TCF Canada video course: 150 lessons from zero French to the exam, in English, Punjabi and Gujarati
Aman Batth · 3 min read ·
A complete TCF Canada video course inside Hilingo — 150 short lessons in 20 modules, from your first French words to the four TCF sections, taught in English, Punjabi or Gujarati. The first lessons are free with a free account.
Most TCF Canada courses assume you already speak some French, and they teach it in French. If you are starting from zero, or your French is shaky, that is the hardest possible way to learn. Hilingo's TCF Canada video course starts from your first French word and goes all the way to the four TCF sections — and every lesson is taught in a language you already understand: English, Punjabi or Gujarati.
It lives inside your Hilingo account, next to the mock tests and practice, so you can watch a lesson and practise it straight away.
What is in the course
150 short lessons in 20 modules, in three stages.
Stage 1 — Start from zero
- Start here — what the TCF Canada is, in plain words, and how to use the course
- First words and French sounds — the letters you see but do not say, French vowels, nasal sounds, and how words join
- Survival French — tu or vous, introducing yourself, the phrases you need first
Stage 2 — French A1 to B2
- Me and my people · My everyday life · Time and places
- Out and about in Canada · My day and my past · Stories and life in Canada
- Connecting sentences · Future plans and first exam tasks · Telling stories
- Giving your opinion · B2 grammar · B2 skills
Stage 3 — TCF exam practice
- TCF Listening · TCF Reading · TCF Writing · TCF Speaking
- Exam ready — putting it together before test day
Learn in your own language
Each lesson is recorded in English and Punjabi, and most are also in Gujarati. You can switch language on any lesson, and your progress is saved by lesson — so a lesson you watched in Punjabi counts as done if you open it in English later.
This matters because the hard part of French for most of our students is not the French itself, it is understanding the explanation. Hearing it in your own language removes that problem.
Watch, then practise
The course sits next to the rest of Hilingo's TCF practice, so each lesson can turn into practice the same day:
- Course practice — read-aloud practice on the course material, with feedback on your pronunciation
- Full TCF Canada mocks and section tests under the real section timers
- Listening, reading, writing and tenses practice
When you are ready to check where you stand, sit our free TCF Canada mock test. It is scored on both TCF scales and shows the NCLC level IRCC reads. Remember that IRCC looks at each skill on its own, so for Federal Skilled Worker you need NCLC 7 in all four — see the TCF Canada score chart and our TCF Canada strategy guide.
What is free, and what needs a plan
- Free with a free account: the first lessons of the course — Start here, First words and French sounds, and Survival French — so you can see how it teaches before you pay anything.
- The full 150 lessons: included in the TCF Complete plan. See pricing for the current price in your country.
Hilingo is an independent practice platform. It is not connected to France Éducation international or IRCC, and practice scores are estimates, not official results.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start the TCF Canada course with zero French?
Yes. The course starts from your first French words and sounds, and builds up to B2 grammar and the four TCF sections.
Which languages is the course taught in?
English and Punjabi for every lesson, and Gujarati for most of them.
Is the TCF Canada video course free?
The first lessons are free with a free Hilingo account. The full 150 lessons come with the TCF Complete plan.
Do I need NCLC 7 in every skill?
For Federal Skilled Worker, yes: IRCC reads each of the four skills on its own. Check IRCC's website before you book, because the rules can change.
Will the course guarantee my TCF score?
No course can. It teaches you French and the exam step by step; your score depends on your practice.