French B2 Level Practice & Mock Exams - Interactive Learning Session

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

Préparez-vous pour le niveau B2 avec confiance !

Are you working toward achieving B2 level proficiency in French? Join our dynamic practice session designed specifically for intermediate learners ready to take their French skills to the next level!

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Méthode C.O.P.A.R.E., créé par François Normandeau

Objectif :

Aider les étudiants à préparer une réponse orale structurée, cohérente et nuancée en 10 minutes, pour la produire à l'oral en 5 à 7 minutes au niveau B2/C1.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L9HHaThw66h-VaxqBcYEBzB3YfPruA_TLnmib2WCQpw/edit?usp=sharing

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What to Expect

This interactive online session combines structured practice with realistic exam simulation to help you master the competencies required for B2 certification. Whether you're preparing for DELF B2, TCF, or simply want to reach upper-intermediate fluency, this meetup is for you.

Session Activities Include:

Written Comprehension & Production

* Text analysis exercises with complex articles and reports
* Essay writing practice on contemporary social topics
* Grammar and vocabulary challenges at B2 level

Listening Comprehension

* Audio exercises featuring interviews, debates, and presentations
* Note-taking practice for academic and professional contexts
* Understanding implicit meanings and nuanced opinions

Oral Expression & Argumentation

* Structured debates where participants present and defend viewpoints
* Argumentative presentations on current affairs and social issues
* Practice expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, and building logical arguments
* Techniques for organizing ideas coherently in French

Interactive Discussion

* Small group conversations on complex topics
* Role-playing exercises (job interviews, formal meetings, negotiations)
* Peer feedback and collaborative learning

Mock Exam Components

Experience realistic B2-level testing conditions with:

* Timed writing exercises
* Oral presentation simulations
* Listening comprehension under exam conditions
* Immediate feedback and improvement strategies

Who Should Attend

* Intermediate French learners (A2/B1 transitioning to B2)
* Students preparing for official French proficiency exams
* Anyone seeking structured practice in argumentative French
* Learners comfortable with basic French but ready to tackle complex topics

What You'll Gain

* Confidence in expressing complex ideas in French
* Improved ability to structure arguments logically
* Enhanced vocabulary for formal and academic contexts
* Real exam experience in a supportive environment
* Personalized feedback on your progress

Technical Requirements

* Stable internet connection
* Working microphone and camera
* Quiet environment for speaking exercises
* Notebook for written activities

Language Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate (A2/B1 → B2) Format: Interactive online session via [Platform] Duration: 2 hours with short breaks
Venez pratiquer dans une atmosphère bienveillante et motivante ! Let's reach B2 together!

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Practical Details :

* Duration: 90 minutes per session.
* Frequency: Once a week.
* Group Size: Maximum of 7 participants per session to ensure a personalized experience.
* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* The 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.
Note: 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 $9 CAD payment for this 90-minute group meeting is optional.
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:
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.

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French B2 Practice & Mock Exams - 15-Week Schedule
Every Friday \| 5:00 \- 6:30 PM $New York Time$ \| 90 minutes

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Week 1 - July 4, 2025
Kickoff & Diagnostic Assessment

* Welcome & introductions in French
* Diagnostic speaking exercise: personal presentation
* Written comprehension: analyzing a news article
* Goal setting for the 15-week program

Week 2 - July 11, 2025
Oral Expression: Structured Argumentation

* Topic: "Should remote work become the standard?"
* Presentation techniques and logical structure
* Practice defending positions with evidence
* Peer feedback session

Week 3 - July 18, 2025
Listening Comprehension Focus

* Audio exercises: interviews and debates
* Note-taking strategies
* Understanding implicit meanings
* Discussion of listening content

Week 4 - July 25, 2025
Written Production Workshop

* Essay writing: "The impact of social media on society"
* Structure and paragraph development
* Vocabulary building for formal writing
* Peer review exercise

