I also realized that TEF exams would now be done monthly. I have checked other Alliance francaise ssites for countries like canada, uk and the rest. Its now a monthly thing. When i went to make enquiries at alliance frnacaise lagos too something like that was mentioned to me. Though their site is under maintanance so you really cnt get any infformation except you mail them, put a call through or go to their office in person.

dandy00:
JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

160K is very outrageous... . if its done in ibadan, it can be an alternative center for those in lagos...

please house is there any alternative to TEF

It's not done at Ibadan AF

For those that took the Oct 10 exam at PH, the results are out!!!!!!! They are yet to receive the attestations though. You can call them to confirm

@mariah203

njbybrthnly:
For those that took the Oct 10 exam at PH, the results are out!!!!!!! They are yet to receive the attestations though. You can call them to confirm

@mariah203

Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

Funny how I was more confident about writing and I got 280 and speaking, of which I was absolutely terrified, got 360!

Despite losing at least 32 points, I managed to move by CRS from 438 to 448. Thanks be to God.

A few tips from my experience:

Speaking:
1.Be calm and continue even when you make mistakes. Confidence is a French thing!
2. Know a handful of fall back phrases to counter objections (e.g. what are you talking about? What do you mean you're not interested? Remember when you told me that If you had an opportunity like this...Etc. Etc. I used these heavily to buy time when I was feeling stuck)

Writing: Looking back I did not use alot of complex grammar (subjonctif ,etc.) and I have a feeling this was why I didn't score so high.

Listening: when the example is being read to you, scan through the questions quickly and anticipate the dialogue. Listen actively. If you don't hear anything clearly, don't get sidetracked.

Reading: Answer the first 10 and last 10. The section with sentence order is better to tackle as quickly as possible. Practice how to use linking words effectively.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific question. All the best for the future.

Bellerin:


Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

Funny how I was more confident about writing and I got 280 and speaking, of which I was absolutely terrified, got 360!

Despite losing at least 32 points, I managed to move by CRS from 438 to 448.

A few tips from my experience:

Speaking:
1.Be calm and continue even when you make mistakes. Confidence is a French thing!
2. Know a handful of fall back phrases to counter objections (e.g. what are you talking about? What do you mean you're not interested? Remember when you told me that If you had an opportunity like this...Etc. Etc. I used these heavily to buy time when I was feeling stuck)

Writing: Looking back I did not use alot of complex grammar (subjonctif ,etc.) and I have a feeling this was why I didn't score so high.

Listening: when the example is being read to you, scan through the questions quickly and anticipate the dialogue. Listen actively. If you don't hear anything clearly, don't get sidetracked.

Reading: Answer the first 10 and last 10. The section with sentence order is better to tackle as quickly as possible. Practice how to use linking words effectively.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific question. All the best for the future.

Congrats... Please I have decided to dedicate 4-6 months with AF in order to prepare for the TEF, would the duration be enough as I don't know French at all?

Congratulations!!! With your CRS, you will get ITA in the next draw after you've updated your scores....*champagne popping things*

_{so we wrote the exam the same day eh...hehehe...I think I know you now}

Bellerin:


Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

njbybrthnly:
Congratulations!!! With your CRS, you will get ITA in the next draw after you've updated your scores....*champagne popping things*

_{so we wrote the exam the same day eh...hehehe...I think I know you now}

pyruvateluv:

Congrats... Please I have decided to dedicate 4-6 months with AF in order to prepare for the TEF, would the duration be enough as I don't know French at all?

How many hours per day are you willing to devote?

Bellerin:


How many hours per day are you willing to devote?

2 hours cos of my work

In my own case....from the scores they told me i got when I called...I have CLB 7 in all sections

CRS jumping from 415 to 457...I think I'm in shock

Bellerin:

pyruvateluv:


2 hours cos of my work

2 quality hours every day for 6 months....you have a pretty good chance. You'll be fine for Writing, Speaking, and Reading....you'll need extra for Listening.

Since you say don't know French at all, you'll need to include some hours for passive immersion. This could be during lazy hours like commuting, doing chores, etc.

njbybrthnly:
In my own case....from the scores they told me i got when I called...I have CLB 7 in all sections

CRS jumping from 415 to 457...I think I'm in shock

Wawuuuuuuu. Congratulations!!!!!!!

Bellerin:


2 quality hours every day for 6 months....you have a pretty good chance. You'll be fine for Writing, Speaking, and Reading....you'll need extra for Listening.

Since you say don't know French at all, you'll need to include some hours for passive immersion. This could be during lazy hours like commuting, doing chores, etc.

OK thanks a lot, I appreciate

njbybrthnly:
For those that took the Oct 10 exam at PH, the results are out!!!!!!! They are yet to receive the attestations though. You can call them to confirm

@mariah203

Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.

Bellerin:


Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

Funny how I was more confident about writing and I got 280 and speaking, of which I was absolutely terrified, got 360!

Despite losing at least 32 points, I managed to move by CRS from 438 to 448."

Congratulations...

Bellerin:


Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

Funny how I was more confident about writing and I got 280 and speaking, of which I was absolutely terrified, got 360!

Despite losing at least 32 points, I managed to move by CRS from 438 to 448.

Congratulations..

mariah203:


Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.

Courage Mariah. This was a solid effort! Confident you'll get at least B2 in all come February.

njbybrthnly:
In my own case....from the scores they told me i got when I called...I have CLB 7 in all sections

CRS jumping from 415 to 457...I think I'm in shock

Congratulations !!!

Bellerin:


Courage Mariah. This was a solid effort! Confident you'll get at least B2 in all come February.

