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Oceanfield:
Please I really need help , I wish to write this TEF exam but I don't have any knowledge of French language ,please how do I start learning and how long can it take me to learn and be ready to write the exam and come out with good result. Anyone with information on how I can get all materials should please direct me. Thanks

Hello!

You can get started with resources on the first page - scroll to the "resources" section. You may require a mix of tutoring/personal study. The current record from scratch from this thread is 6 months.

MNTS0:
Salut!

I started my classes with a French learning center last week. It's scheduled for 6 days per week.

And it's been fun so far!

I'm planning on writing TEF the last week of June, so I'm trying to improve as fast as possible. Here are some things that I find helpful;

1. Reading.

2. Listening to French podcasts on Spotify.

3. Watching Netflix movies with French audio and English subtitle or vice-versa.

4. Listening to the test practice recordings

5. Learning with the Duolingo app.

6. Switching my phone's language to French.

I hope I'll be prepared by then and everything turns out well.

I was wondering if anybody would be interested in exchanging contacts?

We could keep in touch and speak the language with each other to help us improve faster. Or maybe a Whatsapp group or something.

Thoughts?

I admire your passion. 6 days out of 7 is a big commitment. How many hours daily do you spend? Keep going! Keep us posted on your progress!

Mmamaroon:
There will be no ransom on his bank statement, remember he was paid in cash.

But the nature of his current job and past work experience makes me think he may have trouble passing Security/Criminality.

He may also want to consider a change of name....

Good one dumiel, this question is new and has never been encountered before......

True oo...Cash!

dumiel:
Good morning to all seniors and to all ancestors. I am a newbie in this thread and I have been monitoring closely. Thank you all for the wealth of info in this thread. My real name is Bandit and I have decided alongside my family to join the bandwagon of relocation to Canada.

I have a simple question and I want to apologize if same has been asked before in this thread as I have searched everywhere and I couldn't find an answer. Please will NGN800m be enough to see me and my family through this whole journey?

Please, urgent and mature response needed as I need to make decisions fast. Thank you all as you advise accordingly.

Please don't air me and no insults.

Good luck explaining to the VO why you have ransom as narration in your bank statements.

Enculer:
Bonjour All,

I hope you are all well and enjoying French. Mini update.

Express Entry Profile created 24 December 2019
ITA received 5 November 2020 (after given up)
Application submitted 01 Feb 2021
Medical results OK - 16 Feb 2021
Invitation for Biometrics 16 Feb 2021


On TEF, I had cause to take TEF (not Canada) again and some of the CE and CO from TEF Canada were repeated.

So take the TEF seriously as you never know when next you would need it.

Also, learn French, not just to get ITA or not juat for Canada. You never know if Nigeria will become a multi-lingua tomorrow.

Nigeria of today might change.

All the very best.

Bon courage.

Ravi d'avoir de vos nouvelles! Bonne chance!

Any inside knowledge of apartments for rent for a single guy around GTA Ontario or neighbouring areas. Or anyone looking to share.

Blessings. Male/Female all welcome.

"You probably have reservations and I understand..." Lool

LORI IRO!

Mmamaroon:
https://prepmyfuture.com/log-in

Username: Thefrenchchase1@gmail.com
Password: *Thefrenchchase39

Both are case sensitive.

It will only allow one person to be signed on at any point in time.

2 sample TEF exams, 1 mini TEF exam and numerous exercises from level A1 to C2.

All the best!

May God bless you!

Nowenuse:
Thank you very much. I think I will write mine in Lagos.

You won't believe that I paid 20k for access to PrepMyFuture but I do not enjoy using the app at all. I think I need something very much physical.

PMF cannot access and grade your essays or speaking sessions. It is only good for Compréhension orale and écrite.

Pls do you happen to know any TEF examiner in Lagos who can offer Intensive preparations and mock exam tests?
I really cannot afford to sit for the exams without being sure I can get a CLB7 in all four compétences.

Good points about PMF. Good thing you have identified the best tuition approach for your studies. Unf., I don't know any of the AF Lagos tutors personally.

Nowenuse:
Hello, Pls you seem to have a lot of experience as regards this exam. Pls help me out.