Week 5 - August 1, 2025
Interactive Debate Session

* Topic: "Nuclear energy vs. renewable energy"
* Team debates with assigned positions
* Practice interrupting politely and building on others' ideas
* Vocabulary for expressing agreement/disagreement

Week 6 - August 8, 2025
Reading Comprehension Deep Dive

* Complex texts: literary excerpts and opinion pieces
* Analysis techniques and critical thinking
* Written response to comprehension questions
* Discussion of challenging vocabulary

Week 7 - August 15, 2025
Role-Playing & Professional Scenarios

* Job interview simulations
* Business meeting participation
* Formal presentation skills
* Professional vocabulary building

Week 8 - August 22, 2025
Mock Exam Session #1 (Partial)

* Timed listening comprehension
* Oral presentation under exam conditions
* Immediate feedback and improvement strategies
* Stress management techniques

Week 9 - August 29, 2025
Advanced Oral Expression

* Topic: "The future of education"
* Complex argumentation with counter-arguments
* Using connectors and transition phrases
* Spontaneous response practice

Week 10 - September 5, 2025
Written Comprehension & Production Combo

* Analyzing opinion articles
* Writing argumentative responses
* Synthesis exercises
* Grammar review for B2 level

Week 11 - September 12, 2025
Current Affairs Debate

* Topic: "Artificial Intelligence: opportunity or threat?"
* Research and preparation time
* Formal debate structure
* Fact-checking and source evaluation

Week 12 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Listening & Note-Taking

* Academic lectures and conferences
* Advanced note-taking methods
* Summarizing complex information orally
* Question formulation practice

Week 13 - September 26, 2025
Collaborative Discussion Workshop

* Small group problem-solving scenarios
* Consensus building in French
* Facilitating discussions
* Cultural topics and perspectives

Week 14 - October 3, 2025
Complete Mock Exam Session

* Full B2 exam simulation (90 minutes)
* All four skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
* Realistic exam conditions
* Performance analysis

Week 15 - October 10, 2025
Final Review & Celebration

* Individual progress presentations
* Review of most challenging areas
* Resource sharing for continued learning
* Celebration of achievements and next steps

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Session Structure (Each 90-minute meeting):

* 5 minutes: Welcome & warm-up
* 20-25 minutes: Main activity #1
* 5 minutes: Short break
* 25-30 minutes: Main activity #2
* 10-15 minutes: Wrap-up, feedback, and homework assignment
* 5 minutes: Preview of next week

Recurring Elements:

* Weekly vocabulary building
* Grammar point of the week
* Cultural insights
* Homework assignments for practice between sessions

Program Duration: July 4 - October 10, 2025
Time: Fridays, 5:00-6:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Online interactive sessions

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**About me:**

Since March 2020, I’ve taught French to 680 students from multiple countries, delivering 4,600 online lessons (as of April 26, 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

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

François Normandeau

The French Club (Montreal)

François 

moobinah.faisal

Julia S

Jamie H

Mike Martonfi

Clark Meeks

irinag

Michelle Scannell

French B2 Level Practice & Mock Exams - Weekly Interactive Learning Sessions

Online event

**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/](https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/)

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

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Note: This meeting is posted in five (5) MeetUp groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.

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60-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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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.

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**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.

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**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:**

PayPal (worldwide payments) : @M2TradingUniversity
Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : [f_normandeau@protonmail.com](http://f_normandeau@protonmail.com/)

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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 join the Zoom call:**

\* Only confirmed participants (on the MeetUp event's page)
will be allowed in a group meeting.
\* The zoom link is: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643](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.

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**About me:**

Since March 2020, I’ve taught French to 680 students from multiple countries, delivering 4,600 online lessons (as of April 26, 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)

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

François Normandeau

The French Club (NYC)

Faye

Nicole T

Omua

⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐

**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

Maryna

Faisal

Ashish Sharma

Ajay Kamra

Arthur

Alejandra Zambrano

Tsitsi

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

Resto Végo St-Denis

**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/

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**⭐ Meet & Greet + Fall 2025 Info Session (A1–B1) ⭐**

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**.

