“ Great work ”
— Anthony C. on Sep 9, 2018.
“ Lovely group, I'll be back soon. ”
— Jen L. on Aug 6, 2018.
“ Je suis heureuse que je vous ai trouvé! ”
— Greer A. on Jun 24, 2018.
“ Jusqu'aujourd'hui, une bonne réunion, une mauvaise. ”
— Jonathan M. on Apr 1, 2018.
“ Learn (or resurrect) lots of vocabulary each time I attend. A fabulous opportunity to meet fellow francophiles ”
— Hilary B. on Feb 4, 2018.
“ Because its fun; the people are mature and supportive; the group includes lots of helpful native French speakers + fluent, advanced, intermediate francophile French speakers... all meet, share and laugh a lot... it is a great way to get tips, advice: learning French, travelling to France, staying informed about France, living locally and much more. This conversation group is provided for members of MaVieFrancaise - MyFrenchLife - join the community here http://www.myfrenchlife.org/sign-up - this is also where you sign up for our weekly newsletter; Le Bulletin; and read our magazine with articles regularly and archives of over 2,000 wonderful stories, interviews and guides - Amusez-vous ! - en francais et en anglais ! ”
— Judy M. on Jan 10, 2018.
“ C'est toujours une expérience formidable. ”
— Maree G on Jan 10, 2018.
“ Hi Judy & Caroline,I am looking forward to my first meeting on 5/11,at the same time concerned my command of French is at a beginners level,reading some members views written in French I am worried that this group may be too advanced for me.I will learn French sooner or later.I speak English and Spanish fluently and some Mandarin.Anyway I would be delighted if I could attend the meet ups to begin to learn,I have an affinity to learn languages therefore could you let me know whether beginners are accepted into your group? Jaime ”
— James C. on Oct 28, 2017.
“ Toujours bonne conversation avec des gens tres sympa :) ”
— Ed G. on Oct 27, 2016.
“ Une réunion bien agréable. ”
— Danielle on Jul 31, 2016.
“ Really cool and good idea to organize the french conversation group ”
— Rémi A on Jul 15, 2016.
“ Incroyable ”
— annemarie on May 15, 2016.
“ J'ai dit le mois prochaine...X Max ”
— Max T. on Apr 10, 2016.
“ So pleased to find this group.......... ”
— Margaret M. on Jan 24, 2016.
“ j'ai l'intention de participer plus souvent ”
— Mark P. on Jan 9, 2016.
“ Glad I attended and would like to come again. ”
— sheila r. on Dec 14, 2015.
“ You all seem like an interesting, enthusiastic and fun bunch of people - I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better in 2016! (And of course the baby...). ”
— Genevieve on Dec 13, 2015.
“ Fantastique. J'etais tres a l'aise avec le groupe. ”
— Marie M. on Aug 8, 2015.
“ Merci à tout le monde! C'est toujours un plaisir. :-) ”
— Kia on Jul 11, 2015.
“ So good to be able to practise speaking French. ”
— Dori on Jul 5, 2015.
“ Carolyne and Thierry both did a great job of hosting moving around tha table and talking to most of us jeannette ”
— Jeannette H. on Jun 15, 2015.
“ C'est très agréable de parler français avec beaucoup de personnes qui aiment la France et sa langue!! ”
— martial on Jun 13, 2015.
“ A friendly group with no expectations of me. ”
— Martin S. on May 29, 2015.
“ Fantastique :-) ”
— Anna W. on May 22, 2015.
“ pour moi , tout le monde est gentil et serviable ”
— Mark K. on May 17, 2015.
“ Comme d'abitude, c'etait un tres bon reunion. ”
— Daniel J H. on May 10, 2015.
“ J'aime bien. Un trouvaille. Je suis inspirée. Je voudrais aller encore une fois ”
— Sarah d. on Feb 15, 2015.
“ Conversation flows, despite differences of age and background, and it all happens in French! ”
— Joachim on Feb 15, 2015.
“ Excellent! I love it! ”
— Thierry B. on Feb 1, 2015.
“ Mon premier meetup. Très agréable et tout le monde était gentil. Merci. ”
— Barbara on Nov 30, 2014.
“ Really good. We'll be back. ”
— Doug on Nov 9, 2014.
“ je aime beaucoup le conversation francais.. tout le monde est sympathique et enthousiaste. ”
— Lisa F. on Sep 10, 2014.
“ Je suis nouvelle arrivante mais oui, je l'aime et j'y reviendrai. ”
— Amanda M. on Jul 23, 2014.
“ The group was diverse, young and old(er). Very friendly and welcoming. They were extremely patient and tolerant of my fumbling beginner's French. ”
— Tessa on Jul 21, 2014.
