French for TEF Canada and TCF Canada, explained in English, Punjabi and Hindi
Lessons from the first words to C2, timed mock tests and a 12-week plan. Every answer is explained in plain English, and in Punjabi or Hindi if you prefer.
You can start without a card and without an account.
Try one question from lesson 2:
J' à Brampton.
What you study with
- 88 lessons, from A1 to C2
- Each lesson has 8 words with audio, a grammar tip, a short passage and 10 exercises. A second round makes you type, listen and build the sentences yourself.
- 10 timed mock tests
- Listening and reading with the clock of TEF Canada: 40 questions in 40 minutes, then 40 questions in 60 minutes. Each test also has writing and speaking tasks.
- 2,016 words by theme
- 70 themes, from the grocery store to the job interview, each word with audio and its meaning in English, Punjabi and Hindi.
- Writing and speaking practice
- 16 writing tasks and 16 speaking tasks with full-length model answers, 12 long recordings and 12 long articles.
- A 12-week plan
- It says what to study each week and when to sit each mock test. A daily review brings back the questions you got wrong.
Six levels, and where NCLC 7 sits
For Express Entry, many people aim for NCLC 7 in all four skills. That is about level B2. If you are starting from zero, the road goes through A1, A2 and B1 first.
- A112
- A216
- B118
- NCLC 7B220
- C116
- C26
The number under each level is how many lessons it has. Points rules change, so check canada.ca before you apply.
What is free and what is paid
Free, with no time limit
- 17 lessons: all 12 of level A1 and the first lesson of every other level
- 453 words of the A1 word bank
- The level check, which tells you where to start
- Mock test Set 1 (half length: 20 + 20 questions)
- 4 writing tasks and 4 speaking tasks
Premium: everything
- All 88 lessons, A1 to C2
- All 2,016 words
- 9 more mock tests, all full length
- 12 long recordings, 12 long articles, 12 more writing tasks and 12 more speaking tasks
$14.99 CADeach month. Cancel from your account page whenever you like; you keep access to the end of the month you paid for.
$34.99 CADfor 3 months. One payment. It does not renew.
There is no free trial, and payments are not refunded except in the cases listed in the refund policy. So use the free lessons first, and pay only if they are helping you. Read the refund policy
Good to know before you pay
- French Saathi is an independent study site. It is not linked to CCI Paris Île-de-France, France Éducation international or Immigration Canada.
- A mock test here gives a practice score. Only the official test gives you an NCLC level.
- One paid account works on two devices, one at a time.
Questions people ask
I do not know any French. Can I start here?
Yes. Level A1 starts with greetings and introducing yourself, and all 12 A1 lessons are free.
TEF Canada or TCF Canada: which one should I take?
Express Entry accepts both. The Exam info page in the app shows the format of each one side by side. Many people choose by the test dates and centres near them.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It opens in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to install.
How do I cancel?
On your account page, press “Manage or cancel subscription”. The 3-Month Pass ends by itself and needs no cancelling.
Will this be enough to get my score?
No one tool is enough, and we do not promise a score. Study here every day, and also speak with people and listen to real French.
Do the first lesson now
It takes about ten minutes, and it shows you how every lesson works.