I think you should use the last 3 months statement of account instead of 6. Then explain in your LOE that the reason for doing that is that the document was too large but you are ready to send the rest to them if deemed necessary.

Just my opinion sha...I also had too many documents so that's what I did. My app is not yet approved

Hopesprings:
Good morning all. I could really use some help/advise if anyone as some suggestions. I am at the verge of submitting my application with just one issue and I would really like to close this out today and finally get this off my plate after one elapsed ITA and week away from the deadline for this one.

My financial documents are larger than the 4MB limit and I have tried the different online compressors and none seem to do the trick. At this point, I'm now looking at maybe downsizing the number of documents I have in the file.

My POF is a Mutual Fund I opened about 3 weeks ago. I included the letter/statement from the bank for the mutual fund, my 6 months bank statements (both current and savings) as well as that of my spouse to show the source of funds and a reference letter from my bank. Is there anything I can remove from here? Do you have any other suggestions on how to shrink the file?

Thanks a lot in advance.

See the screenshots below.

Culled from CIC website

Hope this helps

ontarioissauga:

OK, I got it on the additional 3pts from CLB9 or higher from EE. But I don't still follow on the 6pts per ability on cbl9 or higher across the board.

ontarioissauga:

I thought maximum including bonus is 42 pts, but I when TCF or TEF is the PA second language test and English test has band 7 or above across the board.
Cc njbybrthnly

Please refer to @DanMisla's post below for points awarded per CLB level. He had CLB 9 in expression ecrite, hence the additional 3 points to the 42 we're used to

DanMisla:
CLB 5 or 6 - 1 point per ability
CLB 7 or 8 - 3 points per ability
CLB 9 or 10 - 6 points per ability

The exams are not delivered by the same organisation.

TEF is handled by lefrancaisedesaffaires while TCF is handled by CIEP.

I don't know but it may be safe to assume the result for TCF will be out on time. If not, consider it a 'French thing'.

Let's also hope they'll buckle up now that they have some competition.

princesschuks:




Waaawu. I guess this means the 15 days stated for TCF is not sure.

Honestly, it was a serious lesson in patience. I just started arranging other documents for the application in order to pass the time.

DanMisla:
@njbybrthnly
I had to go reconfirm that it took you 21 days to get the attestation, after the results came out.
This...isn't sth I understand, esp when compared to IELTS!
I'm relearning patience, honestly.

.

Bonjour a tous!

Are there any Jan 26 TEF test takers (Lagos) here? Please come and share your experiences. Let us know how it went.

Tone23:


Hmmn...the snow go soon tire you o! Here's a funny narrative below to give you an idea of the typical new immigrants' snow experience (of course with exaggeration I believe )


Copied

Hilarious!!!

Je suis une femme

Mamaroon o....na so we go dey dey? I'm heartbroken but you'll always be my woman crush

_{until I see person wey dey tenacious pass you}

Mamaroon:


Chai!!! See result

I hereby official dump NJ as my Nairaland boyfriend.

DanMisla is my new crush.....

Congratulations....an excellent job...well done indeed

Thanks for the very useful tips

ontarioissauga:

NJ est un homme?

Felicitations Danmisla!

Quel resultat merveilleux! This is really inspiring. Wishing you all the best in your application.

DanMisla:
Hi,

Lemme try to give back to this thread, which really helped. My results (finally!) from Abuja, 10 Dec:
Comp. Ecrite C1 - 240/300 (CLB ; Comp. Orale B2 - 260/360 (CLB 7); Exp. Ecrite C1 - 390/450 (CLB 9); Exp. Orale B2 - 329/450 (CLB 7)

I paid with my card...maybe try another card?

Gabzi28:
Been trying to pay for the prepmyfuture app but its kinda rejecting my card. Please how did you pay

Pas de quoi! C'est moi qui te remercie.

_{I just learnt these phrases today}

Bellerin:


Prof NJ! Thank you for these tips and links!

'Prof' Bellerin and mariah have given great tips. I dey hail una o.
For listening, reading the questions while the instruction is playing is ideal, then you'll already know what to listen for when the recording starts. The Propulse Training channel on YouTube also has some tips that may be helpful for listening even if it's just for more practice questions. Here are some examples:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtCxYHw31KE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwFWZVMlMPg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPbXfdZgbU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuqbX5sqG1w


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmDuPvsdB0


For writing, me I can't recommend the prepmyfuture app enough o but if you have the time to attend the AF classes, please grab the opportunity

_{I'm no wiz kid o...}

Mamaroon:
NJ, Bellerin, Mariah, Etrange, everyone....

I've been re-reading the posts but pls permit me to ask. .....any other tips for listening?.....seems to be a sticking point for me. I know listening to radio, watch movies etc. ...but any particular TEF strategy? I often get lost reading the questions and trying to listen to audio at the same time. Should we just be concentrating on the audio and face the questions in the few seconds that we have after?

Also on writing. ...I'm convinced there is a style and content that examiners are looking for that AF is able to pass across to their students.... unless you are a wiz kid like NJ it may help to attend AF classes ..I say this cos I notice on the results list that even people who got A1 A2 B1 in other areas cleared their writing......in fact someone got over 400 so pls make time to attend if possible ....Bellerin and someone else mentioned the use of subjontif as well....I'm not selling market for AF but I noticed this and through the other mention it.

Meanwhile. ..I think I may port from Team Feb and calm down and join March peeps jejely.

Wow Mamaroon! I was so looking forward to your result. All the same, it is well. You already have the right attitude.