I was supposed to write this exam in Jos last year December, but I didn't want to waste my money since I was still at B1 level. Now I am at B2 level in all compétence skills, tho am still shaky and not so sure where I fall.
The exams they took in Jos since Dec 11th last year, the results are still not out (7 weeks + later), hence I am now scared to register for the exam in Jos.

Pls do u know if it is the same situation in Lagos? Have u taken the exam? How long do you think it takes for the results to come outside normally?

Also, are you aware if they do mock exams in Lagos? Cos I really need to test my abilities to make sure I can get a high B2 or if possible C1 in all skills b4 writing the exam.
Thanks.

Hello Nowenuse!

I think that delay is covid related and maybe some admin problems. But yes, Lagos is generally the fastest...closely followed by PH.

Before Covid, it was 4 - 6 weeks (a few were 3 weeks). During Covid, the TEF for September 27 2020 was out in 3 weeks (Oct 16) in Lagos.

As for mock exams, use TEF blancs on YouTube, prepmyfuture and the official exam samples from CCIP.

I think Lagos does a 4 week prep...not sure about mock exams.

Shayee35:
Merci Fabguen.

What is IF? I understand AF to be Alliance Francaise

Institut Français...the AF equivalent for Abuja and maybe some other states.

Shayee35:
Bonjour tout le monde.

I have started private classes with a tutor, but I want to push myself in terms of self-study, my intention is to write the TEF in 6 months. I realize that needs a lot of extra work. Could anyone share links to free online resources in terms of books and test papers? This is critical for my self-study and all assistance would be appreciated.

I also want to ask, if I want to write the exams in the next 6 months, when am I supposed to register?

Thank you for responding!

Du courage!

some resources here:

https://www.nairaland.com/4672912/all-tef-candidates-canada-immigration/1#70358111

More in page 1 under 'resources'

Register at any AF/IF close to you when the exam date is approaching. They usually have an exam calendar they follow.

New exam dates: Lagos.

190k

Loverquin:
Hi all, please I just got my TEF result as follows:
Speaking- 214
Writing- 344
Listening - 319
Reading - 300

How many points can this add to my profile?

I am trying to update my profile with my TEF result but they are asking for LANGUAGE PIN and LANGUAGE TEST RESULT FORM OR CERTIFICATE NUMBER

Please where can I locate this in my result?

Your response will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Bravo! very good work but for the speaking outcome. Hopefully you just need these 15 points to top up...

You appear to be at an advanced French level. What was your experience at the speaking test?

Mmamaroon:
Correct, after 1 March 2020 IRCC will only accept TEF Canada NOT TEF.



After 1 March 2020 IRCC will only accept TEF Canada NOT TEF.....there are different TEF exams...

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements/language-testing.html

Merci! Clearer now.

Blesso222:
Bonsoir tout le monde. S’il vous plaît who has an idea of what this is all about

Please share the whole link so we can see the entire context.

At first glance, it appears the institution in question will not be accepting any TEF sat after 1 March.

Sammieuwa:
I just received my TEF results and I scored as follows Writing C1, Listening C1, Reading C1 and speaking B2 (279). I studied for 5 weeks and was confident I could do well as I had done French in secondary school and was one of the best students in French class. To study I used the tips I read here on Nairaland, Youtube, Prepmyfuture app and listened to TV5 everyday. I am very disappointed that I was given a low B2 score in speaking given how hard I practiced over the 5 weeks, I do not think my speaking is that bad as I can hold conversations with French speakers I meet. I have been informed that I can remark my exam. I want to know has anyone one successfully remarked any sections of their TEF exam? Thank you.

@BabeX pls check ur mail.

Well Done Sammieuwa! Follow up closely with the speaking remark - fingers crossed for the upgrade. Very well done with the writing - traditionally troublesome! je vous souhaite bonne chance!

@justwise

Please help to unblock Mmamaroon.

The antispam bot flagged her account.

Mmamaroon:
To be fair to them, they are just one province...so we should really be comparing their numbers to SINP and OINP not Federal's 3k or 5k. In general, though they seem less efficient than other provinces.

Great perspective. Didn't look at it from there.

Mmamaroon:
The points scoring system favours French speakers & previous visits to Quebec.

The scoring system also favours some educational degrees over others.

Their draws are infrequent - only 3 done in 2020. The latest which was a very large draw invited less than 400 people.

They favour people with an employment offers and/or people already living in Quebec.

