TEF :(

[Sam95]

Hi Vinzz,


It is a great score... I as well need to improve my french specially speaking as I am a non native.. can, you please suggest .

Thanks

Hi,

Thank you.

I just got my Celpip result, it is as follows:

Listening 11 , Reading 9 , writing 7 (which I think do not reflect the reality) , and speaking 7.

Is that a good one ?

 

[Vinzz]

Hi Vinzz,


It is a great score... I as well need to improve my french specially speaking as I am a non native.. can, you please suggest .

Thanks

Hi Sam,

Try to watch movie in French with subtitles and if you have someone to practice/ Talk to, it's even better.

 

[fmr225]

Hi, I wanted to share my TEF results in this topic, since the situation is similar to mine. I started learning French from scratch the biggining of this year. In January I took a 1 month intensive course, and from february on started learning on my own. I bought some books (alter Ego - I don't recomend them for who is larning on its own), bought some literature books and started watching TV5 everyday, listening to podcasts everyday, French and French Canadian movies and so on. I didn't have anyone to practice French on a regular basis. On August 1 I took the TEF and my results were: CE = C1 / CO = B2 / EE = C1 / EO = B1. If it wasn't for the EO exam, maybe I could get the minimum requirements. And I am thinking of asking for a revaluation of my grade. So my point is: IT IS POSSIBLE.

 

[Holyange]

Hi, I wanted to share my TEF results in this topic, since the situation is similar to mine. I started learning French from scratch the biggining of this year. In January I took a 1 month intensive course, and from february on started learning on my own. I bought some books (alter Ego - I don't recomend them for who is larning on its own), bought some literature books and started watching TV5 everyday, listening to podcasts everyday, French and French Canadian movies and so on. I didn't have anyone to practice French on a regular basis. On August 1 I took the TEF and my results were: CE = C1 / CO = B2 / EE = C1 / EO = B1. If it wasn't for the EO exam, maybe I could get the minimum requirements. And I am thinking of asking for a revaluation of my grade. So my point is: IT IS POSSIBLE.

Hello, May I ask how long it takes you to get the results after you took the test? Thank you

 

[trumprefugee]

Hi, I wanted to share my TEF results in this topic, since the situation is similar to mine. I started learning French from scratch the biggining of this year. In January I took a 1 month intensive course, and from february on started learning on my own. I bought some books (alter Ego - I don't recomend them for who is larning on its own), bought some literature books and started watching TV5 everyday, listening to podcasts everyday, French and French Canadian movies and so on. I didn't have anyone to practice French on a regular basis. On August 1 I took the TEF and my results were: CE = C1 / CO = B2 / EE = C1 / EO = B1. If it wasn't for the EO exam, maybe I could get the minimum requirements. And I am thinking of asking for a revaluation of my grade. So my point is: IT IS POSSIBLE.

Thanks for sharing, and congrats on your very good results! Even though you missed getting CLB 7 on all 4 sections for now, those are excellent results for having started from scratch only at the beginning of this year. All the best on your reevaluation, but even if you don't get the CLB 7, I'm sure you will if you take the exam again at the end of this year.

 

[fmr225]

Thanx trumprefugee! Results took 36 days I think. As for taking the exam again, I am not confident in getting the same good results. I was very focused on that day and the test was a rush (no time to write on the answer sheet, for example). I did great in the first, second, third, and in the first interview of the fourth part. It was only the second evaluator that got me confused, by repeating questions and not contributing to the flow of the conversation. I am still thinking if I should get the test remarked. I might do the test again... I really don't know, I was so close... oral expression is a little subjective. If only I could take just the oral expression part again...

 

[Peacekeeper87]

Before I say anything, I'm a native speaker and went to French school my whole life. Here are my score, as they might give you an idea.
CE (Reading): 283/300 - C2
CO (Listening): 336/360 - C2
EE (Writing): 398/450 - C1
EO (Speaking): 447/450 - C2

So...
To all applicants who want to give TEF a shot, as I've stated in another post, it is definitely NOT an easy test, even for native speakers. I truly wonder how they expect anyone who hasn't been speaking the language for years get a good score. For instance, when you take the IELTS, any complicated vocabulary will have a star pointing to a footnote. There you will find the meaning of the words. In TEF, not only do they use idioms and advanced vocabulary in both reading and listening, but they're also not defined for you. Hell in some listening conversations in my exam, I heard some borderline slang terms!

If you've been speaking French for quite some time, by all means go ahead, as it may increase your CRS score. If you're just picking up a book, you're preparing yourself for a world of frustration.

Sadly, not only will you not be able to learn it in 6 months, unless you're Rain Man...but also knowing the language is one thing, and scoring well on TEF is another thing. Above are my score after 18 years in french school, and absolute daily usage of the French language.

I hate to break anyone's dreams, but just like the very first post in this thread says... we need to be real.

 

[SumH12]

Before I say anything, I'm a native speaker and went to French school my whole life. Here are my score, as they might give you an idea.
CE (Reading): 283/300 - C2
CO (Listening): 336/360 - C2
EE (Writing): 398/450 - C1
EO (Speaking): 447/450 - C2

So...
To all applicants who want to give TEF a shot, as I've stated in another post, it is definitely NOT an easy test, even for native speakers. I truly wonder how they expect anyone who hasn't been speaking the language for years get a good score. For instance, when you take the IELTS, any complicated vocabulary will have a star pointing to a footnote. There you will find the meaning of the words. In TEF, not only do they use idioms and advanced vocabulary in both reading and listening, but they're also not defined for you. Hell in some listening conversations in my exam, I heard some borderline slang terms!

