Name: 80-min French Talk : "Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun..." :)
Start: 2025-07-26T15:10:00.000Z
Location: Resto Végo St-Denis

⭐ **French B1 Course – Intermediate Level (10 Weeks)** ⭐
in a small group setting with 7 students

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**IMPORTANT NOTE:** NO NEW ADMISSIONS as the 10-week course started already. The new 10-week session will start in mid-September 2025.

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**Program Details**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2 hours per week
\* Class Format: Online (Zoom)
\* Max Participants: 7
\* Who Can Join? Those who have an A2 level in French
\* Self-Study Requirement: 10 hours per week minimum
\* Total Estimated Learning Hours: \~120 hours
\* Once the course starts, we do not admit new students

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**Schedule**

Week 1: Sunday, June 29, 2025 (12 pm to 2 pm EST)
to
Week 10: Sunday, August 31, 2025 (12 pm to 2 pm EST)

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**Course Description**

This B1-level French course is designed for learners who have completed the A2 level or have a solid foundation in basic French.

It will help students transition from structured conversations to more natural, spontaneous communication, improve grammatical accuracy, and build confidence in work, travel, and social contexts.

This course follows the CEFR B1 level to prepare students for functional communication in social, travel, and work situations.

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**Learning Outcomes – B1 Level French Course**

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

✅ Express and justify opinions in everyday conversations
✅ Engage in spontaneous discussions on personal and social topics
✅ Narrate past experiences and discuss future plans with accuracy
✅ Understand and summarize news articles, interviews, and reports
✅ Write structured emails, reviews, and professional messages
✅ Confidently handle work, travel, and real-world interactions

This B1-level course will enhance your fluency, comprehension, and accuracy, preparing you for independent communication in French! 🚀

**Curriculum & Study Materials**
\* Each week, you receive a comprehensive PDF (\~80–120 pages) divided into 5 modules
\* Each module includes structured lessons, vocabulary, grammar, examples, and exercises
\* Optional but recommended: 2 hours of daily self-study (10 hours/week)
\* Weekly study guides and homework sections included in each weekly document
\* Suggestions for videos and exercises to guide your self-study are provided. If you have questions during the week, you can ask in the WhatsApp group.
\* Each week concludes with an optional self-assessment exam and answer key
\*\*\*
**Class Structure**
Each weekly 2-hour session is divided into two parts:
1\. Review and clarification of core concepts
2\. Practice through exercises and live conversations
\*\*\*
**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
\*\*\*

***

**Cost & Payment Options**
The preferred option is to make the full payment at least one week before the course begins. However, if you are uncertain about committing or working with a tight budget, you may choose to pay weekly. The weekly payment is $28 CAD and must be sent at least 24 hours before each class to secure your place in that week’s session.

\* Full Course Fee: $280 CAD (taxes included) for the complete 10-week program
\* Weekly Option: $28 CAD per class (paid in advance, one class at a time)

\*\*\*
**Refund Policy**
If you choose the full payment option and decide to withdraw from the course, you will be refunded the unused portion of your payment, minus a $50 CAD administrative fee. In this case, you will no longer have access to the WhatsApp group or receive the course materials for the remaining sessions.
\*\*\*
**Accepted Payment Methods**
\* PayPal: @M2TradingUniversity
\* Interac E-Transfer (Canada only): [[f_normandeau@protonmail.com](http://f_normandeau@protonmail.com/)]([mailto:f_normandeau@protonmail.com](http://mailto:f_normandeau@protonmail.com/))
\* Stripe (Debit or Credit Card Payments):
1\. Pay per week $$28 CAD$: [https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00](https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00)
2\. Full 10\-week course $$280 CAD$: [https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01](https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01)
\*\*\*
**Access & Attendance**
\* Only participants who have completed payment in advance will be admitted.
\* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
\* Zoom link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643)
\* Password: galaxy
\* Camera use is expected for a better group learning experience
\*\*\*
**Extra Practice & Community Support**
In addition to the main Sunday classes, students are invited to join optional group practice sessions held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM EST on Zoom. These informal sessions offer a valuable opportunity to review course material, reinforce speaking skills, and build confidence in a relaxed setting. All enrolled students are welcome to attend.
To further enhance learning, students are also encouraged to organize their own informal study groups during the week. While the instructor 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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**Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning**

