January 2025 · Expression orale
January 2025 speaking practice set
80 non-official TCF-style practice prompts organized by recurring speaking theme. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Family
15 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask a friend about music festival details02T2Ask a friend for recommendations for weekend relaxation destinations and activities.03T2Ask colleague about recent wedding details04T2Ask friend about major, academic goals, and school for studying in Canada.05T2Ask friend about party timing, dress code, and gift suggestions06T2Ask friend for winter activity and gear advice in Canada
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07T2Ask friend if the movie is worth watching08T2Ask friend's child about foreign language camp experience09T2Help a friend find a way to transport heavy objects.10T2Help a friend move, ask about the date and helpers.11T2Interview a friend to write a cultural article about a city12T2New employee asking about company operations and coworker relations13T2Recommend must-visit spots and best restaurants for visiting friends.14T3Do young people find it easier than adults to learn a new language? Justify your answer.15T3Should young people work to finance their studies?
Immigration
8 questions · T301T3Does immigration add value to host countries?02T3Is having experience abroad an essential asset for a successful professional career?03T3Is integrating into a foreign country easier for young people than for adults?04T3Is learning a foreign language a difficult challenge? Share your opinion on this question.05T3Is learning the language of the country you live in necessary for better integration? Share your opinion.06T3Is living abroad a positive or negative experience? Give your opinion and explain why.
Work
8 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask a colleague questions about renting their summer house.02T2Ask colleague about yoga session schedule, location and equipment needed03T2Ask colleague for Canada trip details04T2Learn the organization and culture of a Canadian company05T3Discuss the viewpoint on whether education is essential for finding a job.06T3Is loving your job an essential criterion for a successful professional career?
Culture & leisure
6 questions · T2 · T301T2Inquire about cultural event details in town02T2Inquire about guitar lesson schedules, prices, and music styles taught.03T2Inquire about opening hours, ticket prices, and guided tours at the museum.04T2Seeking input for a friend's birthday party05T3Can one truly know a country solely through reading books? Why?06T3How can more people be encouraged to engage in sports activities? Share your ideas.
Health
6 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask neighbor about city pool information02T2Inquire about fitness club activities, schedules, and fees03T3Do you think a company should prioritize employee well-being to ensure its proper functioning? Justify your viewpoint.04T3Is it better for one's health to live in the countryside rather than in the city?05T3Should we stop eating meat to be healthy?06T3What is your opinion on the importance of physical appearance in today's society?
Money & shopping
5 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask neighbors about local amenities and atmosphere.02T2Inquire about friend's items for sale03T2Inquire colleague about music festival details and ticket prices04T3Discuss whether economic development can coexist harmoniously with environmental protection.05T3Do you think the Internet genuinely contributes to people's happiness? Justify your answer.
Technology
5 questions · T301T3Can virtual friendships on the Internet be as strong as family bonds? Explain your viewpoint.02T3Could technology completely replace human work in the near future?03T3Do you think it is possible to live without technology in today's world? Explain your opinion.04T3Do you think social networks are a waste of time or, on the contrary, a useful tool? Justify your point of view.05T3Does the Internet make us better informed than before?
Transport
5 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask Canadian friend for public transport advice02T2Ask colleague about used car price and condition03T2Inquiring about bike rental details04T3Is it necessary to limit car traffic in cities? Justify your answer.05T3Should public transportation be free to reduce pollution and protect the environment?
Travel
5 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask for travel recommendations, including parks and restaurants.02T2Inquire about hiking club details03T2Inquire about weekend travel recommendations and activities04T3Are travels indispensable for enriching knowledge and personal experience?05T3Some people prefer to travel alone rather than in a group; what are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of traveling?