Where French learners can practice, meet people from around the world, have fun and improve their language skills. There is no judgment and no shame, regardless of your level and ability to speak.

I offer online and in-person meetings, from fun conversations to specific events with a particular focus (like French pronunciation workshops), all the way to "confidence building" events. In April 2025, I also started to give French courses over 10 weeks (A1, A2, B1 and B2), followed by a 10-week session in June 2025, and then another in mid-September 2025. The group classes will be offered in 2026, in an 11-week format (A1 to B2).

***

About Me

In 2017, I was hired as a French teacher by a university in Spain.

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French
to 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 2025).

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

Aankomende evenementen (4+)

Alles weergeven

zo 5 okt 2025, 12:00 UTC⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐
Koppeling zichtbaar voor deelnemers
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)

Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/

***

60-min French Talk :
Practice French with Speakers from Around the World

This week's theme :
"Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun" :)

***

Whether you can speak somewhat easily or with some difficulty,
this is a fun and relaxed way to practice and improve your French
with other French speakers who have varying levels of proficiency
and are based in different countries.

We’ll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
via a Zoom call.

We will mix it up, every month, by doing exercises, word games, explaining grammar points, describing images and situations, doing some role-playing, etc.

***

Participants:

This meeting is posted in multiple groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.

If you are a native French speaker, we kindly ask you not to join,
as space is limited and our focus is assisting learners.

***

MeetUp Fee for this event:

The MeetUp fee is optional.
$6 CAD (or $4.50 USD) for this 60-minute group meeting.
If you see the value and can afford it, please make the contribution.
That will help ensure that we keep hosting 20+ meetings each month.

Payment Methods:

$6 CAD STRIPE payment link (available worldwide):
https://buy.stripe.com/5kQaEY7x3bfV4aWcbogbm02

PayPal (worldwide payments) : @M2TradingUniversity

Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com

***

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel 24 hours before the event, or more,
then your payment will be applied to another event
which has the same time duration.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event,
then your payment WILL NOT be applied to another event
and refunds won't be issued.

***

How to join the Zoom call:

* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* he password is: galaxy
* These are the Zoom login details for all events by this group.
* Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.

The Zoom password / passcode is always the same, for all the events organized by all the French Club chapters worldwide.

***

About Me

In 2017, I was hired as a French teacher by a university in Spain.

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French
to 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 2025).

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
1 deelnemer
zo 5 okt 2025, 14:00 UTC⭐ 10-Week A1-Level French Learning Program - Open to all & free ⭐
Koppeling zichtbaar voor deelnemers
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)

Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/

***

⭐ A1 French Course – Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

Course Title: French for Beginners – A1 Level

* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per week
* Course format: Live on Zoom
* Self-Study Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week
* Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~125 hours
* Group Size: unlimited number of students

***

Course Description

This A1-level French course is designed for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Over the course of 10 weeks, learners will build a strong foundation.

By the end of the program, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, hold basic conversations, understand everyday expressions, and use fundamental grammar structures.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and prepares students to reach the A1 level, enabling them to interact in basic French in real-life situations.

***

Session Start Date

Schedule:

Starts on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 (week #1)
Ends on Sunday , Nov. 16, 2025 (week #10)

***

Group class #1 importance:

During the first meeting, we will go over the overall structure of the A1 French course, explain how the documents are organized, show you how to make copies, where to add your homework (in Tab 2), and answer any practical questions you may have.

This introduction (covering all practical details) is only covered in the very first group meeting. To respect those who attended from the beginning, these topics will not be repeated in later sessions (weeks 2–10). If you join after the first meeting, please note that this information will not be re-explained.

***

Documents:

A1 French - Week 1 - Modules 1 to 5 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8znkQrkSNctXnoix6aimEBOPvIPnh2oNGYk8-TSpaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 2 - Modules 6 to 10 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rrlgn03J3cCM6h1R8eXTydLouQ0AVxZKwPrSZsmE6ws/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 3 - Modules 11 to 15 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJTs8sf1QndEjIir0GLKf9HuVNmfLF3J2U-6PhMZvjY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 4 - Modules 16 to 20 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAOYyl8zjBFUKz97865otKimZb-Iyz7tbBtPBusfeSo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 5 - Modules 21 to 25 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15D47l4AKfJi6L46_BYtsyqWDw1XQiNLnWVHH4xJGcAY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 6 - Modules 26 to 30 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aftbgsa-YngkoOP1XOah6cgw8ACvm3jpaZQH1GShpC0/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 7 - Modules 31 to 35 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jue6HYQFdD3oktbW5Ic37hkdsR_oh-dKEa7KTeDdMaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 8 - Modules 36 to 40 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPQS92tHZYmrPhIhEUQlL1ow6WQvET76jhb8Esu5BIo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 9 - Modules 41 to 45 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAAVfZeiLDdTob2ROEI7sCb8iTphdb-3Ma25GWsfBRY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 10 - Modules 46 to 50 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAZ_eEZr0pt8DgL9s4kw2lfeSblb3oax4ZMydYW4TTw/edit?usp=sharing