Week 1: Speaking with Confidence – Strengthening Fluency
Vocabulary: Expanding everyday expressions, improving sentence structure
Grammar: Review of A2-level grammar, sentence connectors (donc, alors, cependant)
Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, your work, and your goals in greater depth
Reading & Writing: Writing a structured self-introduction
📌 Key Topics:

* Sentence connectors (donc, alors, cependant, tandis que)
* Using pronouns for fluency (y, en, lui, leur)
* Making conversations flow more naturally

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Week 2: Expressing Opinions & Debating
Vocabulary: Agreeing/disagreeing, presenting an argument
Grammar: Subjunctive (Il faut que…, Je veux que…)
Speaking & Listening: Discussing current topics, expressing personal opinions
Reading & Writing: Writing an opinion piece or social media post
📌 Key Topics:

* Structuring opinions: Je pense que…, À mon avis…
* Introduction to subjunctive (Il faut que je parte…)
* Expressing hypothetical ideas (Si j’avais plus de temps…)

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Week 3: Storytelling & Describing Past Events
Vocabulary: Talking about memories and past experiences
Grammar: Passé composé vs. imparfait (advanced usage)
Speaking & Listening: Telling stories, sharing personal experiences
Reading & Writing: Writing a narrative about a past trip or event
📌 Key Topics:

* Mastering passé composé vs. imparfait
* Using time markers (autrefois, jadis, tout à coup)
* Structuring engaging stories

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Week 4: Future Plans & Professional Situations
Vocabulary: Work, career, and life goals
Grammar: Futur simple vs. futur proche
Speaking & Listening: Talking about career goals, planning a project
Reading & Writing: Writing a professional email or project plan
📌 Key Topics:

* Writing emails and professional communication
* Talking about long-term vs. short-term plans
* Using conditional to be polite (Je voudrais, Vous pourriez)

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Week 5: Travel & Problem-Solving in French
Vocabulary: Hotel reservations, asking for help, handling complaints
Grammar: Using conditional and formal expressions
Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-world travel situations
Reading & Writing: Writing a review or formal complaint
📌 Key Topics:

* Making polite requests (Pourriez-vous… ?)
* Handling problems in a restaurant, hotel, or store
* Using relative pronouns (dont, lequel, ce que)

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Week 6: Conversations at Work & Interviews
Vocabulary: Job interviews, networking, workplace conversations
Grammar: Relative pronouns & indirect speech
Speaking & Listening: Practicing interviews, discussing work projects
Reading & Writing: Writing a job application or resume
📌 Key Topics:

* Talking about work responsibilities
* Using indirect speech (Il a dit que… Il m’a demandé de…)
* Writing a concise and clear resume

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Week 7: Advanced Storytelling & Hypotheticals
Vocabulary: Emphasizing emotions, storytelling techniques
Grammar: Plus-que-parfait & hypothetical phrases
Speaking & Listening: Telling “what could have happened” stories
Reading & Writing: Writing a fictional or personal story
📌 Key Topics:

* Using past perfect (J’avais déjà fini…)
* Expressing regrets and what-ifs (Si j’avais su…)
* Using transition words for fluency

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Week 8-10: Mastery & Final Assessment
Review: Revisiting major grammar & vocabulary points
Final Speaking Practice: Role-playing real-life interactions
Final Writing Task: Writing a formal report or personal essay
📌 Key Topics:

* Advanced sentence structuring
* Mastering spontaneous conversations
*

***

**Testimonials** for the French Club events, meetings and courses can be found here:
[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

**About Me**

Since May 25, 2020, I’ve taught French to 700 students from multiple countries, delivering over 4,700 online lessons.
Read student reviews & learn more about my teaching:

Read student reviews & more about my teaching:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

***

The French Club (Montreal)

François 

GAFFAR MALIK

Mansour

Nakato

⭐ French B1 Course – Intermediate Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

Online event

**⭐ French A2 Course – Intermediate Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐**
**in a small group setting with 7 students**

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**IMPORTANT NOTE:** NO NEW ADMISSIONS as the 10-week course started already. The new 10-week session will start in mid-September 2025.