“ Conversation interassé avec Judy, Eve et Josephine..... ”
— Jackie M. on Jul 6, 2014.
“ Je l'adore ! ”
— Bethany on Jun 26, 2014.
“ Judy, tous vous remercie d'avoir cree ce group. ”
— Francine G. on Jun 15, 2014.
“ C'était très géniale ”
— Mimi & Jo C. on Jun 15, 2014.
“ really instructive thanks. ”
— Bill S. on May 26, 2014.
“ qualite et niveau tres bien. des gens super sympa, tres conviviale ”
— Andrew B. on May 13, 2014.
“ Lots of fun speaking French with very friendly people ”
— Tiziana on Apr 27, 2014.
“ Une merveilleuse façon de parler français en compagnie de gens charmants ”
— peter t. on Apr 27, 2014.
“ très bien! ”
— Isabelle on Mar 16, 2014.
“ je l'adore! ”
— judy L. on Mar 12, 2014.
“ It is a very fine way of giving oneself a good workout through speaking, and listening to, French. Especially to clear the little grey cells of a morning. ”
— Robert S on Mar 11, 2014.
“ Très bien! ”
— Maxine B. on Jan 12, 2014.
“ Good time, nice people! ”
— Elodie D. on Nov 12, 2013.
“ Compagnie géniale et bonne ambiance. ”
— Christine W. on Aug 13, 2013.
“ J'aime faire de nouvelles connaissances qui parlent française. Qu'elle bonne idée ! ”
— Christine S. on Aug 12, 2013.
“ Tres sympa. Ou ailleurs en cette ville on pourrait apprendre a dire ELOPE en francais?! ”
— Graeme F. on Jul 10, 2013.
“ Nice group of people and interest in all things French - great! ”
— Ben S. on Jun 26, 2013.
“ Excellent. 13 listed attendees (Albert, Alex, Andrew Betik, Anthony, Bethany, Charles, Christine, Joy, Leanne, Marcellane, Moh, Pierre, Rosie) 2 non-listed attendees ”
— albert k. on Feb 12, 2013.
“ I really enjoyed it. I haven't been for a year. I met 3 new people as well as catching up with a couple of friends. ”
— Janette on Jan 9, 2013.
“ I spoke to people very skilled in French conversation. I was stretched in a positive way and would like to return, 'encore', for more of the same. ”
— susie on Jan 8, 2013.
“ An enjoyable evening meeting new people ”
— Gail S. on Dec 26, 2012.
“ All very motivating to keep practising...! ”
— Margaret W. on Nov 18, 2012.
“ Brilliant even though my French is basic and rudimentary members spoke to me welcomed and encouraged brilliant ”
— Neil P. on Nov 13, 2012.
“ Formidable, comme d'habitude. ”
— Gaye S. on Nov 4, 2012.
“ Thanks to all who attended another enjoyable event. $27.50 raised for charity. ”
— Heather T. on Oct 31, 2012.
“ My first time at an event. Certainly worthwhile. Friendly hosts. Merci beaucoup. ”
— Gaurav P. on Sep 26, 2012.
“ A pleasure the combination of French music and conversation, I await new dates. ”
— Dominie on Sep 23, 2012.
“ C'est une tres bonne idee! ”
— Carol D. on Sep 2, 2012.
“ It seems to be thriving, with more & more members coming to events! ”
— Cathy R. on Aug 27, 2012.
“ Fantastic I'm looking forward to the next one! ”
— Isabel on Aug 15, 2012.
“ Didnt see anyone around with wrist bands and didnt get a response to emails but i look forward to another meetup ”
— Marilia on Jul 15, 2012.
“ So far, so good ! Excellent mix of people - age/gender/experience etc. ”
— Denise P. on Jul 11, 2012.
“ Well worthwile ”
— Gordon L. on Jun 28, 2012.
“ Great group with like minded individuals ”
— Pina on May 21, 2012.
“ Too early to say. ”
— Marilyn N. on Apr 27, 2012.
“ plus cultural! ”
— Audrey on Apr 26, 2012.
“ A lovely group of people. I had a really nice time and look forward to the next one. Thank you :) ”
— Trish (. on Apr 26, 2012.
“ I think it's great. I do think that it needs to be made clear to people that a certain basic level of conversational French is needed because none of us who go there want to be speaking English, and it would avoid disappointing newcomers. ”
— Carolyne L. on Apr 11, 2012.
“ Friendly group ”
— Patricia N. on Apr 11, 2012.
“ Lovely mix of people, very friendly and animated, good fun! ”
— Susan B. on Mar 29, 2012.
