TCF Speaking Task 2: Mastering the "Simulated Conversation" Roleplay

Introduction: The Artificial Conversation Challenge

Of all the tasks in the TCF Canada Speaking exam, Tâche 2 (the Roleplay) is often the most nerve-wracking. Unlike Tâche 1 (Self-introduction) or Tâche 3 (The Monologue), Task 2 requires you to interact with an examiner who is pretending to be someone else—a shopkeeper, a friend, a landlord, or a travel agent.

You have 3 to 4 minutes to "perform" a conversation. The goal isn't just to speak French; it's to interact naturally, ask relevant questions, and respond to the examiner's challenges.

In this 2000-word guide, we’ll break down the specific "Simulated Conversation" framework that our students at prepmyfrench.com use to score CLB 9 and 10.

Section 1: The Anatomy of Task 2

Task 2 is a "Simulated Situation" (Mise en situation). You will be given a prompt (a card) describing a scenario.

Example Prompt:

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Vous êtes dans une agence de voyage. Vous voulez organiser un séjour en France avec des amis. Posez des questions à l'employé (l'examinateur) sur les tarifs, les dates, les activités et les hébergements.

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What the Examiner is Looking For:

Section 2: The "Triple A" Framework (Ask, Adapt, Advance)

To dominate this task, you need to follow a structure. Don't just "wing it."

1. Ask (The Information Phase)

The first 60 seconds should be spent gathering facts. Use a variety of question forms:

Section 3: Standard Questions You Must Memorize

No matter the topic, certain questions are "golden" because they use complex grammar.

Section 4: The 5 Most Common Scenarios in 2025

Based on our recent "Predicted Questions" data at PrepMyFrench, these 5 scenarios are appearing in almost 60% of exams:

1. The Repair Shop: your phone/car is broken, you need to know the price and turnaround time.
2. The Gym Membership: asking about classes, prices, and cancellation policies.
3. The Shared Apartment (Colocation): interviewing a potential roommate about their habits.
4. The Library/Resource Center: asking about borrowing rules and membership.
5. The Local Festival: gathering info on tickets, parking, and child-friendly activities.

Section 5: How to Use PrepMyFrench to Win Task 2

At prepmyfrench.com, we have developed a Speaking Simulator that is specifically designed to handle these interactions.

AI-Driven Feedback

When you practice Task 2 on our platform, our AI doesn't just listen; it . You speak, the AI responds as the "travel agent" or "landlord," and then it gives you a of your performance. It identifies if your questions were too repetitive or if you missed a "trap" laid by the simulate examiner.

Conclusion: Don't Be a Script-Reader

The biggest mistake is sounding like a robot. The TCF is a test of communication. Imagine you are actually in that travel agency. Be curious, be slightly demanding, and be polite.

Ready to start roleplaying? Head over to PrepMyFrench and try our Tâche 2 Speaking Drills today!