April 2024 · Expression orale

April 2024 speaking practice set

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

Children & school

6 questions · T2 · T3

01T2Can you watch my 3-year-old this weekend?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Help organize my child's school event planningprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquiring about after-school activity information and adviceprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T2Neighbor asks to babysit this weekendprompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Do children easily integrate into a foreign country?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice 06T3Should we allow our children to use the internet?prompt 6 · TCF-style practice

Community

4 questions · T2

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01T2Ask new neighbor questions about building situation.prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquire about volunteer work schedule and conditionsprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2New neighbor asks about neighborhood detailsprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T2Seeking film recommendations for a French cultural association review.prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Daily life

4 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask details of spring running raceprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Ask me about my week in a new cityprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2New resident inquires about building lifeprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Is it important to develop renewable energy?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Transport

4 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask questions about auto insuranceprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquiring about cycling in Ottawaprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Do you think it is possible to live without a car in today's society?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Should we ban the circulation of vehicles in cities?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Travel

4 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask questions about a trip to Canadaprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquire travel agency for tour informationprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Questions about organizing a hiking tripprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Travel makes you a better person, do you agree with this statement?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Work

4 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask former colleague about new jobprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Questions for job hunting in Canadaprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Do you think having people work until the age of 70 is an acceptable measure?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3In today's society, it is possible to change careers at any age. What do you think?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Culture & leisure

3 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask about the cultural event detailsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Participate in sports, theater and museum activities at a cultural centerprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Museums should be free for everyone.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Family

3 questions · T3

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01T3Do adults hold a pessimistic view of young people? Do you agree? Why?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Is it possible to form a friendship with someone whose beliefs are opposed to yours?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3It is easier to live alone than with family. What do you think?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Immigration

3 questions · T3

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01T3A life experience abroad is always positive. Do you agree with this statement? Why?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Do you think everyone is capable of adapting to life in a foreign country? Why?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Is English essential for traveling abroad?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Media & information

3 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask me about my TV show experienceprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Nowadays, people almost no longer send mail (greeting cards, love letters, etc.); is this regrettable?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Nowadays, people rarely send mail (such as greeting cards, love letters, etc.). Is it regrettable?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Animals

2 questions · T3

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01T3Are pets essential for the well-being of the elderly?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Do zoos have a purpose? Why?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Education & language

2 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Learn university life in Torontoprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Are diplomas more important than experience?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Food

2 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask for opinions before dining togetherprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Discuss whether cooking is a good way to promote a country's culture.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Health

2 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Inquire about sports camp detailsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Many magazines offer weight loss advice. Do you support this practice?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Housing

2 questions · T2

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01T2Ask specific questions about the apartment you likeprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquire about home renovation issuesprompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Public services

1 questions · T3

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01T3Do you agree that the government cannot control everything? Why?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Vegetarian

1 questions · T3

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01T3Are vegetarian menus a healthy and sustainable alternative to traditional diets?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice