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TEF Canada Speaking Topics — 2026 Practice Scripts

The TEF Canada speaking section has 2 tasks: Task 1 — obtain specific information through questions (5 min), Task 2 — persuade someone to do something (5 min). Here are the topic patterns you'll see, with practice scripts at CLB 7 and CLB 9.

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Task 1 — Obtain information (typical scenarios)

  • You want to enrol your child in a summer camp. You speak with the organiser to learn about activities, schedule, costs, and safety.
  • You're considering buying a used car. You speak with the seller to learn about its history, condition, and warranty.
  • You want to volunteer with a local charity. You speak with the coordinator to understand the commitment, training, and impact.
  • You're planning a trip to the Gaspésie region. You speak with a travel agent about transport, accommodation, and weather.
  • You're enrolling in a French course. You speak with the school administrator to learn about levels, hours, fees, and certification.

Task 2 — Persuade (typical scenarios)

  • Convince a friend to spend their vacation in Canada rather than Europe.
  • Convince a colleague to take public transport instead of driving to work.
  • Convince a family member to learn French as a second language.
  • Convince a neighbour to participate in the building's recycling programme.
  • Convince a sibling to apply for a job in Quebec.

Sample CLB 7 vs CLB 9 — same Task 2 prompt

Prompt: Convince a friend to take public transport instead of driving.

CLB 7:

"Tu sais, le transport en commun, c'est vraiment bien. Tu peux lire pendant le trajet, tu n'as pas besoin de stress. Et c'est moins cher que l'essence et le stationnement. Aussi c'est meilleur pour l'environnement. Pourquoi tu ne fais pas l'essai? Pendant une semaine, prends le bus. Si tu n'aimes pas, tu peux retourner en voiture. Mais je pense vraiment que tu vas l'apprécier."

Functional, clear, persuades — but with hesitation patterns and limited subordination.

CLB 9:

"Écoute, je comprends parfaitement ton attachement à ta voiture, mais permets-moi de te présenter quelques arguments. D'abord, sur le plan financier — entre l'essence, le stationnement et l'entretien, tu débourses facilement 400 dollars par mois. Une passe mensuelle de la STM, c'est 97 dollars. Ensuite, le stress quotidien : combien de fois tu m'as appelé en rage à cause des bouchons sur le pont Jacques-Cartier ? Le métro, lui, ne connaît pas les bouchons. Et finalement, l'aspect environnemental — c'est peut-être ce qui te touchera le moins, mais à l'échelle de Montréal, chaque automobiliste qui passe au transport en commun, c'est un geste concret. Essaie-le pendant deux semaines, sans engagement. Tu pourrais me surprendre."

Anticipates objections ("je comprends ton attachement"). Specific evidence (97 dollars, pont Jacques-Cartier). Adapts register (informal "tu" + analytical structure). Idiomatic ("tu pourrais me surprendre").

FAQs

Are these the actual exam topics?
These are PATTERNS observed in recent TEF Canada sessions reported by candidates. Specific exam topics rotate, but the underlying scenarios stay close to these archetypes. Practising the patterns trains the skills you need for whatever exact prompt you get on exam day.
How long should I prepare each task?
Both tasks are 5 minutes each, with 1 minute of preparation. Practise full 5-minute responses, not shorter — examiners look for sustained interaction and depth of argument. Under-running the time often correlates with lower CLB bands.
What if I dry up mid-response?
Use filler structures ('Pour résumer...', 'En d'autres mots...', 'Cela me fait penser à...') to give yourself time to think. Pure silence drops your fluency band; filler-and-recover keeps you afloat. Practise these stock phrases until they're automatic.

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