Learning french,where to start

[Wolverine17]

I am thinking of learning french will be starting from almost point Zero,how difficult is it to score the passing scores for french,what can i do to start learning and studying.thanks

 

[scylla]

If you're starting from scratch, you're looking at around 2 years of study before you'll be able to achieves scores that will result in an increased EE score.

 

[GoHaPPyCaN]

That's a very brave decision, and I understand you want to improve your score; but I don't think you have time for this.
As Scylla said, it will take a long time, at least one year of intensive learning, before you get ready to pass the TEF and increase your score. A full time work during a year, may give more points than the TEF.
The test is not as easy as the IELTS (and French is my mothertongue).

 

[Realben]

I am thinking of learning french will be starting from almost point Zero,how difficult is it to score the passing scores for french,what can i do to start learning and studying.thanks

I agree with Scylla and Gohappycan.
French is not the easiest language to learn and the test IS hard (I'm French).
Some people are probably going to send you an article about a guy who learned French in 6 months. That is exceptional and as scylla mentioned, unless you have exceptional learning skills, do not expect to be able to score enough for your application in less than 1 or 2 years.
But if you're motivated to learn French, go ahead, it will be useful in Canada anyway and it will open opportunities for you. Who knows? You may end up working in Quebec

 

[Wolverine17]

If you're starting from scratch, you're looking at around 2 years of study before you'll be able to achieves scores that will result in an increased EE score.

Not from scratch i studied french as a kid but honestly what i remember is very little was looking to at least score the minimum scores

 

[Wolverine17]

That's a very brave decision, and I understand you want to improve your score; but I don't think you have time for this.
As Scylla said, it will take a long time, at least one year of intensive learning, before you get ready to pass the TEF and increase your score. A full time work during a year, may give more points than the TEF.
The test is not as easy as the IELTS (and French is my mothertongue).

I cannot gain one year experience in canada because i dont have a dental license and i already have more than 3 years of foreign work experience so i cant increase my score in that aspect

 

[Wolverine17]

I agree with Scylla and Gohappycan.
French is not the easiest language to learn and the test IS hard (I'm French).
Some people are probably going to send you an article about a guy who learned French in 6 months. That is exceptional and as scylla mentioned, unless you have exceptional learning skills, do not expect to be able to score enough for your application in less than 1 or 2 years.
But if you're motivated to learn French, go ahead, it will be useful in Canada anyway and it will open opportunities for you. Who knows? You may end up working in Quebec

I know that it wont be easy but might do it as a last attempt to improve my scores plus it wont hurt but realistically speaking how long will it take for someone to learn the basics to at least pass the exam

 

[andy108]

I found rosetta stone very effective at the beginning.... it gives you a good start.

 

[Wolverine17]

I found rosetta stone very effective at the beginning.... it gives you a good start.

Is it a book or website and how long on average will it take for someone to learn and score and average score in the exam

 

[Dedicated]

but realistically speaking how long will it take for someone to learn the basics to at least pass the exam

It took me one year to learn it from scratch to B2 level (TCF exam, which is much easier than TEF). But I worked really hard and French was the fourth language that I spoke at the moment. At one point I studied it with three different teachers/tutors.
Realistically speaking I would say 2 years. A year and half minimum.

 

[Wolverine17]

It took me one year to learn it from scratch to B2 level (TCF exam, which is much easier than TEF). But I worked really hard and French was the fourth language that I spoke at the moment. At one point I studied it with three different teachers/tutors.
Realistically speaking I would say 2 years. A year and half minimum.

So that means that the tcf is easier but still wasnt that easy for you,is b2 level considered to be average or higher than average,also am curious on how many points did it add to your score.thanks

 

[ybjianada]

Well, the article promised below is here: http://mirror.mricon.com/french/french.html
I agree that this is an exceptional case.

I agree with Scylla and Gohappycan.
French is not the easiest language to learn and the test IS hard (I'm French).
Some people are probably going to send you an article about a guy who learned French in 6 months. That is exceptional and as scylla mentioned, unless you have exceptional learning skills, do not expect to be able to score enough for your application in less than 1 or 2 years.
But if you're motivated to learn French, go ahead, it will be useful in Canada anyway and it will open opportunities for you. Who knows? You may end up working in Quebec

 

[Dedicated]

So that means that the tcf is easier but still wasnt that easy for you,is b2 level considered to be average or higher than average,also am curious on how many points did it add to your score.thanks

B2 is the 4th level out of 6 existing. The 6th level is C2 (the highest). So basically A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
I took TEF a year ago. Scored B2 on Listening and Reading and C1 on Writing and Speaking which converted to CLB system is CLB 7/CLB 7/CLB 8/CLB 10. It only added 15 points to my CRS score. You should score CLB 9 or higher in all four and it will give you 24 points. So the maximum (which is pretty unreachable) is 24 points.

 

[Wolverine17]

B2 is the 4th level our of 6 existing. The 6th level is C2 (the highest). So basically A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
I took TEF a year ago. Scored B2 on Listening and Reading and C1 on Writing and Speaking which converted to CLB system is CLB 7/CLB 7/CLB 8/CLB 10. It only added 15 points to my CRS score. You should score CLB 9 or higher in all four and it will give you 24 points. So the maximum (which is pretty unreachable) is 24 points.

Great job did you recieve your pr if i may ask

 

[Dedicated]

Great job did you recieve your pr if i may ask

Still waiting for an ITA.