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October 2022 · Expression orale

October 2022 speaking practice set

34 non-official TCF-style practice prompts organized by recurring speaking theme. Pick one to start a timed recording.

Work

5 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Ask about the conditions and schedule of remote workprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2Ask questions to get to know your new colleagueprompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T2Ask questions to your new Canadian colleague.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice04T2Work at the city hall and participate in cultural activitiesprompt 4 · TCF-style practice05T3To enjoy life, people should work less. What do you think?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice

Children & school

4 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Can I babysit your three-year-old this weekend?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2Seeking a babysitter, ask questionsprompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T3Parents should educate boys and girls in the same way.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice04T3Should children be given a phone?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Family

3 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Ask about Canadian wedding customs and etiquetteprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T3Is it easy to make new friends in a host country?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T3Is it possible to be friends with someone who has opposing beliefs to yours?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Housing

3 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Ask me questions about renting your apartmentprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2Ask questions about a home renovation company.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T3Discuss whether living in the city or countryside is more pleasant.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Transport

3 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Ask me about accommodation and transportation during your training in Canada.prompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2New to Ottawa, want to cycle around.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T3Discuss whether providing free public transportation in cities is a good idea.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Travel

3 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Ask for travel information and pricesprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2Ask travel agent about Canada tripprompt 2 · TCF-style practice03T3Traveling makes you a better person, what do you think?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Animals

2 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2Friend asks to look after his dog while on vacationprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T3Do elderly people need a pet?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Community

2 questions · T2
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01T2Ask your Canadian neighbor questions about a cultural event.prompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T2Canadian neighbor selling furniture and appliancesprompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Immigration

2 questions · T3
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01T3People cannot adapt to living in a foreign country. What do you think?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T3What do you think about immigrating to Canada?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Money & shopping

2 questions · T2 · T3
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01T2New neighbor asks about evening activities and pricesprompt 1 · TCF-style practice02T3Traveling is an activity reserved for rich people. Do you agree with this statement?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Banking & admin

1 questions · T2
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01T2Ask questions about car insurance queriesprompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Health

1 questions · T3
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01T3Some magazines offer weight loss advice, are you for or against it?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Media & information

1 questions · T3
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01T3Do you agree that older people are always more pessimistic compared to younger people? Are you optimistic about new generations?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Public services

1 questions · T3
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01T3Who should help the elderly, citizens or the state? What do you think of civil action?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Vegetarian

1 questions · T3
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01T3Are you for or against vegetarian menus?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice