Learn from someone who grades this exam.
Most guides are written by someone who cleared the test once. The Franish is led by Shivangi — a language expert, educator and legal professional who has been trained and certified to evaluate the TEF speaking exam itself. She knows exactly what examiners look for, because she is one.
Experience and credentials.
Proof, not promises — NCLC 9 across the board.
Her own TEF Canada result, from a verified attestation issued at College Educacentre, Vancouver. Personal identifiers removed for privacy.
| Epreuve / Skill | Score / 699 | CEFR | NCLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension ecrite (Reading) | 512 | C1 | NCLC 9 |
| Comprehension orale (Listening) | 526 | C1 | NCLC 9 |
| Expression ecrite (Writing) | 582 | C2 | NCLC 9 |
| Expression orale (Speaking) | 554 | C1 | NCLC 9 |
Certified TEF Oral Examiner — 84.5/100
Formation des examinateurs de l'Epreuve d'expression orale — CCI Paris Ile-de-France, 2018. Official certification.
Clear the exam — don't try to learn the whole language.
The biggest reason people take years is that they try to “become fluent” first. The TEF is a strategic exam, not a fluency contest.
Target the score, not the dictionary
Filter exam-specific topics, vocabulary and structures. Build repeatable templates you can reuse under pressure. Every hour is spent on what the exam actually rewards.
Consistency beats intensity
Daily speaking and writing, reviewed with real feedback. Small, structured tasks every single day. Momentum is the strategy — not weekend cramming.
Structure removes overwhelm
A clear grammar sequence, from pronouns to conditionals. One resource per module — less is more. You always know what to do next.
Train under exam pressure
Timed tasks, circumlocution and recovery techniques. Persuasion frameworks for Section B. Mock tests that mirror the real thing.
“I don't teach you the whole French language. I teach you exactly what it takes to pass the exam — and I know, because I grade it.”
About your coach — frequently asked questions
Is The Franish led by a certified TEF examiner?+
Yes. The Franish is led by Shivangi, who is certified to evaluate the TEF speaking exam (Epreuve d'expression orale). She completed the examiner training with CCI Paris Ile-de-France in 2018 and scored 84.5/100. She knows exactly what examiners look for because she is one.
What score did the coach achieve on the TEF?+
Shivangi scored NCLC 9 in all four skills on her own verified TEF Canada attestation: Reading 512 (C1), Listening 526 (C1), Writing 582 (C2), and Speaking 554 (C1). The attestation was issued at College Educacentre, Vancouver.
How much teaching experience does The Franish coach have?+
Shivangi has 10+ years working with languages professionally and 4 years teaching French — 3 years in France and 1 year in Quebec. She completed a Teacher's Assessment in Paris in 2018 and holds a law degree from Delhi.
Why does the coach keep taking the TEF and TCF?+
Shivangi takes the TEF or TCF at least three times a year to stay current with the real exam experience her students face. That means the coaching reflects what is actually happening in exam rooms today, not advice from years ago.
What is the difference between an examiner-led course and a normal French course?+
Most guides are written by someone who cleared the test once. An examiner-led course decodes the actual scoring rubric — what earns marks and what loses them — instead of guessing. That is why The Franish focuses on exam strategy rather than trying to teach the entire French language.
Train with a certified examiner.
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Student attestations and personal results are shown with permission, with personal identifiers removed. The Franish provides French-language training; formal immigration representation is provided only by authorised professionals (a licensed RCIC or lawyer).