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French Test for Canada Immigration: TEF, TCF and Required Levels

Stéphanie Kable — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:17:47 +0000

If you plan to immigrate to Canada, your French can make a real difference. It does more than add points: in the federal Express Entry system, it opens draws reserved…

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How to Prepare for the DELF Exam

Stéphanie Kable — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:19:28 +0000

Taking the DELF is useful to prove your level of French to a third party: an employer or a university. Before you register, ask yourself the right questions. Here is…

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DELF B1: Exam, Preparation and Tips

Stéphanie Kable — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:27:26 +0000

If you are considering the DELF B1 exam, you already have a good level of French that makes you an « independent » user. You can interact in French, hold…

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Should you take a French exam like the DELF Exam?

Stéphanie Kable — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:18:43 +0000

The DELF and DALF French exams are very popular. We wanted to understand why our students are so keen to take them, and when it is actually a good decision…

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Production écrite DELF B1 (writing): our advice to succeed!

Stéphanie Kable — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 13:03:55 +0000

The writing part of the DELF B1, the production écrite, is worth 25% of your total mark. You get 45 minutes to write about 180 words on a general theme,…

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DALF C2 Exam: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

Stéphanie Kable — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:02:49 +0000

The DALF C2 is the highest French diploma available to learners. It certifies a level of mastery close to that of an educated native speaker: understanding virtually everything you hear…

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DALF C1 Exam: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

Stéphanie Kable — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:17:39 +0000

The DALF C1 is one of the most sought-after French diplomas. It proves that you can use French with ease in academic and professional settings: following a complex talk, writing…

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DELF A2 Exam: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

Stéphanie Kable — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:22:34 +0000

The DELF A2 certifies that you can manage everyday life in French: shopping, making an appointment, talking about your work and family, or telling someone what you did last weekend.…

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DELF A1 Exam: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

Stéphanie Kable — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:32:34 +0000

The DELF A1 is the first official French diploma. It certifies that you can handle simple everyday situations: introducing yourself, filling in a form, understanding a short message or asking…

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DELF B2 Exam: Format, Scoring and How to Prepare

Stéphanie Kable — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:15:37 +0000

The DELF B2 shows that you can use French independently: follow a debate, read a newspaper article, defend your opinion and handle most situations at work or at university. It…

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