TEF Speaking Topics 2026: Complete List of Section A & B Topics

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Section	Task	Duration	CLB Focus
Section A	Obtain information by asking questions in a roleplay scenario	5 minutes	CLB 5-7
Section B	Persuade or convince the examiner in a debate scenario	10 minutes	CLB 7-12
Total	2 sections, 1 examiner	15 minutes	—

Section A Topics: Information Gathering Scenarios

Category 1: Housing & Real Estate

You are looking for an apartment. Call a real estate agency to ask about available rentals.
You want to sublease your apartment for 3 months. Ask the landlord about the rules.
Your neighbour's renovation noise is excessive. Call the building management to inquire about regulations.
You are moving to a new city. Call a moving company for quotes and services.
You want to install solar panels on your house. Call the municipal office for permits.

Category 2: Health & Medical

You want to register with a new family doctor. Call the clinic to ask about the process.
You need dental work but are concerned about costs. Call the dental office for pricing.
You want to enrol your child in a vaccination program. Call the public health office.
Your elderly parent needs home care. Call an agency to ask about services.
You are interested in a wellness retreat. Call to ask about programs and pricing.

Category 3: Education & Training

You want to enrol in a French language course at a local college. Call to ask about schedules and fees.
Your child is struggling in school. Call the school to ask about tutoring programs.
You want to take an online certification course. Call the institution for details.
You are interested in a study abroad exchange program. Call the international office.
You want to register for a professional development workshop. Call to ask about content and cost.

Category 4: Work & Employment

You saw a job posting and want to learn more. Call the company's HR department.
You want to negotiate flexible working hours with your employer. Ask HR about the company policy.
You are interested in a volunteer position at a local charity. Call for details.
You want to start a small business. Call the chamber of commerce for information.
You need to take unpaid leave from work. Call HR to ask about the process.

Category 5: Travel & Transportation

You want to plan a weekend trip to another city. Call a travel agency.
Your flight was cancelled. Call the airline to ask about rebooking options.
You lost your luggage at the airport. Call the baggage claim office.
You want to rent a car for a road trip. Call a rental company for prices and insurance options.
You want to use public transit in a new city. Call the transit authority for routes and passes.

Category 6: Daily Life & Services

You received a defective product. Call the store's customer service for a refund.
Your internet service has been dropping. Call your provider to troubleshoot.
You want to organize a surprise birthday party. Call a restaurant to ask about private events.
You need to renew your driver's licence. Call the government office for required documents.
You want to adopt a pet. Call the local animal shelter for the adoption process.

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Section B Topics: Debate & Persuasion Scenarios

Category 1: Technology & Society

Convince a friend that social media should be banned for children under 16.
Persuade your manager to allow your team to work remotely 4 days a week.
Argue that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it destroys.
Convince a school board to ban smartphones in classrooms.
Defend the position that online education is as effective as in-person learning.

Category 2: Environment & Sustainability

Persuade your city council to ban single-use plastics in local businesses.
Argue that electric vehicles should be mandatory by 2035.
Convince your company to adopt a four-day work week to reduce carbon footprint.
Defend the idea that fast fashion should be taxed to fund environmental cleanup.
Persuade your neighbours to start a community garden instead of individual lawns.

Category 3: Health & Lifestyle

Argue that junk food advertising should be banned during children's programming.
Convince your friend to stop smoking by presenting the health and financial costs.
Defend the position that mental health days should be mandated by employers.
Persuade a parent that their child should participate in sports rather than extra academic tutoring.
Argue that vegetarian meals should be served in school cafeterias by default.

Category 4: Education & Youth

Convince a school director that homework should be eliminated for primary school students.
Argue that gap years should be encouraged before university.
Defend the idea that arts education is as important as STEM subjects.
Persuade a university to lower tuition fees for international students.
Argue that volunteer work should be mandatory for high school graduation.

Category 5: Work & Economy

Convince your boss to implement a mentorship program for new employees.
Argue that the minimum wage should be raised to $25/hour.
Defend the position that companies should be required to publish employee salary ranges.
Persuade a business owner to hire immigrants and invest in their French training.
Argue that freelancing is better than full-time employment for work-life balance.

Category 6: Immigration & Culture (Highly Relevant to Canada)

Defend the idea that Canada should prioritize francophone immigration.
Argue that bilingualism should be mandatory in Canadian schools.
Convince a friend that learning French is worth the investment for Canadian PR.
Defend the position that cultural diversity strengthens a country's economy.
Argue that immigrants should be required to learn one official language within 2 years.

Category 7: Urban Life & Community

Persuade your mayor to build more bike lanes instead of car lanes.
Argue that public libraries should remain open 24/7.
Convince your neighbourhood to organize car-free Sundays.
Defend the idea that tall residential buildings are better than suburban sprawl.
Argue that free public transit would reduce inequality and pollution.

TEF Speaking Topics 2026: Complete List of Section A & B Topics

TEF Speaking Topics 2026: Complete List of Section A & B Topics

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Section A: How It Works

Section B: How It Works

Section A Topics: Information Gathering Scenarios

Category 1: Housing & Real Estate

Category 2: Health & Medical

Category 3: Education & Training

Category 4: Work & Employment

Category 5: Travel & Transportation

Category 6: Daily Life & Services

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Section B Topics: Debate & Persuasion Scenarios

Category 1: Technology & Society

Category 2: Environment & Sustainability

Category 3: Health & Lifestyle

Category 4: Education & Youth

Category 5: Work & Economy

Category 6: Immigration & Culture (Highly Relevant to Canada)

Category 7: Urban Life & Community

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High-Scoring Phrases for Section B

Opening Your Argument

Countering the Examiner

Concluding

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