Thank you...

[quote author=mariah203 post=72965199][/quote]

Merci et bonne chance pour l'avenir. Rooting for you.

I'm pretty sure you'll succeed on the next try. You're more than halfway there. Bonne chance!

mariah203:


Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.

njbybrthnly:
I'm pretty sure you'll succeed on the next try. You're more than halfway there. Bonne chance!

Thank u...

Congrats guys.
@mariah203 we live to fight another day.

Congratulation guys..
This is really encouraging..
More of the conversation please
Lets not go idle in this group
It will all end in praise

I like your spirit dear...
The lord will crown your effort
It will end in praise



[Qquote author=mariah203 post=72965099]

Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.[/quote]

mariah203:


Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.

Almost there sis....all the very best at your next and final round next year by God's grace

njbybrthnly:
In my own case....from the scores they told me i got when I called...I have CLB 7 in all sections

CRS jumping from 415 to 457...I think I'm in shock

Look at that! 42 cool points......bravo...well done and congrats!!!

"Woke" from your shock and shout hallelujah....

You must have put in a lot of work and you have been rewarded....wow just wow!!!!

Bellerin:


Alas my TEF scores:

CE (Reading) CLB 7
CO (Listening) CLB 7
EE (Writing) CLB 6
EO (Speaking) CLB 8

Funny how I was more confident about writing and I got 280 and speaking, of which I was absolutely terrified, got 360!

Despite losing at least 32 points, I managed to move by CRS from 438 to 448.

A few tips from my experience:

Speaking:
1.Be calm and continue even when you make mistakes. Confidence is a French thing!
2. Know a handful of fall back phrases to counter objections (e.g. what are you talking about? What do you mean you're not interested? Remember when you told me that If you had an opportunity like this...Etc. Etc. I used these heavily to buy time when I was feeling stuck)

Writing: Looking back I did not use alot of complex grammar (subjonctif ,etc.) and I have a feeling this was why I didn't score so high.

Listening: when the example is being read to you, scan through the questions quickly and anticipate the dialogue. Listen actively. If you don't hear anything clearly, don't get sidetracked.

Reading: Answer the first 10 and last 10. The section with sentence order is better to tackle as quickly as possible. Practice how to use linking words effectively.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific question. All the best for the future.

Bells....Bells....Wenger would be proud!!! Great tips and many many many hearty congratulations...

Truly getting distracted kills your listening. .....finishing the first and last 10 gives more time for the long passages in reading...confidence and ready phrases aids speaking and tenses may be the key to upping one's writing.

32 points don't mean anything anymore with the 10 points in your pocket...very well done sir! (Nairaland needs to add clapping and thumbs up as emoticons!!!!!...)

Mamaroon:


Almost there sis....all the very best at your next and final round next year by God's grace

Amen... Thank u

dandy00:
I like your spirit dear...
The lord will crown your effort
It will end in praise



[Qquote author=mariah203 post=72965099]

Yes o! I have seen mine. Unfortunately I have to retake the exam... Cuz i néed a B2 in all 4.

Amen.. Thank u

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Please click the link in the quoted post to see the books I used. Didn't take traditional classes

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Congratulations, can you please send me your number? I would like to speak with you. Thank you.

I'm still in shock o...had to tell them to send me the scores through email to be sure .
The verse for today on my Bible app sha sums up how I feel right now - "Now, our God, we give you thanks, and we praise your glorious name." - 1 Chronicles 29:13 GNB. I may have put in a lot of work yeah, but I know it's only by His grace that I got these perfect scores.

For those who don't know any french, I recommend you start by reading Schaum's outline of French grammar (my french bible). If you ask me, they explain all the rules explicitly (French has many rules sha...chai). Other books I found really useful are the Competences series - for expression and comprehension orale - they come with mp3s so you can listen to french speakers in many different situations, and french vocabulary books. If you can, you can also read french articles online on sites like Le Monde, le Parisien, Figaro etc - this will help with both your reading and writing.

I posted the link to download said books previously. Please check my posts. I printed most of the books sha...reading on a PC gives me headaches so I feel this helped a lot

Also, try to listen to french speakers everyday - listening to le journal en francais facile on RFI was a morning ritual for me. You could also subscribe to some french YouTube channels - Français avec pierre is my personal favourite but there are many other good ones (Propulse Training and Enseignement de FLE are good for TEF practice questions). It doesn't really matter if you don't understand a word they are saying at first, but with time you'll realize that even though you may not understand the words individually, you get the general meaning of what they are saying.

In addition, the prepmyfuture app is really important (thanks @mariah203 for recommending it), especially for the writing section. You'll discover that for part 2 (the letter writing part), the introduction and conclusion have a standard format (that may even be up to 80 words!). Once you have that, for the body of the letter, you just need to make sure you use logical connectors and your grammar is good

Going into the exam, I was most wary of the speaking part but it turned out to be the easiest - I don't think they pay attention to your grammar as long as you can communicate your point effectively. I posted some sample questions for the section A earlier sha - again please check my previous posts (Sorry no energy to look for it) and @Bellerin posted some useful tips for the second part.

An important point to note is that examination is not a true test of knowledge (my french still needs loads of work) but once you learn what is expected of you in the exam and practice, practice, practice...success is sure.

Just keep at it...finally we will all come here to give praises

Mamaroon:


Look at that! 42 cool points......bravo...well done and congrats!!!

"Woke" from you shock and shout hallelujah....

You must have put in a lot of work and you have been rewarded....wow just wow!!!!