Succeeding in the TEF Speaking

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Let’s now discuss the important part of the TEF exam called “Oral Production.” This exam lasts a total of 15 minutes: the first part takes about 5 minutes, while the second part extends over 10 minutes.

To succeed in the first part, which involves asking questions to the examiner, it is essential to be creative. Imagine the situation in your mind and progress slowly and methodically.

Here are some tips to help you succeed:

1. Prepare a list of useful verbs: While thinking about the given topic, identify verbs that could enrich your sentences.
2. Use time-related adverbs: Clearly express your ideas based on the tense used (present, past, or future). Adverbs like “today,” “yesterday,” “tomorrow,” etc., can help you structure your responses.
3. Ask relevant questions: Rely on your “best friends” to ask questions like: “Why?”, “How?”, “At what time?”, “Since when?”, “What else?”.
4. Be natural and logical: Use logical connectors and sentence structures to organize your ideas. For example: “first of all,” “then,” “in conclusion.”
5. Don’t hesitate to ask for clarifications: If you don’t understand a question or topic, rephrase it to ask for clarification from the examiner. This shows your seriousness and willingness to do well.

To practice, you can refer to this brilliant resouce:

By following these steps, you’ll be better prepared to succeed in this part of the exam. Good luck!