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 9,300+ members in 22 MeetUp groups around the world (Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, 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:
To unlock it, two quick steps:
- Create your account.
- 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
Links
The French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/
Website + free A1 course: https://www.frenchclub.net/
Meetup hub: https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/
Upcoming events
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Q&A Session (Courses, Workshops, Platform, Immersions, etc)
·OnlineOnlineThe French Club – Q&A Session (Courses, Workshops, Platform, Immersions, etc)
Curious about The French Club and how everything works?
This open Q&A session (in English) is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our programs, events, and learning options.
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 session, The French Club Team will explain how the different parts of the ecosystem fit together
and answer questions from participants.You are welcome to ask about topics such as:
• The French Club courses (A1–B2)
• Weekly workshops and conversation events
• The drip courses available on the platform
• The Starter and Premium membership plans
• Upcoming immersion experiences
• The Momentum Lab speaking program
• The structure of the learning ecosystem
• How to choose the right program for your level and goalsYou may also ask broader questions about learning French effectively, building speaking confidence, or planning your learning path.
This session is informal and interactive. You can simply listen, or ask questions if you wish.Whether you are new to The French Club or already participating in some of the activities, this session can help you better understand the available options
and how they can support your progress in French.
All levels are welcome.Note: This free Q&A session follows the free A1 course.
Practical information
Duration: approximately 25 minutes
Schedule: On Sunday morning (11:00 am to 11:25 am NY time) and on Thursday evening (9 pm to 9:25 pm NY time)
Format: live Zoom session
Host: The French ClubZoom call details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Meeting ID: 545 631 3643
Passcode: galaxy
You need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.***
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 21 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 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 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/***
2 attendees
🎯French Drill Night — Practice the Hard Parts of French 📚
·OnlineOnlineStrengthen your French through focused practice in our regular Saturday Drill Sessions: Interactive events designed to help learners master some of the most challenging and frequently used structures in French.
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.These sessions are free and open to everyone, whether you are a member of The French Club, or simply looking for a supportive environment to practice and improve your French.
These sessions take place on Saturday evenings from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (New York time) and are open to any number of participants. Anyone motivated to improve their accuracy, confidence, and fluency in French is welcome to join. These sessions are generally most useful for learners around the A2 to B2 levels, but all motivated participants are welcome.
Each session focuses on one specific area of French that learners often find difficult. Over time, we hope to explore eight key topics that frequently cause confusion or hesitation in real communication. The sessions will rotate through themes such as:
• French past tenses, especially imparfait and passé composé
• Direct and indirect object pronouns
• Affirmative and negative questions
• Sentence structure and word order
• Common verb patterns
• Useful connectors and transitions
• Expressions of time and sequence
• Other high-impact grammar points used in everyday FrenchZoom call details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Meeting ID: 545 631 3643
Passcode: galaxy
You need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.The goal of these sessions is not to deliver a traditional lecture, but rather to create a dynamic training environment where participants actively work with the language through guided drills, repetition, examples, and short exercises.
During the session, participants may practice building sentences, correcting common mistakes, responding quickly to prompts, and repeating key structures aloud. These short drills help develop automaticity and fluency, allowing learners to react more naturally and confidently in real conversations.Because these are drill sessions rather than formal classes, each session can be attended independently. The eight topics will be revisited periodically, so missing one session does not prevent you from joining future sessions.
These events are part of the broader learning ecosystem of The French Club, where learners from around the world come together to practice regularly, improve their skills, and build real confidence in French.Whether you are reviewing important grammar points or strengthening areas that have always felt difficult, these sessions provide a friendly, focused space to train your French on a regular basis.
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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 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 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
⭐Meet & Greet: Summer 2026 Info Session⭐
·OnlineOnline⭐ Meet & Greet: Summer 2026 Info Session ⭐
Come introduce yourself, meet other French learners, and get a clear overview of the upcoming Summer 2026 session.The French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/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.***
Who is this Meet & Greet for?
• Newcomers and returning students
• All levels (A1–B2)
• Entirely in English, to keep the session efficient and accessible for all***
When?
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00 am – 11:15 am NY time***
Where?
