Compréhension orale
TCF Canada listening practice — 30 mock tests with real audio
Train the section most candidates fear: once-only audio, picture questions, and 39-question mock tests with transcriptions in the review and an estimated CLB level after every attempt.
The official format
Official exam format
- Questions
- 40 (multiple choice)
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Score scale
- 0–699
- CLB 7 threshold
- 458 / 699
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.
Why listening decides so many results
Unlike reading, you can't slow the exam down: the audio sets the pace and plays once. Success comes from trained anticipation — reading the options before the audio starts, catching numbers, places, and intentions on the first pass, and never letting one missed question sink the next three. That's a skill you build only by practising under the same once-only conditions.
How our listening practice works
- 20 full mock tests with studio-quality French audio and picture questions, like the real exam.
- Two modes: practice (replay freely, position saved) and exam (audio plays once, no rewind — true test-day conditions).
- 40-minute session timer with auto-submit.
- Instant scoring with an estimated CLB/NCLC band.
- Review with correct answers and full transcriptions — turn every miss into vocabulary.
- Resume mid-test; scores tracked across all 20 tests.
Listening Test 1 is free
Create a free account and take a complete listening mock with real audio — in practice or exam mode. No card needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TCF Canada listening format?
Compréhension orale has 39 multiple-choice questions in about 35 minutes, scored on a 0–699 scale with difficulty rising from A1 to C2. You hear announcements, dialogues, radio-style extracts, and messages — each played once.
Is the audio really played only once?
On the real exam, yes — no replay, no rewind. Our exam mode reproduces exactly that; practice mode lets you replay freely while you build skill.
What listening score do I need for CLB 7?
458 out of 699. CLB 9 requires 523, and CLB 10 requires 549. Verify current thresholds on canada.ca.
Are transcriptions included?
Yes. After you submit, the review shows each question with the correct answer and the audio transcription so you can see exactly what you missed and why.