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Gaspardd:
These set of guys that profit from this fraudulent means are the same guys you call cute and big boys while u trip and fall for them.
So y re u complaining? Hehn?

It's not all the time you find reasons to attack women, it's childish. Address the issue at hand and stop embarrassing yourself on a public forum.

njbybrthnly:
I don't believe it's you asking this question ...with all your plenty C1 (any interview should be a walkover for you na). I put both...I'm guessing the test results are sufficient authentication just like IELTS is for English. If not, post-secondary education in English should have been enough proof.

Just my opinion though.

I'm asking cause of my B1. Hope it won't contradict the response.

Guys, I have a question.

What did you choose for language while creating your profile? Only English or Both? Does it have anything to do with one's TEF result? If not, how would CIC actually authenticate this claim?

Me, I don't want to be called for any interview, biko.

Chicagomum:
Really. Why cant a private tutor help? My tutor studied French and has been teaching for sometime.

Now i am confused o....

I opted for the private tutor option cos of my work schedule.

What else can I do to improve my chances?

Don't mind that business man. He is just marketing his products. A good deal of people here have passed your current stage, I think you listen to them more.

There are advantages in learning along others in a classroom setting. You get to interact more, motivate each other and gain the confidence to speak in public. I learned French on my own and it took me time to feel comfortable enough to engage other francophiles and francophones in a long discussion. Not that I didn't know how to speak, I just wasn't sure I learned it right. Lol. I learned Chinese up to HSK3 (something like DELF B1) in a classroom setting and I was orally ready from day one even when I sounded so horrible.

On the other hand, there are also lots of advagtages in learning with a good private tutor. You tend to go beyond the surface in terms of grammar. You ask all your questions one-on-one. Your progress is easily monitored and you're never demoralised or overshadowed by those seemingly "sharper" students in class who would usually give the tutor the impression everyone is following even when you're lost. Let's just say it's more intensive.

So you see, none is exactly better than the other. It all depends on your determination and judging by your posts, you've got it all.

Bravo !

Mummychichi:
Hello @etrange, is It possible to have all info (like test format, how to read, what to expect etc) and resources regarding TEF on page 1 of this thread?

Good Morning,

I will look into this once I have the time.

Maraeme:
Is there any WhatsApp group formed yet to this effect? Please for someone who speaks French , Is one month enough to go through the materials and still have a C1 at least in all?

etrange please respond to my email. Thank you.�

It is very possible. I did not have time to prepare due to my job. I only used two Saturdays to do group studies and I was able to get two C1's. I'd want to believe I could have done better. So an advanced person like you only needs to have some basic understanding of what the examiners are expecting and give it them!

I have responded.

ayboye:
As good as this sounds, I am not sure it's the best primary platform for this kind of endeavour.

I think that for this type of coaching/assistance to work, it is best to factor in a few assumptions from the get go. A few coming to mind are:

- Primary aim is to help people learn the language so as to scale the TEF exam
- Coaching responsibility is not going to be the burden of one person but will be shared among volunteers

*Please correct me if I am wrong.

I will personally recommend a platform that encourages people to express themselves both in writing and speaking, but assigned tasks should be searchable as well so everyone can work together on the corrections et al. I have used a platform like this before, hence why I am suggesting it.

njbybrthnly, Etrange, Bellerin, Mariah, Mamaroon, Fille France, rs172 and others...please share your thoughts as well.

I understand the need for one to have a rounded knowledge of French language (S, W, L, R) and that's not always very feasible in an environment like ours where the language is not actively used. I am self-taught and back in the years, I used to have all sorts of online groups with e-friends from France who also wanted to learn the English language; we even had periodic video sessions on Skype all in a bid to attain a height not easily achievable down here. I was lucky to have constant internet and some spare time then, not everyone is privileged to those.

So you see, I clearly understand your point, brother. But this platform of which you speak can only be achieved if people are gathered together physically. Unfortunately, different locations and different schedules would only make this an uphill task.

Nevertheless, I am in for any suggestions as regards this.

funshobabs:
Warm greetings,

Please any idea when they will start to roll out ielts results for 15th december? I have waited for ever.
Dear Lord.

Likely this weekend. It takes about two weeks. I wrote on the 1st and saw my result on the 14th.

Best of luck!

FOR NOUN MSc Graduates, I saw this while requesting for my transcript:

1) Please note that transcripts are not sent to individuals but academic institutions.

