Name: ⭐ Meet & Greet ☺️ ... and Winter 2026 Info Session (A1–B2) ⭐
Start: 2025-12-14T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-12-14T18:30:00+01:00

**⭐ The French Club — Academic Program 2026 ⭐**
(This document will be used during the Meet & Greet events)

Google document:
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing)

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**⭐ Meet & Greet + Winter 2026 Info Session (A1–B2) ⭐**

Come **introduce yourself** and meet other French language learners. :)

Then afterwards, some info will be given, related to the **upcoming session of classes and courses**.

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**The French Club — Meet & Greet Events December 2025**

New version of the document, where you can find all the info.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing

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These December 2025 Meet & Greet events are posted in 10 MeetUp groups and I am expecting 30+ attendees per session.

Two Meet & Greet sessions are taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (11am NY time and 7pm NY time).

And two Meet & Greet events are taking place on Sunday, December 28 (11am NY time and 7pm NY time).

The French Club groups are based in : Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai.
New locations will be added in 2026.

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**Who is it for?**
Newcomers and current students, all levels welcome.

**Languages used during the event?**
The two Meet & Greet events are all in English (and only in English) in order to save time.

**When?**

Sunday, December 14, 2025,
From 11 am until 12:30 am NY time

Sunday, December 14, 2025
From 7 pm until 8:30 pm NY time.

Sunday, December 28, 2025,
From 11 am until 12:30 am NY time

Sunday, December 28, 2025
From 7 pm until 8:30 pm NY time.

**Where?**

\* Online, on Zoom
\* The zoom link is: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643)
\* The password is: galaxy

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**Format**

**First part:**

Participant introductions **in English only** (first name, location, current level/goal, did you attend one of my classes or events already, your French journey, etc.) You have 2 minutes but will be asked to end your intro after 2 minutes and a half. Additionnally, two students will share what the A2 or B1 or B2 group class was like, giving their honest feedback.

**Second part:**

Info session: A1/A2/B1/B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, how to enroll, 5-day immersion experiences abroad, the new 10-day French language bootcamp, Q&A, etc.

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**How to determine your level in French?**

You need to either know your level or take an online test ahead of the 10-week session. I do not provide assessment or placement tests.

You can find online options in case you need to determine your current level

**Self-Assessment Tests (free options):**

\* https://www.esl-languages.com/en/online-language-tests/french-test
\* https://www.ila-france.com/french-tests/french-level-test
\* https://strommeninc.com/language-tests/french-level-test/
\* https://francais.lingolia.com/en/test

Assessment grid - French:

https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb57

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**French Proficiency Levels (ranging from A1 to C2):**

A0 – Complete beginner (Take the A1 course)

A1 – Basic user (Take A1 or A2)
At this level, you can understand and use simple expressions for everyday situations, introduce yourself and ask basic questions. You can interact in a simple way if your interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly.

A2 – Basic user (Take A2 or B1)
You understand and use common phrases on familiar topics like shopping, local geography and employment. You can handle simple tasks and describe aspects of your daily life.

B1 – Independent user (Take B1 or B2)
You understand the main points of discussions on familiar topics and can handle most situations while traveling. You can produce simple texts and describe your experiences, dreams and opinions.

B2 – Independent user (Take B2)
You understand the main ideas of complex texts and interact with native speakers with some ease. You can produce detailed texts on a variety of topics and explain points of view.

C1 – Experienced user
You understand long and complex texts and express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You use language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes, producing well-structured texts.
(No courses offered)

C2 – Experienced user
You understand everything easily, even complex discussions. You can summarize information from different sources and express yourself spontaneously and precisely, even in complex situations.
(No courses offered)

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**Winter 2026 Session : Calendar (10-week sessions)**

— **A1** —

A1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 9 am until 11:30 pm NY time
\*\* Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 02 : starts on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 2 pm until 4:30 pm NY time
\*\* Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 03: starts on Thursday, January 8, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
\*\* Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 04 : starts on Monday, January 5, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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**Note: A1 Classes** — **Free vs. Semi-Private (What to Expect)**

**Our Free A1 Group Classes**

These classes are open to everyone and can be quite large—we've had up to 60 attendees in some fall sessions. Due to the group size, sessions follow a lecture format where we cover core concepts with limited time for questions. We don't include exercises, conversation practice, or pronunciation work during class time.

