Is taking B1 at Alliance Française necessary before preparing for the TEF/TCF if my goal is CLB 7?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to get some advice from people who have taken the TEF or TCF.
I'm currently finishing A2 at Alliance Française. So far we've covered the present tense, passé composé, imparfait, futur simple, conditionnel, comparatives, superlatives, and other core grammar topics.
My goal is to achieve CLB 7 on the TEF/TCF for immigration, and I'm wondering what the best next step is.
After A2, would you recommend:
Continuing with the B1 course at Alliance Française first, or
Starting exam-specific TEF/TCF preparation right away while studying the remaining B1 topics on my own?
For those of you who have already taken these exams and achieved CLB 7 (or higher), did completing a formal B1 course make a significant difference, or was focused exam preparation enough?
I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience and what worked best for you. Thanks!