FlexiLingoTCF Canada · free practice
Free TCF Canada practice test and mock exam
Three tasks in 12 minutes for speaking, three tasks in 60 minutes for writing, with both a minimum and a maximum word count. Every question here is written to the official specification, with an answer plan, a model answer and the vocabulary of the theme. The questions and model answers are in French, as in the exam; the explanations are in English.
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Every writing and speaking scenario candidates have reported, plus the reading and listening topics they remember. Most reported first.
Understanding the exam
The format, the scoring and the NCLC conversion, from the official handbook and IRCC.
- TCF Canada format and scoring (and the TEF Canada)The four papers, the three tasks in each productive paper, and what each one really asks for.
- TCF and TEF Canada scores: the NCLC equivalencesIRCC's official tables, and the NCLC 7 threshold.
- TCF Canada Scores to NCLC (2026): Full Chart and Exam FormatNCLC 7 starts at 458 in listening, 453 in reading, 10/20 in writing and speaking. IRCC's full chart from NCLC 4 to 10, the 4 papers (2 h 47) and how each is scored.
- TCF Canada vs TEF Canada (2026): Which French Test to Take?Neither is officially easier; IRCC accepts both. TCF marks writing and speaking out of 20, TEF scores all 4 papers out of 699. Format, result times and both NCLC charts.
- TCF Canada Speaking 2026: 3 Tasks, Timings & Sample AnswersTask 1: 2 min. Task 2: 2 min prep, then 3 min 30. Task 3: 4 min 30. What each TCF Canada speaking task expects, 3 B2-level sample answers and the 10/20 for NCLC 7.
- TCF Canada Writing 2026: 3 Tasks, Word Counts, Sample AnswersTask 1: 60–120 words. Task 2: 120–150. Task 3: 120–180. The official TCF Canada writing format, one sample answer per task, and the 10/20 you need for NCLC 7.
- Best French Podcasts for Learners, A1 to B2French podcasts grouped by the level you are actually at, from scripted beginner audio to native radio, with honest episode lengths, the accent labelled, and every feed checked in September 2026.
- Best YouTube Channels to Learn French in 2026 (A1 to B2)Eighteen French channels by level and goal — English-explained beginner lessons, B1 comprehensible input, Quebec French, TCF and TEF prep — each checked in September 2026, accent labelled.
- French for Express Entry: How NCLC 7 Can Add Up to 50 CRS Points (2026)NCLC 7 in all four French abilities is worth 50 additional CRS points when your English is at CLB 5 or higher, plus second-language points and access to French-category rounds. IRCC's official grid, the TCF and TEF scores for NCLC 7, and worked examples.
Practise by theme
The themes that come up most often for candidates.
- WritingcultureTravel, film, reading, leisure256 questions
- SpeakingworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions214 questions · 10 with full analysis
- Speakingmiscellaneous205 questions · 3 with full analysis
- SpeakingeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning204 questions · 4 with full analysis
- SpeakingcultureTravel, film, reading, leisure199 questions · 23 with full analysis
- SpeakingfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life194 questions · 10 with full analysis
- WritingworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions179 questions
- WritingeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning160 questions · 1 with full analysis
- SpeakingimmigrationSettling in Canada, integration, life abroad122 questions · 8 with full analysis
- WritingfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life108 questions
- SpeakingtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence101 questions · 3 with full analysis
- Writingmiscellaneous101 questions
- WritinghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system99 questions · 1 with full analysis
- SpeakinghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system97 questions · 5 with full analysis
- WritingeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting97 questions
- SpeakingeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting84 questions · 3 with full analysis
- WritingtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence67 questions
- WritingenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption63 questions
- SpeakingenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption49 questions · 6 with full analysis
- WritingimmigrationSettling in Canada, integration, life abroad38 questions · 1 with full analysis
- ReadingcultureTravel, film, reading, leisure32 questions
- Listeningmiscellaneous26 questions
- ReadingeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting22 questions
- ListeningcultureTravel, film, reading, leisure17 questions
- ListeningeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting14 questions
- ListeningworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions13 questions
- Readingmiscellaneous12 questions
- ReadingworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions11 questions
- ReadingeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning10 questions
- ReadinghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system10 questions
- ListeninghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system8 questions
- ListeningtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence8 questions
- ListeningenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption7 questions
- ListeningeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning6 questions
- ReadingenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption5 questions
- ReadingtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence4 questions
- ReadingfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life3 questions
- ReadingimmigrationSettling in Canada, integration, life abroad3 questions
- ListeningfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life1 question