The French Club — Meet & Greet Events September 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TM0DaqMgWJ8w_5bjR9XtTIV7rbNZaAGkBEsgI8I63M/edit?usp=sharing

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This event is posted in 9 MeetUp groups and I am expecting 30-40 attendees per session. Two Meet & Greet sessions are taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025 (early morning NY time and early evening NY time).

The French Club groups are based in : Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Chicago, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Johannesburg. New locations will be added in 2025 and 2026.

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

**Languages used during the event?**
The event is all in English (and only in English) in order to save time.

**When?**
Sunday, September 7, 2025,
From 10 am until 11:30 am 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
\* Please have your camera on, when speaking and introducing yourself. That small gesture is always hugely appreciated.

NOTE related to your personal intro:
To help everyone feel comfortable and safe, we ask all participants to briefly introduce themselves or share a short message in the Zoom chat about why they are attending. If someone prefers to remain completely silent, it can make others feel uneasy. If you want or need to keep a low profile, at least introduce yourself with the camera off. Thank you for understanding.

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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 group class was like, giving their honest feedback. Gaffar and Fairy will talk about their learning journey experiences with me, during the AM Meet & Greet session... and Sonia and Chris will share their own experiences in the evening Meet & Greet session.

**Second part:** Info session: A1/A2/B1/B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, how to enroll, Q&A

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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

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

A0 – Complete beginner
(Take the A1 course)

A1 – Basic user
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.
(Take A1 or A2)

A2 – Basic user
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.
(Take A2 or B1)

B1 – Independent user
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.
(Take B1 or B2)

B2 – Independent user
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.
(Take B2)

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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**Fall 2025 Session : Calendar (10-week sessions)**

— **A1** —

A1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 10 am until 12:30 pm NY time
Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 02 : starts on Monday, September 15, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 03 : starts on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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

**Our free A1 group classes** are open to everyone and can be quite large (we had 38 attendees this summer in one meeting). Because of the group size, these sessions are lecture-style: we may cover core concepts with limited time for questions, and we don’t run exercises, conversation practice, or pronunciation work. If other seemingly unrelated questions are asked and it seems important to answer, I might go off-topic in order to answer. These group classes are free and open to everyone. Read the document ahead of the class and do the exercises. That will make the biggest difference. Don't expect that I will be covering all the most important topics from the document, so that you feel that you covered the 5 modules because I covered them for you. That is your responsability, ahead of the meeting, not mine. In reality, most people won't read the documents ahead of time or do the homework. Of course, if that is your case, you will be disappointed with the group meetings, related to the A1 free group class.

**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.

— **A2** —

A2 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 1 pm until 3:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 02 : starts on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 03 : starts on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

— **B1** —

B1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 4 pm until 6:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 02 : starts on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 03 : starts on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

— **B2** —

B2 GROUP 01 : starts on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 1 pm until 3:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session
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B2 GROUP 02 : starts on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 4 pm until 6:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 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 session, the total class time (per meeting) has been extended from 120 to 150 minutes. (2 hours and a half)

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 2025 (now 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 $600 CAD or more, in Toronto and NYC, with the Alliance Française or other schools. This course I offer is 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 6 students).

However 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 Fees and Program Updates**

I’m expanding each A1–B2 group course with new annexes at the end of every document (verb lists, weekly recaps, extra exercises for private and group practice, etc.). This will increase the size of each document to about 150 pages when considering the additional exercises added, which can be done during the 11-week courses (in 2026) or afterwards.

Also, starting in January 2026, each course will also include an 11th group meeting: a 90-minute final exam for the whole level followed by a 30-minute feedback session. In order to prepare for that exam, then, doing the homework week after week during the course, for every module, is of course highly recommended.

To reflect these additions, the fee for all semi-private group classes
(A1–B2) will be **$380 CAD** as of January 2026 (previously **$280 CAD**
in 2025).

