Study guides & strategies

TEF Wiki

Expert guides, tips, and strategies for every section of the TEF exam.

Writing

TEF Writing Score Guide: Understanding Your Score and Its Equivalencies

Learn how TEF Writing scores compare to IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC), and discover strategies to improve your score

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Writing

TEF Writing Section A: Template for Continuing a News Article

Master TEF Canada Writing Section A with a framework for continuing a news article (25 minutes, minimum 80 words).

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Writing

Mastering TEF Writing Section B: Express and Justify a Viewpoint

A framework for TEF Canada Writing Section B: express and justify a viewpoint (35 minutes, minimum 200 words).

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Writing

Why Do Native English Speakers Get Low Scores on TEF Writing?

Understand why native English speakers often score lower than expected on the TEF Writing test and learn practical strategies to improve your score.

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Listening

TEF Listening Score Guide: Understanding Your Score and Its Equivalencies

A comprehensive guide to understanding TEF Listening scores, comparisons with IELTS, TOEFL, and NCLC, and strategies to improve your listening skills.

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Speaking

Speaking Test Tips: How to Score 10+ on TEF Speaking

Expert tips and techniques to achieve a score of 10 or higher on the TEF Speaking test.

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Speaking

TEF Speaking Score Guide: Understanding Your Score and Its Equivalencies

Learn how TEF Speaking scores are calculated and how they compare to IELTS, TOEFL, and NCLC levels.

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Speaking

TEF Speaking Templates 2025: Official Section A and Section B

Step-by-step templates for the two official TEF Canada Speaking sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

TEF Speaking Section A Template: Obtain Information

A structured template for TEF Canada Speaking Section A: obtain information by asking an interlocutor questions.

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Speaking

Mastering TEF Speaking Section A: Obtain Information

A comprehensive guide for TEF Canada Speaking Section A: obtain information by asking an interlocutor questions.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Personal experience (not an official TEF speaking section)

A complementary fluency drill for sharing personal experiences. Official TEF Canada speaking has only two sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Describing a scene (not an official TEF speaking section)

A complementary fluency drill for describing scenes. Official TEF Canada speaking has only two sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Scene description vocabulary

Complementary vocabulary for describing scenes. Not an official TEF Canada speaking section.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Making predictions (not an official TEF speaking section)

A complementary fluency drill for making predictions. Official TEF Canada speaking has only two sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

TEF Speaking Section B: Compare options and persuade

A template aligned with official TEF Canada Speaking Section B: argue to persuade an interlocutor, including when they resist.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Difficult situations (not an official TEF speaking section)

A complementary fluency drill for difficult situations. Official TEF Canada speaking has only two sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Expressing opinions (supports Section B, not a separate TEF task)

Complementary opinion practice that supports TEF Canada Speaking Section B (argue to persuade). Official speaking has only two sections.

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Speaking

Fluency drill: Describing an unusual situation (not an official TEF speaking section)

A complementary fluency drill. Official TEF Canada speaking has only two sections: obtain information, then argue to persuade.

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Speaking

How to Improve Your TEF Speaking Score (Even If You're Fluent in English)

Discover why fluent English speakers often struggle with TEF Speaking and learn practical strategies to boost your score regardless of your proficiency level.

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Reading

TEF Reading Score Chart, Levels & IELTS Conversion

TEF Reading scores decoded: level chart, raw-to-level conversion, NCLC ties, and TEF to IELTS comparison—with strategies to improve your reading result.

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Reading

Proven TEF Strategies to Score 9+

Learn effective strategies for each TEF test section to achieve a score of 9 or higher on the exam.

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General

TEF Score Guide: Charts, NCLC Levels, and PR Requirements

Master the TEF scoring system. Explore our TEF score chart, understand NCLC levels, and find out the passing score for Canadian PR and citizenship.

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General

TEF Canada Exam: Format, Sections & NCLC Scoring Guide

TEF Canada explained: sections, timing, NCLC scoring, IRCC uses, and how to prepare for the French language test accepted for Canadian immigration.

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General

7-Day TEF Sprint: The Ultimate Last-Minute Study Plan

Maximize your TEF preparation with this intensive 7-day study plan designed for last-minute test takers.

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General

Essential Strategies to Score High on the TEF Exam

Comprehensive strategies, sentence structures, and key phrases to help you excel in all sections of the TEF test.

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General

Complete Guide to the TEF Speaking Test

A comprehensive overview of the two official TEF Canada Speaking sections with preparation strategies, time allocations, and tips for success.

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General

Mastering the Hardest Questions on the TEF Exam

Learn how to tackle the most challenging sections of the TEF exam: Listening Part 6 and Reading Part 4. This guide provides detailed strategies for understandin

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General

TEF General vs. General LS: What's the Difference?

Learn the key differences between TEF General and General LS tests, including which one to choose for PR applications, citizenship, or professional certificatio

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