\*\*\*

**Overview**

This A2-level course is designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of French and want to build greater fluency and accuracy in everyday communication. Over 10 weeks, students will strengthen their ability to speak, understand, read, and write in French through real-life contexts and guided practice.

The course offers structured lessons, engaging conversation practice, and regular feedback to help students become more independent and confident in using French at an elementary level. Students will learn to describe their daily life in more detail, express preferences and opinions, talk about the past and future, and navigate social and practical situations.

Classes are dynamic, interactive, and supportive — ideal for learners who want to expand their vocabulary, solidify their grammar, and feel more natural when speaking.

***

**Who Is This Course For?**

This course is ideal for:
\* Learners who have completed an A1 course or have basic knowledge of French
\* People preparing for immigration, studies, or work in a French-speaking environment
\* Students seeking a structured, intermediate-level program to improve fluency, accuracy, and communication skills
\* Adults who want to speak with more confidence and better handle common everyday situations

***

**Details of the A1 French course**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2 hours (live on Zoom)
\* Schedule: Sundays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
\* Group Size: 7 students
\* Self-Study Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week
\* Total Learning Time: \~120 hours
\* New Student Policy: No new participants are admitted once the course begins

***

**Next Session Start Date**

Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Classes continue every Sunday until August 31, 2025.

**Schedule**
\* Week 1: Sunday, June 29, 2025
\* Week 2: Sunday, July 6
\* Week 3: Sunday, July 13
\* Week 4: Sunday, July 20
\* Week 5: Sunday, July 27
\* Week 6: Sunday, August 3
\* Week 7: Sunday, August 10
\* Week 8: Sunday, August 17
\* Week 9: Sunday, August 24
\* Week 10: Sunday, August 31

***

**Learning Outcomes for A2 Level Course**

By completing this A2-level French course, you will be able to:
\* Communicate about personal experiences and future plans with more details and fluency
\* Express opinions, preferences, and feelings in conversations (e.g., likes, dislikes, comparisons)
\* Understand and use past tenses (passé composé & imparfait) to describe past events and experiences
\* Make suggestions, give advice, and express necessity (e.g., Tu devrais..., Il faut..., Si j’étais toi…)
\* Handle everyday situations with greater confidence, including shopping, travel, and work interactions
\* Engage in longer dialogues and role-plays, including formal and informal conversations
\* Read and understand short articles, emails, and everyday texts (e.g., travel guides, reviews, personal stories)
\* Write structured paragraphs, including emails, personal narratives, and informal messages

This course will boost your fluency and confidence in real-life social, travel, and professional situations while reinforcing key grammar and vocabulary!

***

**Curriculum & Study Materials**

\* Each week, you receive a comprehensive PDF (\~80–120 pages) divided into 5 modules
\* Each module includes structured lessons, vocabulary, grammar, examples, and exercises
\* Optional but recommended: 2 hours of daily self-study (10 hours/week)
Weekly study guides and homework sections included in each weekly document
\* Suggestions for videos and exercises to guide your self-study are provided. If you have questions during the week, you can ask in the WhatsApp group.
\* Each week concludes with an optional self-assessment exam and answer key

***

**Class Structure**

Each weekly 2-hour session is divided into two parts:
1\. Review and clarification of core concepts
2\. Practice through exercises and live conversations

***

**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

***

**Cost & Payment Options**

The preferred option is to make the full payment at least one week before the course begins. However, if you are uncertain about committing or working with a tight budget, you may choose to pay weekly. The weekly payment is $28 CAD and must be sent at least 24 hours before each class to secure your place in that week’s session.

