Written by Gabriela Estrada

When it comes to obtaining permanent residency in Canada, every point counts. Fortunately, the Express Entry system offers this opportunity faster than any other way, and speaking French is one of the best advantages to compete. 

If you speak French and are looking to stay in Canada, this topic is of interest to you because you will discover that it is possible to improve your French if you prepare yourself with an immigration approach. The Canadian government actively seeks to French-speakers to strengthen French-speaking communities across the country and gives them priority in the Express Entrysystem, so being fluent in the language can be your card up your sleeve.

In this blog, I will tell you how to advance your level with strategy and structure from our Languages Canada-certified methodology.. Read with me to the end and increase your chances of permanent residency by the French Proficiency category of Express Entry. Let's get started!

French CLB 7 for permanent residence

Speaking French adds points to Express Entry profile

Speaking French is a highly valued skill in Canadian immigration, it earns you additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to successfully compete in Express Entry and also makes you eligible for the invitation rounds exclusively for French-speaking candidates. These rounds often have a lower cut-off score than the general lotteries and that increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence..

French at CLB 7 level, your best card 

CLB stands for Canadian Language BenchmarksThis is the scale used by the Canadian government to define a foreigner's level of English. This is the scale by which the Canadian government defines a foreigner's level of English. It can range from basic to native proficiency.

The CLB 7 level measures intermediate-advanced French proficiency and allows you to work as a professional in Canada. The higher the CLB level, the more likely you are to be selected by IRCC and receive invitations to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry. To reach this level or higher, the ideal is to take a special course for students interested in the Express Entry program.

At Planeta Immiland, we specialize in offering courses focused on Canadian immigrationWe understand that the application process is a race against time. When you need to cards up your sleeve to multiply your chances of being invited for permanent residency, raising the level of French How do you achieve this level? By studying with an immigration focus.

How many points are earned for speaking French? 

In the Express Entry system, you can 50 points can be earned additional points can be earned through the French language skills factor.

Breakdown of points in the Express Entry system

Points for French are earned through the Comprehensive Rating System (CRS), which evaluates your profile based on several factors. Proficiency in French is considered an "additional language skill" and awards you points as follows, depending on your level of English:

• 25 additional pointspoints, if you obtain a level CLB 7 or higher in French and a level CLB 4 or lower in English.
• 50 additional pointspoints, if you obtain a level CLB 7 or higher in French and a level CLB 5 or higher in English.

These points are added directly to your base CRS score, which can mean a difference of hundreds of positions on the applicant list.

For example, if your profile has a score of 480 (no points for French), but you achieve a CLB 7, your score could increase to 530, with the addition of the extra 50 points. This could mean the difference between staying on the waiting list or receiving an ITA in the next round. Therefore, investing in improving your French to an intermediate-advanced level is one of the most effective and strategic ways to ensure your success in the process.

Syllabus to reach CLB 7 level in French

Achieving a CLB 7 level in French is a very concrete goal and can be achieved if you have a structured curriculum. structured curriculum. This level is considered an advanced intermediate, which means that you can communicate effectively and fluently in everyday and professional situations.

At Planeta Immilandwe have the following curriculum focused on the four language skills evaluated by the official exams (TEF or TCF): oral comprehension, oral expression, written comprehension and written expression.

• Listening Comprehension

• Eead podcasts in French on topics that interest you (news, history, culture).
• Watch French series and movies with French subtitles. 
• Listen to music in French and associate pronunciation with writing.

• Oral expression(Speaking)

• Practice with French Canadian speakers. 
• Record your voice while speaking or reading aloud to identify pronunciation errors and gain confidence.
• Thinking in French on a daily basis. 

• Reading Comprehension(Reading)

• Read news articles in French from media such as Le Monde or Le Figaro. Start with intermediate-level French books or read blogs about your hobbies to familiarize yourself with grammatical structure and a broader vocabulary.

• Written expression(Writing)

• Write a short diary in French every day. 
• Spend time reviewing basic grammar rules, verb conjugation and correct use of verb tenses.

These are just a few of the many activities we offer at our language school. Find out more about our French programs here: https://www.planeta-immiland-education.com/cursos-frances.

I hope this topic will be of great help for your progress in the language. Thank you very much for reading. See you in the next blog!

With love, 

Planeta Immiland Education