Hi, I'm Tanmay.

Why I Started Learning French

I started learning French because I needed it for my goals in Canada. Like many people preparing for Canadian immigration or permanent residency, French proficiency through TCF Canada became a practical requirement, not just a hobby, but a step toward building a life here.

Why TCF Canada

TCF Canada is one of the recognized French proficiency tests for Canadian immigration. I chose it because it evaluates practical communication skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, in a format that reflects real-world language use. It was the right test for my situation, and I cleared it.

What I Struggled With

The hardest part wasn't learning French in general. It was preparing specifically for the exam format. Speaking Task 3 structure, writing under time pressure, knowing which vocabulary actually matters for TCF tasks. General French resources didn't address these exam-specific challenges. That experience is exactly what shaped how I prepare others now.

Why I Created This Website

After clearing TCF Canada, I saw how much confusion exists around exam-specific preparation. There's a gap between "learn French" content and practical TCF preparation. I built this site to fill that gap: free resources that deliver real value, and 1-on-1 lessons for candidates who want a complete plan.

The Idea Behind Frenchico

Most learners only get a few hours a week with a teacher, and the speaking section is where nerves hit hardest. Frenchico grew out of that idea: a way to practise real TCF and TEF speaking tasks every day, with instant AI feedback, structured lessons and exam-style questions. I'm the mind behind it, and it has been downloaded by 5,000+ learners preparing for Canadian PR. It's the perfect companion between our lessons.

What I Help With

I help TCF Canada candidates prepare more strategically, based on what I used myself to clear the exam. That means understanding task formats, building useful structures for speaking and writing, focusing on high-impact vocabulary, and avoiding the preparation mistakes that cost people time and confidence.

How I Teach

Every lesson is 1-on-1, following one clear path from A1 to B2 at your pace. If you grasp things fast, we move fast. From B1 onward the practice is built around real TCF Canada tasks, and my preparation notes are included so you always have the structures at hand.