2) If a transcript applicant wants his/her transcript to be sent to a non-academic or corporate organisation like a bank, an NGO, an MDA, etc, he/she would have to request the organisation to write on his/her behalf to the “The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies…” in its letter-headed paper and duly signed by the appropriate Officer.

I want my transcript sent to me so I can use it as proof of studies post-ITA. Any idea on how to go about this given the conditions above?

Thanks..

For those preparing for TEF, I suggest you share your questions here; especially those from past questions.

And for the seniors in the house, please, help others. Language learning is never easy but it is surely smoother when you have people to clarify things for you. Some people here are talented in teaching beginners while some of us would rather solve past questions with more advanced peeps. Whichever category you belong to, bring it on!

Mamaroon:
FRENCH TUTORIAL 1

(NJ, Etrange, Bellerin, Mariah, Ayboye, oya follow me for back...)

English a or an is equivalent to
French un (m) or une (f)

English the is equivalent to
French le (m) or la (f)

Every french word is either feminine or masculine

A boy - un garçon
A girl - une fille
A pen - un stylo
A ruler - une regle
The table - la table
The bed - le lit

You tube and Google has all these....guys....but let us start somewhere abi?

Magnifique...

Good day and happy Christmas to everyone.

I actually typed my TEF experience here but exclusively in French language and, of course, I got banned by one aunty Spam Butt. I was expecting the ban so I copied the entire text somewhere such that I could easily translate it to English and paste later.

I went to Alliance Francaise two Saturdays before the exam to familiarize myself with fellow candidates and exam format (this is not without a cost). This was actually a great idea as I got to meet many people with lots of ideas and experiences to share. We solved questions together and helped each other as much as we could. We also had a Whatsapp group where we discussed social topics like politics, education, career, marriage, etc.; we also played scenarios and shared voice notes all in a bid to fortify our knowledge of French language. This was managed by a French teacher from Alliance.

Fast-forward to the exam day, I got there early despite missing my way. I was already used to some of the faces so it was just like any other day. We spent time discussing random things in French language. Some spoke better than others but no one was deterred. We were later separated into different rooms for the exam. We started with Listening. Truth be told, I was heavily distracted. I was literally struggling to catch up. The reading part was simple for me. Of course, it had those heavily worded passages that normally give headache but thanks to practicing, I knew exactly how to go about them. Then the writing; I was asked to finish a story about a guy that slept off at work and had his collogues take picture of him. This was fun actually. A lot of endings came to my mind. I later settled for one where the pictures were posted online and a prospective client saw them and denied the coy a contract cause of it. A joke gone wrong kinda thing. The second part was a letter to a publisher about an article on reducing waste. I have forgotten the title but it was all about recycling. Well, I wrote as much as I could given my little knowledge of recycling as a Nigerian. We then left for a 30min break after which we were called in one after another for the speaking part. There were two examiners. One would read out the instructions in French and ask you if you understood them. When she asked me, I quickly said yes. She wasn’t convinced so she asked me to explain what I understood and I did. Firstly, I was asked to call a help center and ask questions about a proposed night excursion. It was pretty regular, anybody who followed njbybrthnly's sample answers should be able to answer that. Then, they gave me a question on convincing my friend to join the choir. I played the scenario with the other examiner. I made points about how joining the choir will make him learn English more since it has been scientifically proven that repetition helps in language learning and singing involves repetition of words. Again, fun it was.

I wrote on the 27th of October and the results came out on the 14th of December, same day my IELTS came out.

My advice:

For speaking, cram regular responses if your spoken French is not sharp enough. The questions are usually alike. Speak more with friends. On the exam day, just keep speaking until you are stopped.

For Listening, listen to as much online French videos as possible. Concentrate on the exam day and do not leave any question unanswered. No point coming back later to answer as each audio is played once so just check your best guess and move on with the audio immediately.

For Reading, read past questions and solve them in groups with the aid of a more advanced person. Some answers are subject to debate even with the text there looking at you. Past questions are sometimes repeated.

For writing, know the format and sentence/paragraph joiners. Use simple sentences but employ different modes and tenses. Stay organized and concise.

All the best to those yet to write!

Thanks to all that helped with the reference letter.

One more thing, please.

I have held three different positions since joining this company (same job but 3 different levels with increasing responsibilities). Now going by CIC's request (that reference letter should indicate all positions held while employed at the company), should I outline these positions and the salaries/duties for each differently or just lump up everything together like most sample letters i have seen? Splitting them would make my letter take more than one page, is this acceptable?

Thanks in advance.

drcynthia:
sent u mail....

