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Writer's pictureAvani Kukreja

How to prepare for TCF Canada Exam?

TCF Canada is a generic French test that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) accepts as part of permanent residency applications. You must take the "TCF for Quebec" (TCFQ) to demonstrate your understanding of the French language if you want to apply for immigration to Quebec.


How is the TCF Canada exam conducted?

You'll begin with Comprehension orale [listening], which will last 35 minutes and include 39 questions. You will have no control over the questions that appear once the countdown to the right of the screen reaches 0; they will appear on their own. The voice recordings become increasingly complicated as you progress, so pay close attention because you will only have 15 seconds to respond.


Without a break, you’ll have to start Compréhension écrite [reading], in which you will be asked 50 questions over the course of an hour. For this section


  • You’ll be able to juggle the questions and respond to them in your own way.

  • The time remaining is indicated by the countdown on the right side of the screen. If you're a quick thinker, start with the last questions because they're the most difficult and the texts are more or less long. You must concentrate to ensure the correct answer; each one is worth 33 points.

  • Simultaneously you can also go over your oral comprehension answers and make corrections if you like If you remember the sound recording, this is a benefit for individuals who had doubts about an answer.


A Tip: Don't stress and properly manage your time because time flies.


After you've completed, you can take a 10-minute break. You can eat or use the restroom. After that, you will begin the Expression écrite [writing], where you will have one hour to complete the three objectives. You'll be able to see all three themes right away and choose the one that best suits your needs. Here are some pointers for this section:


  • Complete the tasks in the following order: 1, 2, and 3.

  • Allow 12 minutes for job 1, 15 minutes for task 2, and 35 minutes for task 3.

  • After each write-up, re-read it to make sure there are no spelling errors.

  • Part 3 is crucial in terms of grades, so make sure to employ the subjonctif and imparfait.

  • Respect each writing's structure: beginning, middle, and end; apply logical connectors; it's critical to express yourself and modify your mind; you'll be acknowledged at the top.

  • You must cope with any subject, regardless of its nature, because the PC chooses the subject at random, so you never know what you may encounter.

  • Practice the latest topics; they're more likely to show up.

  • For your editorials, there is a methodology to follow, especially for marks 2 and 3 on which you will be graded. A good trainer who is familiar with the TCF Canada Exam will be able to explain it to you.

  • Write as many themes as you can at home to get used to the writing and the thoughts stated, because you will not have time to consider during the exam.


The Expression Orale [speaking] will take place in the afternoon, and you will be given three tasks:

  • Present yourself in 2 minutes and 30 seconds: the examiner may interrupt you at any point to ask you questions about your life, activities, diploma, and so on.

  • You will be placed in a realistic circumstance or asked questions by the examiner, For example, if your friend wants to sell his bike, ask him some questions so you can buy it. You will have two minutes to prepare (you will be provided with a pen and a paper) and three minutes to ask questions, with the examiner responding by answering your questions.

  • A topic on which you must express your opinion and support it with evidence; there is no time to prepare. Because it's a debate, some examiners will react by contradicting you, while others will remain silent until 4:30 p.m. unless you experience a block or run out of ideas.

My test-taking advice is as follows:

  • Prepare your presentation at home and be natural when giving it; you don't have to be a professional to do so.

  • Deal with as many circumstances as possible because you never know where it will fall, you must be creative and inventive to ask at least 15 pertinent questions and remember to keep a sense of humour, especially when dealing with a buddy who is going to set the tone.

  • Practice a wide range of themes; if you run out of ideas, conduct a google search to position yourself and select the appropriate arguments. There is a methodology to follow in this section, and you will be graded on it. A skilled trainer will know how to convey this information to you, making the process much easier.


I believe I haven’t forgotten anything, so I'm hoping this will enough for exam preparation.


Bonne chance!

Avani.

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