Express yourself
with confidence
in French!
(Oral Expression)
at Level B2 / B2+ (Nclc7/Nclc8)
This online course is dedicated to Oral Expression in French.
It has two main goals :
Review the basic concepts and related vocabulary you need to master in order to:
1_ Ask specific questions (to obtain specific information)
2_ Express different communication intentions in order to discuss and try to convince someone
3_ Have a natural conversation
Prepare for the TEF Oral Expression exam with:
0_ Explanations to understand the true objectives of a French test
1_ Techniques to help you pass your exam
2_ Strategies to showcase your French language skills
3_ Tips for staying in control during stressful situations
4_ Lots of examples that can be used in exam situations or in everyday life
5_ Over 50 representative exam topics
6_ 10 corrected and annotated topics for Section A
7_ 10 corrected and annotated topics for Section B
An online self-training to stay on track and to
Take Control of Your Exam !
(Prerequisite: Level B1)
Preparation for the two TEF Oral Expression tests
The two main parts of this training course:
Part 1: Preparing for the test SECTION A
Training on how to obtain accurate information
See an overview of the training content
Knowing how to obtain accurate information is the objective of the TEF Section A test, but it is also a skill required for the TCF (Task 2) and during the OQLF exam (Part 2) and… it is also the same French used in Personal and Professional Life.
Part 2: Preparing for the test SECTION B
Training in how to argue and persuade
See an overview of the training content
Knowing how to argue and persuade is a skill used in TEF Section B , but the French language, techniques, and strategies used here are common to many exams.
For example, these skills can be used during the OQLF exam (Parts 2 and 4) or to prepare for the presentation required for the TCF (Task 3) and, of course, in your Personal and Professional life.
Why this online preparation?
What are the goals of this online preparation?
This preparation was created to:
Bring together in one place the methodology and tools needed to prepare effectively.
Review and clarify the language concepts that need to be mastered at Level B2 / B2+.
Give my students the opportunity to:
Learn about the TEF Oral Expression tests in detail.
Revise independently and in a structured manner with many examples representative of the exam
Fully understand the assessment criteria
…
Have a clear idea of what they need to do to succeed…
Save hours of tutoring
Provide high-quality training at a low cost
Its cost is modest, but that does not mean that quality is neglected.
This preparation focuses on the B2/B2+ level.
However, for those who are interested, a well-mastered B2 level allows you to move up to C1 level.
C1 builds on Level B2, which is why a poorly mastered B2 can be one of the factors that will limit your progress and cause you to fail C1 several times, almost always with the same final score, even if you work hard… even if you have a lot of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
This training is implicitly “validated” by dozens of examiners because it is based on official assessment criteria 😎 which are based on:
- The Quebec Scale of French Proficiency Levels (Levels 1 to 12)
- The European CEFR system (Levels A1 to C2).
It is a universal assessment system that is applied to all exams and by all examiners. This level system is therefore used for the TEF – TEFAQ, the TCF – TCFQ, the OQLF, etc.
The main difference between the exams is the exam format and the assessment grid (which is different for each exam) used by the examiners. These grids allow for structured and standardized assessments (they are also useful for comparing assessments).
Take two minutes to analyze how you are assessed, as this is important. For example, you will notice that rich, varied, and mastered vocabulary is assessed separately.
Saving money with this preparation is great, but… you still need to “produce” and put it into practice with exam simulations!
Thanks to this preparation, you will save the cost of tutoring hours that would be necessary to acquire the methodology, tools, and knowledge explained here. However, before taking the exam, it is necessary to put your knowledge into practice through intensive simulations. 😎
The most common solution is to work with a tutor or a school.
It is important to put yourself in an exam situation and evaluate your performance, as well as do practice exams with a French speaker who is familiar with the exam, can identify your mistakes, help you correct them, and give you priorities. Another advantage for you is to see how you react in exam conditions. 😎On the other hand, with a school offering intensive simulation in small groups, you will have around five hours of oral practice shared between several people, which you will need to make the most of.
With this training course, you can prepare in advance to make the most of your intensive simulation hours.
With this training course, you can prepare in advance to make the most of your intensive simulation hours.
Who is this online preparation for ?
