How long does it take to learn Basic French?

[BakuSalman]

Bonjour

Does anyone knows how long it take to learn Basic french in order to claim 2 additional points for Canadian immigration?
181 points required in TEF exam....

Is there anyone who has passed TEF exam?

 

[rupeshhari]

I have no idea on the answer to your question but I presume French 101 and 102 at most universities will suffice for basic on the TEF. These are usually 4 month courses at university alone, which means it takes 8 months to do both. But there are also summer classes that cover both (like a first year French intensive class) in 3.5 months but students tend to have classes and lectures everyday for 3.5 months.

 

[rigmarole]

Hi
Try French Culture Center they used to offer levels. I did three levels and i mentioned in my full application. I also mentioned my proficiency " beginner level" i attached result cards for three levels along with one final paper.

 

[BakuSalman]

How many months it took to u to complete three levels?

 

[BakuSalman]

It is clearly mention on CIC website that if you are claiming points for French/English language then only submit TEF/IELTS result.

 

[Leon]

How long it takes depends on how much time you have to spend as well as how quickly you pick up languages. If you do an intensive course for a month, you should be able to learn basic French. If you do night classes 2 nights a week, it may take you a whole year.