TEF Canada Speaking Section B: Most Common Themes & Examples

The TEF Canada Expression Orale Section B evaluates your ability to persuade a friend. You will be given a short document (like a brochure or an advertisement) and have 10 minutes to present it to a friend (le tutoiement) and convince them to participate with you. The examiner plays the role of the skeptical friend who will raise objections.

Familiarizing yourself with the most common themes will help you prepare solid arguments in advance. Here are the top categories along with real examples and images from our platform.

1. Transport & Mobilité (Transport & Mobility)

Themes related to changing daily habits, especially how we commute, are extremely popular. You will often have to convince a friend to give up the comfort of their personal car.

Example: Covoiturage pour le Travail

SUJET : Vous avez vu une annonce pour une plateforme de covoiturage domicile-travail. Vous trouvez l'idée excellente, mais votre ami(e) préfère conduire seul(e) pour être indépendant(e). Vous devez le/la convaincre d'essayer le covoiturage avec vous.

2. Consommation & Finance (Consumption & Finance)

These prompts challenge you to persuade your friend to adopt new spending habits, usually involving second-hand shopping, bartering, or saving money.

Example: Acheter des Vêtements d'Occasion

SUJET : Votre ami(e) dépense beaucoup dans les vêtements neufs de "fast-fashion". Convainquez-le/la de vous accompagner dans une grande friperie ce week-end.

3. Santé & Bien-être (Health & Wellness)

Convincing a friend to adopt a healthier lifestyle (like quitting sugar, going on a digital detox, or swimming in winter) is a classic TEF scenario. The friend will often complain that the idea sounds too difficult or boring.

Example: Week-end Détox Digitale

SUJET : Vous avez réservé un week-end dans une cabane isolée sans réseau (Détox Digitale). Vous voulez que votre ami(e) vienne. Il/Elle est très connecté(e) et a peur de s'ennuyer.

4. Alimentation & Gastronomie (Food & Diet)

Changing eating habits is another major theme. You may need to persuade your friend to eat less meat, cook more at home, or try a new diet.

Example: Mois Végétarien

SUJET : Vous participez au défi "Un mois végétarien". Vous voulez que votre ami(e), qui adore la viande, le fasse avec vous. Convainquez-le/la.

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