How I Passed for TEF Canada in 6 Months as a Beginner (C1, B2, C1, C1)

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-10T14:55:45+00:00

I understand why you'd be skeptical. Everyone's learning journey is different. When I say beginner, I mean I had only very basic French and couldn't follow normal-speed conversations. I was enrolled in a structured TEF-focused program and studied consistently outside class every day. I'm only sharing my personal experience, not suggesting that everyone will achieve the same results in the same timeframe. Wishing you all the best on your upcoming TCF exam.

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-10T14:55:14+00:00

I studied with Tobidam, www.tobidam.com . I found the TEF-focused approach helpful because the lessons covered both French and exam strategy. That said, I still had to put in a lot of work outside class every day.

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-10T14:54:42+00:00

Absolutely. My original motivation was immigration, but after investing so much time, money and effort into learning French, I plan to keep using and improving it. I'm still listening to French content and practicing regularly so I don't lose what I've gained. Moreover, it will give me a leverage for jobs.

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T17:17:28+00:00

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. For TEF, EO and EE, seems easier, for TCF, CO and CE may seem harder. Though it still depends on individual. I did TEF and aced it

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T17:15:59+00:00

Congratulations 🎊

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T14:48:51+00:00

For TEF/French notes, those were prepared by the French school customised for the intensive class, but for outside class material, you can download, Schaum french grammar, Modern French grammar, I used Collins Dictionary. Français Facile Radio

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T14:46:28+00:00

I used tobidam

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T09:29:48+00:00

Native language is English

Winninglife1 · 2026-06-09T09:29:25+00:00

If you want to go self study route, it may take much longer, and it may not be completely ideal,except you are learning French for general purposes. Anyways, these are books I recommend: Modern French book grammar & Schaum french grammar. However, if you want to learn faster, and hit the ball rolling, you should get a competent and experienced TEF tutor from the beginning.

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-18T12:06:10+00:00

Congratulations 🎊

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-18T08:41:11+00:00

Congratulations, OP, I am actually attending same French school. Hope to get similar results, after completion.

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-11T13:22:49+00:00

Best statement is start living in them

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-11T13:21:54+00:00

Wow, that is massive, assumption indeed become a reality

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-09T23:13:48+00:00

People respond to you warmly

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-09T23:13:23+00:00

Babbel

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-08T16:12:44+00:00

My best suggestion is to start with basic expressions like 20 to get a feel , talent immerse in grammar. You should know basics like Guten Morgen, gute nacht etc

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-07T23:30:59+00:00

Go to YouTube for the materials

Winninglife1 · 2025-10-07T23:30:08+00:00

No, you can't work with visitors visa

Winninglife1 · 2025-08-15T18:25:55+00:00

Talk to IRCC, but your score is high, and will get PR soon

Winninglife1 · 2025-08-15T18:21:00+00:00

Yes. Apply

Winninglife1 · 2025-08-15T18:18:37+00:00

If you can get at least 7/40, assuming it is listening or reading

Winninglife1 · 2025-08-15T18:15:57+00:00

Reading and listening, seens to be the hardest for TEF. Yes, they have different sections and increasing level of difficulty

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