Compréhension écrite
TEF Canada reading practice — 19 full mock tests
Timed, exam-style Compréhension écrite practice: 40 authentic-style questions per test, a 60-minute countdown, instant auto-scoring, explanations for every answer, and an estimated CLB level.
The official format
Official exam format
- Questions
- 40 (multiple choice)
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Score scale
- 0–300
- CLB 7 threshold
- 207 / 300
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.
What the reading section tests
The exam moves from short practical documents (announcements, adverts, personal messages) to denser articles and opinion texts, and mixes in vocabulary-in-context and sentence-completion items. The challenge isn't just comprehension — it's pace: 40 questions in 60 minutes leaves about 90 seconds each, including reading time.
Try a sample question
Pour une ville propre ! La ville de Bruges ramasse chaque année 18 tonnes de cigarettes jetées au sol. Un mégot par terre : 68 euros d’amende !
Ce document est :
- A. un règlement intérieur
- B. un panneau d'information
- C. un dépliant touristique
- D. une offre d'emploi
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How our reading practice works
- 19 full mock tests × 40 questions, all in French, in the official style.
- A real 60-minute timer with auto-submit — build exam pacing, not just accuracy.
- Question navigator to skip, flag, and return, just like managing a real booklet.
- Instant scoring with an estimated CLB/NCLC band after every test.
- Full review: document, your answer, correct answer, and explanation per question.
- Progress saved mid-test; best and average scores tracked per module.
Reading Test 1 is free
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Frequently asked questions
What is the TEF Canada reading section format?
Compréhension écrite has 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, scored out of 300. Documents range from short notices, adverts, and emails to longer articles, plus fill-in-the-blank items testing grammar and cohesion.
What reading score do I need for CLB 7?
207 out of 300 (for tests taken after December 10, 2023). CLB 9 requires 248. Each skill counts separately — verify current thresholds on canada.ca.
How do I get faster at TEF reading?
Read the question before the document, eliminate options aggressively, and train under the real 60-minute clock. Averaging 90 seconds per question with regular timed mocks is what builds exam speed.
Do the practice tests include explanations?
Yes — after submitting, every question shows the document, your answer, the correct answer, and an explanation of why it's right.