A total of 27.5 hours of group tuition (2.5 hours x 11 weeks) will be provided in 2026, which comes to $13.82 CAD per hour of tuition
per attendee (semi-private classes). ($380 / 27.5 = 13.82)

If we compare with 2025, 20 hours of tuition are offered, for $280 CAD, which comes to $14 CAD per hour of tuition per person. ($280 / 20 = 14)

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**2025 Attendance details (for all semi-private paid options):**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per class
\* Group Size: Maximum 6 students

\* Course format: Live on Zoom
\* Zoom link and passcode: galaxy

\* The same link and passcode are used for each group class & meeting.

\* Zoom access closes 15 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow.

\* 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 group classes.

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

Each weekly 150-minute session is divided into two main parts:

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 conversation $70 min\. or more$

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

The course (over 10 weeks) is given in a semi-private setting (6 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 (\~80–120 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 (10 hours/week).

Weekly study guides and homework sections included in each weekly document.

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

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**Registration open until when?**

Registration for the 10-week session is on a first come first served basis.

If a group is full, then, registration closes for that group and that can happen at any moment.

Paying for the course early on, guarantees your spot. Waiting at the last moment does not guarantee anything even if you tell me that you want to attend.

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**2025-2026 Group Classes Academic Start and Stop**

End of the 2025 academic calendar:
The U.S. Thanksgiving ---- Thu, Nov 27, 2025 ---- marks the close of the 2025 academic calendar. Classes restart in early January 2026.

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 15, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Spring 2026 :**
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 — Sun, June 7, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Summer 2026 :**
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Fall 2026 :**
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 — Sun, Nov 22, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

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**About Me**

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

I have also organized and hosted over 300 group meetings since September 1, 2025, on MeetUp.

You can see the group meeting reviews here:
[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

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

⭐ Meet & Greet ☺️... and Fall 2025 Info Session (A1–B2) ⭐

**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/

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**⭐ Meet & Greet + Fall 2025 Info Session (A1–B1) ⭐**

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**.

The French Club — Meet & Greet Events September 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15TM0DaqMgWJ8w_5bjR9XtTIV7rbNZaAGkBEsgI8I63M/edit?usp=sharing

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This event is posted in 9 MeetUp groups and I am expecting 30-40 attendees per session. Two Meet & Greet sessions are taking place on Sunday, September 7, 2025 (early morning NY time and early evening NY time).

The French Club groups are based in : Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Chicago, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Johannesburg. New locations will be added in 2025 and 2026.

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

**Languages used during the event?**
The event is all in English (and only in English) in order to save time.

**When?**
Sunday, September 7, 2025,
From 10 am until 11:30 am 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
\* Please have your camera on, when speaking and introducing yourself. That small gesture is always hugely appreciated.

NOTE related to your personal intro:
To help everyone feel comfortable and safe, we ask all participants to briefly introduce themselves or share a short message in the Zoom chat about why they are attending. If someone prefers to remain completely silent, it can make others feel uneasy. If you want or need to keep a low profile, at least introduce yourself with the camera off. Thank you for understanding.

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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 group class was like, giving their honest feedback. Gaffar and Fairy will talk about their learning journey experiences with me, during the AM Meet & Greet session... and Sonia and Chris will share their own experiences in the evening Meet & Greet session.

**Second part:** Info session: A1/A2/B1/B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, how to enroll, Q&A

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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
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.
(Take A1 or A2)

A2 – Basic user
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.
(Take A2 or B1)

B1 – Independent user
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.
(Take B1 or B2)

B2 – Independent user
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.
(Take B2)

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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**Fall 2025 Session : Calendar (10-week sessions)**

— **A1** —

A1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 10 am until 12:30 pm NY time
Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 02 : starts on Monday, September 15, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 03 : starts on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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

**Our free A1 group classes** are open to everyone and can be quite large (we had 38 attendees this summer in one meeting). Because of the group size, these sessions are lecture-style: we may cover core concepts with limited time for questions, and we don’t run exercises, conversation practice, or pronunciation work. If other seemingly unrelated questions are asked and it seems important to answer, I might go off-topic in order to answer. These group classes are free and open to everyone. Read the document ahead of the class and do the exercises. That will make the biggest difference. Don't expect that I will be covering all the most important topics from the document, so that you feel that you covered the 5 modules because I covered them for you. That is your responsability, ahead of the meeting, not mine. In reality, most people won't read the documents ahead of time or do the homework. Of course, if that is your case, you will be disappointed with the group meetings, related to the A1 free group class.

