Compréhension orale
TEF Canada listening practice — 20 mock tests with real audio
Train the section most candidates fear: once-only audio, picture questions, and 40-question mock tests with transcriptions in the review and an estimated CLB level after every attempt.
The official format
Official exam format
- Questions
- 40 (multiple choice)
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Score scale
- 0–360
- CLB 7 threshold
- 249 / 360
Per the official test body, Le français des affaires (CCI Paris Île-de-France). Exam specifications can change — always confirm current details on the official site before booking.
Why listening decides so many results
Unlike reading, you can't slow the exam down: the audio sets the pace and plays once. Success comes from trained anticipation — reading the options before the audio starts, catching numbers, places, and intentions on the first pass, and never letting one missed question sink the next three. That's a skill you build only by practising under the same once-only conditions.
How our listening practice works
- 20 full mock tests with studio-quality French audio and picture questions, like the real exam.
- Two modes: practice (replay freely, position saved) and exam (audio plays once, no rewind — true test-day conditions).
- 50-minute session timer with auto-submit.
- Instant scoring with an estimated CLB/NCLC band.
- Review with correct answers and full transcriptions — turn every miss into vocabulary.
- Resume mid-test; scores tracked across all 20 tests.
Listening Test 1 is free
Create a free account and take a complete listening mock with real audio — in practice or exam mode. No card needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TEF Canada listening format?
Compréhension orale has 40 multiple-choice questions, scored out of 360. You hear announcements, dialogues, radio-style extracts, and messages — each played once. The first questions are picture-based.
Is the audio really played only once?
On the real exam, yes — no replay, no rewind. Our exam mode reproduces exactly that; practice mode lets you replay freely while you build skill.
What listening score do I need for CLB 7?
249 out of 360 (tests after December 10, 2023). CLB 9 requires 298. Verify current thresholds on canada.ca.
Are transcriptions included?
Yes. After you submit, the review shows each question with the correct answer and the audio transcription so you can see exactly what you missed and why.