Free Practice

TEF Canada Free Practice Test

Sample questions for all four TEF Canada skills — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Understand the real exam format, see CLB 7-level examples, and know exactly what the examiners are looking for.

TEF Canada Exam Structure

Listening

60 min

60 questions

Max: 360 pts

Reading

60 min

50 questions

Max: 300 pts

Writing

60 min

2 tasks

Max: 450 pts

Speaking

15 min

3 tasks

Max: 450 pts

Total exam time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. The four sections can be taken on the same day or spread across two sessions depending on the center.

Sample Questions — CLB 7 Level

Compréhension orale (Listening)

Multiple choice — 4 options · 60 minutes for 60 questions

CLB 7
Format note: In the real exam, you hear the audio once. You cannot rewind.

Input:

[Audio transcript] You hear the following radio announcement: "Bonjour à tous, ici Radio-Montréal. Nous avons une information importante pour les usagers du métro ce matin. En raison de travaux d'entretien sur la ligne orange, les rames circuleront avec un intervalle de dix minutes entre 7h et 9h. Les voyageurs souhaitant éviter ce délai sont invités à emprunter la ligne verte ou à utiliser les autobus de remplacement mis en service entre les stations Snowdon et Côte-Sainte-Catherine. Le service normal reprendra à 9h15. Merci pour votre compréhension."

Question / Task:

Pourquoi le service de métro est-il perturbé ce matin ?
A

Il y a un accident sur la ligne orange.

B

Des travaux de maintenance ont lieu.

C

Les conducteurs font grève.

D

Il y a une panne d'électricité.

Why this answer / What CLB 7 looks like:

The announcement says: "En raison de travaux d'entretien" (due to maintenance work). Option B is correct. Option A (accident) is not mentioned. Option C (strike) is not mentioned. Option D (power outage) is not mentioned.

Exam tip: Listen for the reason given early in the announcement. In TEF Canada listening, the key information is usually in the first 30 seconds.

Compréhension écrite (Reading)

Multiple choice — 4 options · 60 minutes for 50 questions

CLB 7

Input:

Read the following extract from an article on remote work: "Le télétravail s'est imposé comme une nouvelle norme dans de nombreuses entreprises depuis 2020. Si cette pratique offre indéniablement plus de flexibilité aux employés, elle soulève également des questions sur la cohésion des équipes et la frontière entre vie professionnelle et vie personnelle. Certaines entreprises ont opté pour un modèle hybride — deux à trois jours au bureau, le reste à domicile — afin de concilier les avantages des deux modes de travail. Cette approche semble satisfaire à la fois les employeurs soucieux de productivité et les salariés désireux d'autonomie."

Question / Task:

Selon le texte, quel est l'avantage principal du modèle hybride ?
A

Il permet aux employés de travailler uniquement à domicile.

B

Il supprime complètement les problèmes de cohésion.

C

Il combine les avantages du bureau et du télétravail.

D

Il réduit les coûts pour les entreprises.

Why this answer / What CLB 7 looks like:

The text says the hybrid model aims to "concilier les avantages des deux modes de travail" (reconcile the advantages of both work modes). Option C is correct. The other options are either contradicted by the text or not mentioned.

Exam tip: In TEF Canada reading, the correct answer is almost always a paraphrase of what the text says — not a literal copy. Look for synonyms and equivalent expressions.

Expression écrite (Writing)

Two written tasks (formal and informal registers) · 60 minutes for 2 tasks

CLB 7

Question / Task:

Task A (informal — approx. 200 words): You have just moved to a new apartment in a French-speaking city. Write a message to your friend Sophie telling her about your new place, your neighborhood, and two or three things you still need to organize. Task B (formal — approx. 200 words): You are a member of your company's environment committee. Write a proposal to management recommending that the company switch to a four-day work week, explaining how this would benefit both employees and the environment.