“ il est sur que je participerais a d autres MeetUp de conversation francaise si je dois m installer a Melbourne. ”
— Martine on Mar 14, 2012.
“ very well organised, nice people ”
— Megan on Feb 24, 2012.
“ Such a genius idea. ”
— Cynthia K. on Feb 20, 2012.
“ It's fun and lots of interesting and nice people! ”
— Elena on Jan 27, 2012.
“ A great idea, just to chat away and not feel intimidated. Thanks for organising ”
— Jonathan P. on Dec 31, 2011.
“ Dynamique, formé de gens intelligents voulant améliorer leur niveau de Français tout en s'amusant ! ”
— Alice on Dec 19, 2011.
“ excellent, merci beaucoup ”
— Caroline B. on Jul 28, 2011.
“ Excellent! ”
— Maree S. on Jul 20, 2011.
“ Tout le monde est amical. ”
— KT (Kirsten T. on Jul 13, 2011.
“ Based on my first meet-up, the French Conversation Melbourne Group is fine !!! ”
— Mike D. on Apr 18, 2011.
“ Friendly people with a range of French speaking ability ”
— Tony H. on Apr 18, 2011.
“ Super idee :) ”
— Delphine on Apr 14, 2011.
“ Fantastic!! Lovely people and great to hear so many people speaking French. ”
— Rayleen on Mar 7, 2011.
“ Good bunch of people. Opportunity to polish up le parler ! ”
— ugotmetoday on Mar 7, 2011.
“ Nice group. Very supportive and friendly. Am looking forward to the next deuxieme samedi! ”
— Angela on Jan 12, 2011.
“ Really interesting mix of locations for meetups and great group. ”
— Geoff on Jan 12, 2011.
“ Pretty much at my level or higher, which I find very helpful. ”
— David K. on Jan 3, 2011.
“ Je n'ai pas parle francais beaucoup recemment mais j'ai trouve le niveau a ce meetup etait OK. ”
— Carole L. on Dec 12, 2010.
“ This is a good way to connect to French language and culture.. ”
— Margarete on Dec 6, 2010.
“ A great idea - will definitely attend again. ”
— Rachel L. on Nov 25, 2010.
“ Great opportunity to meet people who are very keen to speak and practise French - it does not matter what level you are at. ”
— Nickie on Nov 25, 2010.
“ Love it, will definately go as often as I can! ”
— Miriam on Nov 8, 2010.
“ Excellent group for meeting people and practicing French conversation. Really helps my confidence and my French! Everyone so far has been very friendly and helpful whatever your level of French. ”
— Pam H. on Aug 16, 2010.
“ I think the Meetup Group is such a wonderful idea because it brings people together from different walks of life but have a common passion for speaking French. Therefore , such a meeting then brings people together in a spirit of friendship and cooperation, building "bridges" with people everywhere. My final words to the group when I left was that "I had been inspired meeting them".I can see that the Group will become larger and that you will have to find larger venues to accommodate growing numbers. ”
— George C. on Aug 16, 2010.
“ A dynamic group. ”
— Suzanne C. on Jul 26, 2010.
“ Le groupe est toujours très accueillant pour les nouveaux membres. L'ambiance des réunions est toujours chaleureuse et conviviale. ”
— Veronica S. on Jul 26, 2010.
“ Great opportunity to practise your french and meet some lovely people. ”
— Kristen on Jul 18, 2010.
“ Merveilleux, une tres bonne occasion pour rencontrer des gens interessants. ”
— Margot K. on Jun 20, 2010.
“ Intimité du groupe permettant d'échanger, de communiquer et d'apprendre à connaître les personnes plus facilement. Moments agréables à partager. ”
— BERTHIER on May 13, 2010.
“ It offers a relaxed environment where you can practice your French and unique opportunities to do "French" things whilst in Melbourne! ”
— Cynthia on May 6, 2010.
“ All the people in the group were friendly and there was very good acceptance of the level of each person's french. ”
— Greg C. on Apr 4, 2010.
“ Fun company and a great chance to speak and practise French. ”
— Shelley on Nov 2, 2009.
“ It's a great way to practice your french and meet other people with an interest in french food, wine and culture. It's good to meet people who have also travelled or lived in France. ”
— Claire on Oct 8, 2009.
“ Just to share some Parisian news. Below is web address for a monthly Parisian online magazine in English. http://www.parisbydesign.com/ If you like it you can register to receive their monthly newsletter to your email address. Salut Chris ”
— Chris on Nov 17, 2009.
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“ Tres bonne idee, merci ”
— PIERRE H. on Nov 18, 2018.