July 2025 · Expression orale
July 2025 speaking questions
Candidate-recalled questions, 61 in total. Pick one to start a timed recording.
Daily life
9 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Information about small home services (skills, schedules, rates) 02 T2 Learn about settling in Canada (habits, daily life, adaptation) 03 T2 Learn about the neighborhoods of the city (atmosphere, standard of living, transportation) 04 T3 Do people work better when they love what they do? 05 T3 Do teenagers really need a personal phone? 06 T3 Do you think freedom of expression should be limited? Why?
Children & school
5 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask for advice on keeping children occupied (games, outings, activities) 02 T2 Inquire about a music school (lessons, fees, schedule, instruments) 03 T3 Do you think it is acceptable to not want to have children? 04 T3 Should children be forced to play sports? 05 T3 The primary role of school is to teach academic subjects; what do you think?
Housing
5 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Ask questions about integration in Ottawa (housing, work, adaptation) 02 T2 Inquire about housing, formalities, and municipal services 03 T2 Questions about mountain vacations (location, hikes, accommodation, atmosphere) 04 T2 Questions about shared accommodation (rent, rooms, roommates) 05 T3 Is it true that living in the city is more stressful than living in the countryside? What do you think?
Immigration
5 questions · T3 01 T3 Can young people easily learn a foreign language? Why? 02 T3 In your opinion, do immigrants play a useful role in the development of a country? 03 T3 Is foreign experience necessary for professional success? 04 T3 Leaving one's country to settle abroad is often a forced choice, what do you think? 05 T3 Settling in a new country is often difficult. Do you agree? Explain why.
Transport
5 questions · T2 01 T2 Ask for ideas for a relaxing weekend (places, activities, transport) 02 T2 Ask for information about an electric bike for sale (price, color, type, condition) 03 T2 Check the practicality of cycling in Ottawa (paths, rentals, equipment) 04 T2 Information about a bike tour (types, duration, price, safety) 05 T2 Request information about public transport in Canada (fares, organization, types)
Culture & leisure
4 questions · T2 · T3 01 T2 Gather information about a movie to decide (story, actors, showtimes) 02 T2 Information about a winter sports trip to Canada (activities, accommodations, prices) 03 T2 Practical information before registering for the theater (registration, atmosphere, schedule) 04 T3 Is reading indispensable for being cultured? What do you think?
Money & shopping
4 questions · T2 · T3Technology
4 questions · T3 01 T3 Are relationships created on the Internet as strong as family ties? Why? 02 T3 Do you think that the use of social networks prevents focusing on what is essential? Why? 03 T3 Do you think the Internet has truly brought people closer together worldwide? 04 T3 Some people prefer to live without using technology. What do you think about this?