Do I need a microphone?

Yes for live AI sessions in the app. You can still use this page’s sample document to practice offline with a partner or voice notes.

Section A vs Section B — which should I practice first?

Start with A if you struggle to ask precise questions. Practice B heavily if persuasion and informal register are weak — B carries more of the speaking module score.

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TEF Canada · Expression orale

TEF Canada speaking practice

TEF Canada speaking has two tasks with a document on screen: Section A (ask for information) and Section B (present and convince a friend). Practice with the same structure here — sample prompt below, then live AI examiner sessions in the app.

TEF speaking format

Section A: ~5 minutes · formal · ask questions about an ad or notice
Section B: ~10 minutes · informal · present the document and convince a friend
Document: Always on screen — like the real TEF oral
Scoring: Module scored /450 · IRCC maps to NCLC bands

Speaking tips that move the needle

Section A: prepare question frames (combien, où, quels documents, y a-t-il…) before you speak.
Section B: summarize the ad in your own words first, then argue — don’t just read the poster.
Keep a friendly register in B; formal register in A. Examiners notice the switch.
Practice with a timer. Silence and filler words cost more than a small grammar slip.

Free sample — Section A speaking prompt

Read the document, then practice asking questions out loud (or start a live AI session after signup).

Section A — Ask for information

~5 minutes · formal register

Affiche — Centre communautaire de Montréal

CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE DU PLATEAU

Cours de français pour nouveaux arrivants
Niveaux A1 à B2 · petits groupes

Inscriptions ouvertes · début des cours : 7 avril
Tarif : 120 $ / session de 8 semaines
Documents : pièce d’identité + preuve d’adresse

Info : 514-555-0142 · plateau.cc/francais

Consigne

Vous venez d’arriver au Canada et vous souhaitez vous inscrire à un cours de français. Vous voyez cette affiche. Posez des questions pour obtenir des renseignements (tarifs, dates, documents requis, niveau, etc.).

Read the document carefully (1–2 minutes).
Practice out loud — record yourself if you can.
Start a live AI session for timed interaction and feedback.

Start live Section A speaking

How live speaking practice works

Study the sample document and prompt on this page.
Sign up free and open Practice → Speaking.
Start a Section A or B session with the AI examiner.
Get feedback and an NCLC-oriented estimate to guide your next session.

TEF speaking FAQ

Do I need a microphone?: Yes for live AI sessions in the app. You can still use this page’s sample document to practice offline with a partner or voice notes.
Section A vs Section B — which should I practice first?: Start with A if you struggle to ask precise questions. Practice B heavily if persuasion and informal register are weak — B carries more of the speaking module score.

Start free TEF speaking practice

Create an account and launch a live Section A or B speaking session with AI feedback.

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