Overview
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess your ability to interact in French in a professional context: to exchange with an interlocutor and present a topic related to the world of work. |
| Nature | DFP Speaking and interaction – Compulsory examination |
| Duration | Between 5 and 15 minutes (depending on level) |
| Number of tasks | 2 (Activity 1: Interaction; Activity 2: Presentation) |
Expected skills
- Exchange information in a professional situation and interact with your interlocutor
- Develop clear arguments to persuade
- Present a product, project or idea in a structured manner
- Conduct a professional dialogue by asking relevant questions
- Use precise vocabulary and expressions appropriate to the context
- Maintain fluent and spontaneous communication
Assessment criteria
- The examiner will assess your skills in oral interaction and spoken expression
- They will guide the exchange and note your overall performance
- The assessment will focus particularly on your ability to interact fluently and professionally
The assessment criteria include in particular:
- Linguistic level (grammar, syntax, vocabulary precision and pronunciation)
- Interaction ability and discourse structure (coherence and logical development)
- Communication ease and your ability to manage a professional exchange
5 tips to succeed in the "Speaking and interaction" examination
- Practise regularly: engage in dialogues on professional topics
- Perfect your pronunciation: speak clearly with natural intonation
- Structure your ideas: use clear sentences and logical connectors
- Adopt a professional tone: choose expressions appropriate to the work context
- Manage your time: organise your speech well to cover each part
Examination format
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | To assess your ability to interact orally in a professional context. |
| Content | 2 activities to complete |
| Duration | Between 5 and 15 minutes |
| Format |
Activity 1: Oral interaction with the examiner on a professional situation Activity 2: Structured presentation of a topic related to the world of work |
