May 2026 · Expression orale
May 2026 speaking practice set
67 non-official TCF-style practice prompts organized by recurring speaking theme. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Children & school
10 questions · T2 · T301T2You are looking for someone to care for your child after school and ask a job candidate about availability, experience, rates, and work conditions.02T2You want to enroll in a language school course and ask the front desk staff for information about programs, schedules, fees, etc.03T3Do you believe that children spend too much time in front of screens (TV, phone, computer, tablet)? Why?04T3Do you think authority is essential for properly educating children? Justify your viewpoint.05T3Do you think children can help better integrate when moving to a foreign country?06T3Do you think video games can harm children? Why?
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07T3Giving a mobile phone to a child is not advisable. What is your opinion?08T3Should we always tell the whole truth to children?09T3Some parents choose to homeschool their children. What is your opinion?10T3When a family moves abroad, should they speak to their children in the local language or in their native language at home? Why?
Money & shopping
8 questions · T2 · T301T2You are a friend who owns a shop, and I ask you questions to learn more about your work because I dream of having my own store.02T2You are looking for a costume for a party and asking questions to an employee in a costume shop.03T2You ask a tourism office employee for suggestions to plan a budget-friendly weekend.04T2You ask your friend who works at a cinema in Canada for information about the movies showing, schedules, and prices to choose a film to watch during your vacation.05T2You want to buy a piece of furniture being sold by your neighbor and ask questions to get detailed information.06T3Do you need a lot of money to be happy in life? Do you agree? Why?
Family
7 questions · T201T2You ask a friend about the artistic activities offered by the city hall (prices, schedules, classes, etc.).02T2You ask a friend about their excellent stay in Canada to plan your own trip.03T2You ask a friend living in Canada for transportation information to prepare for your move.04T2You ask your friend for advice on succeeding in a job interview, specifically about attire, behavior, and preparation.05T2You ask your friend organizing a music festival in your city for more information about it.06T2You help a friend organize a family outing for next Sunday by asking questions to get detailed information.
Immigration
7 questions · T301T3Do you think getting to know the locals is important for living well in a foreign country? Why?02T3Do you think it is easy to preserve one's original culture while living abroad? Explain why.03T3Do you think living abroad for many years makes one forget their original culture? Explain.04T3Is it easy to work in another country? Explain why.05T3Is knowing the host country essential for an immigrant? Explain why.06T3Living abroad is easier when you are young. What do you think?
Housing
5 questions · T201T2You ask a colleague for information about their short trip to a Canadian region (sites, accommodation, activities, etc.).02T2You ask the former tenant for information about a rental property, the building, the neighborhood, the caretaker, and the area.03T2You have just arrived in Canada and are asking a friend about finding and renting a place to live.04T2You plan to move to Canada, and your friend suggests a shared accommodation in Toronto. You ask them questions to evaluate this option.05T2You want to book a hotel room and ask the front desk staff for detailed information.
Health
4 questions · T2 · T301T2You are at the sports center to register and ask about activities, schedules, and fees.02T2You ask a colleague about how the Canadian healthcare system works after settling in Canada.03T2You ask a sports club employee questions to get information about schedules, types of classes, and fees in order to register.04T3Some think that professional athletes' salaries are excessive. Do you agree?
Transport
4 questions · T201T2You are interested in the carpooling offered by your neighbor, the driver, and ask them questions to get detailed information.02T2You are looking for information about public transportation in a new city.03T2You have recently arrived in a Canadian city and are asking your host friend about public transportation.04T2You want to rent a bicycle and inquire about the available options at a rental agency.
Work
4 questions · T2 · T301T2You ask questions to an employee at a travel agency to plan a cruise in Canada.02T2You want to visit an amusement park and ask a tourism office employee for information.03T3Some people spend almost all their time working. What is your opinion on this?04T3Would it be easy to find a job if you move to Canada? Why?