February 2025 · Expression orale
February 2025 speaking practice set
60 non-official TCF-style practice prompts organized by recurring speaking theme. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Family
11 questions · T2 · T301T2A friend asks you to look after her 3-year-old daughter for a weekend02T2Ask friend about mountain trip details03T2Ask your friend how his first day at his new job went.04T2Inquire friend about theater class details05T2You are discussing with a friend about his seaside vacation to plan a similar trip.06T2You are looking for information about a Canadian friend's wedding, including the ceremony, guests, gifts, and dress code.
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07T2You are seeking book recommendations from a French-speaking friend to write a literary article.08T2You have just arrived in Canada and are asking a resident friend about work.09T3Nowadays, young people reject the idea of aging. What is your opinion on this idea?10T3Some people believe that two very different individuals can never be lifelong friends. Do you agree with this statement?11T3Some people prefer to travel alone rather than in a group or with family; discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this way of traveling.
Immigration
6 questions · T301T3Do you think it is easy to make new friends in a foreign country?02T3Does traveling abroad and encountering new cultures and ways of life change our personality?03T3Is finding a job abroad often considered an easy process?04T3Living abroad represents a true challenge for many people.05T3What are the benefits of learning a foreign language from a young age? Does it facilitate integration and career progression in adulthood?06T3Will moving to another country offer more professional and personal opportunities?
Work
6 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask colleague details about the show and outing02T2You are looking to compare the working conditions, including hours and days off, between Canada and your country.03T2You discuss with a travel agency employee to plan a tourist trip by obtaining information about destinations, itineraries, prices, and activities.04T3Do you have a preference for working under the leadership of a man or a woman? Explain and justify your choice.05T3Is changing careers really feasible at any moment in life? What are the challenges and opportunities related to a professional career change?06T3Is it necessary to work less in order to fully enjoy life?
Children & school
5 questions · T301T3Do you think authority plays an essential role in children's education?02T3Do you think video games can play a positive role in children's development?03T3Is it wise to provide children with mobile phones?04T3Should children and adolescents have their own mobile phones?05T3Some people choose not to have children; explore the motivations and societal and personal implications.
Community
5 questions · T201T2Inquire about types of neighborhood associations and their activities02T2New neighbor invites to welcome party, ask about neighborhood.03T2You are exploring your new neighborhood and asking your neighbor for recommendations for evening outings and activities.04T2You are looking for advice on meeting people and integrating into your new community.05T2You ask a French-speaking friend for movie recommendations to write an article about cinema for your cultural association.
Housing
4 questions · T2 · T301T2You are helping a friend find an apartment to rent by discussing his search criteria.02T2You are planning a stay in the countryside and discussing with your friend the activities, duration of the stay, and accommodation options.03T2You will be going on a 15-day training internship in Canada and will ask questions about the organization of the stay, particularly regarding accommodation and transportation.04T3Is it better to live in the city or the countryside?