**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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**Casual Conversations in French** (with Gaffar,a student of mine
based in Dubai)

**60-min French Talk** :
Practice French with other French learners.

**MINIMUM LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED:**
**Anyone with an A2 or B1 level in French.**

PLEASE note that if you can barely talk in French, you might be
asked to not participate in these events hosted by Gaffar.

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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.

You'll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
using Google Meet.

I will not attend these meetings, as I already have engagements at that time. But a student of mine wants to practice and improve and this can be a fantastic opportunity for others to join and have a conversation in French.

Gaffar is a serious student, already well established in the UAE, working in the accounting field. His desire to improve in French is noticeable and he'd like to use these practice sessions in order to raise his oral comprehension and oral expression. Other learners are welcome, not only students of mine.

\*\*\*

**Participants:** 4 participants maximum

You need to have an A2 or B1 level (minimum) in French in order to join.

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

\*\*\*

**MeetUp Fee for this event:**
These meetings with Gaffar, are free.

\*\*\*

**How to join the Google Meet call:**

[https://meet.google.com/fmk-khrp-rfq](https://meet.google.com/fmk-khrp-rfq)
NO PASSCODE IS NEEDED to join this meeting.

Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.

\*\*\*

**Important: No-Show Policy for Gaffar’s Meetings**

Please note that The French Club (Montreal)’s no-show policy applies to **all** events, including his.

If you book a spot and do not attend **and** do not cancel in advance, it counts as a no-show. After **two** no-shows, you will be removed from The French Club (Montreal) Meetup group.

If you book, please either attend or cancel before the meeting so someone else can take the spot. Thank you for your cooperation.

\*\*\*

**About Me,** François ...

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

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

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](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 assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

The French Club (Montreal)

GAFFAR MALIK

Yumi 

Val VG

Vivi

Witness

60-min French Conversations (with Gaffar, a student of mine based in Dubai, UAE)

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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**Casual Conversations in French with Jaime**
Hosted from Salt Lake City (Utah), USA

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**60-Minute French Conversation Practice**

Join other French learners for a relaxed and engaging group session in French.

These meetings are a fun way to practice, improve, and connect with people from around the world who share your passion for French.

Sessions take place online via Google Meet and last 60 minutes.

Please note: I (François) will not be attending these meetings, as I have prior commitments at that time. Instead, my student Jaime will host them. He is eager to practice and improve his French, and this is a great opportunity for others to do the same.

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**A Welcome from Jaime**

"I truly believe that we are all here to learn together, and I hope these meetings help us connect, support one another, and even build friendships. I will be hosting these sessions myself and everyone is welcome, as long as you have at least an A2 or B1 level in French so you can take part in real conversations.

If you bring a positive attitude, enjoy seeing the bright side of things, and are open, friendly, and sociable, these meetings are for you. We’ll explore a new discussion topic each week, while avoiding sensitive subjects such as politics, religion, or sexuality.

Please join me every week from 7 to 8 pm Mountain Time (9 to 10 pm Toronto). I look forward to seeing you soon!"\*

\*\*\*

**Participation Details**

* Maximum: 6 participants
* Minimum French level: A2 or B1
* If you can barely speak French, you may be asked not to join these sessions.
* Native French speakers: we kindly ask that you do not register, as space is limited and our focus is on helping learners.
* Open to everyone—not just François’s students.

\*\*\*

**Cost**

Participation is **free of charge**.

\*\*\*

**How to Join**

\* Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/dez-hcvm-bjd
\* No passcode required.
\* Please keep your camera on for a more engaging experience.

\*\*\*

**Important Note – No-Show Policy**

The French Club’s no-show policy applies to all events. If you register, please attend or cancel your spot in advance so someone else can join.

\*\*\*

**About Me,** François ...

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

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

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](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 assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

The French Club (Toronto)

Trishala Pradhan

Will

Payoli

-jaime Nichols

Jennifer

Irina

"The Conversationalist" : Meetings with Jaime (from Salt Lake City, Utah)

**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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**French Exam Practice Exercises (oral expression) with Gaffar, a student of mine, based in Dubai**

Practice French with other French learners.

The focus is on practicing oral expression for any type of French exams, B2 level.

Gaffar will use, when needed, the framework I have developed, in order to structure, improve and refine your oral expression skills related to a B2 French test. That method is called C.O.P.A.R.E.

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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

\*\*\*

**MINIMUM LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED:**
**Anyone with an A2 or B1 level in French.**

PLEASE note that if you can barely talk in French, you might be
asked to not participate in these events hosted by Gaffar.

\*\*\*

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.

You'll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
using Google Meet. (link here below)

I will not attend these meetings, as I already have engagements at that time. But a student of mine wants to practice and improve and this can be a fantastic opportunity for others to join and have a conversation in French.

Gaffar is a serious student, already well established in the UAE, working in the accounting field. His desire to improve in French is noticeable and he'd like to use these practice sessions in order to raise his oral comprehension and oral expression. Other learners are welcome, not only students of mine.

\*\*\*

**Participants:** 4 participants maximum

You need to have an A2 or B1 level (minimum) in French in order to join.

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

\*\*\*

**MeetUp Fee for this event:**
These meetings with Gaffar, are free.

\*\*\*

**How to join the Google Meet call:**

[https://meet.google.com/fmk-khrp-rfq](https://meet.google.com/fmk-khrp-rfq)
NO PASSCODE IS NEEDED to join this meeting.

Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.

\*\*\*

**Important: No-Show Policy for Gaffar’s Meetings**

Please note that The French Club (Montreal)’s no-show policy applies to **all** events, including his.

