About us
Hi.
Most adults who study French eventually reach the same moment.
They understand quite a lot… but speaking still feels difficult.
If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.
Welcome.
I’m François Normandeau, founder of The French Club.
We have over 35,000+ members in 24 MeetUp groups around the world (Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, Dakar, Dallas, Dubai, Irving, Lagos, London, Madrid, Montreal, Mumbai, NYC, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington DC).
If you want the same thing most adults want, a clear path to real, practical French you can actually use when speaking, then this is the right place!
And your free gift is ready: the full A1 French course (50 modules), now available on our platform. It’s the equivalent of 1,200+ pages of explanations, examples, exercises, and homework, with extras like audio and video to help you build pronunciation and real speaking reflexes. No catch, no gimmick, no obligation, no credit card needed.
Start your French journey here:
https://www.frenchclub.net/
To unlock it, two quick steps:
1. Create your account.
2. Enroll in the Free Plan (the A1 course is included in the free plan, but it requires enrollment).
Step-by-step guide (account setup + free A1 enrollment):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSyoLZDxM2QdHXO0TnDh1UVFP_QjWTXA1Hj-qwcIIMM/
Once you’re in, begin with Module 1 right away.
The goal is momentum, not perfection.
Many of our members begin with the free A1 course, attend a few Meetup events, and eventually join our small-group programs or immersion experiences.
What The French Club is
The French Club is a global community of French learners with free live events on Meetup and a structured learning platform on frenchclub.net.
We focus on real-world fluency through:
- Structured courses from A1 to B2 (50 modules per level).
- Skill workshops that fix the real sticking points (pronunciation, listening speed, writing accuracy, confidence, etc.).
- Conversation events (A1 to B2), including practice sessions and student-led events.
- Small-group immersion experiences.
Meetup is where you’ll discover and join live events.
Our site frenchclub.net is where your learning path is organized in one place (courses, materials, and enrollment).
See you at an event soon !! ツ
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French Club
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Links
The French Club — Academic Program Fall 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSPYxjFOoFDOCYLSkgU3UgWAWjl7nTHatB_snvM6GA0/
Website + free A1 course: https://www.frenchclub.net/
Meetup hub: https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/
Upcoming events
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French Conversations with Gaffar — for B1 & B2 learners ONLY
·OnlineOnline⭐ French Conversations with Gaffar — for B1 & B2 learners ONLY ⭐
Conversations in French with Gaffar (a French learner based in Dubai). Practice French with other French learners.
MINIMUM LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED: B1 or B2 level in French IS NECESSARY & REQUIRED in order to attend, PLEASE note that if you can barely talk in French, you will be
asked to not participate in these events hosted by Gaffar.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 based in different countries.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. Gaffar wants to practice and improve and this can be a fantastic opportunity for others to join and have a conversation in French.
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Sujets de discussion:
1. Politique
• Les gouvernements devraient-ils limiter l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux ?
• Le vote devrait-il être obligatoire ?
• Les jeunes s’intéressent-ils suffisamment à la politique ?
• Faut-il donner plus de pouvoir aux organisations internationales ?
• La transparence politique est-elle réellement respectée ?2. Voyage
• Voyager est-il une nécessité ou un luxe ?
• Le tourisme de masse est-il bénéfique ou nuisible ?
• Vaut-il mieux voyager seul ou en groupe ?
• Les voyages contribuent-ils à l’ouverture d’esprit ?
• Faut-il limiter les voyages pour protéger l’environnement ?3. Vie quotidienne
• Le rythme de vie moderne est-il trop stressant ?
• Faut-il privilégier la vie en ville ou à la campagne ?
• Les nouvelles technologies améliorent-elles notre quotidien ?
• Est-il important d’avoir une routine ?
• La consommation excessive est-elle un problème dans notre société ?4. Éducation
• L’école prépare-t-elle vraiment au monde du travail ?
• Faut-il supprimer les examens ?
• L’apprentissage en ligne est-il aussi efficace que l’apprentissage en classe ?
• Les parents doivent-ils être plus impliqués dans l’éducation ?
• Faut-il enseigner plus de compétences pratiques à l’école ?5.Télétravail
• Le télétravail est-il plus efficace que le travail au bureau ?
• Le télétravail nuit-il aux relations professionnelles ?
• Faut-il rendre le télétravail obligatoire dans certaines situations ?
• Le télétravail améliore-t-il l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle ?
• Les entreprises doivent-elles continuer à proposer le télétravail après la pandémie ?5.Ambiance dans les bureaux
• Une bonne ambiance au travail est-elle essentielle à la productivité ?
• Les managers doivent-ils être proches de leurs employés ?
• Les conflits au travail sont-ils inévitables ?
• Faut-il privilégier le travail en équipe ou individuel ?
