MaameU:
I just received nomination from Ontario after submitting my application 5 months ago. I wish to thank all of you here and especially @GraciousWords for all your guidance. Without you I would still be waiting in the pool and loosing marks due to birthdays. I am expecting ITA in the next draw but my spouse recently moved to Canada. Is there a need or a way to update his new address in the EE profile before ITA comes?

Dennyjuff:
i learnt TEF is back?

LegitDiva:



Yes, Abuja has resumed

donbuscka:


Is it Alliance francais or another organization? So i know who to contact.

donbuscka:


Is it Alliance francais or another organization? So i know who to contact.

donbuscka:


Is it Alliance francais or another organization? So i know who to contact.

ceecia:
After 1 year and 7 months of learning French, I passed the TCF exam. Thanks to everyone for your contribution to this thread.

GraciousWords:


Bravo Ceecia !

ceecia:
After 1 year and 7 months of learning French, I passed the TCF exam. Thanks to everyone for your contribution to this thread.

aurorae1:


Grandes félicitations Ceecia ! This is very encouraging for us on this journey.
Care to share your learning journey?

ceecia:
I started intensive physical classes at Alliance Française in January 2021 till August 2021. I did A1-B1.2 there and left for physical classes at IEF because I decided to start preparing for TEF. I had hoped to write TEF in December 2021, however, I opted for DELF to have a taste of what a French exam will be like. I wasn't ready to throw away 210k for TEF just yet.

I finished my classes at IEF in December then I basically started having online speaking classes as I wasn't sure when I would be writing the exam. I was too scared to sit for the exam and end up failing. My tutor is a native speaker and he's really good.

Fast forward to May 2022, I decided to do TEF in ending of June so I started an online TEF class with IEF. Just when the class was rounding up and I was ready to register, the exam was suspended. I immediately had to switch to TCF. My TEF classes helped a little but the exam structure is quite different. So from July to August, I went back to my private tutor to help me with speaking and writing aspect while for listening, I kept listening to podcasts on RFI and French movies.

Concerning my experience with the exams. From my point of view, the listening aspect of TCF is the hardest because you hear the recording once and that's it.
The other aspects, reading is fairly easier because there are short texts and compared to TEF that have Shakespeare type of texts (sometimes I don't understand anything).
As for writing, you'd have to practice writing three different rédactions in 1 hour.
Speaking was also fairly easy( you can scale through with much practice) The first question is present yourself.

littyprincess:

Could you please comment on your private tutor? How good was he/she? Please drop their details. I really need someone to help with my speaking

ceecia:
I started intensive physical classes at Alliance Française in January 2021 till August 2021. I did A1-B1.2 there and left for physical classes at IEF because I decided to start preparing for TEF. I had hoped to write TEF in December 2021, however, I opted for DELF to have a taste of what a French exam will be like. I wasn't ready to throw away 210k for TEF just yet.

I finished my classes at IEF in December then I basically started having online speaking classes as I wasn't sure when I would be writing the exam. I was too scared to sit for the exam and end up failing. My tutor is a native speaker and he's really good.

Fast forward to May 2022, I decided to do TEF in ending of June so I started an online TEF class with IEF. Just when the class was rounding up and I was ready to register, the exam was suspended. I immediately had to switch to TCF. My TEF classes helped a little but the exam structure is quite different. So from July to August, I went back to my private tutor to help me with speaking and writing aspect while for listening, I kept listening to podcasts on RFI and French movies.

Concerning my experience with the exams. From my point of view, the listening aspect of TCF is the hardest because you hear the recording once and that's it.
The other aspects, reading is fairly easier because there are short texts and compared to TEF that have Shakespeare type of texts (sometimes I don't understand anything).
As for writing, you'd have to practice writing three different rédactions in 1 hour.
Speaking was also fairly easy( you can scale through with much practice) The first question is present yourself.

aurorae1:


People often say learn French, learn French, if only they truly understand the struggle and sacrifice. You deserve every one of those extra points
Thanks for responding.
I'd like to ask a question.
I left you an email.
Thank you.

aestake:

If you don't learn it, how would you get the ITA? Abi na people you dey do am for?

aurorae1:


It was a tongue-in-cheek statement. Pele, no vex.

aurorae1:


People often say learn French, learn French, if only they truly understand the struggle and sacrifice. You deserve every one of those extra points
Thanks for responding.
I'd like to ask a question.
I left you an email.
Thank you.

ceecia:
My french tutor is a native speaker and he is quite good. I enjoyed his style of teaching. You can reach him on o 7o3 592 929o

aurorae1:


People often say learn French, learn French, if only they truly understand the struggle and sacrifice. You deserve every one of those extra points
Thanks for responding.
I'd like to ask a question.
I left you an email.
Thank you.

Nonylistic001:
Félicitation Ceecia, been expecting the good news�

aestake:

Vex?

Nonylistic001:
Truly, the french journey is not an easy one but with God, determination and hardwork it is achievable....All the best dear on your french journey, we are waiting for your sucess story.

ceecia:
I got the email but when I reply, it says failed to deliver. This has been what I've been experiencing for some time now.

aurorae1:


Yes na

aestake:

I dey Canada, mehn.

toslad:
Congratulations Sis.

I have never commented here but I had to today to celebrate with you.

Je jubile avec vous. Vous etes une inspiration!!!

Felicitations ma soeur!!