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▶ Try It Free — No SignupThe Problem
Why most French learners fail
the TEF speaking exam
The speaking section catches everyone off guard. Here's why.
Can't find speaking partners
Language exchange apps are unreliable — no-shows, awkward silences, and partners who don't know what TEF actually tests.
Apps focus on grammar, not speaking
Duolingo and Babbel are great for vocabulary — but none of them put you in front of a French examiner and make you talk.
Exam day pressure with no practice
Most students walk into the TEF oral exam having never spoken French under timed exam conditions. The silence is terrifying.
How It Works
Your path from nervous to confident
Choose a TEF scenario
Pick from 80+ real TEF Canada speaking topics — job interviews, family discussions, social issues, and more.
Master it through 4 phases
Study model dialogues, learn vocabulary in context, then practice responses with spaced repetition.
Practice with AI examiner
Speak your response. Get instant NCLC scoring, grammar corrections, and an ideal response to compare against.
Build confidence for exam day
Track your progress, review your vault of saved responses, and walk in knowing exactly what to expect.
Features
Everything you need to ace the oral exam
Built specifically for TEF Canada — not a generic language app.
AI examiner that talks back
Our AI speaks French, asks follow-up questions, and reacts to your answers — just like a real TEF oral examiner.
→ Try a live session freeNCLC scoring on every response
Every answer is graded on the official 1–12 NCLC scale. Know your level before you sit the real exam.
Spaced repetition schedule
Our SRS algorithm resurfaces scenarios you struggle with at the perfect intervals — so you never forget what you learned.
80+ real TEF scenarios
Every scenario is based on real TEF Canada oral expression tasks. Practice the exact situations that appear on the exam.
Real results from real learners
Join thousands who improved their TEF speaking score
“I got CLB 9 on TEF speaking after 6 weeks. The AI feedback told me exactly which mistakes to fix — I couldn't have done it without FrenchShadow.”
Priya S.
Achieved CLB 9
“Other apps made me tap words. FrenchShadow made me actually talk. Big difference. My examiner said I sounded natural.”
Marcus T.
Achieved CLB 10
“I was terrified of the speaking section. After 30 days of daily practice here, I walked in calm. The format was exactly what I'd practiced.”
Dilnoza K.
Achieved CLB 8
Pricing
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- ✓ 2 sessions / week (TEF + General)
- ✓ 10 messages per session
- ✓ Basic AI feedback
- ✓ Grammar mistake detection
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- ✓ Unlimited practice sessions
- ✓ All 80+ TEF scenarios
- ✓ Full 11-block AI feedback
- ✓ NCLC scoring on every response
- ✓ Spaced repetition schedule
- ✓ Progress dashboard
- ✓ All General Practice modes
- ✓ Vocabulary vault (unlimited)
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