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Practise for the TCF Canada
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: Exam Format, Scoring and NCLC Equivalences (2026)Four épreuves, 2 hours 47 minutes, two different scoring scales and an equivalency table that IRCC reads one ability at a time. The official TCF Canada format, how each épreuve is marked, and what your score is actually worth in NCLC.
- TCF Canada or TEF Canada: Which French Test Should You Take? (2026)Two tests accepted by IRCC, two formats, and two scoring scales that both run up to 699 without measuring the same thing. The official differences in épreuves, scoring, turnaround and NCLC equivalences, side by side, so you can choose with your eyes open.
- TCF Canada Speaking (Expression Orale): The 3 Tasks Explained, with Sample Answers (2026)Entretien dirigé, exercice en interaction, expression d'un point de vue: the official length of each task, what it assesses, how the speaking test is marked out of 20 and converted to NCLC, and three sample answers written by FlexiLingo, analysed step by step.
- TCF Canada Writing (Expression Écrite): The 3 Tasks, Word Counts and Sample Answers (2026)Three tasks in 60 minutes, three word ranges that count in both directions, and a mark out of 20 that IRCC converts to NCLC. The official format, one sample answer per task with its word count, and the accent and agreement mistakes that cost points.
- 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, leisure260 questions
- SpeakingworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions218 questions · 3 with full analysis
- SpeakingeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning209 questions
- SpeakingcultureTravel, film, reading, leisure206 questions · 7 with full analysis
- Speakingmiscellaneous204 questions
- SpeakingfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life201 questions · 1 with full analysis
- WritingworkJobs, careers, remote work, working conditions181 questions
- WritingeducationSchool, studies, diplomas, learning162 questions · 1 with full analysis
- SpeakingimmigrationSettling in Canada, integration, life abroad124 questions · 2 with full analysis
- SpeakingtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence107 questions · 1 with full analysis
- WritingfamilyCouples, children, generations, social life106 questions
- WritinghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system103 questions · 1 with full analysis
- SpeakinghealthFood, exercise, stress, the healthcare system103 questions · 1 with full analysis
- Writingmiscellaneous99 questions
- WritingeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting97 questions
- SpeakingeconomyMoney, trade, consumption, budgeting87 questions
- WritingtechnologyThe internet, screens, social media, artificial intelligence69 questions
- WritingenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption63 questions
- SpeakingenvironmentClimate, pollution, transport, consumption50 questions
- WritingimmigrationSettling in Canada, integration, life abroad41 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