March 2026 · Expression orale
March 2026 speaking practice set
83 non-official TCF-style practice prompts organized by recurring speaking theme. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Immigration
11 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask for advice about life in Quebec02T2Ask for details about the job abroad.03T3Do you think it is necessary to have an experience abroad during one’s professional career, and why?04T3For what reasons might someone decide to settle and live abroad?05T3In your opinion, do young people find it easier to learn a foreign language than older people?06T3Is it easier to adapt to a new country when you are young? Give your opinion.
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07T3Is mastering the language of the host country sufficient for successful integration? Why?08T3Settling abroad requires a lot of courage. Do you agree with this opinion?09T3What are the three main aspects someone should carefully think about before starting an immigration project to Quebec, and why?10T3What reasons can motivate someone to study abroad?11T3What reasons might lead someone to work abroad?
Children & school
7 questions · T2 · T301T2Information about neighborhood schools in Edmonton (location, teachers, activities)02T2Request information about the school play.03T2We have an appointment to discuss the position of accompanying my children to school, and you ask me questions to better understand the schedule, tasks, and conditions.04T3Discuss whether it would be better to ban mobile phone use by children.05T3In your opinion, in what ways do video games influence children, and why?06T3Many young Canadians choose to live with their parents because they feel comfortable there; what do you think about this choice?
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Health
7 questions · T2 · T301T2You are looking for information about doctors in Quebec after your arrival in the region.02T2You are talking with your neighbor, who goes swimming every week, and you ask him/her questions about the pool he/she usually goes to (opening hours, prices, facilities, atmosphere, etc.).03T3Do you think living in a city always causes stress? Do you agree with this statement?04T3Do you think the government should ban the sale of cigarettes and alcohol? Why?05T3Is it possible today to live without using any medications? Why or why not?06T3Many people resort to cosmetic surgery to look younger; what is your opinion on this practice?
Travel
7 questions · T2 · T301T2Request for weekend advice02T2You are going to come visit me in Canada in December, and you are asking me questions to properly prepare your trip, your luggage, and your activities there.03T2You are going to fly to Canada and you ask the travel agent for detailed information about check-in, baggage, boarding, and onboard services.04T2You are on vacation in my city and you ask me questions about the French-language film festival I organize in order to decide whether you will attend.05T2You will ask questions about visiting a theme park in Quebec at a tourism office.06T3Should the tourism sector be further developed in your country?
Daily life
6 questions · T2 · T301T2Ask for details about an invitation02T2Ask questions to organize an outing.03T3Does kindness always ensure being listened to and respected by others?04T3Is it necessary to establish a Women's Rights Day?05T3Is it necessary to live in a country to truly understand its culture?06T3Is television a good tool for acquiring knowledge?
Technology
6 questions · T301T3Do you think space exploration is too expensive and unnecessary? Why?02T3Does the use of the internet make people feel lonely? Give your opinion.03T3Nowadays some people decide to live without a mobile phone; what is your opinion about this choice?04T3Nowadays, thanks to the Internet, can long-distance relationships be as strong as in-person relationships?05T3Should modern technologies (Internet, social networks, etc.) be included in the school curriculum, and why?06T3Some people prefer to live without using technology such as phones, the Internet, and computers; what is your opinion about this choice?
Work
6 questions · T2 · T301T2A colleague offers you two tickets to a show they cannot attend, and you ask questions to see if you're interested.02T2Discover the company03T2We are meeting for the first time at work, and I ask you questions about your position, your personal life, and your hobbies.04T2You are talking with a colleague who is thinking of transferring to another department, and you ask questions to understand the reasons for this plan (tasks, working hours, atmosphere, colleagues, etc.).05T3Analysis on whether all employees in a company should earn the same salary.06T3Do you think it is necessary to appreciate one's job in order to succeed professionally?
Culture & leisure
5 questions · T2 · T3Money & shopping
5 questions · T2 · T301T2You are a neighbor who wants to sell your furniture before moving abroad.02T2You have won a trip and must choose between Montreal, Dakar, Brussels, or Hanoi; to make your choice, you ask me questions about these destinations (weather, activities, budget, etc.) so that you can decide.03T3Do you think gambling and games of chance should be banned? Why or why not?04T3Explore whether it's possible to be happy without having friends.05T3Is it possible to feel happy while remaining single?
Community
4 questions · T2 · T301T2You have just arrived in Canada and you ask a colleague how to meet people and make new friends (activities, outings, places, etc.).02T2You have just arrived in Canada and, as a new neighbor, you are asking me for advice on how to meet people and make friends (places to go, activities, events, etc.).03T3Among today’s main issues (humanitarian, social, or cultural), which one should be prioritized in the current world, and why?04T3In your opinion, do social benefits reduce solidarity among family members? Explain.
Housing
4 questions · T201T2A colleague offers to share their accommodation with you, and you ask questions about the housing, the rules to follow, and their lifestyle in order to decide whether to accept.02T2Request instructions to monitor an apartment03T2You are talking with a friend who has recently moved to Canada and you ask them questions about their housing, work, relationships, and leisure activities there.04T2You have just arrived in Canada and you contact someone who is moving house to ask for detailed information about the furniture and appliances they are selling in order to furnish your new accommodation.
Education & language
3 questions · T2 · T301T2You come to the leisure center to get information and register for an activity, and you ask me questions about the courses offered (schedule, fees, materials, etc.).02T3In your opinion, is it necessary to pursue long years of studies in order to succeed in life?03T3In your opinion, should boys and girls receive different education, and for what reasons?
Family
3 questions · T2 · T301T2You are my friend and, since you couldn’t come to my birthday party, you are asking me questions to find out how the evening went (activities, guests, presents, atmosphere, etc.).02T2You talk with a friend about the films he has seen recently in order to choose a film to go and see, asking him for information and his opinion.03T3Do young people face more difficulties when looking for a job? Do you agree, and why?