About us
Let's speak French
How does it work?
1. Watch free weekly 4-minute videos on this YouTube channel
2. Join the conversations
3. Need more? Check out what's new on http://www.frenchconversationgroup.com
Who is it for?
French Conversation Group meets weekly on Zoom. It's meant for non native speakers (beginners, intermediate, advanced) to practice their French and have fun. You're more than welcome to join!
About
I have been teaching French and organizing weekly conversations since 2010 in New York, Los Angeles and London. I am a native French-speaker fascinated by the culture and history of France and the francophone world. Eager to share opinion, ideas and knowledge with the francophile world online.
For private lessons, click here.
A bientôt!
Rafaël
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- Prices start at $11 on http://www.frenchconversationgroup.com
- The unique Zoom link will be available to the participants on the event page on the day of the event
- Get ready with the free Zoom app - www.zoom.us (free basic plan)
- There is a no refund or cancellation policy
Upcoming events
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- $12.60
French Conversation (ADVANCED - C1)
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: ADVANCED - C1 — 1pm PT / 4pm ET
🍽️ Gastronomy: a Luxury or a Necessity ? 🍲😋 - Do you like food? I do… probably like 99.99% of the world’s population (and beyond👽?). If you’re a foodie, you’ll undoubtedly be interested in the great minds who theorized gastronomy, aka high cuisine. From Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin to Auguste Escoffier, French masters dedicated centuries to perfecting this art. So, if you’re looking for inspiration for your next MasterChef attempt, join this week’s discussion!
#### Preparation:
- watch this week’s episode about gastronomy: https://youtu.be/Ym_sJMuta5M (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar).
- (optional) watch related episodes: la fourchette, la dégustation de vin, le paradoxe français
- treat yourself to your favorite dish
- prepare one or two questions
[ If sold out on Meetup, you may find more spots available for the same session on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com ]
I have plenty of questions for you and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. You're also encouraged to ask your own questions to the other participants.
☝️ The session is divided as such:
- Let’s introduce ourselves (10 minutes)
- Misc. & les news (10 minutes)
- Get to the meat of the discussion (30 minutes)
- French film/music/book suggestions and voilà (10 minutes)
The unique Zoom link will be available to the participants on this page, on the day of the event.
Don't forget to download and install the free Zoom app (www.zoom.us > basic free plan)
A bientôt!
Rafaël5 attendees - $12.60
French Conversation (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - B2)
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED - B2 — 11am PT / 2pm ET
📖 Topic will be shown here on the week of the event
[ If sold out on Meetup, you may find more spots available for the same session on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com ]
I have plenty of questions for you and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. You're also encouraged to ask your own questions to the other participants.
☝️ The session is divided as such:
- Let’s introduce ourselves (10 minutes)
- Misc. & les news (10 minutes)
- Get to the meat of the discussion (30 minutes)
- French film/music/book suggestions and voilà (10 minutes)
The unique Zoom link will be available to the participants on this page, on the day of the event.
Don't forget to download and install the free Zoom app (www.zoom.us > basic free plan)
A bientôt!
Rafaël2 attendees - $12.60
French Conversation (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - A2)
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - A2 — 12pm PT / 3pm ET
📖 Topic will be shown here on the week of the event
[ If sold out on Meetup, you may find more spots available for the same session on https://www.frenchconversationgroup.com ]
I have plenty of questions for you and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. You're also encouraged to ask your own questions to the other participants.
☝️ The session is divided as such:
- Let’s introduce ourselves (10 minutes)
- Misc. & les news (10 minutes)
- Get to the meat of the discussion (30 minutes)
- French film/music/book suggestions and voilà (10 minutes)
The unique Zoom link will be available to the participants on this page, on the day of the event.
Don't forget to download and install the free Zoom app (www.zoom.us > basic free plan)
A bientôt!
Rafaël2 attendees - $12.60
Ciné-Club: Delicatessen
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: A2+ — 10.30am PT / 1.30pm ET
🎬 Ciné-Club - Join us monthly to explore the captivating world of French cinema and culture. Every month, we focus on a different film, exploring various aspects of French culture. Come and join us in a casual setting to improve your French-speaking, listening, and viewing skills!
🥩 "Delicatessen" (1991) de Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro
Preparation:
Watch the movie ahead of time and get ready to talk about it.
[Free on Kanopy, pay on all other services]I have plenty of questions for you and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. You're also encouraged to ask your own questions to the other participants.
☝️ The session is divided as such:
- Let’s introduce ourselves (10 minutes)
- Get to the meat of the discussion (45 minutes)
- Closing statements (5 minutes)
The unique Zoom link will be available to the participants on this page, on the day of the event.
Don't forget to download and install the free Zoom app (www.zoom.us > basic free plan)
A bientôt!
Rafaël1 attendee
Past events
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