French sounds: textbooks for learning French phonetics
If you are studying French phonetics on your own, Russian textbooks can seem like a great find. Even if they are rather dull. French publishers offer more engaging books.
Alena Kopalina
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French, TEF and TCF Canada, our move to Canada and the path to an immigration consultant licence.
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Teaching in Canada: how to get certified
Can you find work as a teacher in Canada? I have mapped out the steps to get certified and start teaching in a local school.
International exams: how to get through exam day
My practical tips for managing stress, preparing, gathering your thoughts and passing international French exams.
Popova, Kazakova and Kovalchuk’s French textbook: a teacher’s view
Popova, Kazakova, Kovalchuk… Almost everyone who has studied French knows these names. Their textbook’s effectiveness is hotly debated on teaching forums.
Textbooks for TCF Canada preparation
A list of TCF Canada preparation textbooks, along with resources for practising listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Textbooks for TEF Canada preparation
Textbooks for TEF Canada preparation and for practising all 4 skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Is French difficult?
Is the French language as difficult as it seems? Today I will show that all difficulties have their own explanations, and anyone can speak this language.
International French exams: how to stay steady the day before
How to pass the international French exams TEF and TCF Canada. A few rules to help you on the eve of exams.
French phonetics: practising sounds with songs
This article explains how to listen to songs in the language you are learning to improve your pronunciation.
How to move to Canada: our story – part 6
When I received the message saying my French test certificate was ready, I entered my results in the calculator. My score was a full 20 points higher than required.
Podcasts in French
I found around ten French podcasts, including some featuring dialects. Here are the ones I have listened to and recommend for TEF/TCF listening practice.
How to move to Canada: our story – Part 5
So, about that sign from above. The previous part is linked here. More than a week had passed since my IELTS exam. I had started preparing to retake it and was scouring the internet for useful resources, but without much enthusiasm. Then an article led me to a Canadian website, and…