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TEF Canada writing practice

TEF Canada writing is two timed tasks: Section A (continue a news story, 80+ words) and Section B (formal letter or essay, 200+ words). Draft against a sample prompt below, then use AI grading in the app for rubric feedback and an NCLC estimate.

TEF writing format

Section A: Fait divers · 80+ words · ~25 minutes
Section B: Argumentation / formal letter · 200+ words · ~35 minutes
Total: ~60 minutes for both tasks on exam day
NCLC 7 target: Writing 310–348 on the ancien /450 column (428–471 on /699)

Writing tips for NCLC 7+

Section A: keep chronology clear — who, what, where, then consequences.
Section B: state a position early, support with 2–3 arguments, concede briefly, conclude.
Prefer connectors (cependant, en outre, par conséquent) over lists of short sentences.
Leave 3 minutes to check agreements and verb tenses — accuracy is graded separately.

Free sample — Section A writing prompt

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Section A — Fait divers

Vous êtes journaliste. À partir des éléments ci-dessous, rédigez la suite de l’article (minimum 80 mots).

Titre : Incendie dans un immeuble du Plateau
Faits : dimanche 22 h · 3e étage · personne âgée évacuée · pompiers sur place en 8 minutes · cause inconnue · enquête en cours
Contexte : hiver · températures −15 °C · voisins ont donné des couvertures

Timer 25:00 · 0 words (min 80)

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TEF writing FAQ

Is handwriting required?: Official TEF writing is typically handwritten at the center. Our practice is typed so you can iterate faster; still practice handwriting before test day for stamina.
How is writing graded here?: AI grading uses TEF-style criteria (task completion, coherence, lexicon, morphosyntax) and maps a module estimate toward NCLC bands.

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