TEF Canada Writing Task 1: 15 Fait Divers Samples for NCLC 7 Success

TEF Writing Task 1 (Section A) is the "Sprint" of the exam. You have to write a short news article (fait divers) of at least 80 words based on a simple prompt.

The trending data shows that candidates are searching for Task 1 practice more than ever. Why? Because while it's the shortest task, it's also where you can lose the most points for "basic" mistakes in tense coordination.

At PrepMyFrench, we’ve perfected the "Section A Formula." Here are 15 winning samples to help you master the journalistic tone and the Passé Composé / Imparfait balance.

1. The "Fait Divers" Architecture