\* Full Course Fee: $280 CAD (taxes included) for the complete 10-week program
\* Weekly Option: $28 CAD per class (paid in advance, one class at a time)

***

**Refund Policy**

If you choose the full payment option and decide to withdraw from the course, you will be refunded the unused portion of your payment, minus a $50 CAD administrative fee. In this case, you will no longer have access to the WhatsApp group or receive the course materials for the remaining sessions.

***

**Accepted Payment Methods**

\* PayPal: @M2TradingUniversity

\* Interac E-Transfer (Canada only): [f_normandeau@protonmail.com](mailto:f_normandeau@protonmail.com)

\* Stripe (Debit or Credit Card Payments):
1\. Pay per week $$28 CAD$: [https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00](https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00)
2\. Full 10\-week course $$280 CAD$: [https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01](https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01)

***

**Access & Attendance**

\* Only participants who have completed payment in advance will be admitted.
\* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
\* Zoom link: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643)
\* Password: galaxy
\* Camera use is expected for a better group learning experience

***

**Extra Practice & Community Support**

In addition to the main Sunday classes, students are invited to join optional group practice sessions held every Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM EST on Zoom. These informal sessions offer a valuable opportunity to review course material, reinforce speaking skills, and build confidence in a relaxed setting. All enrolled students are welcome to attend.

To further enhance learning, students are also encouraged to organize their own informal study groups during the week. While the instructor 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.

***

**Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning**

Week 1

* Module 1: Revision: Present tense of regular verbs
* Module 2: Revision: Common irregular verbs (avoir, être, aller, faire, voir, prendre)
* Module 3: Introduction to passé composé (avoir)
* Module 4: Passé composé with être
* Module 5: Talking about recent experiences using time expressions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà, encore

Week 2

* Module 6: Adjectives for personality & emotions, agreement
* Module 7: Describing emotions and feelings, moods and states.
* Module 8: Expressing opinions (Je pense que, à mon avis, selon moi)
* Module 9: City and nature descriptions
* Module 10: Comparative adjectives and some adverbs (plus, le plus, moins, aussi, tellement)

Week 3

* Module 11: Vocabulary: Daily activities & routines, Time expressions for the future (demain, dans une semaine, l’année prochaine), Making suggestions and invitations
* Module 12: Futur proche (aller + infinitive)
* Module 13: Futur simple: Introduction and conjugation
* Module 14: Talking about holiday and weekend plans
* Module 15: Writing emails about future plans

Week 4

* Module 16: Verbs expressing preferences (aimer, préférer, détester), discussing hobbies & interests
* Module 17: Expressing agreement/disagreement, Using parce que and donc to express opinions and reasons
* Module 18: Verbs followed by infinitive (aimer + infinitif, préférer, vouloir)
* Module 19: Introduction to conditional (je voudrais, tu aimerais)
* Module 20: Writing a review (film, book)

Week 5

* Module 21: Vocabulary: Shopping, clothing, customer interactions, asking for assistance or help
* Module 22: Imperative (giving instructions and commands), Role-playing customer interactions
* Module 23: Direct object pronouns (me, te, le, la, l’, les, nous, vous, les)
* Module 24: Indirect object pronouns (me, te, lui, nous, vous, leur)
* Moule 25: Expressing necessity & obligation (il faut, devoir + infinitive), Writing formal emails (requests and complaints)

Week 6

* Module 26: Booking accommodations and tickets, Travel-related vocabulary (transport, hotel, etc.)
* Module 27: Expressing preferences when traveling (J’aimerais, Je préfère), Asking for and giving directions
* Module 28: Using pronouns “y” and “en” (Il y a, J’en veux, J’y vais)
* Module 29: Using prepositions with locations (à, en, chez, dans)
* Module 30: Writing a travel itinerary

