Overview
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess the ability to interact orally in French in a clear, structured and appropriate manner in everyday or professional situations. |
| Character | Modular examination – chosen according to personal objectives (immigration, work, studies...) |
| Duration | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Format | Individual interview with an examiner, comprising 2 tasks: practical interaction plus expression of a point of view |
| Assessment | CEFR level (A1 to C2) |
| Number of tasks | 2 oral tasks to complete |
Expected competencies
- Talk about yourself, your family and your work
- Ask well-structured questions in a specific context
- Give your opinion and argue in a precise and logical manner
- Structure a fluent and coherent oral presentation
- Express yourself in a spontaneous, convincing and clear way
Test marking
Two examiners will assess your oral expression skills:
- The first will be present with you during the test and will record your performance.
- The second will listen to the recording to provide a second opinion.
Assessment criteria:
- Language level: grammar, syntax, range and precision of vocabulary, pronunciation, fluency of expression
- Ease of interaction and coherent structuring of discourse
- Ability to adapt to different communication situations
5 tips to succeed in the oral expression examination
- Practise regularly on different topics
- Pay attention to your pronunciation: speak clearly and distinctly
- Structure your ideas with logical connectors
- Stay spontaneous: avoid reciting a memorised text
- Manage your time well: develop each idea without dwelling on it too long
