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    TEF :(

    Hi Francophones, You can listen to the daily Swiss news broadcasts online, with subtitles. Just be advised that there are a few differences in vocab, for example they use septante, huitante and novante for the numbers 70, 80 and 90. I'm not able to post the link directly, but if you search...
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    TEF :(

    Hi fmr225, How do you request the remark? Do you ask your local exam location or the head office in Paris and do you need to pay for this? I am seriously thinking about it, as I was less than 2% off my target, and I would really very much rather not have to take the test for a third time (sigh)!
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    TEF :(

    Oh no! How frustrating! You're really at the mercy of the local examiners for the speaking component. Maybe you'd get a better result at a different centre? I'm going to do some serious exam-focussed speaking practice, take the exam again in 6 weeks, and if the results are still not good...
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    TEF :(

    Thanks, those are great tips! I can only dream of getting 394! I have also been using PrepMyFuture, but mainly to practice listening and reading, and it was especially good for the writing practice exercises. I have been chatting twice a week for an hour with French language partners. I can...
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    TEF :(

    Hi all, I've just taken the TEF for the second time, and once again just missed the magic 310 on the speaking test (all the others were fine). I am gutted at the prospect of having to go through it again! I'm quite perplexed, as I felt as though the test was going well - I spoke plenty...