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

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

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.

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Conférence : "L’univers des objets de collection et mon amour pour les cartes Pokémon" avec James Han

Dimanche 21 septembre, 12h00 - 13h30 heure de New York

Rejoignez-nous pour une présentation originale avec James Han, basé à Toronto (Ontario, Canada), qui nous fera découvrir l’univers des objets de collection et expliquera pourquoi les cartes Pokémon occupent une place particulière pour lui.

Au fil de cette conférence de 90 minutes, il abordera : une brève histoire des cartes Pokémon, les critères qui font la valeur (rareté, tirage, état, certification), les bonnes pratiques pour débuter et éviter les pièges, la conservation et l’authentification, ainsi que la dimension culturelle et nostalgique qui passionne les collectionneurs.

Une occasion idéale de poser des questions, d’obtenir des conseils pratiques et de partager vos propres expériences de collection.

Réservez votre place dès maintenant !

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Talk: "The Universe of Collectibles and My Love for Pokémon Cards" with James Han

Sunday, September 21, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST (NY time)

Join us for an engaging presentation with James Han from Toronto, Ontario (Canada), as he explores the world of collectibles and shares why Pokémon cards are his favorite.

Over 90 minutes, he will cover: a brief history of Pokémon cards; what drives value (rarity, print run, condition, grading); how to get started and avoid common pitfalls; storage and authentication; and the cultural/nostalgia factors that make collecting so compelling.

A great chance to ask questions, get practical tips, and swap collecting stories.

Reserve your spot now!

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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
  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

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

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

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

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau
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