January 2025 · Expression orale
January 2025 speaking questions
Candidate-recalled questions, 80 in total. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Family
14 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask a friend about music festival details 02 T2 Ask a friend for recommendations for weekend relaxation destinations and activities. 03 T2 Ask friend about major, academic goals, and school for studying in Canada. 04 T2 Ask friend about party timing, dress code, and gift suggestions 05 T2 Ask friend for winter activity and gear advice in Canada 06 T2 Ask friend if the movie is worth watching
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07 T2 Ask friend's child about foreign language camp experience 08 T2 Help a friend find a way to transport heavy objects. 09 T2 Help a friend move, ask about the date and helpers. 10 T2 Inquire about friend's items for sale 11 T2 Interview a friend to write a cultural article about a city 12 T2 Recommend must-visit spots and best restaurants for visiting friends. 13 T3 Do young people find it easier than adults to learn a new language? Justify your answer. 14 T3 Should young people work to finance their studies?
Immigration
8 questions · T3 01 T3 Does immigration add value to host countries? 02 T3 Is having experience abroad an essential asset for a successful professional career? 03 T3 Is integrating into a foreign country easier for young people than for adults? 04 T3 Is learning a foreign language a difficult challenge? Share your opinion on this question. 05 T3 Is learning the language of the country you live in necessary for better integration? Share your opinion. 06 T3 Is living abroad a positive or negative experience? Give your opinion and explain why.
Work
8 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask colleague about recent wedding details 02 T2 Ask colleague about yoga session schedule, location and equipment needed 03 T2 Ask colleague for Canada trip details 04 T2 Learn the organization and culture of a Canadian company 05 T3 Discuss the viewpoint on whether education is essential for finding a job. 06 T3 Is loving your job an essential criterion for a successful professional career?
Culture & leisure
6 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Inquire about cultural event details in town 02 T2 Inquire about guitar lesson schedules, prices, and music styles taught. 03 T2 Inquire about opening hours, ticket prices, and guided tours at the museum. 04 T2 Seeking input for a friend's birthday party 05 T3 Can one truly know a country solely through reading books? Why? 06 T3 How can more people be encouraged to engage in sports activities? Share your ideas.
Health
5 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Inquire about fitness club activities, schedules, and fees 02 T3 Do you think a company should prioritize employee well-being to ensure its proper functioning? Justify your viewpoint. 03 T3 Is it better for one's health to live in the countryside rather than in the city? 04 T3 Should we stop eating meat to be healthy? 05 T3 What is your opinion on the importance of physical appearance in today's society?
Technology
5 questions · T3 01 T3 Can virtual friendships on the Internet be as strong as family bonds? Explain your viewpoint. 02 T3 Could technology completely replace human work in the near future? 03 T3 Do you think it is possible to live without technology in today's world? Explain your opinion. 04 T3 Do you think social networks are a waste of time or, on the contrary, a useful tool? Justify your point of view. 05 T3 Does the Internet make us better informed than before?
Transport
5 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask Canadian friend for public transport advice 02 T2 Ask colleague about used car price and condition 03 T2 Inquiring about bike rental details 04 T3 Is it necessary to limit car traffic in cities? Justify your answer. 05 T3 Should public transportation be free to reduce pollution and protect the environment?
Community
4 questions · T2Daily life
4 questions · T2 · T3Media & information
4 questions · T2Money & shopping
4 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask neighbors about local amenities and atmosphere. 02 T2 Inquire colleague about music festival details and ticket prices 03 T3 Discuss whether economic development can coexist harmoniously with environmental protection. 04 T3 Do you think the Internet genuinely contributes to people's happiness? Justify your answer.