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
246
- $12.60
French Conversation (INTERMEDIATE - B1)
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: INTERMEDIATE - B1 — 12pm PT / 3pm ET
🐄 How long should you hold a grudge? 😡⛰️ - How can a grudge last so long? In 1375, the inhabitants of two small Pyrenean communities, situated between France and Spain, found themselves in a dispute over the use of a water source. As a resolution, it was agreed that three cows would be offered annually by way of reparation. A ruling that evolved into a tradition. To this day, three cows cross the Franco-Spanish border every year to honor the pledge made in the Middle Ages.
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#### Word of the week:
##### Rancune*, nom féminin*
Ressentiment durable, sournois, que l’on garde d’une offense, d’un préjudice et pouvant s’accompagner d’un désir de vengeance.
= resentment · grudge · rancor#### Preparation:
- watch this week's episode about the Tribute of the Three Cows: https://youtu.be/Lhm2W_swW_k (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar).
- 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!
Rafaël1 attendee - $12.60
French Conversation (ADVANCED - C1)
·OnlineOnlineLEVEL: ADVANCED - C1 — 1pm PT / 4pm ET
🐄 How long should you hold a grudge? 😡⛰️ - How can a grudge last so long? In 1375, the inhabitants of two small Pyrenean communities, situated between France and Spain, found themselves in a dispute over the use of a water source. As a resolution, it was agreed that three cows would be offered annually by way of reparation. A ruling that evolved into a tradition. To this day, three cows cross the Franco-Spanish border every year to honor the pledge made in the Middle Ages.
####
#### Word of the week:
##### Rancune*, nom féminin*
Ressentiment durable, sournois, que l’on garde d’une offense, d’un préjudice et pouvant s’accompagner d’un désir de vengeance.
= resentment · grudge · rancor#### Preparation:
- watch this week's episode about the Tribute of the Three Cows: https://youtu.be/Lhm2W_swW_k (Subtitles are available in French and English by clicking on the CC button on the YouTube control bar).
- 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!
Rafaël4 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
#### Preparation:
- watch a 4-minute video that will be provided here on the week of the event
- prepare one or two questions
[ If sold out on Meetup, you may find more spots available for the same session at 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)
À bientôt!
Rafaël1 attendee - $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
#### Preparation:
- watch a 4-minute video that will be provided here on the week of the event
- prepare one or two questions
[ If sold out on Meetup, you may find more spots available for the same session at 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)
À bientôt!
Rafaël1 attendee
Past events
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