May 2024 · Expression orale

May 2024 speaking practice set

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

Children & school

9 questions · T2 · T3

01T2Ask questions about music school classes, schedule, and pricesprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquire about music school courses and feesprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquiring about babysitting options in Canadaprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T2Letter seeking advice for hosting nephewsprompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T2What do I need to know to babysit your child?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice 06T3Parents should forbid their children from using the Internet at home. Do you agree with this statement?prompt 6 · TCF-style practice

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07T3Should parents be authoritarian with their children? Why?prompt 7 · TCF-style practice 08T3Some parents reward their children with money for good academic results. What do you think about this practice?prompt 8 · TCF-style practice 09T3Television contributes to children's development, do you agree?prompt 9 · TCF-style practice

Immigration

9 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Answer questions as a receptionist at city hall for new immigrantsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Friend moving abroad, selling items. You ask details.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquire about experiences and daily life adjustments after immigrating to Canada.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T2Provide local travel advice and activity arrangements for foreign friendsprompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Explore whether a world without borders, passports, or visas is possible.prompt 5 · TCF-style practice 06T3In your opinion, how can a state facilitate the integration of foreigners?prompt 6 · TCF-style practice

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07T3Integrating into a new country is never easy. Do you agree? Explain why.prompt 7 · TCF-style practice 08T3Should one integrate into the host country's culture or preserve their own culture?prompt 8 · TCF-style practice 09T3What are the three important questions to consider before starting the immigration process to Quebec? Why these three?prompt 9 · TCF-style practice

Daily life

8 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Invite colleagues to dinner and ask for detailsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Short presentation comparing marriage customs in China and Canadaprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Are household chores important in our daily lives?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Everyone can reduce their waste. What do you think about this view?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Is it possible to live in a country without speaking its language?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice 06T3Leaving one's country is an easy decision. What do you think?prompt 6 · TCF-style practice

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07T3Nowadays, everyone wants to be beautiful. What do you think?prompt 7 · TCF-style practice 08T3To integrate well into a new country, one must give up their traditions. What do you think?prompt 8 · TCF-style practice

Family

6 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask a friend for weekend getaway recommendationsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Ask colleague about wedding detailsprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Ask questions about my friend's wedding.prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Elderly people always give good advice. What do you think?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Some people believe that one should not work with friends or family. Do you agree?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice 06T3Some people think that one should avoid working with a family member. Do you agree?prompt 6 · TCF-style practice

Community

5 questions · T2

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01T2Ask questions to a new neighbor about the neighborhood.prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Ask your new neighbor questions about the neighborhoodprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquire about the neighborhood party detailsprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T2Inquiring neighbor about recommended handy person's detailsprompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T2New neighbor asks for weekend family outing suggestionsprompt 5 · TCF-style practice

Culture & leisure

5 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Inquire about Canadians' evening activitiesprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Inquire about Vancouver museumsprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquiring about Vancouver museumsprompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Is it possible to know a country just through books? Why?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Is reading directly associated with being cultured? Must one read to be cultured?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice

Health

5 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Inquire about activities at a Canadian cultural and sports centerprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2New neighbor asks for gym recommendationsprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3A company should prioritize the well-being of its employees to function well. What do you think?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3Do you think that athletes' salaries are exaggerated?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice 05T3Stress can be a good stimulant, what do you think?prompt 5 · TCF-style practice

Work

4 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask about remote work conditions and arrangementsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Work in a museum, ask relevant questions.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Artistic careers (such as cinema, music, painting, etc.) are not serious professions. What do you think?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice 04T3The most difficult jobs should be the highest paid, what do you think?prompt 4 · TCF-style practice

Education & language

3 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Inquire about vocational training course detailsprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Do you think it is possible to know a country without speaking its language? Why?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3There is no age limit for studying, what do you think?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Media & information

3 questions · T3

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01T3Some economists believe that new technologies will destroy jobs. What do you think?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3Some people choose not to get the news through television. What do you think?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3Why are people so interested in the lives of celebrities?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Transport

3 questions · T2 · T3

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01T2Ask about public transportation in Canadaprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Ask for advice on commuting by bike.prompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T3What do you think about life without a car?prompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Travel

3 questions · T2

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01T2Ask about winter sports vacations in Canadaprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Ask French teacher questions for family trip planningprompt 2 · TCF-style practice 03T2Inquire about a Canadian tour package detailsprompt 3 · TCF-style practice

Animals

2 questions · T2

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01T2Helping customers choose a pet to adopt in a pet storeprompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T2Seeking a neighbor to dog-sit during vacationprompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Technology

2 questions · T3

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01T3Social networks make it easier to make new friends, what do you think?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice 02T3The internet has changed behaviors at work. What do you think?prompt 2 · TCF-style practice

Environment

1 questions · T3

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01T3Do you think it is possible to develop the economy and respect the environment at the same time?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Food

1 questions · T2

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01T2Share competition experience including training, diet and equipmentprompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Money & shopping

1 questions · T3

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01T3Does money bring happiness? What do you think?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice

Public services

1 questions · T3

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01T3Do you think freedom of expression has limits?prompt 1 · TCF-style practice