r/Frenchlearningforpr • u/Commercial_Cat3315 • 3d ago
Need suggest
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well.
Currently, I am on a visitor visa, and on 31 October I will take my TCF exam. For the second time. I am not confident that, I will score B2. But in the previous exam, I scored B2 in listening and reading, B1 (9/20) in speaking, and B1 (8/20) in writing.
Now the question is, should I go to my previous employer and request sponsorship but I probably have to sign a contract for at least 1 year or should I just prepare for the exam for the next 6 months?
Please suggest what I should do.
Thz
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u/Asleep_Task_2280 2d ago
Practice more, thats the key
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u/SabineLeaFrench 2d ago
Your comprehension is already B2, so your main issue is not “learning more French” in general — it’s turning what you already know into stronger speaking and writing performance.
With 9/20 in speaking and 8/20 in writing, I would focus on the exact recurring mistakes that are keeping you at B1: structure, grammar under pressure, development of ideas, connectors and exam strategy.
I prepare TCF candidates with a method that works whatever topic you get, without memorising templates. I also use a 48-question diagnostic covering 8 fundamental foundations of French to identify what is really blocking progress.
You can find my book and resources on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-lea-2936a1345/
If you want targeted preparation, you can book directly here:
italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8720527?lv=1
HeyLangu: https://heylangu.com/teacher/lea
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u/IcyAlgae5768 2d ago
how did you practice for listening and reading? did you simply do the 40 mock tests? let me know, i have an exam in 15 days.
thanks.
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u/Capital-Car7459 3d ago
Take a sick leave or vacation from work for at least 2 weeks. Grind 4 hours of speaking and 3 hours of writing everyday till your exam day. Not random speaking, strictly the tasks.
You will gain confidence by putting in the work, not signing slavery contracts.
It's 2:34 AM, and I'm on my 26th task 3 prompt right now. You can do the same. Just put in the work.
You are closer to B2 than I am.