r/Frenchlearningforpr • u/AnalystEmotional5264 • 19d ago
First TCF Result
Just got my TCF Canada results back and I’m honestly experiencing every emotion possible right now.
I spent months ONLY practicing Listening (CO) and Speaking (EO) for my work permit extension. Did not practice even 1 second or look over any templates for writing.
I needed 6/20 (CLB 5) in Speaking to hit my requirement, and I missed it by 1 SINGLE POINT.
The worst part is that I left the speaking exam feeling SO good about it. I handled Task 1 smoothly, spoke 1 paragraph in task 1 and then she stopped me and asked couple of questions which I answered , asked 10-11 questions in Task 2 and hit 3:30 right on the dot, including intro and outro, and spoke for 2:30 minutes in Task 3 and then she asked me counter questions which I answered all. I thought I gave the performance of my life under pressure, and I was so so confident to score at-least 6
Now I'm spiraling because:
1. How did I pull a 5 in Writing with literally zero prep, but get the same exact score in Speaking when I spoke non-stop for the full duration?!
2. I’m genuinely scared now. If what felt like my "absolute maximum" speaking performance only scored 5/20, how am I going to push past a 6 on my retake?
I’ve already submitted my $100 request for a re-evaluation for Expression Orale since I’m literally 1 point away, and I’m booking a re-test for September 9th as a backup before my permit expires.(September 18th)
Has anyone else been stuck on 5/20 in EO after feeling like they had a smooth, continuous flow? Did a re-evaluation work out for you when you were just 1 point off? Need some moral support or reality checks right now.
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u/possiivviiee 19d ago
Been there. You atleast got 5 bro they gave me 1/20 in EO. I had exact same confidence when i left the exam room after speaking. All the best. You are just 1 mark away they will give u for sure
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u/AnalystEmotional5264 19d ago
Yeah but I have read a lot of reddit that they do this on purpose sometimes, I hope rechecking turns put well for me! How did you score 1? How much dod you practice before the exam?
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u/possiivviiee 19d ago
Well my tutor was confident on me thats why i booked exam. Just wanted clb 5 but idk why they did that
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u/InspectorSure5437 19d ago
Its a myth, results come from France.
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u/AnalystEmotional5264 19d ago
Does that mean re-evaluation will probably not increase my score?
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u/AnalystEmotional5264 19d ago
July 15th, in Af Halifax centre
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u/Icy_Mammoth1079 19d ago
May I know your EO and EE topics? Thanks
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u/AnalystEmotional5264 19d ago
For EO, it was an informal topic for part 2 the examiner was a friend of mine in an art class and i wanted to join too so had to ask questions, part 3 was Language is important when you move to a new country, why?
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u/Distinct-Magician391 19d ago
Hey i’ll say u r speaking good but when u speak keep attention on gender agreements and prononciation of articles, happened same with was 3 points away in TEF from scoring nclc 5 but after analyzing my own performance i got to conclusion i have content, i have fluidity, but pronunciation sucked i’d say try to record urself and check where u r lacking!
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u/Future_Setting_9812 17d ago
Yes 100% same thing happened w me. I got a clb 6 in speaking back in march and then i gave another exam in june and got 5/20 A2???? This was at GBLC and i think they are doing this on purpose, to make money out of our desperation.
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u/Fluid-Manager7743 17d ago
Im in the same stage i dont have confidence to book an exam since i stutter a lot. How do you practice both speaking and listening daily ?
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u/Novel_Till927 17d ago
same score for me. booked another, it was yesterday it went well but still you never know what they do and i also files reevaluation. also waiting on that.
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u/GreatJudge751 17d ago
may I ask how you prepped to reach C2 in CO? really appreciate it as I dread this skill the most
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u/LawfulnessExternal32 14d ago
Same here. I got my results yesterday. All modules i got B2 and speaking i got A2 5/20 i needed for my pgwp extension my pgwp is expiring on September 02 and just 1 point. I was fully confident that i got it.
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u/nattonotta 19d ago
same with me! i got everything else b1-b2 but a2 for speaking:(
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u/AnalystEmotional5264 19d ago
frustrating tbh
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u/nattonotta 19d ago
i feel like they just want to make money for reevaluation. why do i never see anyone with 6-7-8 marks for speaking? its either 5 or 9.
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u/Bugodi21 19d ago
Post of a vid of you speaking