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A 500-word brief with context and reactions, in everyday vocabulary with past and future tenses.

Original French (B2–C1)

The text as published — the level TEF and TCF Canada score as NCLC 7+.

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Is it free?

Reading, listening and the placement test are free. Plus adds timed practice, the weekly reading mock and drills; writing grades are paid per try.

What level should I start at?

Take the 15-minute placement, or open any article and switch levels until the text is comfortable.

Does it prepare for TEF Canada or TCF Canada?

Reading and writing, yes — practice in the format of both papers, on the same texts. Not speaking or listening.

How often are there new articles?

One a day, at all four levels, with comprehension questions and an exam-format passage.

Are the levels real CEFR levels?

Each level is written to a CEFR band and labelled with its NCLC equivalent. The original is B2–C1, the level TEF and TCF Canada score as NCLC 7 and above.

Where does the French come from?

Reporting by The Conversation's academic authors, rewritten at each level and checked against the source's facts and figures.

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