njbybrthnly:
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}

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

Donc viola, happy to answer any questions. Best wishes to those sitting this weekend!

Big Congratulations to you. How manybpoints were added to your CRS? 52?

Please can we now write TCF exams in alliance franchise Lagos. If no then how much is TEF, I heard it’s now 180k please is that true?

babiechic:
Please can we now write TCF exams in alliance franchise Lagos. If no then how much is TEF, I heard it’s now 180k please is that true?

Yes. AF Lagos offers TCF but heard there's a caveat around getting a critical mass of interested persons first. As of 2 weeks ago, the TEF was 160k except there was a recent announcement but you can contact their business lines and SM accounts to get crystal clarity.

Merci beaucoup

DanMisla:


Always.

Merci bien!
45pts added. CLB7/8...3pts each, CLB9...6pts, plus the 30pts bonus.

Mummychichi:


Big Congratulations to you. How manybpoints were added to your CRS? 52?

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.

@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.

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.

It can be quite frustrating. Results takes about 2 months. Attestation almost a month.
That's 3 months of waiting. Makes nonsense.
They should start this TCF in Lagos abeg.

Website says results to be ready in 15 working days:
https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/

See over-promising and under-delivering!

princesschuks:



It can be quite frustrating. Results takes about 2 months. Attestation almost a month.
That's 3 months of waiting. Makes nonsense.
They should start this TCF in Lagos abeg.

DanMisla:
Website says results to be ready in 15 working days:
https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/

See over-promising and under-delivering!

The 15 working days is a récent update. On their website, 4 to 6 weeks was previously stated.

You're right.
Not like they were even making it happen by the "4-6 weeks".

mariah203:


The 15 working days is a récent update. On their website, 4 to 6 weeks was previously stated.

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.

DanMisla:
Website says results to be ready in 15 working days:
https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/

See over-promising and under-delivering!

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

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.

DanMisla:
Merci bien!
45pts added. CLB7/8...3pts each, CLB9...6pts, plus the 30pts bonus.

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

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

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

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.

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.

TCF vs TEF

I understand the frustration with the length of time to get attestation for TEF but i was listening to some CO on you tube today and stumbled on TCF ones ....they seem harder to me!

Happy studying folks!!!

njbybrthnly:
See the screenshots below.

Culled from CIC website

Hope this helps

Thanks.

Well then...TEF it should be...
When do you plan to have another go?

Mamaroon:
TCF vs TEF

I understand the frustration with the length of time to get attestation for TEF but i was listening to some CO on you tube today and stumbled on TCF ones ....they seem harder to me!

Happy studying folks!!!

DanMisla:
Well then...TEF it should be...
When do you plan to have another go?

March hopefully...need to train the ears for CO and attend the AF prep classes

Meilleurs voeux

Mamaroon:


March hopefully...need to train the ears for CO and attend the AF prep classes

njbybrthnly:
See the screenshots below.

Culled from CIC website

Hope this helps

Hi nj, you've got mail

Is this thread still valid. Pls where is everyone. I'm new here and there hasn't been any communication since Jan. I need help to start my TEF journey. Pry school level of french but determined to do the needful. Next batch of AF classes start 18th feb in abuja here, would join that. What other advise from the gurus here to lynch TEF PLS. MANY THANKS

nonnycn12:
Is this thread still valid. Pls where is everyone. I'm new here and there hasn't been any communication since Jan. I need help to start my TEF journey. Pry school level of french but determined to do the needful. Next batch of AF classes start 18th feb in abuja here, would join that. What other advise from the gurus here to lynch TEF PLS. MANY THANKS

hi,kindly read the thread from start to finish, every info and tips you need has been discussed. Cheers

Good morning all,

Please @njbybrthnly, I really need your help. I have been part of this thread from beginning so, i read virtually all the tips shared. However, for someone who self-studied, how did you get by with writing? I have been trying and it doesn't seem to be working.

I beg you, what specific advice can you give that will assist me in my efforts.

Also, if there is anyone here with inputs, you are welcome to add yours.

Thank you all so much

Please how can I register for TCF Canada here in Nigeria.
It seems to be cheaper than TEF Canada.
suggestions please..

Quick update:
Got the TEF attestation; Ontario invited me to apply for PNP, the French-Speakers stream, as hoped.
best wishes.

[quote author=DanMisla post=75072233]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)

Hi Scard,

Well, at first I studied several TEF writing samples which I found on YouTube (Enseignement de FLE channel especially), the TEF books and prepmyfuture.

As suggested by @Bellerin earlier, for the first section, read lots of faits divers articles online. Some popular French journals are le parisien, le monde and figaro. A simple Google search will lead you to their websites.

For the second section, prepmyfuture was indispensable to me because I observed from the examples given that the required letter had a standard format. First, unlike in IELTS, you don't write only the body of the letter, the complete letter is expected starting from the addresses. So you need to learn how the French write formal letters (unlike IELTS again, the letter is always formal unless they change the test format sometime in the future). The introduction and conclusion you can memorise and tweak it to align with the question on exam day (hope this makes sense).

For the body of the letter, learn the use of logical connectors like d'abord, de plus, d'une part...d'autre part, toutefois, en revanche, etc. You also need to learn some useful phrases that can be used to drive your point home like tout en reconnaissant que..., c'est un fait connu que, etc. Again, a simple Google search of french logical connectors will yield lots of materials

In the letter, you're to express your opinion on a particular topic. You can agree, disagree or both and you need to present at least 3 points to buttress your point (I chose to agree and disagree because I couldn't think of 3 points for or 3 points against). Either way, it is very important to note that your opinion must be stated clearly in the introduction and your points validate your opinion (what I mean is don't say you agree with the writer in your introduction, then present points that both agree and disagree in the body of the letter. Pick one and stick with it)

I think the most important thing is for your write-ups to flow logically and avoid grammatical errors. Then, of course, make sure you meet the word count.

Hope this helps. Will look for some documents I have on logical connectors and upload them later

Scard:
Good morning all,

Please @njbybrthnly, I really need your help. I have been part of this thread from beginning so, i read virtually all the tips shared. However, for someone who self-studied, how did you get by with writing? I have been trying and it doesn't seem to be working.

I beg you, what specific advice can you give that will assist me in my efforts.

Also, if there is anyone here with inputs, you are welcome to add yours.

Thank you all so much

Enfin! Congratulations once more...the ministry is moving forward at a steady pace

DanMisla:
Quick update:
Got the TEF attestation; Ontario invited me to apply for PNP, the French-Speakers stream, as hoped.
best wishes.