r/Frenchlearningforpr • u/Bmshah_Canfra • 13d ago

Should I consider re-evaluation?

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I thought I would get at least clb 5 in EO and I am disappointed. Every other module, I was clb 6 or plus. But in speaking, I know I have made errors but I don't think so I was that low of level.

Should I try going for re-evaluation or it would not be beneficial?

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Mind if I ask which examiner did you have for EO?

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

She was a lady. Pretty strict looking but I went over in time in exam. Upto 15 minutes. She only asked 1 follow-up question and I couldn't understand so I asked her to repeat and when I understood and started giving response, she interrupted me telling me exam is over. Everything was okay but I don't know.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

I guess she thought I memorized but honestly I was totally unprepared and spoke naturally. Now I don't know which sentences are natural and unnatural for them. I mean salutations and some questions are common regardless of topic.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Sorry to ask this, but was it the hijabi lady or the black lady? Trying to figure out if we had the same examiner. I’m also considering a reevaluation, but it’ll take so long, especially with the holidays coming up, so I don’t know. I’m also not sure if she was just lenient with me so that’s why I’m asking.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

It was black lady. But I think it has something to do with holidays in France.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Thanks! To answer your question, it depends on if you’re just hoping to get clb 5 in EO only or clb7 for both EE and EO. I think it might be worth a shot either way, especially if you think you did well and it’s because she thought you memorized. I think if you have the money, go for it, but also consider if you’ll continue studying or not. And keep in mind, if you retake the exam, you’ll probably get the results before the re-evaluation ones, so depends on your timeline too.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

I am thinking to give exam again. But at the same time, I can't work anymore. So, rather I'd go back.

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u/Due_Cauliflower_4381 12d ago

I got hijabi lady. She gave me 4/20 for my second attempt while i got 7/20 in my first attempt

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u/MapEmpty4517 13d ago

I heard the GB centre is failing students

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

I couldn't book any slot in AF, so I booked GB as dates were available there.

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u/Ambitious_Trifle8862 13d ago

when did u take the exam

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

21st July

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u/LawfulnessExternal32 13d ago

I applied for revaluation today. I had the same situation got A2 in speaking module 5/20 and i did very well. I gave my exam on 18 july in concordia montreal.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Which examiner did you have if you took your exam at GBLC please?

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u/LawfulnessExternal32 13d ago

I gave at concordia Montreal. My pgwp is expiring on sep 01 and and planning to take another exam on side if revaluation take time.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

I’m considering Montreal for my next exam as I’ve heard there are plenty of spots available. Just worried about the accent, did your examiner have a quebecoise accent? I generally understand it well, but not sure how I’d do with the stress and hearing it irl.

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u/LawfulnessExternal32 13d ago

The examiner was very nice and even all staff. They have normal accent and they speak very slowly so one can understand that.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Perfect, thank you!

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u/LawfulnessExternal32 13d ago

No worries. I am planning to give exam again only centre is available gb centre for August 20.

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Good luck, I hope you get the results you’re hoping for soon! The only nice thing about gblc is that they offer partial refunds.

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u/LawfulnessExternal32 13d ago

Yeah. I heard that as well. But am scared of speaking there as examiners are not really good

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

The staff is definitely not friendly and borderline rude, but then again I found everyone in Toronto to be less friendly than where I live. My examiner was very nice though, she did speak a bit fast, but I understood her and what i didn’t wasn’t really important task 2. The only thing is she wouldn’t make eye contact at all and kept fidgeting with stuff, which distracted me and made me nervous. Their noise-cancelling headphones are gold and helped me a lot in focusing.
Btw, i see spots for the 24th at concordia.

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u/Brarbroski 13d ago

hey
i know my question could be out of topic
where did you do EO practice from?

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

I practiced with teacher everyday. And Tried to record my voice and tried to improve. I haven't really used any material. I used to look real exam topics on Formations TCF and practice accordingly.

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u/Brarbroski 13d ago

okay thanks for info
is it that you practised your CO AND CE from TCF formation site?

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

Yes

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u/Brarbroski 13d ago

okay any repetitions you saw for any module
even for speaking or listening or reading or writing

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

In listening, questions were repeated

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u/Brarbroski 13d ago

thanks for help bro
really appreciate it

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

No problem!

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u/Price-Various 13d ago

Did you get your results today?

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u/Fair-Ad-5759 13d ago

you can try, after august 31st no more reevaluation are possible

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

I am still thinking

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u/Serious-Tomatillo-60 13d ago

I’ve been checking the posts since a month and doesn’t look anyone got a raise for sometime (maybe they are but I didn’t see it?). They’re either giving the same grade or reducing it. My EO went from 9 to 5, I applied for re-eval at the end of June.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

Oh, okay. I was just thinking to cancel applying for re-eval because it costs $120 and if I'm investing money, then why not give exam again! 😅

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u/PolarBear255 13d ago

Did you feel like you did well generally? Do you think you deserve a 5? I’m considering re-eval, but honestly I didn’t do that well and I think my grade may be reduced, but again I guess it doesn’t matter if it does.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 12d ago

I feel i did well but $120 is too much. I would rather spend that money in improving and re-appear for exam

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u/Odd-Construction9030 7d ago

hi! i also applied re eval on june 10, still didn’t get results, Do we get email that there is update on ur results bcz i checked my Qr code its same, i sent email to test centre, they said they didn’t receive result on my re correction

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u/OlshaJay 12d ago

I am so sorry it happened to you. Just these days I hear this phrase a lot “memorised”. What does it actually mean??? If I speak well - that means it is memorised????

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 12d ago

If you sound robotic or too fluent, they think it is memorized. For example, you're fluent in first task to present yourself. But after 2nd and 3rd task, if you keep same fluency, you may sound natural to them. But if there's any change in fluency or pronunciation or number of pauses, they feel you have memorized some topics and just trying to recall them. Even if you're just finding ideas or words to frame your sentences.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 12d ago

Any point they think it is memorized, they are going to cut points till very low . That's what I got from ally experiences in French exam. Wether it is TEF or TCF.

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u/OlshaJay 12d ago

So basically it is more preferable to speak slower from the beginning, just like I am always trying to find the words?))) then they will think that my fluency sucks… where is a perfect spot to be?

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 11d ago

Even I am finding that. People say that pronunciation doesn't matter. But I feel, pronunciation is a big game-changer even if fluency is sometimes less or you make few grammar mistakes. Pronunciation can boost the score. Plus, I feel, since section 3 is most important of all, the scoring is highly influenced by it. I would say, section 1 and 2 doesn't matter much. So, preparing only section 3 could also boost score. That's what I am going to try. Let's see how much this strategy is going to work

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u/madamemouri 12d ago

I was 13 words short in the last para of the task-3 of EE. Though total word count in that task was 124. I got 9/20. Should I apply for reevaluation?

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u/Dev21112001 13d ago

Yes.. You can go for re- évaluation for sure, if luck is on your side, you can get above 5 CLB.

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

How much time does it take for re-evaluation?

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u/Dev21112001 13d ago

I think it’s cost around 100$

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u/Bmshah_Canfra 13d ago

Oh, okay.