Exam Preparation
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Practical preparation for TCF Canada, TEF, DELF, and DALF writing exams. Each article covers the exact format, word-count requirements, and writing strategies for a specific task — so you know exactly what to expect on exam day and how to practise for it.
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Exam Preparation
How to Write a DELF B2 Formal Letter: Format, Phrases, and Word Count
The DELF B2 production écrite most commonly takes the form of a formal letter. Learn the required format, key phrases, and how to hit 250 words with a structure that examiners reward.
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DALF C1 Production Écrite: Structure, Word Count, and Top Tips
The DALF C1 expression écrite has two exercises — a document synthesis and a personal production. Both require C1-level organisation, register, and grammatical range. Here is exactly how to approach each one.
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TCF vs TEF: What's the Difference and Which Exam Should You Take?
TCF Canada and TEF Canada both count for Express Entry, but they differ in format, scoring, and test delivery. Here is what each exam involves and how to choose between them.
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10 French Transition Words That Will Boost Your TCF Writing Score
The right French connectors link your ideas, signal your level to the examiner, and help you hit your word count naturally. Here are the ten most useful transition words for TCF Tasks 2 and 3.
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TCF Canada Writing Tasks: Exact Word Counts for Tasks 1, 2, and 3
The TCF Canada Expression Écrite requires you to complete three tasks in 60 minutes, each with a strict minimum word count. Learn the exact minimums for Tasks 1, 2, and 3 and how to hit them every time.
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Exam Preparation
TCF Canada Writing Tasks: Exact Word Counts for Tasks 1, 2, and 3
Three tasks, three word-count minimums. Here are the exact requirements for each TCF Canada writing task, how examiners count, and the structure that reliably hits the target.
- French Grammar French grammar explained for learners who need it to work — in writing exams, formal emails, and everyday communication. Every article focuses on the rules that appear most often in TCF, DELF, and DALF tasks, with examples you can apply to your own writing immediately. Browse
- Vocabulary Vocabulary for French writers — focused on noun gender, correct articles, and the words every B1–B2 learner needs to write with accuracy and confidence. Each guide includes a direct link to the French Gender Checker for instant verification of any noun. Browse
- Writing Tips Practical writing advice for essays, formal letters, argumentative texts, and exam production écrite tasks. Articles cover the connectors, structure, and register rules that examiners reward at B1–C1 level — and the daily practice methods that build real fluency. Browse