If extra money dey, the prepmyfuture app is also useful for writing. Wishing you the best. You'll write this exam for the last time in February by God's Grace

Mamaroon:
So...... trying to regroup after TEF....

Apparently AF offers refresher classes on Saturdays......9 am to 1pm for 5 Saturdays before the TEF EXAM...not as hectic as I thought. .... I wish I had this info before

This may help someone who feels they need assistance in the run up to the exam

#TeamFeb2019TEF

Congratulations...considering where you are coming from this is a good result notwithstanding that you did not get the desired points.

But you obviously now know the areas you need to focus more on so keep at it. Success is sure!

Ca va aller. Bonne chance!

BootyliciousHon:
Have called o. My result is out o!
Ccomprehension orale-B1
Comprehension ecrit-B2
Expression orale - B1
Expression ecrit - C1
I could have sworn my lowest would be writing and my highest would be in reading!
Good but not good enough.

One question: Does CIC accept combined results for TEF? ( am hoping so as not to pay 160k)

March exam...here I come.

Bonne chance!

Mamaroon:


NJ....In fact.....i just dey humble!

Je vais essayer la semaine prochaine.

Hehehehe...

etrange:
@njbybrthnly, I just observed your name actually is "Naija by birth only".

No be today this abroad thing dey your mind o

Those writing TEF in a couple of weeks time, how's preparation coming along?

What kind of joke is this na?
Anyway, on doit l'attendre. As long as the additional points to your CRS is >= 42. If not,

Mamaroon:
A little birdie says Nov 24 TEF results are here.....

apparently it's only for 14 people...the rest of us are still waiting!!!!

Attends le ITA tres bientot

Vraiment...c'est cool.

_{je croise les doigts. Je ne veux pas un 'ban'}

etrange:


Ca marche comme ca ?

I noticed we can actually type in French provided you don't use the accents.

Oga expect your ITA before tomorrow morning

etrange:

No. just filled my EE profile last night. Lol

Lol...congratulations etrange! Hope you've started gathering your documents

P.S let me be the first to say congrats on your ITA!

etrange:
Guys help!!!!

I'm panicking! My CRS is 485! How? I don't have Canadian connection.

I have MSc
Less than 30 yrs
IELTS: 8887
I have TEF.
4 to 5yrs work experience.

That's all. Help me, is 485 possible? Did I get anything wrong?

Still don't think that will pose a problem...but I'll also like to hear from those who've scaled through under the same circumstances

etrange:


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

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.

etrange:
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.

Kudos to you for the effort you are already putting in. Don't relent.

To add to other suggestions, try to replay the French audio several times (may sound boring but it helps)....the more you listen you'll start to recognize familiar vocabulary.

If there are transcripts ensure you read and understand them and then listen to the file again. Don't be discouraged you're on the right track. A private tutor is great...just ensure you cover the requirements of the exam

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?

Try this:
https://chat(dot)whatsapp(dot)com/HLyU4lXFvWk0skiwrwsPTc/

cc @5starBussy

overcomer296:

Pls can I join the DEC ITA WhatsApp group? Any link? pls assist my dear dec ITA clinchers

Joyeux Noël à tous

Schaum's Outline of French Grammar to the rescue (see attached pic)

But like the examples Mamaroon gave, some words you'll just have to learn their gender. Na small small...very soon you'll surprise yourself

Bhussola:
Thank you, just wondering how to differentiate the masculine from feminine. It's quite confusing.

My translation:

Je vais à Paris en avion en ce moment. Pourquoi?

_{I'm also open to correction o}

cronsberg:
Hello dear, your first sentence says "je suis dan l'Avion on vourye au paris mentenant. Purquor?" . Thats my off head understanding of your first sentence. Try and correct me pls. Thats my own way of learning french one step at a time. Merci

True. We also did medicals @ IOM Nov 30.

Dannyko:
I doubt if this claim is true. We had our medicals on a Friday (Nov 30th)(family of 4) and there were other families shortlisted for that same day.

I'm on a plane to Paris right now. Why? I'm going to the Le francais des affaires office to tell them to release your result before the end of the week.

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 - un regle
The table - la table
The bed - le lit

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

Bhussola:
Quick question pls, reading through your post about your Tef journey, did you have prior knowledge of french before your 6 months prep?

I had secondary school French prior to the 6 months prep. For your prep, I suggest you start with building your vocabulary and working on grammar, while listening to French audio at the same time (I think the listening part is the most important). It's very possible to develop a solid A1 within your timeline...you only need to put in a lot of work.

Let me also add this: don't be afraid of reading in French, I've found that a few people I've chatted with get discouraged when they study books written solely in french. To overcome this, all you need is a French dictionary (paper or online) - I prefer paper dictionaries (not pocket dictionaries o - they are too limited)and the online Collins dictionary because they give other possible translations of a word or phrase with examples. Google translate is ok but it gets unreliable when you want to translate longer phrases - I will only recommend it to more advanced learners who can identify the incorrect translations.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask for more clarification if anything is still unclear.

Bhussola:
this is a very great idea and I understand where you're coming from with your explanations. However, you would be amazed at your competence with the language once you begin to tutor; speaking to those that have written the exams that is (everyone of your results have been amazing). Your wealth of knowledge will go a long way in pushing us the newbies past the awkward beginning.

For instance, I have all of the resources shared on this platform but have been struggling to study on my own not knowing where to start or pattern to follow. I have more than enough time on my hands right now and would appreciate a guide on attaining a solid A1 before mid January assuming it's possible (before I dash AF all my money).