# TEF Canada speaking: expression orale > TEF Canada expression orale: 15 minutes with an examiner. Section A asks for information, section B argues to convince. Practice prompts and tips inside. Canonical: https://frenchtestcanada.ca/tef-canada-speaking Last updated: 2026-10-26 The TEF Canada speaking test is a 15-minute conversation with an examiner, in two sections. It’s recorded so it can be marked twice. Speaking is also one of the two tests you need for citizenship. ## The format | Section | What you do | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | A | Obtaining information: you ask the examiner questions about a document, such as an ad | 5 minutes | | B | Presenting an argument to convince: you try to persuade the examiner about a document | 10 minutes | ## Practice prompts ### Prompt 1 **The task:** TEF Canada speaking, section A (5 minutes): obtaining information. You call about a document (an ad, a notice) and ask the examiner questions. > **Practice prompt (ours):** Vous avez vu cette annonce : « Cours de cuisine du monde — le mardi soir, centre communautaire de Vancouver. Places limitées. » Vous téléphonez pour obtenir des renseignements : prix, durée, niveau, matériel, inscription… - Greet, say why you are calling, then ask clear, varied questions. - Mix question forms: est-ce que…, inversion (Faut-il… ?), question words (combien, quand, comment). - React to each answer (D’accord, très bien, et si…) so it sounds like a real call. - Use polite forms: je voudrais savoir…, pourriez-vous me dire… ? ### Prompt 2 **The task:** TEF Canada speaking, section A (5 minutes): obtaining information. You call about a document (an ad, a notice) and ask the examiner questions. > **Practice prompt (ours):** Vous lisez cette petite annonce : « À louer, chalet au bord d’un lac, à une heure de Montréal. Idéal pour les familles. » Vous appelez le propriétaire pour en savoir plus avant de réserver. - Prepare question topics in your head: price, dates, number of rooms, what’s included, animals, deposit. - Ask follow-up questions based on what the examiner says. - Close the call politely: Merci beaucoup pour ces renseignements, bonne journée. ### Prompt 3 **The task:** TEF Canada speaking, section B (10 minutes): presenting an argument to convince. You present a document to the examiner, who plays a friend, and try to convince them. > **Practice prompt (ours):** Vous avez vu une annonce pour un club de randonnée qui organise des sorties chaque fin de semaine près de Moncton. Vous essayez de convaincre un ami, qui préfère rester à la maison, de s’inscrire avec vous. - Present the document briefly, then give several different arguments (health, friends, cost, nature). - Expect objections and answer each one: Je comprends, mais…; Justement… - Stay friendly and persuasive; use the informal tu with a friend. - Keep talking: rephrase or add an example if you run out of arguments. ### Prompt 4 **The task:** TEF Canada speaking, section B (10 minutes): presenting an argument to convince. You present a document to the examiner, who plays a friend, and try to convince them. > **Practice prompt (ours):** Vous avez lu un article sur une application qui permet de partager des repas entre voisins pour éviter le gaspillage. Vous voulez convaincre un ami sceptique de l’essayer avec vous. - Lead with the strongest argument, then add smaller ones. - Use convincing phrases: tu verras, imagine que, ça vaut la peine de, je t’assure que. - Answer the examiner’s doubts with concrete examples rather than repeating yourself. ## How to practise speaking - Set a timer for 5 minutes and run section A with a friend reading the role of the advertiser. - Record yourself on section B and listen back: do you give reasons, examples and answers to objections? - Learn a handful of useful phrases for asking (je voudrais savoir si…), arguing (ce qui est intéressant, c’est que…) and answering doubts (je comprends, mais…). - A teacher or conversation partner gives feedback you can’t get from an app. Our [French classes](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/french-classes) page can connect you with schools. Train your ear too with the [listening practice](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/tef-canada-listening-practice). See the [score converter](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/nclc-converter) to turn a TEF Canada or TCF Canada score into an NCLC level. > We’re an independent practice site. We’re not affiliated with CCI Paris Île-de-France (TEF Canada), France Éducation international (TCF Canada) or IRCC, and our questions are our own writing, not real exam questions. ## Questions people ask ### How long is the TEF Canada speaking test? 15 minutes: 5 minutes for section A (obtaining information) and 10 minutes for section B (convincing). ### Is the speaking test with a person? Yes, face to face with an examiner. It’s recorded so it can be assessed twice. ### Do I need the speaking test for citizenship? Yes. The TEF Canada citizenship version has two tests: listening and speaking. ## Sources - [TEF Canada: taking the test (Le français des affaires)](https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-canada/examination/) (checked 2026-10-26) - [TEF Canada: learn more (Le français des affaires, CCI Paris Île-de-France)](https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/candidate/test-evaluation-francais/tef-canada/presentation/) (checked 2026-10-26) Not affiliated with CCI Paris Île-de-France (TEF), France Éducation international (TCF) or IRCC. ## Related - [TEF Canada writing: expression écrite](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/tef-canada-writing) - [TEF Canada listening practice: compréhension orale](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/tef-canada-listening-practice) - [French for Canadian citizenship](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/french-for-citizenship) - [TEF Canada: the complete guide](https://frenchtestcanada.ca/tef-canada)