TEF Canada Speaking Samples: Task A & B (CLB 7+ Guide)

The Test d'Évaluation de Français (TEF Canada) Speaking Section (Expression Orale) is often the most stressful part of the exam for candidates. Unlike the listening or reading sections, you are "on stage" with an examiner for 15 minutes.

However, it is also the most predictable section. The scenarios (Tasks A and B) follow strict patterns. If you memorize the structure, the transition phrases, and the "politeness markers," you can secure a CLB 7 (NCLC 7) even if your vocabulary isn't perfect.

This guide provides full-length scripts and detailed analysis for high-scoring responses.

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Understanding the Structure

Section A: Gathering Information (5 Minutes)

The Goal: You need to ask 10 questions to obtain information about an advertisement (e.g., renting a flat, adopting a pet, signing up for a yoga class). The Trap: Do not just ask "Combien ça coûte ?" (How much is it?). That is too simple. You need to show variety in your question structures. Key Skill: Formal interrogation & Interrogative Adverbs.

Section B: Convincing a Friend (10 Minutes)

You need to persuade a friend (the examiner) to participate in an activity described in an advertisement. The examiner will present counter-arguments ("It's too expensive", "I don't have time"). You must NOT get aggressive. You must , then , then . Argumentation, Subjunctive, Logical Connectors.

Task A Sample 1: The Apartment Rental

Prompt: You see an ad for a rental apartment. Call to get more details.

Candidate Strategy

• Formal.

Task B Sample 1: The "Vegetarian Cooking Class"

Prompt: Your friend loves junk food. Convince him/her to join a vegetarian cooking class with you. Role: Informal (Tu).

The Argumentation Arc

1. Hook: "Hey, I saw something cool!"
2. Presentation: Explain the activity enthusiastically.
3. Objection 1 (Meat): "But I love meat!" -> Counter: "It's not about stopping meat, it's about discovering new flavors."

Important Grammar for Task B

To get high scores, usage of the Subjunctive (Subjonctif) and Conditional (Conditionnel) is mandatory.

Final Tips for Success via PrepMyFrench Logic

1. Listen actively: Do not interrupt the examiner, but acknowledge their points (Je comprends ton point de vue, mais...).
2. Be flexible: If the examiner hates cooking, change your argument to "spending time together".
3. Watch the clock: In Task A, stop after 5 minutes. In Task B, push for the agreement before the 10 minutes are up.
4. Smile: It affects your intonation and makes you sound more fluent and confident.

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