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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 9:38am On Aug 16, 2018

@njbybrthnly

Bro, my own ban has expired o! I am afraid to type in French now. Nairaland spam bot is a language bigot. grin

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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 4:27pm On Aug 14, 2018

njbybrthnly:
Honestly, I had to go through your post more than once before I understood it (at least I think I did )...but I wasn't just talking about the points you get based on your score. Besides those points you get 30 extra points if you get NCLC 7 in the TEF equivalent to DELF B2...some of us need more than 16 points before we can even dream of getting ITA...play with the CRS tool to see what I mean...this is how i understood it...I could be wrong sha

_{Let me go back to their website to be sure}

Lol... I believe you did understand me grin

. And yes, I have been playing with the CRS tool for a while. In fact, I have abused it. cheesy

Of course, as your NCLC increases, your point increases as well. What I was trying to explain in my response to the original question is that the dude only needs up to NCLC5 (B1) to make point from his knowledge of French language. In other words, while he could do better and earn more points, he only needs at least B1 to make the basic points (4 points per ability) given for additional language skills. Anything less will not count (0 point). My response is actually for those asking if they should give it a try given their limited knowledge of French language. I am of the opinion that they should go ahead. It's worth it even if they are only able to strike B1.

Clearer?

Yours is a different case, you are not our mate. You should be aiming for NCLC9 grin

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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 11:25am On Aug 14, 2018*

Good Morning Everyone,

Please, let's share the thread with others in order to get more participants and hence more views/opinions/experiences/ideas/tips/hints!

Any suggestion on how best to practice speaking? I presently talk to myself when I am alone and that's weird. cheesy

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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 11:19am On Aug 14, 2018

solidhomes:
Yes, I am preparing to write TEF in October. I went to Aliance Française almost two years ago and stopped at A2. I have a private teacher now who is preparing me for TEF though. I have some audio CDs I use. One is by Michel Thomas and the other is CD Language Course: Listen, Understand, Learn.

I’ll be writing at Aliance Française, Yaba. I have registered too. It’s my first time of writing the exam.

Can we just form a WhatsApp group for easy access? We can still meet here too to keep this thread alive.

Cool, I also registered at Yaba. I am also writing in October (either 27th or 30th). Whatsapp group is a cool idea. I had earlier suggested it. I did not want to push it further in order not to violate people's privacy. You know, Nairaland gives one the luxury of participating only when he/she is free. but we can do it if we agree on it!

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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 11:13am On Aug 14, 2018

ladton:
Hi Everyone

My friend and I are thinking about going this route to help boost our scores, but I don't know if I can yet as the last time I studied french was in secondary school, years ago. Also I work, so will not have time to attend lectures. I don't even know where to start from. OP, is this doable for me?

I would say yes. But you have to be really dedicated to make it worth it. wink

Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 11:12am On Aug 14, 2018

njbybrthnly:
You need CLB 7 in order to get additional 30 (or 15) points for French language skills. See here

Ok, I was not totally accurate but then again, we do not need up to CLB7 in French to make points provided French is not the primary language.

In more detail, NCLC7, NCLS8 and NCLC9 are the required levels for those presenting French as a primary language. In June last year (as can be seen in the picture you shared), it was stated that if you have NCLC7 (lowest of the three), you can still augment your points by scoring up to CLB4 or CLB5 in English (non of which is acceptable if English is your first language). On the other hand, CLB7, CLB8, CLB9 and CLB10 are the acceptable levels for those presenting English as a primary language. However, you get additional points if you make up to NCLC5 in French (which is not acceptable if French is your fist language). The aim here is to awrd those who know both languages fairly enough.

In addition, NCLC and CLB are not really similar in grading. NCLC5 is similar to CLB5 but the score ranges differ a little. Compare the chats below to understand more. From the chat, NCLC5 is between CLB5 and CLB6 and CLB6 is Intermediate 1 which is equivalent to DELF B1 standard. Hence the validity of what the instructor told me at Alliance Francaise.

Correct me where I am missing it.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 11:03am On Aug 13, 2018

ayusco85:
Am doing more of reading now than commenting. I am starting my ECA with ICES, then am preparing for the IELTS. Am now a silent reader. I want to write IELTS once and ace it.

When are you writing and what preparatory materials are you using? I want to write both IELTS and TEF as soon as possible. Help me biko, help me.

Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 10:40am On Aug 13, 2018

CanadianEnginee:
@estrange

How long have you been learning french? Is it possible to learn and know french ,good enough to pass the tef,within 8 months?

