TEF Speaking Section A: The Ultimate Guide to Asking the Right Questions

Target: 1,800+ words

The TEF Canada Speaking Test (Expression Orale) strikes fear into the hearts of many candidates. It requires you to think on your feet, roleplay with an examiner, and maintain a natural conversation.

Section A is the shorter of the two tasks (5 minutes). Your objective is simple: look at an advertisement and ask the examiner 10 to 12 questions to get more information. If you master the structure, this section is a guaranteed high score.

Part 1: Understanding the Task

In Section A, you are given a short document. It might be:

TEF Speaking Section A: Asking the Right Questions

TEF Speaking Section A: The Ultimate Guide to Asking the Right Questions

Part 1: Understanding the Task

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Part 2: The Structure of the Call

1. The Introduction (1 minute)

2. The Questioning Phase (3 minutes)

3. The Conclusion (1 minute)

Aiming for CLB 7+?

Part 3: How to Formulate Perfect Questions

Structure 1: Direct Inversion (Formal)

Structure 2: Est-ce que (Standard)

Structure 3: Indirect Questions (Advanced - Highly Recommended)

Part 4: Categories of Questions to Memorize

Category: Price and Payment

Category: Schedule and Timing

Category: Location and Access

Category: Conditions / Target Audience

Aiming for CLB 7+?

Part 5: The Art of Stalling and Reacting

Useful Filler/Reaction Phrases:

Conclusion

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