Which is easier: TEF or TCF?
Before deciding which exam is easier, we need to ask: easier for whom? The answer depends on each person’s circumstances.
Alena Kopalina
Preparing for TCF
Articles by Alena Kopalina: Preparing for TCF.
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What grammar should you use in the TCF?
Do mistakes in complex grammatical structures cost you points in the TCF speaking section? Would it be better to avoid structures at that level altogether?
A few more words on TCF score reviews
In my previous post about score reviews, I mentioned a test centre in France that refused to accept a review request, arguing that…
TCF Canada score reviews: an update
Several of my students requested reviews of their speaking and writing scores over the fall — and some are still doing so…
How to prepare effectively for the TEF/TCF Canada speaking section
I have divided the process into three broad stages. 1️/ Many people are initially afraid to speak aloud in another language. Not just chat, but put together…
Questions about TEF/TCF that you definitely didn’t know the answer to
Today I want to cover some specific issues that come up quite often during exam preparation. 1️⃣ If I need to achieve B2 on the exam…
How to tackle difficult TEF/TCF Canada writing tasks
First, where can you find exam topics? People share the topics they have encountered in group chats and forums. You can also find them on my channel.
When should you start preparing for TEF/TCF Canada writing?
What language level do you need before you start preparing for the writing section? I am regularly asked this question by people who…
The worst thing to do in the TEF/TCF Canada writing section
In my experience, the biggest mistake… Even if you are brilliant at writing essays on the spot in Russian, please do not rely on that talent when taking…
Common mistakes in TCF Canada writing
While reviewing my students’ writing, I identified 5 main mistakes. 1️⃣ Many do not see the difference between…