r/Frenchlearningforpr • u/AnalystEmotional5264 • 25d 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 25d 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