***

Cost & Payment Options:

This 10-week A1 French course is free. The course will have limited interactions (no speaking exercises), no correction of homework and no dedicated WhatsApp group (unlike the paid courses).

***

Access & Attendance:

* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy

The passcode is the same for all MeetUp meetings and events.

***

Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning

Week 1: Foundations of French

Vocabulary: Basic greetings, introducing yourself, numbers 0-100, days of the week

Grammar: Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), definite/indefinite articles (le, la, un, une, des)

Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, greeting others formally/informally

Reading & Writing: Writing a short self-introduction

Homework: Practice dialogues, listening exercises

Week 2: Talking About Yourself & Others

Vocabulary: Family members, nationalities, professions

Grammar: Present tense of être and avoir (to be and to have), adjective agreement (petit/petite, français/française)

Speaking & Listening: Describing yourself and your family

Reading & Writing: Writing a short text about your family

Homework: Flashcards for professions & adjectives, listening to beginner dialogues

Week 3: Daily Life & Regular Verbs

Vocabulary: Common verbs, daily routines (se lever, manger, travailler, dormir)

Grammar: Present tense of -ER verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), forming negative sentences (ne... pas)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about daily habits and routines

Reading & Writing: Describing a typical day

Homework: Conjugation exercises, watching a short French video

Week 4: Places, Directions, and Prepositions

Vocabulary: Cities, transportation, places (école, banque, supermarché)

Grammar: Prepositions of place (à, de, sur, sous, devant, derrière), the verb aller

Speaking & Listening: Asking for and giving directions

Reading & Writing: Writing short sentences about your city

Homework: Practicing directions, listening to French street dialogues

Week 5: Shopping, Food, and Ordering in a Café

Vocabulary: Common foods, numbers 100+, ordering at a restaurant

Grammar: Articles partitif (du, de la, des), quantities (beaucoup de, un peu de)

Speaking & Listening: Ordering food and drinks

Reading & Writing: Writing a grocery shopping list

Homework: Watching restaurant ordering videos, role-playing dialogues

Week 6: Future Plans and Basic Conversations

Vocabulary: Talking about free time, future activities (cinema, sports, travel)

Grammar: Futur proche (aller + infinitive), expressing likes/dislikes (j’aime, je préfère)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about weekend plans

Reading & Writing: Writing about your future plans

Homework: Listening to audio on leisure activities, creating your own future plans

Week 7: Talking About the Past

Vocabulary: Common past actions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà)

Grammar: Passé composé (with avoir for regular verbs)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about what you did last weekend

Reading & Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past experience

Homework: Reading a simple story in past tense

Week 8: Travel, Transportation, and Asking for Help

Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, taxi, avion), emergency phrases

Grammar: Questions (où, quand, comment, combien), the verb pouvoir

Speaking & Listening: Asking for help, booking tickets

Reading & Writing: Filling out a travel form

Homework: Practicing travel dialogues, listening to real-life recordings

Week 9: Invitations, Socializing, and Giving Opinions

Vocabulary: Social phrases (on va au cinéma ?, pourquoi pas ?, c’est une bonne idée !)

Grammar: The imperative (regarde ! écoute ! parle !)

Speaking & Listening: Inviting someone, accepting/refusing

Reading & Writing: Writing a short invitation message

Homework: Practicing role-plays, writing social messages

Week 10: Final Review & Everyday Conversations

Vocabulary: Review of key topics

Grammar: Reinforcing present, past, and future tenses

Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-life scenarios (restaurant, shopping, travel)

Reading & Writing: Writing a final paragraph about yourself

Final Assessment: Speaking practice & review exercises

***

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 10-week course, you will be able to:

* Introduce yourself and others (name, nationality, profession, family)
* Use common verbs in the present, past, and near future
* Ask and answer simple questions in social situations
* Order food, buy things, ask for directions, and make plans
* Read and understand basic French texts (menus, timetables, invitations)
* Write simple sentences and short paragraphs

This course will give you the confidence to communicate in French in everyday situations!