A course designed for the
TEF Oral Expression
With answer keys and lots of exam situations
TEF Preparation (Oral Expression)
For those preparing for the exam on their own
Thanks to this training, you will have all the tools you need to effectively prepare for Section A and Section B at level B2 / B2+, with:
_ Techniques for passing your exam
_ Strategies for showcasing your French and having a natural conversation
_ Lots of examples that can be used in exam situations and over 50 representative exam topics, 10 corrected and annotated topics for Section A, 10 marked and 10 corrected and annotated topics for Section B
3 benefits of this course
reported spontaneously by students who study on their own:
This online course enabled them to give more meaning to their language learning by better understanding how French works and how they could use the French language skills they had already acquired.
This online course helped a student feel less alone during their preparation, with “The feeling that someone ‘understands you’ and validates your concerns is really encouraging.”
(In other words, this course helped the student take control of their preparation by addressing and suggesting techniques, strategies, and solutions for dealing with their fears/worries/anxieties in exam situations).- Thanks to this course, they learned how to showcase their French skills and thus handle exam situations to their advantage (for the TEF, but also the TCF, etc.).
These advantages are also one of the main reasons for creating this course, which is designed for those who work independently:
_ to provide a structure for progress,
_ to give meaning to your language learning,
_ to understand the exam,
_ to learn how to showcase your knowledge,
_ to take control!
_ at an affordable price! 🌞
B2/B2+ with business vocabulary,
that’s professional communication!
Useful training for professional life
Thanks to this training, you will have the tools to communicate effectively at the B2 / B2+ level in order to:
_ Obtain accurate information (questions about a document, during a discussion, etc.)
_ Discuss with your colleagues and persuade them
_ Have a natural conversation
This training will give you the tools you need to become independent and gain the necessary confidence. Then, if you add vocabulary related to your profession, you will be effective and professional.
Tools to feel comfortable and effective
A useful training course for Personal Life
The TEF at Level B2/B2+ accurately reflects real-life situations, so this preparation provides useful tools.
It also means being able to:
_ Obtain specific information (ask questions about an advertisement or during a discussion, etc.)
_ Discuss and debate in everyday situations
It also means taking control and moving towards natural conversation.
For all exams at Level B2/B2+, the same language concepts are used. 😎.
Then, you have to adapt to the exam format.
Useful training for other exams
For the TEF, TEFAQ, TECF, TCFQ, the OQLF exam, etc., for oral expression tests to enter a school/university, etc., it is always the same language concepts that are assessed.
Thanks to this Level B2/B2+ training course:
_You will review and practice concepts that you need to master at Level B2/B2+, regardless of which exam you are aiming for.
_ You will learn how to showcase your French (a necessary skill for passing an exam).
Then, you will need to adapt to the format of your exam
(Here, the format of this course is TEF/TEFAQ Section A and Section B).
The price of this training course
Training PRICE:
For the sake of simplicity for everyone:
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_ Subscription duration: 6 months
_ No automatic renewal
_ No more promotions/coupons
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Access is cumulative depending on your level (“SUBSCRIBERS” have access to all pages on the site).
Testimonials and marketing
A few testimonials to better understand
how my students perceive my courses
(These testimonials refer to courses Face-to-Face/online, based on the content of this site, with intensive exam simulations.)
혹시 TEF 준비하시는 한국인이세요? 무조건 Gilles 수업 들으세요. 제가 TEF 말하기 준비 코스도 들어보고, 다른 튜터도 만나봤는데, Gilles은 정말 최고의 선생님이에요. 요즘은 어떤지 모르겠는데, 10년전만해도 한국에서 토플은 해커스 학원이 최고였는데, 어쨌든, Gilles은 TEF 시험의 해커스입니다. 말하기 울렁증 없애줍니다. 자연스럽게 말하는 방법 알려줍니다. 제가 다른 일로 바빠서 TEF 공부 제대로 못해서 1년이 걸렸는데요. 다른 영역은 다 나오는데 말하기만 B1 못 벗어났어요. 열흘동안 8번 수업 듣고, B2 받았습니다. 일단 만나보세요. 무슨 말인지 아실겁니다.
« Gilles ne donne pas seulement des conseils pour préparer l’oral du TEF, il aide aussi à parler plus naturellement.