**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.

— **A2** —

A2 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 1 pm until 3:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 02 : starts on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 03 : starts on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

— **B1** —

B1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 4 pm until 6:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 02 : starts on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 03 : starts on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

— **B2** —

B2 GROUP 01 : starts on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 1 pm until 3:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session
\#\#\# SOLD OUT \#\#\#

B2 GROUP 02 : starts on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 4 pm until 6:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 6 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 session, the total class time (per meeting) has been extended from 120 to 150 minutes. (2 hours and a half)

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 2025 (now 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 $600 CAD or more, in Toronto and NYC, with the Alliance Française or other schools. This course I offer is 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 6 students).

However 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 Fees and Program Updates**

I’m expanding each A1–B2 group course with new annexes at the end of every document (verb lists, weekly recaps, extra exercises for private and group practice, etc.). This will increase the size of each document to about 150 pages when considering the additional exercises added, which can be done during the 11-week courses (in 2026) or afterwards.

Also, starting in January 2026, each course will also include an 11th group meeting: a 90-minute final exam for the whole level followed by a 30-minute feedback session. In order to prepare for that exam, then, doing the homework week after week during the course, for every module, is of course highly recommended.

To reflect these additions, the fee for all semi-private group classes
(A1–B2) will be **$380 CAD** as of January 2026 (previously **$280 CAD**
in 2025).

A total of 27.5 hours of group tuition (2.5 hours x 11 weeks) will be provided in 2026, which comes to $13.82 CAD per hour of tuition
per attendee (semi-private classes). ($380 / 27.5 = 13.82)

If we compare with 2025, 20 hours of tuition are offered, for $280 CAD, which comes to $14 CAD per hour of tuition per person. ($280 / 20 = 14)

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**2025 Attendance details (for all semi-private paid options):**

\* Duration: 10 weeks
\* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per class
\* Group Size: Maximum 6 students

\* Course format: Live on Zoom
\* Zoom link and passcode: galaxy

\* The same link and passcode are used for each group class & meeting.

\* Zoom access closes 15 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow.

\* 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 group classes.

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

Each weekly 150-minute session is divided into two main parts:

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 conversation $70 min\. or more$

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

The course (over 10 weeks) is given in a semi-private setting (6 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 (\~80–120 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 (10 hours/week).

Weekly study guides and homework sections included in each weekly document.

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

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**Registration open until when?**

Registration for the 10-week session is on a first come first served basis.

If a group is full, then, registration closes for that group and that can happen at any moment.

Paying for the course early on, guarantees your spot. Waiting at the last moment does not guarantee anything even if you tell me that you want to attend.

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**2025-2026 Group Classes Academic Start and Stop**

End of the 2025 academic calendar:
The U.S. Thanksgiving ---- Thu, Nov 27, 2025 ---- marks the close of the 2025 academic calendar. Classes restart in early January 2026.

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.

\*\*\*

**Calendar 2026**

**Winter 2026:**
Sun, Jan 4, 2026 — Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Spring 2026 :**
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 — Sun, June 7, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Summer 2026 :**
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 — Sun, Aug 30, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

**Fall 2026 :**
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 — Sun, Nov 22, 2026 (= 11 weeks)

\*\*\*

**About Me**

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

I have also organized and hosted over 300 group meetings since September 1, 2025, on MeetUp.

You can see the group meeting reviews here:
[https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/)

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

Rahul Hulli

FAIRY

Rezda Rezal

Jennifer

Fisher

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