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TEF guides worth the read
Written against the current rules, not the ones that applied three years ago. Every post says what changed and when, because a lot of TEF advice online is quietly out of date.
September 28, 2026 · 13 min read
TEF speaking Section B: a dialogue for handling objections
Practise TEF speaking Section B with an original French dialogue, eight objections and explained replies. Learn to adapt when your friend keeps saying no.
Read the guideSeptember 17, 2026 · 11 min read
TEF writing Section A: 3 samples with explained revisions
Practise TEF writing Section A with three original fait divers samples, tense explanations and a 25-minute plan. Learn to continue the story in French.
Read the guideSeptember 14, 2026 · 15 min read
TEF Canada Exam Preparation: An 8-Week Study Plan
Prepare for TEF Canada with an eight-week study plan, a 90-minute daily routine, original speaking and writing exercises, and official exam resources.
Read the guideAugust 14, 2026 · 5 min read
TEF Canada score to NCLC: the 2026 conversion table
How to convert each TEF Canada score to an NCLC level, why CEFR B2 is not NCLC 7, and the exact numbers each immigration program needs.
Read the guideAugust 13, 2026 · 3 min read
TEF Canada vs TCF Canada: how to actually choose
IRCC accepts both, so this is a format decision, not a recognition one. What genuinely differs, what does not, and the one test that settles it.
Read the guideAugust 12, 2026 · 3 min read
TEF IRN and France's 2026 language rules: B1 is no longer enough
France raised its language thresholds on 1 January 2026. What TEF IRN now certifies, the A2/B1/B2 requirements, and why most guides online are out of date.
Read the guideAugust 11, 2026 · 3 min read
How long is a TEF result valid? The rule that refuses applications
TEF results last two years, but Express Entry applies that window twice. The timing trap, the citizenship exception, and when to book a retake.
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TEF CANADA PREPARATION
Practise for TEF Canada with AI feedback
Prepare with original reading and listening questions, timed writing tasks and a live French speaking partner. Get instant, accurate feedback to guide your next attempt.
Start with a free account.
Save your sessions, study the course and build your French vocabulary. Your account includes one writing assessment and one five-minute Section A speaking conversation to try. Further live conversations use speaking credits.