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/arrima/individuals/prtq/invitations/index.html

Points Grid end of this article:

https://moving2canada.com/quebec-outlines-expression-of-interest-immigration-selection-system/

LoL...imagine their own definition of a large draw...400 hopefuls.

Igethope:
Thank you so much

Congratulations Igethope!

ShoeShineGuy:
It's ITA people of God!

Congratulations Sir ! Praise God.

Intrepid01:
Thank you, I didn’t even know I was blocked.

I appreciate.

Ywc!

Goodnigga:
Thanks baba Faguen. You know say me & u don dey small together for this group. Omo, I just decide say I no go follow the normal routine, say na low key I go dey till my application don reach better place, before I go kon burst news. He get why.
Yarns na later tinz.Na money matter I dey hustle now o. No be small money o.To do this & that. Or You fit loan me money?
Na @Enculer post, even bring me out, based on say, himself don tey for this mara. If not, I no go talk. That new 50 bonus did the magic for old man like me.

How far your matter too na?

Lol. The Lord will provide. All the best with your application. Expecting good news from everyone IJN. I'm definitely post ITA. I'll share my PPR gist soon by God's grace.

Goodnigga:
I have finished and I'm post ITA. I am not very frequent here as before so...

Ahn ahn...Congratulations! you no gree share TEF gist, No scores. No past question. Straight to post ITA.

@justwise please help unblock @intrepid01.

He was posting content to assist TEF takers before the bot flagged his account.

BabeX:
I just received my TEF results and I scored as follows Writing C1, Listening C1, Reading C1 and speaking B2 (279). I studied for 5 weeks and was confident I could do well as I had done French in secondary school and was one of the best students in French class. To study I used the tips I read here on Nairaland, Youtube, Prepmyfuture app and listened to TV5 everyday. I am very disappointed that I was given a low B2 score in speaking given how hard I practiced over the 5 weeks, I do not think my speaking is that bad as I can hold conversations with French speakers I meet. I have been informed that I can remark my exam. I want to know has anyone one successfully remarked any sections of their TEF exam? Thank you.

Courage! Very good work! all the best with the remark - looking forward to a positive review!

NSNominee:
Oh!!! I didn’t think of that

Don't fret please. Gift deeds are normal and legal and by itself explains the source (i.e large funds are gifts from your cousins to assist your immigration dreams).

You don't need to show a 6-month "curing" period for gift deeds. It can even be on the day you submit.

philaw:
Hello bosses in the house. I want to study French and write TEF to get additional express entry points. I'm on 471, and will like to get additional 5 or 6 points. Now my questions.

If I get zero in speaking and listening, whilr scoring considerable points in writing and reading, will I not be disqualified from earning the points. I mean, is there not a least number of mark I have to get in the each module?

Cuz the strategy I want to employ is to focus on two sections on the exam for one or two months intensive study, especially the MCQ part.

Also, what's d tuition of Alliance Francaise like?

Greetings!

You're in luck. There is no disqualification - you score what you score.

AF tuition is ~58k for a 4 week term excluding books.

It's possible to get "side" points to make up 6 points. You need to be at premium level of focus and determination to pull it off in 2 months.

Tundeom:
Hello guys!

I made up my mind to go to Canada in July this year. I'm on 475 ( I submitted my application almost two weeks ago). The fear I'm having is with regards to medical admissibility. I have Sickle Cell (I hardly have a crisis as I manage myself well) and this has been a concern for me.

Is there anyone who has sickle cell and has gotten PR?? If yes, how did you go about it?

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/sickle-cell-anemia-medical-inadmissibility.278850/
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/surviving-with-sickle-cell-disease-in-canada.508577/

I don't think it should be a problem from an application standpoint.

ShoeShineGuy:
I agree with you. She don verify the moniker. About time we ask @seun when Nairaland will start using a green-white tick.

Honestly! We need verification ticks

ShoeShineGuy:



I'm quite surprised that as close to Mamaroon as you are, someone could open another moniker that is @Mmamaroon to claim @Mamaroon without you even noticing.

It baffles me that this person wishes to help others but yet decided to impersonate someone else that has already made name for herself here and at a time when she took a break off this whole nerve wracking journey.

Loool. This has to be Mamaroon...s/he is even using hashtags!