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    Ben · October 20265 min

    TEF vs TCF Canada: Which French Exam Should You Choose?

    If you're preparing for Canadian immigration (Express Entry, PEP, PNP), you'll need a French language test. Two options are accepted by IRCC: TEF Canada and TCF Canada.

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    Ben · October 20266 min

    How to Pass the TEF Canada Speaking Section: Ben's Method

    The TEF Canada oral expression section is one of the most stressful parts of the exam — a live conversation with an examiner, recorded and evaluated by two independent assessors.

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    Ben · October 20264 min

    8 Mistakes to Avoid on the TCF Canada Listening Section

    The TCF Canada listening section (Compréhension de l'oral) has 39 multiple-choice questions and lasts 35 minutes. One detail changes everything: each audio plays exactly once.

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