French speaking practice for TEF Canada and TCF Canada
TEF Canada and TCF Canada are the French tests accepted for Canadian immigration. Learn how the expression orale section works and practice it with an AI partner that gives instant feedback.
Key facts
- Providers
TEF Canada is run by CCI Paris Île-de-France; TCF Canada is run by France Éducation international.
- TEF Canada
TEF Canada expression orale takes 15 minutes and has 2 sections.
- TCF Canada
TCF Canada expression orale takes about 12 minutes and has 3 tasks.
- NCLC
Results are converted to Canadian NCLC levels (Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens).
- Express Entry
NCLC 7 in all four abilities is the threshold for the Express Entry French-language proficiency category.
What score do I need for the Express Entry French category?
You need at least NCLC 7 in all four abilities: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Check the IRCC website for the current rules before you apply.
How long is the TEF Canada speaking test?
TEF Canada expression orale takes 15 minutes. Section A is a 5-minute conversation where you ask for information, and Section B is a 10-minute conversation where you try to convince the examiner.
How is the TCF Canada speaking test structured?
TCF Canada expression orale is a face-to-face interview of about 12 minutes with three tasks: a guided interview, an interaction exercise and expressing a point of view.
How can I practice TEF and TCF Canada speaking with Learnes?
Rehearse information-seeking calls, persuasion role-plays and opinion questions with an AI examiner and exam timers. Feedback covers fluency, grammar, vocabulary and how well you completed each task.
Speaking section format
| Part / task | Time | What is assessed |
|---|---|---|
| TEF Canada — Section A: Obtaining information | 5 minutes | Asking relevant questions in a phone-style role-play |
| TEF Canada — Section B: Convincing | 10 minutes | Presenting arguments and persuading |
| TCF Canada — Task 1: Guided interview | 2 minutes | Talking about yourself and your life |
| TCF Canada — Task 2: Interaction exercise | 5 min 30 s, including 2 minutes to prepare | Asking questions to get information |
| TCF Canada — Task 3: Expressing a point of view | 4 min 30 s | Giving and justifying an opinion |
How TEF and TCF Canada speaking practice works
Follow a focused speaking routine designed around the format and skills this exam requires.
Ask for information
Practice forming relevant questions and keeping a phone-style exchange moving.
Persuade clearly
Present reasons, respond to objections and guide the examiner toward your position.
Express a point of view
Structure an opinion and support it with examples under exam timing.
Review your response
Use focused language and task-completion notes before trying again.
What you see after a session
This is an illustrative example, not an official exam score.
Task completion [CHECK]
GoodThe request is clear and most of the necessary information is obtained.
Interaction [CHECK]
GoodFollow-up questions keep the exchange active and relevant.
Language control [CHECK]
DevelopingThe message is clear despite errors with articles and verb forms.
Pronunciation [CHECK]
ClearThe response is understandable, with some uneven linking between words.
Concrete corrections
You said: Je voudrais savoir les horaires sont quoi.
Better: Je voudrais savoir quels sont les horaires.
You said: Ça me donne beaucoup des avantages.
Better: Cela me donne beaucoup d’avantages.
Try saying it this way
Je pense cette activité est bien parce que tout le monde peut faire.
→ Je pense que cette activité est une bonne option, car elle est accessible à tout le monde.
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