TEF Practice

4 LESSONS

TEF Canada listening course

Work through the lessons in order, or choose the skill you want to strengthen. Each lesson ends with a checkpoint and an explanation.

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  1. 01

    Prepare for one-play listening

    TEF Canada listening uses 40 questions in 40 minutes. Audio is played once, with preparation and response windows that vary by task.

    7 min · Free lesson · Lesson and checkpoint

  2. 02

    Track purpose, changes and conditions

    A short message may mention several times, places or prices. Listen for which detail is current, which was replaced, and what the speaker wants the listener to do.

    8 min · Free lesson · Lesson and checkpoint

  3. 03

    Distinguish speakers and qualified opinions

    Interviews and reports can combine a presenter’s introduction, a guest’s opinion and other people’s experiences. Track whose view each statement represents.

    9 min · Free lesson · Lesson and checkpoint

  4. 04

    Turn a missed recording into a better ear

    Use a repeatable listening laboratory after your first attempt.

    20 min · Premium lesson · Lesson and checkpoint