Sample CLB 7 response (Task A):

Task A sample (CLB 7 level): Salut Sophie, Je t'écris depuis mon nouveau appartement — enfin installé ! L'endroit est vraiment bien, trois pièces avec un grand balcon qui donne sur un parc. Le quartier est vivant, plein de cafés et d'épiceries, exactement ce que je voulais. Il reste quelques choses à régler, bien sûr. D'abord, je dois encore acheter un canapé et une petite table pour la cuisine. Ensuite, je dois m'occuper de transférer mon adresse auprès de la banque et de la poste. Ce n'est pas urgent mais il faut le faire avant la fin du mois. Est-ce que tu pourrais passer le week-end prochain pour voir tout ça ? On pourrait en profiter pour explorer le quartier ensemble ! À bientôt, [Prénom]

Why this answer / What CLB 7 looks like:

A CLB 7 response includes: clear task completion (describes apartment, neighborhood, two or more pending tasks), logical organization with paragraphs, appropriate informal register (tu, salut, exclamations), and B2-level vocabulary. Errors are present but don't impede communication.

Exam tip: Use connectors like d'abord, ensuite, enfin, de plus, cependant to show text structure. Examiners reward organization as much as vocabulary.

Expression orale (Speaking)

Three spoken tasks (monologue, interaction, description) · 15 minutes (3–5 minutes per task)

CLB 7
Format note: Responses are recorded and graded by two independent examiners.

Question / Task:

Task 1 (monologue — 2.5 minutes): You are at a community meeting about a proposal to build a new shopping center in your neighborhood. Present your opinion on the project — both advantages and disadvantages — and conclude with your personal recommendation. Task 2 (interaction): A candidate reads a prompt about a disagreement between neighbors over parking spaces. They must play one role and respond to the examiner playing the other role. Task 3 (description): Describe what you see in a photograph showing a crowded train station platform at rush hour.

Why this answer / What CLB 7 looks like:

At CLB 7, speaking responses should: develop an argument with at least two supporting points, use time markers and connectors, demonstrate a B2 range of vocabulary, and be mostly fluent (hesitations are normal but shouldn't be constant). Pronunciation does not need to be perfect — clarity matters more.

Exam tip: Practice the PEEL structure: Point — Explanation — Example — Link. This gives your monologue a visible structure that examiners can follow, even if you make minor grammatical errors.

What Raw Scores Do You Need for CLB 7?

SkillMinimum for CLB 7Maximum score% needed
Compréhension orale (Listening)24936069%
Compréhension écrite (Reading)20630069%
Expression écrite (Writing)31045069%
Expression orale (Speaking)31045069%

Use our TEF Canada CLB converter to check any score combination instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the TEF Canada?

TEF Canada has approximately 69 questions across four sections: Listening (compréhension orale) has 60 questions over 60 minutes, Reading (compréhension écrite) has 50 questions over 60 minutes, Writing (expression écrite) has 2 tasks over 60 minutes, and Speaking (expression orale) has 2 or 3 tasks over 15 minutes.

Is TEF Canada hard?

Difficulty is relative to your current French level. The exam covers B1 through C2 questions. Candidates targeting CLB 7 (roughly B2) report that consistent practice over 2–4 months is enough to prepare. The key challenge is the time pressure, especially in reading.

Can I practice for TEF Canada online?

Yes. FrenchSprint offers AI-graded TEF Canada practice for all four skills, with real-time CLB feedback. You can try sample exercises for free, and upgrade for unlimited AI evaluations on writing and speaking.

What topics appear in TEF Canada listening?

TEF Canada listening uses real-life audio scenarios: radio broadcasts, interviews, conversations, announcements, and documentary excerpts. Topics include travel, work, health, environment, society, and culture — all everyday contexts.

How is TEF Canada writing graded?

TEF Canada writing is graded by two independent examiners on four criteria: task adequacy (did you do what was asked?), coherence and cohesion (is your text logically organized?), lexical richness (variety of vocabulary), and morphosyntactic accuracy (grammar and syntax).

Ready to practice with AI-graded feedback?

These sample questions give you the format. FrenchSprint gives you hundreds of them — with instant CLB feedback on writing and speaking so you can see your level improve in real time.

Start Free PracticeSee All Plans