TEF: Compréhension Orale

Posted by Josh on 8th Mar 2025 in the blog in the tef category

The Compréhension Orale part of the TEF exam is designed to test your listening skills. It is comprised of 40 questions across eight sections.

  • Section A - Conversation avec dessins - You will be asked to match the audio to the corresponding illustration
  • Section B - Annonces publiques - You will be asked to answer questions about the purpose or audience of public announcements
  • Section C - Messages sur répondeur - You will be asked to answer question regarding messages left on an answerphone
  • Section D - Micros-trottoirs - You will be asked to select the descriptions which match the opinions presented in a series of vox pops
  • Section E - Chroniques radio - You will be asked to listen to radio programmes and answer questions based on them
  • Section F - Interviews - You will be asked to answer some questions based on audio interviews
  • Section G - Reportages - You will be asked to answer questions based on some longer interview tracks
  • Section H - Documents divers - You will be asked to answer questions based on a number of tracks on a variety of topics

The Compréhension Orale part of our TEF Exam Preparation Course provides extensive revision materials for each of the eight sections. Each section is comprised of a demo video, in which Alexa will walk you through the exercise, offering invaluable tips and guidance, and a number of quizzes to help you put your oral comprehension skills to the test. Support and quiz guides are included to help with your revision.

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