French
for everyday life
Book an appointment, speak with your child’s school or chat with neighbours. Learn French you can use every day.
Explore French learningFrench learning · Québec French · TCF–TEF
Speak.Live.Succeed.In Québec French.
Learn the language. Understand the culture. Find your voice here.
Support tailored to you, so you can communicate confidently in everyday life, at work and on test day.
Online sessions · Personalised learning
A first conversation to discuss your needs, explore your level and consider a suitable learning journey.
Every accent tells a story.
Yours belongs here.
01 Your everyday life shapes your lessons02 Goals we set together03 Practical French for real situations
Online meetings, personal support
Learn remotely.
Feel supported.
Practise French through live conversation, from a place where you feel comfortable. Your learning journey is built around your goals.
- By video call
- Join your sessions online with an Internet connection and a device with a microphone and camera.
- At your own pace
- We will agree on session length and frequency together, based on your needs.
- Scheduling together
- Availability and the format that suits you will be discussed during our first conversation.
Your own learning journey
Your goal.
Our starting point.
For adults who want to learn, progress and find their place in Québec.
French
Get ready
for a test
Understand the tasks, organize your answers and practise with specific feedback.
Explore test preparationUnderstand
Québec
Expressions, accents and cultural cues: join conversations and express yourself in your own way.
Practise conversationFrench
at work
Understand instructions, write emails and take part in meetings. Practise situations from your working life.
Explore workplace trainingTest preparation
On test day,
take a structured approach.
A structured learning journey to develop your skills and become familiar with the test format, based on your level and goals.
TCFTEFTEFAQ
The test versions available for preparation will be confirmed before enrolment.
Discuss my preparationUnderstand your starting point
Identify your strengths and the skills to develop through a diagnostic assessment.
Practise the test tasks
Listening, reading, speaking and writing: targeted exercises, strategies and timed practice.
Learn from every attempt
Corrections, mock tests and feedback to help you organize your ideas and manage your time.
Independent preparation service. L’Accent d’ici does not administer official tests or guarantee any result, level or score.
A personalized approach
Clear steps.
Progress that reflects your goals.
We get to know you
You share your needs, goals and circumstances.
We assess your level
An assessment helps identify your learning priorities.
You practise
Real-life situations, exercises and personalized feedback.
We adjust together
Your progress guides the next steps in your learning journey.
Our approach
Your reality.
Learning
with purpose.
Learn the language.
Understand the culture.
Find your voice here.
L’Accent d’ici helps adults develop solid, practical French skills rooted in life in Québec.
Every learning journey starts with your needs, level and goals. Real-life situations, clear explanations and specific feedback help you progress at your own pace.
Your accent is part of your identity. Our role is to give you the tools to communicate confidently, become more independent and build connections.
Welcoming · Personalized · Thorough · AuthenticUnderstand to prepare better
Levels and tests,
clearly explained.
A level describes your skills. A test assesses them at a particular moment. The result then provides a reference for your goal.
Three different frameworks
You may see letters such as B2 or numbers such as 7. Their meaning depends on the framework: always check which one is being used.
International framework
The CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages describes six main levels, from A1 to C2.
A1A2B1B2C1C2
A1–A2: basic user.
B1–B2: independent user.
C1–C2: proficient user.
Québec framework
The Québec scale
It describes the French skills of adults whose first language is not French.
1–45–89–12
1–4: beginner stage.
5–8: intermediate stage.
9–12: advanced stage.
Canadian framework
The NCLC
The Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) are used to interpret French-language results in certain federal processes.
IRCC provides conversion tables for TEF Canada and TCF Canada results for each skill.
View IRCC conversion tables ↗A Québec level, an NCLC level and a CEFR level are not automatically interchangeable. For an official process, use the table that applies to your test, skill and program.
What do CEFR levels mean in practice?
These simplified examples illustrate progression. They are not an assessment of your level.
| Level | Example of an ability |
|---|---|
| A1 | Introduce yourself and exchange simple information with the other person’s help. |
| A2 | Discuss everyday needs, such as shopping, routines and your immediate surroundings. |
| B1 | Describe an experience and briefly explain your plans or opinions. |
| B2 | Take part in a discussion and defend a viewpoint in detail. |
| C1 | Express yourself flexibly and organize your thoughts on complex topics. |
| C2 | Understand demanding material and express subtle distinctions precisely. |
Source: Council of Europe. These examples are not equivalences with the Québec scale or NCLC.
