TEF Expression Écrite
In this post we offer you TEF Expression Écrite exercises, so you can prepare for the written part of the test.
Here is a video with the summary of this part:
1. Summary of this Test:
Here is a summary about this part of the TEF test and also links with exercises you can use to prepare to obtain good points:
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of tasks: 2
- Maximum score: 450 points
- Format: Typed on a computer (in official test centers)
- Goal: Assess your ability to express yourself in written French.
2. Tips for the Written Expression:
a) Time management for TEF written expression : Gestion du temps pour l’expression écrite du TEF
b) TOP Tips for the TEF Written Section A: Conseils pour l’expression écrite du TEF – Section A
3. Comparative Table of Writing Skills: A2, B1, and B2 Levels
| Criteria | A2 | B1 | B2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text structure | Short, simple sentences, often juxtaposed | Longer sentences with some linking of ideas | Well-organized text with paragraphs and varied connectors |
| Vocabulary | Simple, everyday vocabulary | Broader vocabulary related to themes | More precise, sometimes formal or technical vocabulary |
| Tenses used | Present tense, passé composé | Present, passé composé, imparfait, some subjunctive or conditional | Mastery of several tenses (subjunctive, conditional, plus-que-parfait) |
| Sentence complexity | Mostly simple sentences | Introduction of complex sentences (subordinate clauses) | Frequent use of complex sentences with correct subordinate clauses |
| Coherence and logic | Basic sequencing, sometimes repetitive | Better coherence with simple connectors (but, because, so) | Strong coherence with varied connectors (however, while, furthermore) |
| Grammar mistakes | Frequent but do not prevent understanding | Fewer mistakes but still noticeable (agreements, prepositions) | Rare mistakes, fluent and natural writing |
| Tone | Often neutral or very direct | Some effort to organize and rephrase ideas | Tone adapted to the context (formal, informal, or more nuanced) |
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