• Online, on Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• Password: galaxyYou need to have a Zoom account, be logged in and then join this Zoom call. This security feature is imposed by Zoom, as we now need to have a Zoom Business account, because of Zoom meetings of 100 people and more (like the free A1 French course).
***
Format
1st part — Participant introductions
Share your first name, location, current level or goal, whether you’ve taken a class or attended an event before, and a few words about your French journey. Each participant has up to 2 minutes (a gentle stop at 2 minutes and a half).
2nd part — Summer 2026 Information Session
Overview of A1–B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, and enrolment steps.
We will also cover:
• Upcoming French immersion programs in Canada & France
• The A1-B2 courses and the community platform (frenchclub.net)***
About The French Club
Hi. Welcome. I’m François Normandeau, founder of 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).
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 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.Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 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/***
2 attendees
⭐ From Preparation to Success: How They Passed the TCF Canada & TEF Canada ⭐
·OnlineOnline⭐ From Preparation to Success:
How They Passed the TCF Canada & TEF Canada ⭐NOTE: In order to obtain the full Zoom call details, please read the FULL description of the Meetup event.
So, please keep reading... 👇***
Are you preparing for the TCF Canada or the TEF Canada?
Do you need to reach the required level for immigration, relocation, or professional opportunities in Canada?
This session will give you a clear, real-world perspective on what it takes.
Join us for a live event featuring three successful candidates — Kundria, Ekene, and Gaffar — who recently passed their exams and achieved the scores required for Canadian immigration.
In this session, they will share an honest account of their journey:
– How they prepared over time
– What had the biggest impact on their progress
– The main challenges they faced and how they overcame them
– What the exam experience was really like
– What they would do differently if they had to start againThis is practical insight based on real experience — not theory.
You will also have time to ask your own questions and get direct answers during the Q&A period in the last half of the event.
Whether you are just starting your preparation or already deep into it, this session will help you better understand the path ahead and avoid common mistakes.
***
Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (New York time)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free and open to everyone***
Zoom Access
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Passcode: galaxy
You need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.We look forward to seeing you there! :)
François Normandeau
Founder, The French Club
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
⭐ De la préparation à la réussite :
comment ils ont réussi le TCF Canada et le TEF Canada ⭐NOTE : Pour obtenir tous les détails de connexion Zoom, veuillez lire la description COMPLÈTE de cet événement Meetup.
Merci de continuer votre lecture… 👇Vous préparez le TCF Canada ou le TEF Canada ?
Vous devez atteindre le niveau requis pour un projet d’immigration, de relocalisation ou pour des opportunités professionnelles au Canada ?
Cette session vous apportera une vision claire et concrète de ce qu’il faut réellement faire pour réussir.
Participez à un événement en direct avec trois candidats ayant réussi leur examen — Kundria, Ekene et Gaffar — qui ont récemment obtenu les scores nécessaires pour l’immigration au Canada.
Pendant cette session, ils partageront un retour sincère sur leur parcours :
– Comment ils se sont préparés au fil du temps
– Ce qui a eu le plus d’impact sur leurs progrès
– Les principales difficultés rencontrées et la manière dont ils les ont surmontées
– Leur expérience concrète le jour de l’examen
– Ce qu’ils feraient différemment s’ils devaient recommencerIl s’agit d’un partage fondé sur une expérience réelle — pas de théorie.
Vous aurez également le temps de poser vos propres questions et d'obtenir des réponses directes lors de la séance de questions-réponses, qui se déroulera durant la seconde moitié de l'événement.
Que vous soyez au début de votre préparation ou déjà bien avancé, cette session vous aidera à mieux comprendre le chemin à suivre et à éviter les erreurs les plus fréquentes.
***
Détails de l’événement
Date : dimanche 7 juin 2026
Heure : de 12 h à 13 h (heure de New York)
Lieu : en ligne (Zoom)
Tarif : gratuit et ouvert à tous***
Accès Zoom
Lien : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Code d’accès : galaxy
Vous devez être connecté à votre propre compte Zoom gratuit pour pouvoir participer.Au plaisir de vous y voir !
François Normandeau
Fondateur, The French Club
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 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 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/***
2 attendees
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