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 and French Progress Program )
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Pouvez-vous vous présenter ? — TCF (ALL) : la première question
Can you introduce yourself? — TCF Speaking Test (first prompt)
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Dans un magasin d’ameublement — TCF (IRN)
In a furniture store — Speaking practice (task 2)
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À l’office du tourisme — demander des renseignements (TCF IRN)
Tourist office — Speaking practice (task 2)
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Centre sportif — demander des renseignements (TCF Canada & TP)
Sports center — Speaking practice (task 2)
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Organiser une fête — Expliquez ce que vous voulez ! (TCF IRN)
Organize a party: Explain what you want — Speaking practice (task 2)
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Acheter des meubles à son voisin (TCF Canada & TP)
To buy furniture from your neighbor — Speaking practice (task 2)
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Les réseaux Sociaux (TCF Canada & TP)
Social Network — Speaking practice (task 3)
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Ce que vous aimez faire le week-end (TCF IRN)
What you like to do on the weekends — Speaking practice (task 3)
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Dans un magasin de sport (TCF IRN)
In a sports store — Speaking practice (task 2)
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Les voyages (TCF Canada & TP)
Travels — Speaking practice (task 3)
TCF Writing Essentials + Practice
TCF Top Tips & Writing Exercises
Included in the TCF Success Program and the French Progress Program.
Choose your resource below and start practicing with a clear method.
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TCF – Linking Words (Logical Connectors) + Quiz
TCF – Mots de liaison (Connecteurs logiques) / Linking words (logical connectors) -
TCF Canada / Québec / TP – Writing (Production écrite)
TCF Canada - Québec - TP : Production Écrite (Writing) -
TCF IRN – Writing (Production écrite)
TCF IRN : Production Écrite (Writing)
Want structured guidance?
Join the TCF Success Program for step-by-step preparation, or the French Progress Program to build your level steadily.
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.