• Les entreprises doivent-elles investir dans le bien-être des employés ?***
Participants: 10 participants maximum.
You need to have a B1 or B2 level 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.
***
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ihz-svxv-smj
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 no-show policy applies to all events including this.
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 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 The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 24 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 35,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice in Dec. 2026, Montreal and Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is https://www.frenchclub.net
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendee
⭐ 4-Day French Immersion in Quebec City (September 7 to 10, 2026) ⭐
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, 1 Rue des Carrières, Quebec City, QC, CA⭐ 4-Day French Immersion in Quebec City (September 2026) ⭐
https://www.frenchclub.net/course/immersion-quebec-sept2026$500 USD (normally $750) • 10 participants max • A2 level or higher
Four days. One small group of ten. French from the first coffee to the last goodbye, in the city where French America began.
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Back by popular demand after our June edition, this September immersion is unapologetically about your French. From Monday morning to Thursday night, we live in French roughly ninety percent of the time, not in a classroom but in the streets, markets, art galleries, and dining rooms of one of the only walled cities in North America.
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What makes it different
You speak, you don't study. There are no textbooks and no desks. A private half-day with Xavier Chambolle, the finest guide in the city, walks us through the whole history of Québec entirely in French. And with only ten participants, the conversation stays real, the attention stays close, and the city opens at a human pace.
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The rhythm of the week
An optional dinner the evening before, on Sunday September 6, for anyone already in town.
Monday, Dive In: breakfast, a market shopping challenge with real vendors, and the grand history of Old Québec.
Tuesday, the Deep End: a four-hour French morning with Xavier, then the afternoon and the Saint-Roch district in the evening.
Wednesday, Breathe and Talk: art, a relaxed conversation hour, and an optional night cruise on the Saint Lawrence.
Thursday, Reflect and Celebrate: a recap over breakfast, the seat of Québec's government, and a long farewell dinner.
Some afternoons are deliberately left open, because immersion needs room to breathe and you can participate in activities later in the evening.***
What past participants say
Here is what two participants told us after our June edition:
"I arrived hoping to improve my French and left with stronger language skills, wonderful memories, and new friendships. Before the immersion had even ended, I was already compelled to do another one."
— S.R., June 2026 participant"I gained much more than language learning. The experience enriched my appreciation of life's values and added new dimensions to my personal growth."
— A.C.L., June 2026 participant***
Who it's for
Learners at A2 or higher who are ready to use what they have. You don't need to be perfect, just willing to try, to fumble, and to keep going. Four days of French from morning to night is wonderful and genuinely tiring, which is exactly why the pace is built the way it is.
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The details
Led by François Normandeau, founder of The French Club, assisted by a team member. Limited to 10 participants. The fee is $500 USD for this edition and will move to its full value next year ($750 USD). The fee covers Xavier's half-day and the full four-day program; participants arrange their own lodging, meals, transport, and site entries. Plan to arrive by Sunday September 6. Québec City is best explored on foot, so come comfortably mobile and with good walking shoes.
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Reserve your place (IMPORTANT: Booking Information)
This 4-day immersion must be booked and paid in full through this page on our website: https://www.frenchclub.net/course/immersion-quebec-sept2026 . The full day-by-day program and booking are on this page.
Although this event is posted across multiple French Club Meetup groups, all registrations and payments are centralized on The French Club website to keep everything organized.
Spots are limited to ten, so register early to secure yours. Full details, including the optional Sunday dinner, are shared with confirmed participants.
Two mandatory pre-trip Zoom calls will take place before the immersion to answer questions, review expectations, and offer guidance and cultural insights.
***
Other French Immersion Experiences offered:
⭐ Nice (Dec 7-11, 2026) ⭐
French Riviera: boost your French in 5 unforgettable days in France.
https://www.frenchclub.net/course/immersion-nice⭐ Quebec City (March 16-20, 2027)⭐
https://www.frenchclub.net/course/immersion-quebec-2027***
2 attendeesFrench Conversations with Gaffar — for B1 & B2 learners ONLY
·OnlineOnline⭐ French Conversations with Gaffar — for B1 & B2 learners ONLY ⭐
Conversations in French with Gaffar (a French learner based in Dubai). Practice French with other French learners.
MINIMUM LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED: B1 or B2 level in French IS NECESSARY & REQUIRED in order to attend, PLEASE note that if you can barely talk in French, you will be
asked to not participate in these events hosted by Gaffar.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 based in different countries.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. Gaffar wants to practice and improve and this can be a fantastic opportunity for others to join and have a conversation in French.
***
Sujets de discussion:
1. Politique
• Les gouvernements devraient-ils limiter l’utilisation des réseaux sociaux ?
• Le vote devrait-il être obligatoire ?
• Les jeunes s’intéressent-ils suffisamment à la politique ?