**To Get the Most from These Sessions:**

* **Read the document before class and complete the exercises.** This is the single most important thing you can do.
* **Take ownership of your learning.** I won't cover every topic from the materials—that's your responsibility before we meet, not mine.
* **Expect occasional tangents.** If important questions arise, I may go off-topic to address them.

**A Note on Expectations:**

Most students don't read the materials or complete homework beforehand. If you skip this preparation, you'll likely find the group meetings disappointing. These sessions are designed to supplement—not replace—your independent study.

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**The A1 semi-private group class** is a smaller, focused session. The first half is a concise review of the key theory with clear, targeted explanations (1 hour max). The second half is devoted to hands-on practice we can’t fit into the free sessions, such as guided exercises, conversation practice, pronunciation coaching, and individualized feedback.

To get the most out of any group class, please read the weekly document before class and do the homework.

This half-theory/half-practice format (in semi-private A1 group classes) also applies to all the semi-private A2, B1 and B2 classes offered in the format of 10-week programs.

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— **A2** —

A2 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 02 : starts on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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— **B1** —

B1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 3 pm until 5:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 02 : starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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— **B2** —

B2 GROUP 01 : starts on Saturday, January 10, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B2 GROUP 02 : starts on Saturday, January 10, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 3 pm until 5:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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**The Competitive Edge**
for the A1, A2, B1 and B2 **semi-private** course options.

For the upcoming winter session, the total class time totals 150 minutes. (2 hours and a half) per group class.

The additional time is dedicated to more student practice, following requests from the majority of students.

The total course fee ($280 CAD) remains unchanged in 2026 (for 1,500 minutes of total class time, as opposed to 1,200 minutes in the spring and summer 2025 sessions).

Comparable 10-week courses cost $700 CAD or more, in Toronto and NYC, with the Alliance Française or other schools. The semi-private group courses I offer are less than half price, compared to competitors.

Additionally, not all schools can guarantee that you would be in a small group setting (with a total of 7 students).

If you see better value elsewhere, I am unable to negotiate and lower the fees of the semi-private group classes.
Thanks for your understanding.

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**2026 Attendance details (for all semi-private paid options):**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per class
\* Group Size: Maximum 7 students

\* Course format: Live on Zoom
\* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
\* Zoom passcodepasscode: galaxy
\* The same link and passcode are used for each group class & meeting.

\* Zoom call etiquette: You need to ensure that you have a stable and fast internet connection, and you need to be in a quiet environment (no loud noises on your side, such as children playing around you or loud music or any distractions, out of respect for the other students).

\* Self-Study and Homework: Minimum 10 hours/week (times 10 weeks).
\* Total Learning Time: \~125 hours.

\* Only participants who have completed payment in advance will be admitted in the semi-private (paid) group classes.

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**Class Structure (for all semi-private paid options)**

Each weekly 2.5-hour session is divided into two parts:
1\. Review and clarification of core concepts $70 min\. or less$
2\. Practice through exercises and live conversations $70 min\. or more$

Each group meeting will include a 10-min break about halfway.

The course (over 10 weeks) is given in a semi-private setting (7 students maximum) where interactions will be encouraged via exercises done each week during the classes, along with assisting students with their pronunciation. The personalized attention and small group setting explain the fee for the course.

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**Curriculum & Study Materials**

Each week, you receive a comprehensive PDF (\~100–150 pages) divided into 5 modules.

Each module includes structured lessons, vocabulary, grammar, examples, and exercises.