Comme j’ai appris le français toute seule, j’étais toujours moins à l’aise à l’oral. J’ai passé le TEF plusieurs fois depuis un an. J’ai obtenu NCLC 7+, mais à l’oral c’était un vrai challenge pour moi.
J’ai essayé différentes choses pour améliorer mon résultat. J’ai suivi un cours spécial TEF dans une école de langues et j’ai pratiqué avec d’autres profs privés… mais jusqu’en juin de cette année je restais au niveau 5 (B1). Puis, dix jours avant mon examen de fin août, j’ai rencontré Gilles. On a eu huit cours ensemble, mais ça a complètement changé ma façon de voir l’examen et le français parlé. Résultat : j’ai enfin eu B2 à l’expression orale!
Franchement, je me dis que j’aurais aimé le rencontrer plus tôt. Si vous préparez le TEF, je vous conseille vraiment d’aller voir Gilles. Il connaît super bien l’examen, mais surtout il vous aide à dépasser la peur de parler et à prendre confiance en vous. Surtout si, comme moi, vous êtes plus à l’aise en lecture et en écriture mais que l’oral vous fait peur… Gilles est la personne parfaite qu’il vous faut. »
Sun (Specialiste en pédagogie et formatrice d’enseignants)
« Gilles helped me prepare for my TEFAQ speaking exam in a very short time (5 weeks) with regular classes after which I got B2 on the first try. Due to COVID the classes were online over Skype, however, thanks to Gilles engaging and easy-going approach the classes were as efficient as in-person classes. His method is based on simulation of the real exam situations, with real exam questions. He shared various useful tools to help prepare for the specific exam situations and helped construct workable solutions for any scenario. His website also has a lot of useful information that helps in preparation for the listening part of the exam. Highly recommended. »
Marianna (Conseiller Fiscal)
« Estoy muy satisfecho con las clases de Gilles, empecé con el en octubre de 2022, cuando empezamos me pregunto sobre mi objetivo y le dije poder hablar francés en 1 año; Gilles me dijo que era un objetivo muy lejano, que apuntaramos para finales de diciembre de ese mismo año. Dicho y echo, en diciembre ya podía mantener conversaciones basicas, en marzo ya podía tener juntas en el trabajo en francés y en julio presenté el TEFAQ y obtuve B2 en expresión y comprensión (incluso muy cerca del C1).
He mejorado mi comprensión, pronunciación pero sobre todo mi forma de expresar de y de sentirme cómodo en un ambiente de habla francesa. »
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I am very satisfied with Gilles’ classes, I started with him in October 2022, when we started he asked me about my goal and I told him to be able to speak French in 1 year; Gilles told me that it was a very distant goal, to aim for the end of December of the same year. That said and done, in December I could already have basic conversations, in March I could already have meetings at work in French and in July I took the TEFAQ and got B2 in expression and comprehension (even very close to C1).
I have improved my comprehension, and pronunciation but above all my way of expressing myself and feeling comfortable in a French-speaking environment. »
Aldo (Accounting and Financial Business Partner)
« Gilles est un excellent professeur qui travaille avec vous en équipe et vous aide à développer progressivement de meilleures compétences en donnant des techniques qu’il faut utiliser pendant l’examen TEFAQ ou TEF. De plus, en utilisant son site web, que je trouve très organisé, efficace et utile (surtout pour la préparation de l’examen TEFAQ) , J’ai également appris pour la vie quotidienne .En fait ce site web m’a aidé à comprendre les deux parties A et B de l’expression orale et à raccourcir mon temps d’apprentissage . Finalement, j’ai obtenu un excellent résultat : C1 .«
Merci beaucoup Gilles
Maya (…)
« Gilles … a une grande expérience dans la préparation des étudiants au TEF, mais il m’a également aidé à préparer le TCFQ. Je le recommande vivement comme professeur…
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« Gilles est un professeur absolument extraordinaire qui m’a aidé à atteindre le niveau B2 dans mon TCFQ. Non seulement il a une grande expérience dans la préparation des étudiants au TEF, mais il m’a également aidé à préparer le TCFQ. Je le recommande vivement comme professeur pour apprendre le français et réussir l’examen. Il ne vous aide pas seulement à vous préparer à l’examen, mais il s’assure également que vous appliquez la langue dans votre vie quotidienne. Apprendre le français peut être une tâche difficile, surtout lorsque votre avenir en dépend, mais Gilles est venu à mon secours. Il m’a constamment soutenu et guidé tout au long du processus. Je ne le remercierai jamais assez pour tous les efforts qu’il a déployés pour m’aider.
