30 Original TEF Canada Speaking Topics for Sections A and B

Need TEF Canada speaking topics you can actually use? These 30 original, fictional situations give you 15 Section A information calls and 15 Section B conversations with a friend. Each leaves something meaningful to ask or discuss. They are written practice materials, not official, recalled or predicted test questions.

How to practise without memorizing a speech

1. Pick a scenario you have not rehearsed. Have a partner play the advertiser or friend and invent reasonable answers or objections. If alone, write three possible replies, then answer each aloud.
2. For A, identify what the notice says and what remains unknown. Ask about conditions, price, schedule, access and what happens if circumstances change. Listen and ask a follow-up based on the answer. For B, present the offer accurately, make a reason relevant to this particular friend, acknowledge an objection and propose a practical adjustment.
3. Afterward, note one missed piece of information, one reaction that sounded rigid, and one language form to repair. Reuse the skill on a different topic.

The provider's example uses a roughly ten-question instruction for A. That is a model of an interaction, not a universal requirement to ask ten disconnected questions. For deeper task mechanics, read our Section A guide and Section B guide. The question bank and persuasion phrases own reusable language; this page supplies fresh situations.

15 Section A situations: call for missing information

For each fictional notice, call the person responsible. The bullet after it names possible information gaps, not an answer key. Let your partner decide the details.

1. Tool library: A neighbourhood association lends household tools on Saturdays. Ask about membership, deposits, borrowing periods and damaged items.
2. Repair workshop: A cooperative offers bicycle repairs on weekday evenings. Ask whether parts are included, how appointments work and what happens if a repair takes longer.
3. Community garden: A shared garden has a few plots available. Ask about plot size, water access, required volunteer work and the waiting list.
4. Language exchange: A library hosts conversation meetings twice a month. Ask which languages, levels and group sizes are available and whether registration is necessary.
5. Moving help: A small company advertises help moving apartments. Ask about vehicle size, stairs, insurance, minimum booking and cancellation.
6. Evening course: A local college offers introductory photography classes. Ask about equipment, missed classes, fees and the final project.
7. Shared studio: A makerspace rents desks for short projects. Ask about opening hours, safety training, materials and visitor access.
8. Pet care: A neighbour advertises daytime care for dogs. Ask about group size, outdoor time, vaccinations and emergency contact.
9. Weekend market: A market invites first-time craft sellers. Ask about stall fees, table provision, weather policy and set-up time.
10. Sports club: A club offers beginner badminton sessions. Ask about equipment, coaching, trial sessions and accessibility.
11. Room rental: A resident advertises a furnished room near a bus route. Ask about utilities, quiet hours, lease length and visits.
12. Meal service: A neighbourhood kitchen delivers prepared lunches. Ask about allergens, delivery area, ordering deadline and changes to an order.
13. After-school activity: A museum runs a science club for children. Ask about age groups, supervision, fees and pickup rules.
14. Second-hand furniture: A seller lists a desk and chair as a set. Ask about dimensions, condition, transport and whether separate purchase is possible.
15. Volunteer training: A community centre seeks event helpers. Ask about training, shift length, language needs and whom to contact if unavailable.

15 Section B situations: persuade a particular friend

Each offer is fictional. Tell your friend what it actually includes, then respond to the stated concern. A plausible exchange must make room for your friend's reply; a list of benefits alone is not a conversation.

1. Neighbourhood clean-up: A group meets for a two-hour park clean-up and lends gloves. Your friend dislikes losing a whole weekend. Could you suggest a short shift and a shared plan afterward?
2. Cooking class: A centre offers a small-group vegetarian workshop. Your friend worries about cost. Explain what the fee covers, then ask what budget would be comfortable.
3. Book swap: A library runs a monthly book exchange. Your friend rarely finishes books. Show how a low-pressure visit could still be worthwhile.
4. Bike-to-work week: A workplace offers a route-planning session. Your friend fears busy roads. Acknowledge the concern and explore a safer partial route.
5. Amateur theatre: A group needs volunteers backstage. Your friend is shy about performing. Clarify the role and why it might fit.
6. Food-waste workshop: A community kitchen teaches storage and leftover recipes. Your friend thinks the advice will be obvious. Identify one practical skill worth testing.
7. Weekend hike: A club offers a guided easy trail and transport from town. Your friend worries about pace. Ask about their limits and propose checking the route.
8. Local history walk: A museum offers a low-cost guided walk. Your friend prefers indoor activities. Connect the visit to their interests without claiming the weather will cooperate.
9. Skill exchange: A neighbourhood board matches people who can teach small skills. Your friend thinks they have nothing to offer. Suggest one concrete skill and ask what they would like to learn.
10. Community radio visit: A local station offers a guided visit of its studio. Your friend does not want to speak on air or be recorded. Explain why the visit interests you, then propose checking the station's visitor and recording rules before deciding.
11. Shared garden day: A garden welcomes visitors to plant seedlings. Your friend has no gardening experience. Explain the beginner role and address dirty clothes or timing.
12. Public lecture: A university offers a discussion on city trees. Your friend fears it will be too technical. Explain how they could attend and still ask a simple question.
13. Board-game evening: A café hosts open tables for newcomers. Your friend does not know the rules. Suggest a beginner table and a short visit.
14. Community choir: A choir invites people to a trial rehearsal. Your friend fears singing alone. Explain the group format without promising an audition policy you have not checked.
15. Film discussion: A cultural centre screens a short film followed by a conversation. Your friend wants a quiet evening. Suggest attending only the screening if the organizer permits it.

One exchange, then a useful revision

For the tool-library A scenario, the question C'est gratuit ? is clear but narrow. A stronger sequence reacts to an answer: « Bonjour, je vous appelle au sujet du prêt d'outils. Faut-il adhérer à l'association ? » « Oui, l'adhésion est annuelle. » « D'accord. Quel en est le montant, et faut-il laisser une caution en plus ? » The follow-up separates the membership fee from a possible deposit. It does not assume either amount.

For the community-radio B scenario, « C'est génial, viens ! » does not address the friend. Try « Je comprends que tu ne veuilles pas parler au micro. L'annonce propose une visite des studios de la radio, mais elle ne dit pas si les visiteurs sont enregistrés. On peut leur poser la question avant de décider. Si on peut simplement regarder les studios, est-ce que tu aimerais venir avec moi ? » The revised version acknowledges the concern, identifies a missing condition and offers to check it. It does not promise that visitors can avoid recording.

Return to the provider's official sample papers to inspect the actual exam presentation. Use these original situations to practise transferring the interaction skill, not to forecast your test topic.