French exam guides

Guides to prepare your French exam: the levels and score scales explained, the tasks taken one by one, and what your results are worth.

• TCF Canada prep: format, scores & planTCF Canada explained: the 4 sections with question counts and timings, how results convert to NCLC, and a free study Path to prepare it.
• TEF Canada prep: format, scores & planTEF Canada explained: the 4 sections with question counts and timings, how results convert to NCLC, and a free study Path to prepare it.
• How to prepare for TCF CanadaA step-by-step TCF Canada preparation plan: measure your level, set your NCLC goal, follow a weekly routine and train each skill with a method.
• TCF Canada listening and reading tipsTCF Canada listening and reading: number of questions, timing, the NCLC score bands for each section and a method to answer faster.
• TCF Canada speaking task 2: how to askTCF Canada speaking task 2: timing, register, how to use the preparation, the question forms to use and a model exchange in French.
• TCF Canada speaking task 3: methodTCF Canada speaking task 3: timing, the topic families, a structure for speaking without preparation, connectors and a model answer in French.
• TEF Canada writing: sections A and BThe TEF Canada written expression: the news item of section A, the letter of section B, a method for each, a model answer in French and the scores.
• French points for Express Entry (CRS)How many CRS points French is worth in Express Entry: points per skill at each NCLC level, the 25 or 50 additional points, and worked examples.
• NCLC 7 in French: the scores you needThe score that gives NCLC 7 (CLB 7) in each skill on TCF Canada and TEF Canada, what the level means in CEFR terms, and what it is worth for Express Entry.
• TCF Canada writing: tasks 1, 2 and 3The 3 TCF Canada writing tasks: word limits, timing, a method for each one, a model answer in French and what the examiners score.
• How NCLC maps to CEFRWhat NCLC and CEFR levels mean, how they line up, and which level to aim for.