Optional but highly recommended: 2 hours of daily self-study and homework per module (=10 hours/week).

Weekly homework sections included in each weekly document.

If you have questions during the week, you can ask in the dedicated WhatsApp group.

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**Communication & Support**

All materials and announcements are shared in a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Students can ask questions and exchange messages throughout the course.

Course documents and reminders are sent via WhatsApp before each class.

Due to the number of students, I only use WhatsApp in order to send info and documents and answer questions.
No documents are sent via email or alternate means of communication.

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**Extra Practice & Community Support**

To further enhance learning, students are encouraged to organize their own informal study groups during the week. This can easily be arranged via the WhatsApp group you will belong to, for either A1 or A2 or B1 or B2.

While I will not be present for these peer-led sessions, they are highly recommended as a way to collaborate, share insights, and stay motivated throughout the 10-week journey.

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**Cost & Payment Options (for all semi-private paid options)**

\* Full Course Fee: $280 CAD for the complete 10-week program.

\* Weekly Option: $28 CAD per class (paid in advance, one class at a time).

The preferred option is full payment at least one week before the course begins to secure your spot.

If your budget is tight, you may choose a weekly plan: $28 CAD per week, due at least 24 hours before each class (including the first session). If payment isn’t received on time, 24 hours before the class, you won't be allowed in the goup class.

Please select the weekly plan only if you intend to complete the full course. If you choose the weekly option and skip two group classes (consecutively or not), your enrollment will be ended (to prevent people from jumping in and out whenever it suits them).

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**Accepted Payment Methods**

1\. Stripe $International Debit or Credit Card Payments available in more than 125 countries$ :
\* Pay per week ($28 CAD) link: [https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00](https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00)
\* Full 10-week course ($280 CAD) link: [https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01](https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01)

2\. PayPal $International payments$ : @M2TradingUniversity

3\. Interac E\-Transfer $Canada only$ : [f_normandeau@protonmail.com](http://f_normandeau@protonmail.com/)

No new methods of payment are planned at the moment.

Please note that Stripe and Paypal will be adding a small payment processing fee, but not Interac e-transfers from Canada.

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**Refund Policy**

If you choose the full payment option and decide to withdraw from the course, refunds are calculated as follows:

**If you attended 2 group classes or less than 2:**

* Refund of the full $280 CAD.

**If you attended 3 group classes or more:**

* No refund available

In any case, if you end the group classes, you will no longer have access to the WhatsApp group or receive the course materials for the remaining sessions.

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**Registration Starts and Ends?**

Registration for the 10-week semi-private (paid) group classes (A1 to B2) are open as of October 5, 2025, and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once a group reaches its maximum number of participants (7), registration for that group closes, and this can happen at any time.

Securing your spot early by completing payment is the only way to guarantee your place. Simply expressing interest or waiting until the last moment does not guarantee availability.

The final deadline to register for the upcoming January 2026 10-week session (for any semi-private group class) is December 31, 2025 at midnight (NY time). After this date, no new registrations will be accepted, regardless of your circumstances.

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**2026 Group Classes Academic Start and Stop**

End of the 2026 academic calendar:

The U.S. Thanksgiving (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) marks the close of the 2026 academic calendar. Classes will restart in early January 2027.

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**Calendar 2026**

**Winter 2026:**
Sun, Jan 4, 2026 — Sun, Mar 8, 2026 (=10 weeks)

**Spring 2026 :**
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 — Sun, May 31, 2026 (=10 weeks)

**Summer 2026 :**
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 — Sun, Aug 23, 2026 (=10 weeks)

**Fall 2026 :**
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 — Sun, Nov 15, 2026 (=10 weeks)

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**About Me**

From May 2020 to September 2025, I’ve given over 5,300 online lessons to 725+ students from about 50 countries.

I have also organized and hosted over 500+ group meetings since September 1, 2025, on MeetUp.

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

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
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