***

About Me

From May 2020 to mid-July 2025, I’ve given over 5,000 online lessons
to 725+ students from about 50 countries.

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
1 deelnemer
zo 12 okt 2025, 12:00 UTC⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐
Koppeling zichtbaar voor deelnemers
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)

Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/

***

60-min French Talk :
Practice French with Speakers from Around the World

This week's theme :
"Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun" :)

***

Whether you can speak somewhat easily or with some difficulty,
this is a fun and relaxed way to practice and improve your French
with other French speakers who have varying levels of proficiency
and are based in different countries.

We’ll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
via a Zoom call.

We will mix it up, every month, by doing exercises, word games, explaining grammar points, describing images and situations, doing some role-playing, etc.

***

Participants:

This meeting is posted in multiple groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.

If you are a native French speaker, we kindly ask you not to join,
as space is limited and our focus is assisting learners.

***

MeetUp Fee for this event:

The MeetUp fee is optional.
$6 CAD (or $4.50 USD) for this 60-minute group meeting.
If you see the value and can afford it, please make the contribution.
That will help ensure that we keep hosting 20+ meetings each month.

Payment Methods:

$6 CAD STRIPE payment link (available worldwide):
https://buy.stripe.com/5kQaEY7x3bfV4aWcbogbm02

PayPal (worldwide payments) : @M2TradingUniversity

Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com

***

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel 24 hours before the event, or more,
then your payment will be applied to another event
which has the same time duration.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event,
then your payment WILL NOT be applied to another event
and refunds won't be issued.

***

How to join the Zoom call:

* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* he password is: galaxy
* These are the Zoom login details for all events by this group.
* Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.

The Zoom password / passcode is always the same, for all the events organized by all the French Club chapters worldwide.

***

About Me

In 2017, I was hired as a French teacher by a university in Spain.

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French
to 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 2025).

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
1 deelnemer
zo 12 okt 2025, 14:00 UTC⭐ 10-Week A1-Level French Learning Program - Open to all & free ⭐
Koppeling zichtbaar voor deelnemers
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)

Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/

***

⭐ A1 French Course – Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

Course Title: French for Beginners – A1 Level

* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per week
* Course format: Live on Zoom
* Self-Study Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week
* Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~125 hours
* Group Size: unlimited number of students

***

Course Description

This A1-level French course is designed for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Over the course of 10 weeks, learners will build a strong foundation.

By the end of the program, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, hold basic conversations, understand everyday expressions, and use fundamental grammar structures.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and prepares students to reach the A1 level, enabling them to interact in basic French in real-life situations.

***

Session Start Date

Schedule:

Starts on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 (week #1)
Ends on Sunday , Nov. 16, 2025 (week #10)

***

Group class #1 importance:

During the first meeting, we will go over the overall structure of the A1 French course, explain how the documents are organized, show you how to make copies, where to add your homework (in Tab 2), and answer any practical questions you may have.

This introduction (covering all practical details) is only covered in the very first group meeting. To respect those who attended from the beginning, these topics will not be repeated in later sessions (weeks 2–10). If you join after the first meeting, please note that this information will not be re-explained.

***

Documents:

A1 French - Week 1 - Modules 1 to 5 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8znkQrkSNctXnoix6aimEBOPvIPnh2oNGYk8-TSpaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 2 - Modules 6 to 10 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rrlgn03J3cCM6h1R8eXTydLouQ0AVxZKwPrSZsmE6ws/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 3 - Modules 11 to 15 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJTs8sf1QndEjIir0GLKf9HuVNmfLF3J2U-6PhMZvjY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 4 - Modules 16 to 20 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAOYyl8zjBFUKz97865otKimZb-Iyz7tbBtPBusfeSo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 5 - Modules 21 to 25 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15D47l4AKfJi6L46_BYtsyqWDw1XQiNLnWVHH4xJGcAY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 6 - Modules 26 to 30 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aftbgsa-YngkoOP1XOah6cgw8ACvm3jpaZQH1GShpC0/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 7 - Modules 31 to 35 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jue6HYQFdD3oktbW5Ic37hkdsR_oh-dKEa7KTeDdMaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 8 - Modules 36 to 40 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPQS92tHZYmrPhIhEUQlL1ow6WQvET76jhb8Esu5BIo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 9 - Modules 41 to 45 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAAVfZeiLDdTob2ROEI7sCb8iTphdb-3Ma25GWsfBRY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 10 - Modules 46 to 50 - Summer Session 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAZ_eEZr0pt8DgL9s4kw2lfeSblb3oax4ZMydYW4TTw/edit?usp=sharing

***

Cost & Payment Options:

This 10-week A1 French course is free. The course will have limited interactions (no speaking exercises), no correction of homework and no dedicated WhatsApp group (unlike the paid courses).