One profile, several skills
Listening, speaking, reading and writing
You may feel more comfortable speaking than writing. Your learning journey considers each skill, rather than a single overall level.
Listening
Understand a conversation, an instruction or a recorded message.
Speaking
Ask a question, explain a situation and share an opinion.
Reading
Read and understand an email, an announcement or an informative text.
Writing
Write a message and organize your ideas clearly.
Two test families, several versions
TCF or TEF: understand the difference
The TCF is the Test de connaissance du français, offered by France Éducation international. The TEF is the Test d’évaluation de français, offered by the CCI Paris Île-de-France. Their formats and scoring systems differ.
Before choosing preparation, check which test version and components are accepted for your process.
TCF Canada
A TCF version used for Canadian processes, including immigration and citizenship.
Skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. For Express Entry, results are interpreted using NCLC.
Planned preparation: familiarization with the tasks, practice of all four skills and time management.
Official format and information ↗TCF Québec
A TCF version designed for permanent immigration processes in Québec.
Components: one to four, depending on the process. Listening: 25 min; reading: 45 min; speaking: 12 min; writing: 60 min.
Planned preparation: focused work on the required components and timed practice.
Official TCF Québec overview ↗TEF Canada
A TEF version used for Canadian processes, including immigration and citizenship.
Format of the four components: listening: 40 min; reading: 60 min; speaking: 15 min; writing: 60 min. Required components depend on the process.
Planned preparation: comprehension, expression, argumentation and mock tests with feedback.
Official TEF Canada format ↗TEF Québec — TEFAQ
A TEF version intended notably for Québec immigration processes.
Components: one to four, depending on the Québec program. Formats and durations match the four TEF components described in the TEF Canada section.
Key distinction: TEFAQ is not accepted by IRCC for a federal immigration application. It may, however, be used for Canadian citizenship.
Official TEFAQ overview ↗Your goal guides your choice. Check the test version, required components and results with the authority responsible for your process. Preparation services actually offered by L’Accent d’ici will be confirmed before enrolment. Training does not include taking an official test.
Reference information: September 2026. Official links provide the current requirements. IRCC · Québec immigration
Discuss my preparationCourses and support
A learning option
that fits your needs.
The options below are proposed for discussion. Durations and inclusions still need to be confirmed.
Find your starting point
Identify your needs and next steps.
- Discuss your goals
- Level assessment to be defined
- Proposed learning journey
$65/hr
Duration and terms to be defined.
Let’s talk about your plansProgress at your own pace
Individual support shaped around your reality.
- Personalized activities
- Speaking and writing practice
- Feedback and follow-up
$65/hr
Frequency and number of sessions to be defined.
Build my learning journeyPrepare for your test
Targeted work on skills and test tasks.
- Needs assessment
- Timed exercises
- Mock tests and corrections
$75/hr
Hours and inclusions to be defined.
Discuss my goalFrench at the heart of your team.
Support for businesses and organizations, based on workplace situations. Format, schedules and goals to be agreed together.
Your questions
Before
you begin.
A few points to help you choose your learning support.
I don’t know my level. Where should I start?
Start by discussing your goals. A diagnostic assessment will then help identify the skills to work on and a suitable learning journey.
Can I focus mainly on conversation?
Conversation, fluency, pronunciation and understanding Québec French are among the proposed services. Content is adapted to your needs.
Are courses online or in person?
Distance learning is part of the planned offer. Availability, platform and options for in-person or group courses remain to be confirmed.
Will I take my official test with you?
No. L’Accent d’ici provides independent preparation. Registration and testing take place at an official centre, separately from training.
How many lessons will I need?
The number of sessions depends on your starting point, goal and practice time. It will be discussed after your needs assessment.
How do I book or reschedule a lesson?
You will receive a message before classes begin outlining all the arrangements for booking, payment, cancellation and rescheduling of lessons.
Your next step
Your French.
Your plans.
Let’s talk.
Tell us what you would like to achieve. Your learning journey starts with a conversation.
Planned contact address:
bonjour@laccentdici.ca
What happens during our first conversation?
- Your goalsWe discuss your plans, needs and the situations where you want to use French.
- Your starting pointWe take stock of your current confidence and the skills you want to develop.
- Your learning journeyWe suggest a suitable direction and discuss the format, duration and availability together.
What is your goal?
Choose the topic that best fits your needs.
Clicking “Prepare my request” opens your email app with a pre-filled message to L’Accent d’ici. Online booking will be added once the offer is confirmed.