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Wolverine17 said:
I tried to check online using the crs calculator to see how much of a score boost can it do if i study french and take the test but it seems that i will need a decent score to have around 12-24 extra points max and am not sure if its really applicable since the scores are written in a wide range of numbers,like what are the average scores for example equivalent to band 6 in ielts
IELTS 6 corresponds to CLB7.
To get CLB7 in TEF your range for each part has to be following: R: 207-232, W: 310-348, L: 249-279, S: 310-348.

My results added 15 points to my CRS score.
 

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IELTS 6 corresponds to CLB7.
To get CLB7 in TEF your range for each part has to be following: R: 207-232, W: 310-348, L: 249-279, S: 310-348.

My results added 15 points to my CRS score.
Is it reasonable to achieve ? And which module matters the most in terms of score?
 

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Is it reasonable to achieve ?
If you mean if it is feasible, then it depends on your language learning abilities. If you start learning French from zero, it will take a lot of efforts to achieve CLB7 within a short time frame.
I got B2 at TCF ages ago after learning French for a year but I studied a lot to get there. And TCF is much easier than TEF in my opinion.

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And which module matters the most in terms of score?
I am not sure if any of the modules matters more that the others. Reading was the most unpleasant for me though (and I got the lowest score for it).
 

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If you mean if it is feasible, then it depends on your language learning abilities. If you start learning French from zero, it will take a lot of efforts to achieve CLB7 within a short time frame.
I got B2 at TCF ages ago after learning French for a year but I studied a lot to get there. And TCF is much easier than TEF in my opinion.
I am not sure if any of the modules matters more that the others. Reading was the most unpleasant for me though (and I got the lowest score for it).
My french lanaguage knowledge is almost zero thats why am asking
 

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My french lanaguage knowledge is almost zero thats why am asking
Since your goal is to move to the country where French is one of the official languages, it is always a good idea to start learning it.
It's a beautiful language with very strict yet logical rules and structure. I like it a lot.
Start and see how it goes.
 
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P.S. TEF has different maximum points for each module.



Grammar is not needed for immigration purposes.
 

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What does optional mean here?
If you are applying to universities, two of them are not mandatory. I got admitted without Writing or Speaking.
But for immigration purposes Writing and Speaking become mandatory and Grammar is irrelevant (you won't need it).
 

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If you are applying to universities, two of them are not mandatory. I got admitted without Writing or Speaking.
But for immigration purposes Writing and Speaking become mandatory and Grammar is irrelevant (you won't need it).
so it means in the tef that i have to take writing reading listening and speaking?
 

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so it means in the tef that i have to take writing reading listening and speaking?
Yes. Just like IELTS.
Of course you'll need to know the grammar of the language really well to score more in Writing.
 

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Any one here knows if it is still -1 for wrong answers? How hard is the real test compared to the ones in the books?
 

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Good thing you asked, i'm taking the TEF in a few weeks and according to this manual: https://www.centredelanguefrancaise.paris/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Manuel-du-candidat-TEF.pdf

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Cheers ;)
 
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