Week 7

* Module 31: Vocabulary: Events, vacations and memories, Common storytelling expressions (Autrefois, quand j’étais petit(e), il y a longtemps), Expressing duration in the past (pendant, depuis, il y a)
* Module 32: Passé composé vs. imparfait: Differences and usage
* Module 33: Imparfait conjugation and usage
* Module 34: Passé composé conjugation and usage
* Module 35: Narrating past events and stories, Writing diary entries and short narratives

Week 8

* Module 36: Vocabulary: Health and well-being, problem-solving
* Module 37: Conditional tense, for giving advice (je voudrais, tu devrais, si j’étais toi, j’irais)
* Module 38: Using devoir, pouvoir to give recommendations
* Module 39: Hypothetical situations (si j’étais toi, je ferais…), Making hypothetical suggestions (Si j’étais toi, je ferais…)
* Module 40: Writing advice to a friend

Week 9

* Module 41: Educational vocabulary and talking about studies
* Module 42: Workplace, job applications, educational goals
* Module 43: Relative pronouns: qui, que and dont
* Module 44: Using relative clauses to add details (La ville où je vis, Le travail que j’aime)
* Module 45: Writing a formal email (Cher Monsieur/Madame…)

Week 10

* Module 46: Review: Key verbs, present and future tense (futur proche & futur simple)
* Module 47: Review: Key verbs and past tenses (passé composé, imparfait)
* Module 48: Review: Key topics from the course
* Module 49: Role-play: Everyday real-world dialogues
* Module 50: Final assessment (Speaking practice & writing task)

***

**Testimonials** for the French Club events, meetings and courses can be found here:

[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

***

**About Me**

Since May 25, 2020, I’ve taught French to 700 students from multiple countries, delivering over 4,700 online lessons.

Read student reviews & learn more about my teaching:

[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau)
[https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

***

Nicole T

Lori

Tatiana G.

⭐ French A2 Course – Intermediate Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

**⭐A special event series where curious minds meet and French learners shine. ⭐**

Bonjour à toutes et à tous.
Bienvenue au 2e événement de cette série de mini-conférences intitulée « Raconte-moi une histoire ».
Notre deuxième conférencier invité sera Andrew, de Los Angeles.
Le thème de sa présentation est :
"Le Québec, le Canada et la langue française"

..........

Hello everyone.
Welcome to the 2nd event of this series of mini-conferences called "Tell me a story.".
Our second guest speaker will be Andrew, based in Los Angeles.
The theme of his presentation is :
"Le Québec, le Canada et la langue française"

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**Join Our French Learning Community Conferences**

We host a unique series of conferences featuring remarkable people who are learning French alongside you.
Each event centers around a passionate speaker who presents on a topic they love—entirely in French—for 15-25 minutes.

**During the Presentation:**

* Please keep your microphone muted to maintain the flow
* Cameras are optional throughout the entire meeting
* If you choose to participate in discussions, we encourage turning your camera on for a more engaging experience

**After the Presentation:**

We open the floor for casual, respectful group discussion in French, where you can ask questions, exchange ideas, and share experiences related to the topic.

While our guest speakers may occasionally accommodate questions in English, we encourage you to stretch yourself by using French—even if it feels challenging. Growth happens outside our comfort zone, especially in language learning!

**Who Should Attend:**

* **Low-intermediate speakers** who can participate in simple conversations are warmly encouraged to join the discussion
* **Beginners or shy learners** are equally welcome to attend, listen, and absorb the French exposure

This is an excellent opportunity to hear spoken French and connect with fellow learners on the same journey.

**Our Community Values:** Every opinion is respected and everyone is welcome. We maintain a positive environment by avoiding divisive topics like politics, religion, and sexuality.

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**Who is the guest speaker?**

The guest speakers will be individuals who took a French course with me. Each speaker does this on a voluntary basis in order to practice French and showcase something they love or truly care about or are deeply interested in.