If you've been speaking French for quite some time, by all means go ahead, as it may increase your CRS score. If you're just picking up a book, you're preparing yourself for a world of frustration.

Sadly, not only will you not be able to learn it in 6 months, unless you're Rain Man...but also knowing the language is one thing, and scoring well on TEF is another thing. Above are my score after 18 years in french school, and absolute daily usage of the French language.

I hate to break anyone's dreams, but just like the very first post in this thread says... we need to be real.

In addition to what you have said, I would say that the Writing part is the most difficult of all.
I am not a native speaker but I went to a French School (since kindergarten)... and sadly, I made the mistake of not preparing very well in order to add references and examples to my dissertation. So I got only 343/450 (B2). They evaluate TEF writing test not only by the use of many french words but also they examine your capacity to give references and examples (from journals, books, etc).

About the speaking test, you need to practice also, I got nervous and I ran out of ideas about what to say/ ask during the test.

So, to practice is really important, not only good knowlegde of French language may help to achieve CLB9+.

 

[Peacekeeper87]

In addition to what you have said, I would say that the Writing part is the most difficult of all.
I am not a native speaker but I went to a French School (since kindergarten)... and sadly, I made the mistake of not preparing very well in order to add references and examples to my dissertation. So I got only 343/450 (B2). They evaluate TEF writing test not only by the use of many french words but also they examine your capacity to give references and examples (from journals, books, etc).

About the speaking test, you need to practice also, I got nervous and I ran out of ideas about what to say/ ask during the test.

So, to practice is really important, not only good knowlegde of French language may help to achieve CLB9+.

Yes indeed. The writing needs to be thorough and precise with real and concrete evidence of your claims (Unlike IELTS).
Hey, may I suggest retaking the TEF? Don't forget there are some 50 points or so more for excellent language skills for first official language. I think it's called "Skill transferability points".

Check the CRS tool and see where you may stand if you retake it with better scores.
Hint: you get the additional points if you are on the 2nd selectable points range, or above, for all tasks on your first language.

Maybe you won't even need to wait for OINP, as that may pull you above the cut off!

 

[HeleneCh]

hello all
I had passed my TEF in June and i received C1, C1, B2, B1 (speaking) Now I am preparing for next try in October. Could you please share with me your themes for writing in order I can have practice. Thank you a lot in advance

 

[Peacekeeper87]

hello all
I had passed my TEF in June and i received C1, C1, B2, B1 (speaking) Now I am preparing for next try in October. Could you please share with me your themes for writing in order I can have practice. Thank you a lot in advance

Hi Helene,
I presume your B2 was for the writing task? Here are the writing tasks I got in my test:

A) Fait Divers
Une jeune femme en robe de mariée faisait de l'auto-stop...
B)Ecrire une lettre en réponse à un journal
Les jeunes de 25-30 ans qui vivent toujours chez leurs parents, le font par facilité et fainéantise

For additional themes, take a look at this youtube channel:

Cheers.

 

[HeleneCh]

Hi Helene,
I presume your B2 was for the writing task? Here are the writing tasks I got in my test:

A) Fait Divers
Une jeune femme en robe de mariée faisait de l'auto-stop...
B)Ecrire une lettre en réponse à un journal
Les jeunes de 25-30 ans qui vivent toujours chez leurs parents, le font par facilité et fainéantise

For additional themes, take a look at this youtube channel:

Cheers.

thank you a lot
Yes I received
EE B2 = cbl6
CO = B1=Cb5
so I need more practice.

 

[Peacekeeper87]

thank you a lot
Yes I received
EE B2 = cbl6
CO = B1=Cb5
so I need more practice.

For the writing, I don't remember the exact things I wrote, but what I can tell you is that I followed the same format and style of writing as described in the videos I attached.
Hope it helps.
Bon Courage!

 

[Peacekeeper87]

thank you a lot
Yes I received
EE B2 = cbl6
CO = B1=Cb5
so I need more practice.

Are you planning on having French as first or second language?
Or are you going with just French?
Because if you have better scores in IELTS/CELPIP, all you need is CLB6+ for your French as second language.

 

[HeleneCh]

Are you planning on having French as first or second language?
Or are you going with just French?
Because if you have better scores in IELTS/CELPIP, all you need is CLB6+ for your French as second language.

I have the diploma of French translator and I hope I can pass French for cbl 7 in order to participate in Ontario french speaking stream. I live in Ukraine and there are not a lot information about TEF. For example I was surprised that par A and b of speaking and writing have the same value in mark) I speak french fluently but I do not have the experience of passing this exam. currently I have lessons in order to prepare for EO (i know I can pass it for Cbl 7 because in December i passed TEF Quebec and received cbl 7 for speaking)
As for EE i can not find information about topics and requirements as there is for IELTS
I passed IELTS firs try for 6, 7, 8, 7 after one week of preparation
Thank you very much for your help