I speak French.
From zero to DELF B2 — self-taught, no immersion, no shortcuts. Just a system, consistency, and a genuine love for the language. This is that story.
Four levels. Self-taught.
The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) is the official French government certification. I sat — and passed — all four levels back to back, starting from zero.
First exam. Proved the method works from day one.
Highest score across all four levels. Momentum was real.
The jump from A to B is the hardest. Cleared it confidently.
Passed B2 — the level recognized for professional and academic fluency.
Test d'Évaluation de Français
The TEF Canada is recognized by IRCC for permanent residency and citizenship applications. I scored C1 on written expression — above the B2 benchmark across all four components.
| Épreuve | Score / 699 | Équivalence | CECR | NCLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 460 | 231 / 300 | B2 | NCLC 7 |
| Oral Comprehension | 470 | 283 / 360 | B2 | NCLC 8 |
| Expression écrite | 507 | 367 / 450 | C1↑ | NCLC 8 |
| Expression orale | 477 | 331 / 450 | B2 | NCLC 7 |
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