TEF Canada Speaking Section A: Most Common Themes & Examples

The TEF Canada Expression Orale Section A tests your ability to make a formal phone call (le vouvoiement) to gather information about an advertisement. You have 5 minutes to ask 10 to 12 questions.

Knowing the most common themes that appear on the exam can help you prepare relevant vocabulary and questions in advance. Here are the top categories, along with actual examples and images from our practice platform.

1. Loisirs & Activités (Leisure & Activities)

This is one of the most classic Section A themes. You will often have to call a gym, a cooking school, or a dance studio to ask about schedules, prices, and equipment.

Example: Club de Sport & Fitness

ANNONCE : "Form'Attitude" - Nouveau centre de remise en forme au centre-ville. Offres spéciales d'ouverture, cours collectifs, coaching personnalisé, espace spa. Vous êtes intéressé(e). Posez une dizaine de questions (tarifs, horaires, équipements, réductions).

2. Emploi & Carrière (Work & Career)

You will frequently see job advertisements or ads for coworking spaces. You must ask questions about the working conditions, salary, schedule, and requirements.

Example: Offre d'Emploi - Assistant

ANNONCE : "Global Events" recherche un(e) assistant(e) à temps partiel. Posez des questions sur le poste et les conditions.

3. Logement (Housing & Accommodation)

These prompts require you to call a real estate agency or a landlord. You will need vocabulary related to rent, square meters, deposits, and neighborhoods.

Example: Location d'Appartement

ANNONCE : Bel appartement T3 refait à neuf, centre-ville, proche des transports. Contactez l'agence "ImmoCity" pour plus d'informations. Posez 10 questions.

4. Éducation (Education & Courses)

Calling a language school or a university to ask about courses, diplomas, and enrollment fees is very common.

Example: École de Langues

ANNONCE : "LinguaMundo" propose des cours intensifs d'espagnol tous niveaux. Posez une dizaine de questions.

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