Welcome tojued. Stop peeping

Is it possible? Yes, I think it is. But then again, you have to consider what "pass" means in TEF

Unlike DELF where you write either A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2 and then pass or fail any of these levels, TEF is a singular exam that will place you on the right level based on your performance. In other words, you do not usually fail or pass TEF. The exam only grades you. Whether the outcome is acceptable or not then depends on the level required by the institution requesting for the exam. Canadian immigration is asking for CLB4 if French is presented as a second language. This can be likened to B1 according to the information I got at Alliance Francaise.

So the question is, can you attain B1 in 8 months?

Like I already answered, I believe you can. But that will take some serious dedication. Bearing in mind that your migration to Canada might depend on it should be a good source of motivation. Again, you must engage in personal studies asides class room lectures, make friends with those that speak the language and never give up even when it seems impossible. The last point is very important because there is always that point in foreign language learning where you feel you can't move on or that you are just wasting your time. Pass that stage and success is guaranteed. As they say, the seceret of learning a language is speaking the language. Speak, speak, speak. Even when it sounds horrible. It can only get better.

As for me, I was exposed to French in secondary school. I have been learning on my own since then. I wrote and passed DELF in 2013 cool

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Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 10:22am On Aug 13, 2018

Zeewirld:
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Great one estrange.......I am interested but my French is far below basic...What steps do you think I can take to atleast get to intermediate level.

Good Morning Dear,

What is your level? A1, A2, B1, B2?
Do you have people around you that speak/write French?
Do you have time to take classes?
Do you have access to the Internet?
Mind typing in French here?

These must be considered before going for any learning aid so that you won't get what you don't need or what you cannot even use.

My name is etrange wink

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Webmasters › Re: Qui Peut Parler Et Lire Français? by etrange: 7:29am On Aug 13, 2018

All TEF Candidates, please join me on this thread to run minds together!

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 7:19am On Aug 13, 2018

etrange:
Hello Everyone!

Please, do not ignore

I seem to be a bit late but it's better late than never. Please, is there anyone writing TEF here? Can we meet and rub minds together regarding the exam? A different thread, an occasional meeting or a Whatsapp group would be really nice. I really need some motivation. Just quote me and I will reach out to you.

Regards.

All TEF Candidates, please join me on this thread to run minds together!

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration

Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 7:11am On Aug 13, 2018

lordizak:
Yes waiting till other guest arrives.

Ok. Kindly share the links so others will follow.

Thanks.

Travel › Re: All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 6:59am On Aug 13, 2018

lordizak:
subscribing.

Good morning bro.

Mind responding to OP's questions?

Culture › Re: French Speakers And French Learners On Nairaland!!!! by etrange: 6:47am On Aug 13, 2018

All TEF Candidates, please join me on this thread to run minds together!

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 6:15am On Aug 13, 2018*

All TEF Candidates, please join me on this thread to rub minds together!

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration

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Travel › All TEF Candidates For Canada Immigration, Let's Meet Here! by etrange(op): 6:11am On Aug 13, 2018*

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 10:05pm On Aug 10, 2018

Ndkings1:
Please how can the school send it through the courier?

Except I didn't understand your question, you shouldn't be worried about this. Any reasonable university shouldn't have a problem sending documents via courier. Just follow the due process to apply for your transcript. Let them know the destination address. International destinations usually comes at extra cost of course.

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 3:56pm On Aug 09, 2018

Mummychichi:
Nice one strange. Good to know you're reading. Oya ndikings. Take a cue from etrange. You can also go to ICES website for any info you need.

I told you cheesy

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 12:39pm On Aug 09, 2018

Ndkings1:
Thanks boss.
Do you know if these documents(transcripts and statements of results) can be sent to ICES through normal email or not.
If yes how?

They have to be sent via a courier. They must be sealed and stamped by the school authority. Any sign that the envelop has been opened before getting to ICES might render the documents invalid.

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 1:44pm On Aug 08, 2018

veritas3:
And also Part 1 - 4 of the closed threads

Hehe... You're not serious.

By the time I'm done, y'all will be saying hello from Canada abi? cheesy

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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 1:42pm On Aug 08, 2018

Hephgirl:
buhahahahhah buhahahahhah my chest

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 1:42pm On Aug 08, 2018

chinymi:
Let's just say LVO is a prayer point that needs to be taken seriously. May LVO not come your way

Hhmmm... OK

Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program- Connect Here Part 5 by etrange: 1:05pm On Aug 08, 2018

Ndkings1:
Hello guys... Thanks for your contributions

I'm a graduate of imo state university... I have just my BSc statement of result. As in, I I have not collected my transcripts yet.

Do I have to collect the transcripts and send them to ICES together with my statement of result first or is it the school that would send it?

Ok, let me answer this one!

Either you or the school can send it. However, some schools will not respond to the confirmation request if the documents were not sent by them.

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