GoodFrenchTips is a French learning platform created by French teachers in the United States. It helps American learners practice French through conversation, cultural content, live workshops, and guided progress programs.
Prepare for the TCF with a Clear Method — Step by Step
The TCF (Canada, IRN, TP, Québec) is demanding and requires strong B2 skills. With GoodFrenchTips, you follow a structured, exam-focused method — guided by Violaine de Landes, French teacher at the Alliance Française de Los Angeles, who has prepared TCF candidates for years.
2) Listen to the audio carefully
3) Take the quiz to confirm understanding
2) Read the article with purpose
3) Take the comprehension quiz
1) Review key vocabulary
2) Repeat with audio to improve pronunciation
3) Speak with the AI — anytime, in exam conditions, without stress
4) 2 oral conversations corrected per month by a GoodFrenchTips teacher (personalized advice to improve your score)
Practice examples
Included in the TCF Success Program & French Progress ProgramTCF (ALL)
Speaking • First promptsTCF IRN
Tasks 2 & 3 • Speaking practiceTCF (CANADA & TP)
Tasks 2 & 3 • Speaking practiceTCF Writing Essentials + Practice
Included in the TCF Success Program & French Progress ProgramChoose a resource below and start practicing with a clear method — focused, practical, and aligned with TCF expectations.
Preparing for B2? Make sure you know what examiners really expect
Before practicing, take 3 minutes to understand the real B2 requirements for the TCF: speaking, writing, listening and reading — with concrete expectations and examples.
Upcoming Training at the Alliance Française de Los Angeles
If you’re preparing for the TCF soon, join Violaine for a special online workshop hosted by the Alliance Française:

👉 Online TCF B2 Preparation Workshop
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 9:00 am to 11:00 am (PST)
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026 — 9:00 am to 11:00 am (PST)
⏰ 2-hour online class led by Violaine de Landes, certified TCF instructor
Contact me : violaine@goodfrenchtips.com
This workshop will review all parts of the TCF B2 exam: listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing. A perfect opportunity to boost your confidence and get exam-ready with expert guidance.
Find your TCF exam date in the U.S. (2026)
Looking for TCF Canada, TCF Québec, TCF IRN, or TCF Tout Public (TP)? Use our 2026 calendars to compare official exam dates, deadlines, and testing centers — then register directly on official Alliance Française websites.
📅 TCF Calendar 2026 – California
Statewide view (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Pasadena when available) with official registration links and verification notes.
- TCF Canada
- TCF Québec
- TCF IRN
- TCF Tout Public
📅 TCF Calendar 2026 – New York State
Market-wide overview focused on NYC (Manhattan), with official exam dates and registration links.
- TCF Canada
- TCF IRN
- Other NY options: check availability
📅 TCF Calendar 2026 – United States
Complete U.S. overview with California, New York State, top metro areas, and official links to all certified TCF exam centers.
- All U.S. states
- Top metro areas
- Official exam center directory
Important: Calendars are provided for convenience only. Exam dates, formats, deadlines, and availability may change at any time. Always verify details and register on the official Alliance Française or testing center website.