Gourav (Ing. chimiste)
一年前开始跟Gilles上法语课. 一星期一次。那时候我可以读懂中等程度的法语， 但基本上不能开口交流。Gilles 帮我去掉心理障碍，建立信心。而且他教语法和发音很有经验。我 现在能跟我的魁省同事进行日常对话，我对我的进展很满意。就我自己的经历， 我会推荐给有一定法语基础，但觉得开不了口的人。
« I started to take weekly lessons with Gilles about a year ago. At that time, I was able to read French at an intermediate level, but was essentially not able to communicate orally. Gilles helped me to break this psychological barrier and nurtured my confidence in speaking French. He has a very good and systematic way of teaching pronunciation and grammar, and he always encouraged me to find a « sense » of the French language. Now I am comfortable conducting daily conversations with my Francophone colleagues in French, and I find myself often naturally « switching » to French in professional settings. I am delighted with my progress! I would like to recommend Gilles to anyone who has a basic/intermediate understanding of French but wants to use it in real life. »
Lili (Pathologiste)
« With Gilles, I was able to reach B2 in the TEFAQ oral expression exam within 3 months. We were able to call twice a week before work, allowing me to keep my usual work schedule without a problem.
The lessons were engaging, lighthearted, but full of quality teachings improving my ability to express myself in French and while feeling more comfortable in the language.
The focus of each session is to practice “exam scenarios” that apply to real life situations. Through this technique I was able to practice specific turns of phrase and better integrate them into my everyday language – which is ultimately more important than just reaching B2 😊.
I definitely recommend Gilles to anyone wanting to improve their French or pass proficiency exams. »
Matt (Financial Analyst)
« Je tiens à exprimer ma gratitude à Monsieur Gilles par son excellent travail. Il est très sympa et agréable.
Sa capacité à expliquer clairement les stratégies pour surmonter l’examen sont très efficaces et le processus d’apprentissage est très motivant. En plus, il offre une méthodologie très practice et efficient . Grâce à son travail j’ai réussi le TEFAQ au niveau B2. »
Isabel (Enseignante)
« Avec l’aide de Gilles tout a été très facile pour réussir mon TEFAQ niveau B2. Merci beaucoup pour être un très bon professeur et surtout pour ta disponibilité de te lever tôt a cause de mes horaires de travail. »
Carlos (Ingénieur Civil)
» I can’t thank Gilles enough! With him, my French classes became a game-changer, propelling my progress at lightning speed. Always so competent, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly well-versed in all things about TEF, Gilles provides me with a treasure trove of amazing resources to help us succeed. And on top of all that, he’s an extraordinary person, with unmatched kindness and warmth. I passed my exam on the first try; with him, we explored every nook of the oral exam, he prepared me for a multitude of topics, and offered enlightening perspectives to approach things from a fresh angle. Not to mention, he generously shares his notes and audio recordings, which are invaluable for post-class revision. I highly recommend Gilles to anyone preparing for the TEF.
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« Je ne saurais jamais assez remercier Gilles! Grâce à lui, mes cours de français ont été vraiment formidables et j’ai progressé à une vitesse folle. Toujours aussi compétent, instruit, patient et incroyablement bien informé sur tous les aspects du TEF, Gilles met à notre disposition une tonne de ressources exceptionnelles pour nous aider à réussir. Et en plus de ça, c’est une personne extraordinaire, d’une gentillesse et d’une bienveillance incomparables. J’ai réussi mon examen du premier coup; avec lui, on a vraiment bien travaillé sur l’examen oral, il m’a préparé à une multitude de sujets et m’a offert des perspectives differentes pour aborder les sujets sous un nouvel angle. Il partage généreusement ses notes et enregistrements audios, qui sont d’une aide précieuse pour réviser après les cours. Je recommande vivement Gilles à tous ceux qui passent le TEF. »
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