Thanks, kind one.

drcynthia:
replied

Thanks I have seen it! One more thing, please. CIC says we should include job status if the letter is for our current job. What does job status mean in this context?

drcynthia:
Pm me let me send you a sample.

You are God sent.
I will do that right away.

Done!

drcynthia:
Well, in my own case, the three Ref letter I used, I addressed it to 'To Whom it may concern'....
So I think it's safe to say yes, you can avoid addressing it to IRCC..

Thanks dear. So on the left-top side, I can just put only the date and then start my salutation with "To whom it may concern", right?

drcynthia:
U can go to page 1 of this thread. It's there....
Link from page 1....

https://www.nairaland.com/4212543/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/34#63131997

Thank you dear friend, I really appreciate. I have seen the format. But can I avoid mentioning IRCC in the letter? Must I address it?

Dear House,

Is there a recommended format for reference letter? I would be forever grateful if anyone who has gotten PPR could share the format he or she used; a sample letter will surely be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Ifeoma77:
Okay the error is on the certificate and the certificate has no DOB. But WES also verified a transcript from the same school.
So let's modify the question;
What are the odds that there's a John Smith who graduated from UniAbuja in 2010 and in his class, there's also a Joh Smith?
But the most interesting question is; John Smith has a transcript to show his education history and the transcript proves that he graduated. So why did he need to steal Joh Smith's certificate?

Lol... I am just nervous.

CheesyTee:
I believe a sworn affidavit should suffice.

I see.

Thanks

Ifeoma77:
You are overthinking things. Upload it like that and a LOE is not necessary.
I've said it before, it's not a robot that will process your application, they are human beings, intelligent ones for that matter who can detect that one letter missing from a name is no big deal.
So basically let's say your name is John Smith and you were born 1st January 1900. What are the odds that there is a Joh Smith or a John Smit also born on 1/1/1900?
Who told you that WES didn't see the mistake? Abegi upload your certificate joor

Lol... actually, the error is on my degree certificate and degree certificates don't have date of birth on them.

But I get your point. Maybe I am overthinking it.

Flaj:
Has it always been like that? A "one and same person" affidavit should suffice

I got my certificate only recently. One-and-same-person affidivate usually gives a good reason (either linguistic or cultural) why the names are written differently. In my case, should I just say it is an error?

Dear House,

Please, I have a challenge.

There is an omission of one letter in my name on my degree certificate. Somehow, WES didn't see it. I am still trying to rectify this but the issue now is that I will need to upload my certificate as proof-of-studies in my application and this might be detected.

Should I add a letter of explanation? An option would be to wait till the issue is rectified so I can submit a clean one but I am afraid that will cause another issue if CIC realizes I submitted a different document to WES.

Please, advice!

Warm Regards.

Zinggi:
Yes proof of funds letter is a bit different from bank statement. It contains date your account was opened, total monthly inflow and outflow and also there is a part to indicate whether you are indebted or not to the bank.

I think you would need to draft a letter to request for it from the bank.

Just read more about it on "All about Proof of funds" link on page 1.

All the best.

Thanks

joo2018:
Also not that they might not agree to give you the letter in CIC format. If not collect a letter of introduction, letter of non-indebtedness if they have and 6 months SOA.

Thanks

Ifeoma77:
The letter is different from SOA. If you want to show salary entries, get statement of account.

Thanks

Dear House,

Please, is there a specific format for Proof of Fund? This GTBank customer care guy seems not to fully understand what my friend is explaining to him. Is Proof of Fund letter different from Bank Statement? Does it also contain transactions like bank statement? If not, how would CIC see the monthly salary entries in it?

Please, help a brother.

Regards.

DaisyEze:
Good evening everyone!

Please this is question for those who claimed work experience points with NYSC....

When filling out your profile pre-ITA, what did you state in the section that asked “name of employer/company”.....Was it “NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS” or the name of your ppa?

Please I need a reply ASAP! I need to be sure. Thank you.

Who will give you a reference letter, NYSC or the company? I bet it's the company so go with that.

My take though.

kfrosh:
He actually quoted you out of context. It's a good message to pass across to those intending to write their exam soonest. It is an obvious fact that the exam is simple, yet it still humbles a lot of people.

For the first timers, when they have it in their subconscious that it's simple, with proper preparation, they can ace it once.

With the IELTS panic mode on this thread, some new comers will go into the exam hall defeated.
May God help us all in the pursuit of our dreams.

Thanks bro; glad someone understands me.