To get CLB 7+, you need to ask 10 to 12 distinct questions in 5 minutes. That is a lot.

In this guide, I will teach you the , a mental framework that ensures you never run out of things to ask, no matter the topic (Gym, Apartment, Job, Volunteer work).