Name: ⭐ Raconte-moi une histoire — Tell Me a Story ⭐
Start: 2025-11-16T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-16T19:30:00-06:00

This event will take place **primarily in English**.
Please keep this in mind when registering and avoid expressing disappointment afterward. Thank you for your understanding.

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

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**Join Our French Learning Community Conferences**

**Upcoming event:**

**'Developing Your Writing Habit'**
Sunday, November 16, 2025
7 pm to 8:30 pm NY time
Language of Instruction: **English mostly**
Workshop facilitator: Rae

**Practical Details :**

* Duration: 90 minutes per session.
* 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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**In a nutshell:**

"This event is focused on helping those who are new to writing, those who want to reset their writing routine or those or those who want to start writing in French but don’t feel comfortable writing in English yet (or are looking for resources)."

**— Rae**

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**What this will focus on:**

Whether you’re just starting your writing journey, returning after a long break, or hoping to build confidence before writing in French, this workshop is for you. Writing regularly can help you express yourself more clearly, develop creative ideas, and support your progress in any language — including French.

This session will be led by Rae, an experienced writer and fluent English speaker who will guide participants through simple, practical techniques for starting — and maintaining — a consistent writing habit. The workshop will include hands-on exercises, reflections, and useful strategies for staying motivated over time.

I (François) will also be there to assist throughout the session. As a French language coach and fluent French speaker, I’ll provide backup explanations in French when helpful and encourage participants to try adapting some of the short exercises into French if they wish.

Rae will be the main workshop facilitator (using English) and I, François, will be on the sideline, acting as a back-up only (in English and French). This is her workshop, her content, not mine, but I will help as best I can. Thanks.

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**Who this is for:**

• New or returning writers who want to develop a daily or weekly writing practice
• French learners who would like to write in French but currently feel more comfortable starting in English
• Anyone looking for encouragement, accountability, and a supportive community atmosphere

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**Why join?**

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your creativity, rediscover the joy of writing, and gently prepare yourself for future French writing sessions. It’s also a perfect follow-up to a recent "Raconte-Moi Une Histoire" event where Rae spoke about the power of writing fiction, and acts as a bridge toward upcoming writing-focused activities within The French Club.

**What's the point if this is all in English?**

Even if this event will be held mostly in English, you can still benefit by learning new exercises and therefore improve your own writing skills, which can then be transposed to French.

Learn a lot with her and then use it all in French by yourself.
This does not limit autonomy but fosters it and encourages you to venture beyond your (literary or creative) comfort zone.

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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

**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 showcase something they love or truly care about or are deeply interested in.

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**Practical Details :**

* Duration: 90 minutes per session.
* 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](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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