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Reading comprehension
Objective: Measure your ability to read and understand written documents.
Content : 20 questions
The first part consists of 10 questions of varying difficulty, spread across 12 screens (some screens provide instructions, others are transitions). It lasts 15 minutes and allows you to assess your level.
The second part consists of 10 questions whose difficulty corresponds to your level. These 10 questions are spread across 14 screens (some screens provide instructions, others are transitions). It lasts 15 minutes and allows you to determine your level.
Total Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ)
For each question, there is a choice of 4 answers, but only one answer is correct. You can navigate freely within the questionnaires on your computer.
Scale :
Correct answer = +1 point
Wrong answer / No answer = 0 points
Listening comprehension
Objective: Measure your ability to understand spoken French by listening to audio documents.
Content: 20 questions
The test consists of two parts.
The first consists of 10 questions of varying difficulty, spread across 15 screens (some screens provide instructions, others are transitions). It lasts 10 minutes and allows you to assess your level.
The second part consists of 10 questions whose difficulty corresponds to your level. These 10 questions are spread across 15 screens (some screens provide instructions, others are transitions). It lasts 10 minutes and allows you to determine your level.
Duration: 20 minutes
Format: Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ)
For each question, there is a choice of 4 answers, but only one answer is correct. You must answer the questions as you go along (you cannot go back).
Each audio is played only once. You have a few seconds to read the questions before the audio starts automatically, then a response time after the audio.
Scale :
Bonne réponse = 1 point.
Pas de réponse / Mauvaise réponse = 0 point
Written expression
Objective: Measure your ability to express yourself in written French.
Content: 2 sections
Duration: 30 minutes
Format: The test is divided into two sections, A and B.
- Section A – (10 minutes, 40 words minimum expected)
Write a message to ask for news - Section B – (20 minutes, 100 words minimum expected)
Explain your motivations to convince others
Special characters: if your computer keyboard does not display special French characters (é, è, ê, ç, à, …), please note that they will also be available on a virtual keyboard, directly on the webpage.
Be careful!
All tests must be taken on the same day.
How do you write special characters (é, è, ê, ç, à, ...)?
If your computer keyboard does not include special characters (é, è, ê, ç, à, …), you can access a numeric keypad directly on the platform where you take the exam.
What are the consequences of fraud?
Any attempt to cheat during the TEF examination will result in severe penalties.
In the event of fraud, falsification or disruption of the test session, sanctions will be imposed by Le français des affaires Disciplinary Commission.
Penalties may include cancelation of the test or of the certificate issued, and/or a ban on taking the test for a period set by the commission.
The Disciplinary Commission’s decision is communicated to the test center and the test prescriber.
Please note that the agents in charge of following up files at the French ministry have access to the results obtained by candidates directly from Le français des affaires.
Distribution of subjects
Test subjects are confidential. Any reproduction and/or distribution, in whole or in part, by any means whatsoever (photo, photocopy, internet, smartphone, social networks…), without the authorization of Le français des affaires is strictly forbidden.
In the event of non-compliance with these instructions, Le français des affaires reserves the right to take appropriate action (invalidation of the test, prohibition from taking the TEF, legal proceedings, etc.).