If you book a spot and do not attend **and** do not cancel in advance, it counts as a no-show. After **two** no-shows, you will be removed from The French Club (Montreal) Meetup group.

If you book, please either attend or cancel before the meeting so someone else can take the spot. Thank you for your cooperation.

\*\*\*

**About Me,** François ...

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

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

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](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 assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

Jane ZHU

Clark Meeks

chawlachahat1

Chelsie

French Exam Practice Exercises (oral expression) with Gaffar, based in Dubai

**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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**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
\* Format: Live on Zoom
\* Self-Study Suggestion: Minimum 10 hours/week
\* Total Learning Time: \~120 hours
\* Group Size: unlimited number of students

\*\*\*

**Next Session Start Date:**

Classe starts on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 9:00 until 11:00 am EDT (NY time). Classes continue every Thursday until September 18, 2025.

**Schedule:**

Week 1: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Week 2: Thursday, July 24
Week 3: Thursday, July 31
Week 4: Thursday, August 7
Week 5: Thursday, August 14
Week 6: Thursday, August 21
Week 7: Thursday, August 28
Week 8: Thursday, September 4
Week 9: Thursday, September 11
Week 10: Thursday, September 18

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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

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

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

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

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

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

\*\*\*

**Cost & Payment Options:**

This 10-week A1 French course is free. The course will have very few interactions (no speaking exercises and no opportunity to practice pronunciation or oral expression), and no correction of homework.

\*\*\*

**Access & Attendance:**

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

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

\*\*\*

**Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning**

Week 1: Foundations of French

* Vocabulary: Basic greetings, introducing yourself, numbers 0-100, days of the week
* Grammar: Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), definite/indefinite articles (le, la, un, une, des)
* Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, greeting others formally/informally
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short self-introduction
* Homework: Practice dialogues, listening exercises

Week 2: Talking About Yourself & Others

* Vocabulary: Family members, nationalities, professions
* Grammar: Present tense of être and avoir (to be and to have), adjective agreement (petit/petite, français/française)
* Speaking & Listening: Describing yourself and your family
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short text about your family
* Homework: Flashcards for professions & adjectives, listening to beginner dialogues

Week 3: Daily Life & Regular Verbs

* Vocabulary: Common verbs, daily routines (se lever, manger, travailler, dormir)
* Grammar: Present tense of -ER verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), forming negative sentences (ne... pas)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about daily habits and routines
* Reading & Writing: Describing a typical day
* Homework: Conjugation exercises, watching a short French video

Week 4: Places, Directions, and Prepositions

* Vocabulary: Cities, transportation, places (école, banque, supermarché)
* Grammar: Prepositions of place (à, de, sur, sous, devant, derrière), the verb aller
* Speaking & Listening: Asking for and giving directions
* Reading & Writing: Writing short sentences about your city
* Homework: Practicing directions, listening to French street dialogues

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

* Vocabulary: Common foods, numbers 100+, ordering at a restaurant
* Grammar: Articles partitif (du, de la, des), quantities (beaucoup de, un peu de)
* Speaking & Listening: Ordering food and drinks
* Reading & Writing: Writing a grocery shopping list
* Homework: Watching restaurant ordering videos, role-playing dialogues

Week 6: Future Plans and Basic Conversations

* Vocabulary: Talking about free time, future activities (cinema, sports, travel)
* Grammar: Futur proche (aller + infinitive), expressing likes/dislikes (j’aime, je préfère)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about weekend plans
* Reading & Writing: Writing about your future plans
* Homework: Listening to audio on leisure activities, creating your own future plans

Week 7: Talking About the Past

* Vocabulary: Common past actions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà)
* Grammar: Passé composé (with avoir for regular verbs)
* Speaking & Listening: Talking about what you did last weekend
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past experience
* Homework: Reading a simple story in past tense

Week 8: Travel, Transportation, and Asking for Help

* Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, taxi, avion), emergency phrases
* Grammar: Questions (où, quand, comment, combien), the verb pouvoir
* Speaking & Listening: Asking for help, booking tickets
* Reading & Writing: Filling out a travel form
* Homework: Practicing travel dialogues, listening to real-life recordings

Week 9: Invitations, Socializing, and Giving Opinions

* Vocabulary: Social phrases (on va au cinéma ?, pourquoi pas ?, c’est une bonne idée !)
* Grammar: The imperative (regarde ! écoute ! parle !)
* Speaking & Listening: Inviting someone, accepting/refusing
* Reading & Writing: Writing a short invitation message
* Homework: Practicing role-plays, writing social messages

Week 10: Final Review & Everyday Conversations

* Vocabulary: Review of key topics
* Grammar: Reinforcing present, past, and future tenses
* Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-life scenarios (restaurant, shopping, travel)
* Reading & Writing: Writing a final paragraph about yourself
* Final Assessment: Speaking practice & review exercises

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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!

\*\*\*

**About Me**

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

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

For some info about me as a teacher, and testimonials, see:
[https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau](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 assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

The French Club (NYC)

François 

Marva Green

H.D. Spivey

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

**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" :)

\*\*\*

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

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

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

\*\*\*

**Participants:**

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

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

\*\*\*

**MeetUp Fee for this event:**

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

**Payment Methods:**

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

\*\*\*

**Cancellation Policy:**

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

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

\*\*\*

**How to join the Zoom call:**

\* 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.

\*\*\*

**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

Nicole T

Faye

shannonmorris4375

Jennifer L.

⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐

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**The French Club (Montreal) :** already 225 events completed !! 
(Sept. 1, 2024 — June 26, 2025) 

**The full list of 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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