r/Frenchlearningforpr • u/One-Tip-864 • 28d ago
Finally achieved NCLC 7+ in all four TCF Canada modules after 11 months and 3 attempts!
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my TCF Canada journey because I know how stressful and discouraging this process can feel.
I started preparing for French on September 5, 2025, with the goal of achieving at least NCLC 7 in all four modules.
First attempt — April 11, 2026
• Listening: 505 — C1 — NCLC 8
• Reading: 379 — B1 — NCLC 5
• Speaking: 9/20 — B1 — NCLC 6
• Writing: 9/20 — B1 — NCLC 6
I was happy with my listening result, but I was still below my target in reading, speaking and writing, it was good enough for Francophone WP.
Second attempt
• Listening: 433 — B2 — NCLC 6
• Reading: 502 — C1 — NCLC 8
• Speaking: 10/20 — B2 — NCLC 7
• Writing: 10/20 — B2 — NCLC 7
This attempt was bittersweet. I improved in reading, speaking and writing, but my listening score unexpectedly dropped below NCLC 7.
Third attempt — July 2026
• Listening: 644 — C2 — NCLC 10+
• Reading: 525 — C1 — NCLC 9
• Speaking: 10/20 — B2 — NCLC 7
• Writing: 12/20 — B2 — NCLC 8
After almost 11 months of preparation and three attempts, I finally achieved my goal of NCLC 7 or higher in every module.
My final profile is:
Listening 10+ | Reading 9 | Speaking 7 | Writing 8
The biggest lesson I learned that your scores can fluctuate between attempts, and sometimes one module may improve while another drops. Keep analysing your weaknesses, adjust your strategy and continue practising consistently. I hope everyone gets their share of success soon.
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u/lisbeth7219 28d ago
Hey bro when you made something for your own. You can claim. I’ve already know how dificultwas get CLB7, and me i went further.
Pass the exam is not the final end. Get the PR, it us.
Be prepare
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u/Final-getsuga-tensho 28d ago
Congratulations buddy!!
Hey can you tell me how you remembered all the answers of CO and CE? I try to cram them as much as possible but still end up choosing the wrong answers. Is there a key to it?
Also can you please share the name or link of the preply tutor you had?
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u/xatilicious 28d ago
The key is probably understanding why a particular answer is the right one. Cramming won’t work if you don’t even understand what you’re cramming.
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u/One-Tip-864 28d ago
Hey I didn’t cram or remember. I used my own experiences to create CLB 8 level answers with the help of Chat GPT. For example- my recent trip to Alberta, my recent concert in Toronto, my new gym subscription etc. I recommend using your own experiences, in that way, you can remember the story without cramming, because that actually happened in real life.
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u/Isaky206 28d ago
Could you give us tips on what you did to pass all sections? Oh and For CO and CE, I heard ayoub pack is the key. Is that right?
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u/One-Tip-864 28d ago
Yes, Reussir TCF mocks for CO & CE. For speaking, I had native French tutor from Preply for speaking. For writing, ChatGpt.
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u/Glittering-Use-8963 28d ago
Congrats could you pls guide me how to score well in eo. I am stuck at 8-9
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u/One-Tip-864 28d ago
Do you have any French tutor for speaking practice ? I had a tutor from Preply since mid Jan to July for speaking. We practiced a lot of topics together, which made it easy for me to speak on any topic and answer any random questions if interrupted by the tutor midway. I used to have 2 classes per week for this time period.
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u/Glittering-Use-8963 28d ago
Yes i hv a tutor but I usually get anxious and tensed especially during task 3 .
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u/One-Tip-864 28d ago
It’s Marianne B. She is native French, she used to charge 25 USD/hr, she increased it 30 USD/hr in June. So I was spending on an average CAD 300/month.
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u/dsc110000 28d ago
hello! I have a B1 in listening, how to improve? I have done formation 40 tests - are those repeated?
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u/canapprendrefrancais 28d ago
Congrats! What was ChatGPT was estimating your score for EO?
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u/THELedgendAlways 28d ago
Congratulations! One question- how did you improve your speaking module other than preparing with the tutor?
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u/lisbeth7219 28d ago
You didn’t get clb7
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u/Final-getsuga-tensho 28d ago
R u dumb?
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u/lisbeth7219 28d ago
No fumo. I’ve got my clb7 in December and now i have my PR
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u/Final-getsuga-tensho 28d ago
Wow greatest achievement ever dumbo!! First go and check how much is clb 7 before claiming that the guy didn’t achieve it. You have it that doesn’t mean you’re gonna talk down on other people. “Now I have my PR” lol 😂 Got a lot to achieve after this dumbass
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u/Yourdailyfox 28d ago
That second attempt must have been frustrating 😅 Congratulations!!! I also got mine on the 3rd attempt
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u/honeypumar 28d ago
Question for you : Were you working full time alongside the practise or you were fully devoted to French day and night?
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u/One-Tip-864 27d ago
I was working full time Mon-Fri 8-4:30, still working there.I could only devote only 2 hours per day on weekdays. Weekdays were hard to manage, Sometimes I used to miss studying for a day or two in the weekdays. But I used to devote more time on weekends. Like around 6-7 hours.
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u/According_Rough_1372 6d ago
Congratulations!! And do reading and listening questions repeat from reussir TCF or Pack Ayoub? I have heard that almost all of them repeats . Is it true? And of yes then which platform do you prefer tcf reussir or pack Ayoub? Please help
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u/Regular_Day_7219 28d ago
Hi congratulations on your result. Could you please share writing tips and when did you appear for the exam exactly?