About us
Hi.
Most adults who study French eventually reach the same moment.
They understand quite a lot… but speaking still feels difficult.
If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
Welcome.
I’m François Normandeau, founder of The French Club.
We have over 35,000+ members in 24 MeetUp groups around the world (Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, Dakar, Dallas, Dubai, Irving, Lagos, London, Madrid, Montreal, Mumbai, NYC, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington DC).
If you want the same thing most adults want, a clear path to real, practical French you can actually use when speaking, then this is the right place!
And your free gift is ready: the full A1 French course (50 modules), now available on our platform. It’s the equivalent of 1,200+ pages of explanations, examples, exercises, and homework, with extras like audio and video to help you build pronunciation and real speaking reflexes. No catch, no gimmick, no obligation, no credit card needed.
Start your French journey here:
https://www.frenchclub.net/
To unlock it, two quick steps:
1. Create your account.
2. Enroll in the Free Plan (the A1 course is included in the free plan, but it requires enrollment).
Step-by-step guide (account setup + free A1 enrollment):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSyoLZDxM2QdHXO0TnDh1UVFP_QjWTXA1Hj-qwcIIMM/
Once you’re in, begin with Module 1 right away.
The goal is momentum, not perfection.
Many of our members begin with the free A1 course, attend a few Meetup events, and eventually join our small-group programs or immersion experiences.
What The French Club is
The French Club is a global community of French learners with free live events on Meetup and a structured learning platform on frenchclub.net.
We focus on real-world fluency through:
- Structured courses from A1 to B2 (50 modules per level).
- Skill workshops that fix the real sticking points (pronunciation, listening speed, writing accuracy, confidence, etc.).
- Conversation events (A1 to B2), including practice sessions and student-led events.
- Small-group immersion experiences.
Meetup is where you’ll discover and join live events.
Our site frenchclub.net is where your learning path is organized in one place (courses, materials, and enrollment).
See you at an event soon !! ツ
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French Club
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Links
The French Club — Academic Program Fall 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSPYxjFOoFDOCYLSkgU3UgWAWjl7nTHatB_snvM6GA0/
Website + free A1 course: https://www.frenchclub.net/
Meetup hub: https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/
Upcoming events
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A2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineA2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
A relaxed, focused study hour for past or current A2 students enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to complete homework and maintain momentum between classes. You’ll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure and gentle accountability without turning it into a full lesson.
Important Availability Note: This A2 French homework session will be free and open for everyone to attend but the content and materials will only be accessible to Premium plan holders on The French Club language platform (https://www.frenchclub.net).
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How It Works
Each week, you will work through modules covered earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will decide which modules are included in that week’s session.
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What You’ll Get
Nicole is one of our advanced student collaborators and not a French teacher. She may not provide in-depth explanations but she will follow the answer key for the exercises or the weekly exam discussed during the session.
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What To Bring
Your A2 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during participation.
***
Scope and Boundaries
We stay strictly within the A2 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring session.
***
Logistics
Free to attend. Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET).
RSVP required to keep the group effective and focused.
Please arrive on time so the first work block can begin smoothly.***
Respectful Space
We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent work blocks, please mute your mic.
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Outcome
You leave with most of your A2 homework completed and a clear plan for anything that remains before your next class.
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Ready to join?
Reserve your spot in the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.
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Details:
Day: Every Thursday, for 10 weeks
Dates: June 25 to August 27, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 pm (NY time)
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/hhj-fejn-pzm
Passcode: None
Cost: Free to attend. Content and materials available exclusively to Premium plan holders on https://www.frenchclub.net.***
About The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 22 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.
If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice in Dec. 2026, Montreal and Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is https://www.frenchclub.net.
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendeeB1 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineB1 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
A relaxed, focused study hour for past or current B1 students enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to complete homework and maintain momentum between classes. You’ll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure and gentle accountability without turning it into a full lesson.
Important Availability Note: This B1 French homework session will be free and open for everyone to attend but the content and materials will only be accessible to Premium plan holders on The French Club language platform (https://www.frenchclub.net).
***
How It Works
Each week, you will work through modules covered earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will decide which modules are included in that week’s session.
***
What You’ll Get
Nicole is one of our advanced student collaborators and not a French teacher. She may not provide in-depth explanations but she will follow the answer key for the exercises or the weekly exam discussed during the session.
***
What To Bring
Your B1 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during participation.
***
Scope and Boundaries
We stay strictly within the B1 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring session.
***
Logistics
Free to attend. Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET).
RSVP required to keep the group effective and focused.
Please arrive on time so the first work block can begin smoothly.***
Respectful Space
We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent work blocks, please mute your mic.
***
Outcome
You leave with most of your B1 homework completed and a clear plan for anything that remains before your next class.
***
Ready to join?
Reserve your spot in the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.
***
Details:
Day: Every Friday, for 10 weeks
Dates: June 26 to August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 pm (NY time)
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ipa-mmax-aow
Passcode: None
Cost: Free to attend. Content and materials available exclusively to Premium plan holders on https://www.frenchclub.net.***
About The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 23 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,300+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.
If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice in Dec. 2026, Montreal and Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is https://www.frenchclub.net.
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendee
🎲 French Game Night – Test Your French Knowledge! 📚🏆
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for a fun and interactive French Game Night: Test your knowledge of the French language.
NOTE: In order to obtain the full Zoom call details, please read the FULL description of the Meetup event.
You need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.During this event, we will play a quiz-style game with about 30-40 questions related to French.
Each question has only one correct answer, and the contestants will try to answer as quickly and accurately as possible.
Questions may include topics such as vocabulary, expressions, grammar, culture, pronunciation, and interesting facts related to the French language.
This event is designed to be both entertaining and educational, and it is open to learners of different levels.How the game works 🎰
Participants who wish to compete, as contestants, can volunteer.
We will select five contestants for the evening.
The five contestants will answer the quiz questions live.
When a question is asked, contestants can signal that they want to answer by using the Raise Hand button on Zoom.
The first person recognized will have the opportunity to answer.
If the answer is correct, the contestant earns a point.
If the answer is incorrect, the other contestants may have a chance to answer.
At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest number of points wins the Game Night.Prize 🏆
The winner will receive a Premium account on The French Club platform for two months, giving access to a wide range of learning resources and activities on: www.frenchclub.net.
Why join?
French Game Night is a great way to:
• test your French knowledge
• learn new things about the language
• meet other learners in a fun atmosphere
• challenge yourself in a friendly competition
Even if you are not selected as a contestant, you can still play along from home and see how many questions you can answer correctly.Practical information
Duration: about 60 minutes
Format: live Zoom session
Host: The French Club teamZoom call details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Meeting ID: 545 631 3643
Passcode: galaxyYou need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.
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About The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 22 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,300+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.
If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice in Dec. 2026, Montreal and Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is our website https://www.frenchclub.net.
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendee
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