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It would be difficult to find someone, who has attempted both exams, that can give you a honest assessment of both exams. I will always prefer TEF because I am used to the format. The new format simply removed some sections totally, slightly adjusted and increased the number of questions in other sections. And the new format applies only to the listening and reading tests, the writing and speaking remains them same.

I see, thank you so much, I appreciate the reply.

Thank you very much the input, I have noticed a lot of people taking TCF as their second exam after having issues with TEF and passing.
This could also be a reason they decided to revamp the exam, by adjusting its format.

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You'll get a mix of people here who have done both. I'll always pick TCF but it's kind of a confirmation bias as it's the only one I've done.

Try to do a simple google or even YouTube search to compare both. You can use the search button for this thread too.

I'll add that if french listening is a true weakness for you, TCF is a trap...lol, although this can be overcome.
I also don't know much about the new TEF format though I see it somewhat resembles the TCF format and is of shorter length. You may find someone who has written to find out.
Hope this helps.

Hi everyone,

With the TEF exam being updated to a new format, would you still consider writing TCF over TEF?

What do you guys think?

I would appreciate any replies.

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