***

Access & Attendance:

* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy

The passcode is the same for all MeetUp meetings and events.

***

Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning

Week 1: Foundations of French

Vocabulary: Basic greetings, introducing yourself, numbers 0-100, days of the week

Grammar: Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), definite/indefinite articles (le, la, un, une, des)

Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, greeting others formally/informally

Reading & Writing: Writing a short self-introduction

Homework: Practice dialogues, listening exercises

Week 2: Talking About Yourself & Others

Vocabulary: Family members, nationalities, professions

Grammar: Present tense of être and avoir (to be and to have), adjective agreement (petit/petite, français/française)

Speaking & Listening: Describing yourself and your family

Reading & Writing: Writing a short text about your family

Homework: Flashcards for professions & adjectives, listening to beginner dialogues

Week 3: Daily Life & Regular Verbs

Vocabulary: Common verbs, daily routines (se lever, manger, travailler, dormir)

Grammar: Present tense of -ER verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), forming negative sentences (ne... pas)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about daily habits and routines

Reading & Writing: Describing a typical day

Homework: Conjugation exercises, watching a short French video

Week 4: Places, Directions, and Prepositions

Vocabulary: Cities, transportation, places (école, banque, supermarché)

Grammar: Prepositions of place (à, de, sur, sous, devant, derrière), the verb aller

Speaking & Listening: Asking for and giving directions

Reading & Writing: Writing short sentences about your city

Homework: Practicing directions, listening to French street dialogues

Week 5: Shopping, Food, and Ordering in a Café

Vocabulary: Common foods, numbers 100+, ordering at a restaurant

Grammar: Articles partitif (du, de la, des), quantities (beaucoup de, un peu de)

Speaking & Listening: Ordering food and drinks

Reading & Writing: Writing a grocery shopping list

Homework: Watching restaurant ordering videos, role-playing dialogues

Week 6: Future Plans and Basic Conversations

Vocabulary: Talking about free time, future activities (cinema, sports, travel)

Grammar: Futur proche (aller + infinitive), expressing likes/dislikes (j’aime, je préfère)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about weekend plans

Reading & Writing: Writing about your future plans

Homework: Listening to audio on leisure activities, creating your own future plans

Week 7: Talking About the Past

Vocabulary: Common past actions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà)

Grammar: Passé composé (with avoir for regular verbs)

Speaking & Listening: Talking about what you did last weekend

Reading & Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past experience

Homework: Reading a simple story in past tense

Week 8: Travel, Transportation, and Asking for Help

Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, taxi, avion), emergency phrases

Grammar: Questions (où, quand, comment, combien), the verb pouvoir

Speaking & Listening: Asking for help, booking tickets

Reading & Writing: Filling out a travel form

Homework: Practicing travel dialogues, listening to real-life recordings

Week 9: Invitations, Socializing, and Giving Opinions

Vocabulary: Social phrases (on va au cinéma ?, pourquoi pas ?, c’est une bonne idée !)

Grammar: The imperative (regarde ! écoute ! parle !)

Speaking & Listening: Inviting someone, accepting/refusing

Reading & Writing: Writing a short invitation message

Homework: Practicing role-plays, writing social messages

Week 10: Final Review & Everyday Conversations

Vocabulary: Review of key topics

Grammar: Reinforcing present, past, and future tenses

Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-life scenarios (restaurant, shopping, travel)

Reading & Writing: Writing a final paragraph about yourself

Final Assessment: Speaking practice & review exercises

***

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 10-week course, you will be able to:

* Introduce yourself and others (name, nationality, profession, family)
* Use common verbs in the present, past, and near future
* Ask and answer simple questions in social situations
* Order food, buy things, ask for directions, and make plans
* Read and understand basic French texts (menus, timetables, invitations)
* Write simple sentences and short paragraphs

This course will give you the confidence to communicate in French in everyday situations!

***

About Me

From May 2020 to mid-July 2025, I’ve given over 5,000 online lessons
to 725+ students from about 50 countries.

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
1 deelnemer