What the TEF contains

The TEF test ( What is the TEF? ) is a test which aims to assess the level of competence and knowledge in the French language of French speakers and those whose mother tongue is not French . The results can then be used as certification by Canadian and French immigration services for various purposes ( TEF Canada , TEF studies in France , TEF naturalization, TEFAQ).

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The tests

The TEF consists of 5 tests , each assessing one of the skills mentioned above. These 5 tests are divided into two types of exercise: multiple choice questions and production exercises.

Preparation for the TEF

Multiple choice questions

• Written comprehension (1 hour): You must read and understand written material. There are 7 sections, each on a different text, for 40 questions in total. For each question, you will have 4 possible answers, with only one correct answer.
• Oral comprehension (1 hour): You must demonstrate your understanding of audio material. There are 8 sections, with 40 questions in total. Again, there is only one correct answer.
• Vocabulary and structure: You must demonstrate your mastery of vocabulary and grammar. You have 30 minutes to answer 40 questions.

Production exercises

• Written expression: You must demonstrate your ability to produce a text in French. Written expression is divided into two sections:
  • Finish an article. You must read a short text of about 40 words and write a follow-up. You will need to write between 80 and 100 words and make several paragraphs.
  • Argumentation. You read a statement and must write a letter expressing your opinion. You will need to write at least 200 words and develop three arguments to support your point of view.

• Oral expression: You must demonstrate your ability to express your ideas clearly orally in French. The oral expression test is composed of two sections:
  • A 5-minute interview. You will be presented with an advertisement or informational document. You will be asked about ten questions related to the document, as if you wanted to know more.
    Example : an advertisement presents the qualities of a car to you, you ask questions to find out if it is really good.
  • A 10-minute interview. You have to present the contents of a document to the examiner and then convince him that what the document says is interesting.
    Example : if it is a document about waste sorting, you will have to put forward arguments to convince him that it is useful.