Written by Gabriela Estrada

When people think of Canada as a destination and how to communicate with its residents, most automatically focus on English. Perhaps this is because it is the most widely spoken language throughout the country, and they consider it the main gateway to integrating into the...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

Many people learn a second language because they know it is a prerequisite for admission to a particular university, because they need to advance professionally, or because they want to live in a country where a foreign language is spoken.

Others, on the other hand, learn it...

Find out what examiners are looking for

Written by Gabriela Estrada

If you're trying to earn points to immigrate to Canada or certify your language proficiency, you've probably come across the TEF or the TCF, and you may also have noticed that knowing French isn't the same as passing these exams. 

Many students...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

During the last few days of October, in the fascinating city of Quebec, everyday life starts to feel as if we've stepped into a Halloween movie.

The first thing that catches your eye in the store windows are signs with the names of themed costumes...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

If you're learning a new language, it's important to start speaking it in front of others just as you do when you're alone—even if you make mistakes. This will help you gain confidence little by little and get your brain used to expressing yourself verbally.

At first, it's common to...

Written by Gabriela Estrada

It's common to hear bilingual people describe their language proficiency levels using letters and numbers, such as B2, B1, A2, etc. What's less common is for them to know who sets these standards and why they measure proficiency in a second language.

This is where the Common Framework comes into play...