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**Who Can Join?**

This series of mini conferences is open to everyone who has a low intermediate understanding of French.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your French skills !!

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**Practical Details :**

* Duration: 90 minutes per session.
* Frequency: Every two weeks, on Sunday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm EST (NY time).
* The zoom link is: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643)
* The password is: galaxy
* These are the Zoom login details for all events by this group.

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**MeetUp Fee for this event:**

This series of conferences by guest speakers (who are French learners) will remain free in 2025.

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**About me :**

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French
to 680 students from many countries, delivering more than
4,500+ French lessons, online and in person (stats as of April 20, 2025).

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](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

François Normandeau

The French Club (NYC)

Swann L.

⭐ Raconte-moi une histoire — Tell Me a Story ⭐

**The full list of events is available here:**
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

**Testimonials for the French Club events, meetings and courses can be found here:**
[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

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

Course Title: French for Beginners – A1 Level
Duration: 10 weeks
Weekly Class Time: 2 hours per week
Self-Study Requirement: 10-15 hours per week
Total Estimated Learning Hours: \~120 hours

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**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 in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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.

**Details of the A1 French course**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2 hours (live on Zoom)
\* Self-Study Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week
\* Total Learning Time: \~120 hours
\* Group Size: unlimited number of students

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**Next Session Start Date:**
Classe starts on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 8:15 until 10:15 pm EDT (NY time). Classes continue every Wednesday until September 3, 2025

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**Schedule:**

\* Week 1: Wed, July 2, 2025
\* Week 2: Wed, July 9
\* Week 3: Wed, July 16
\* Week 4: Wed, July 23
\* Week 5: Wed, July 30
\* Week 6: Wed, August 6
\* Week 7: Wed, August 13
\* Week 8: Wed, August 20
\* Week 9: Wed, August 27
\* Week 10: Wed, Sept 3

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**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

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**Cost & Payment Options:**

This 10-week A1 French course is free. The course will have limited interactions (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

\*\*\*

**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

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**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!

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**About Me**

Since May 25, 2020, I’ve taught French to 710 students from multiple countries, delivering over 4,900 online lessons (as of June 28, 2025).

Read student reviews & learn more about my teaching:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau)
[https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

Looking forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

Olivia Rozinski

Faye

James Netterwald

michael reiter

paulopalbuquerque

tina 

⭐ 10-Week A1-Level French Learning Program - Open to all & free ⭐

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

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

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**Participants** : 10 participants maximum

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

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**MeetUp Fee for this event:** THE MEETUP FEE IS OPTIONAL.
Pay the fee if you see the value and can afford it.
$8 CAD for this 80-minute group meeting.

You can pay via via Paypal directly, or you can send
an interac e-transfer (if you are in Canada).

Interac e-transfer: send the payment to [f_normandeau@protonmail.com](http://f_normandeau@protonmail.com/)
Paypal: send the payment to @M2TradingUniversity

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**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.

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**How to find the restaurant :**

The restaurant is located a few minutes north of the Berri
metro station on Saint-Denis Street. We meet at 11 am (when the restaurant opens). Once inside, head downstairs, and you’ll find us
at one of the large tables, near the back exit.

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**Food and drinks :**

You are welcome to enjoy the restaurant's food or drinks before, during, or after the event. While it’s not mandatory to make a purchase, it’s a nice gesture to support the venue. If you’re not hungry, a coffee or something small would be appreciated.

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**Disclosure :**

We earn no commision from the restaurant, and we have no financial incentive to use this particular venue. We hold events there because it is near two metro stations (Berri-UQAM and Sherbrooke), it's spacious inside, the food is delicious and healthy, and the atmosphere is great and relaxed.

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**About me:**

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French
to 575 students from many countries, delivering more than
4,000 French lessons, online (as of December 26, 2024).

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](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

I look forward to seeing you soon, and helping you as best I can.

François Normandeau

Arthur

Alejandra Zambrano

celeste.vandokkum

80-min French Talk : "Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun..." :)

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