• Faut-il donner plus de pouvoir aux organisations internationales ?
• La transparence politique est-elle réellement respectée ?2. Voyage
• Voyager est-il une nécessité ou un luxe ?
• Le tourisme de masse est-il bénéfique ou nuisible ?
• Vaut-il mieux voyager seul ou en groupe ?
• Les voyages contribuent-ils à l’ouverture d’esprit ?
• Faut-il limiter les voyages pour protéger l’environnement ?3. Vie quotidienne
• Le rythme de vie moderne est-il trop stressant ?
• Faut-il privilégier la vie en ville ou à la campagne ?
• Les nouvelles technologies améliorent-elles notre quotidien ?
• Est-il important d’avoir une routine ?
• La consommation excessive est-elle un problème dans notre société ?4. Éducation
• L’école prépare-t-elle vraiment au monde du travail ?
• Faut-il supprimer les examens ?
• L’apprentissage en ligne est-il aussi efficace que l’apprentissage en classe ?
• Les parents doivent-ils être plus impliqués dans l’éducation ?
• Faut-il enseigner plus de compétences pratiques à l’école ?5.Télétravail
• Le télétravail est-il plus efficace que le travail au bureau ?
• Le télétravail nuit-il aux relations professionnelles ?
• Faut-il rendre le télétravail obligatoire dans certaines situations ?
• Le télétravail améliore-t-il l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle ?
• Les entreprises doivent-elles continuer à proposer le télétravail après la pandémie ?5.Ambiance dans les bureaux
• Une bonne ambiance au travail est-elle essentielle à la productivité ?
• Les managers doivent-ils être proches de leurs employés ?
• Les conflits au travail sont-ils inévitables ?
• Faut-il privilégier le travail en équipe ou individuel ?
• Les entreprises doivent-elles investir dans le bien-être des employés ?***
Participants: 10 participants maximum.
You need to have a B1 or B2 level 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.
***
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ihz-svxv-smj
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 no-show policy applies to all events including this.
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 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 The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 24 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 35,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice in Dec. 2026, Montreal and Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is https://www.frenchclub.net
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendee
⭐ Starter Plan Sampler Series — Fall 2026 ⭐
·OnlineOnline⭐ Starter Plan Sampler Series — Fall 2026 ⭐
Hosted by The French Club
www.frenchclub.netNOTE: In order to obtain the full Zoom call details, please read the FULL description of the Meetup event.
You need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.***
This Fall, we are continuing our special 10-week sampler series featuring the workshops and activities normally included in the Starter Plan on our platform.
Every Saturday afternoon, participants will discover a different type of French learning experience designed to help improve speaking, listening, pronunciation, comprehension, vocabulary, confidence, and overall fluency in a structured but relaxed environment.
All events in this special series are completely free and open to everyone.
The workshops are designed for students between high A1 and high B1 levels.
If explanations are needed during the sessions, they will be given in English.
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Schedule
Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST (New York time)
From Saturday, September 12, 2026 to Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Fall 2026 Calendar of Events
Saturday, September 12, 2026: Entre Nous Chat Club
Saturday, September 19, 2026: Shadowing Workshop
Saturday, September 26, 2026: Dictation Workshop
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Oral/Written Comprehension Workshop
Saturday, October 10, 2026: Atelier de Prononciation (normally a paid add-on)
Saturday, October 17, 2026: French Masterclass
Saturday, October 24, 2026: Fun French Talks
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Shadowing Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Oral/Written Comprehension Workshop
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Entre Nous Chat ClubThis series is designed to expose participants to different ways of practicing French while helping them stay motivated and engaged throughout the fall months.
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What to Expect
– Live guided sessions on Zoom
– Interactive and welcoming atmosphere
– Listening and pronunciation practice
– Reading and comprehension activities
– Speaking opportunities in French
– Exposure to authentic French
– Structured exercises and guided participation
– An international community of French learners***
Zoom Information
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Passcode: galaxy
Number of participants: unlimitedYou need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.
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Whether you are actively studying French or returning to the language after a break, this summer series is an excellent opportunity to practice consistently, meet other learners, and discover the different workshops offered by The French Club.
***
About The French Club
The French Club is a global French-learning community focused on real, practical fluency. Founded in September 2024, it has grown into 24 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 36,000+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1-B1 courses, A1-B1 homework sessions, student-led events, and occasional special events.
You’ll also see free learning events hosted by members of our teaching team, community leaders, and student collaborators.
If you’re looking for a more guided experience, we also offer paid options on our website (https://www.frenchclub.net) such as semi-private group classes (A1 to B2), the 'Atelier de Conversation', the 'Atelier de Prononciation', the Momentum Lab, various other workshops for different language skills, and French immersion experiences (Nice and Naples in Dec. 2026, Quebec city in 2027, etc.).
Our long-term home is our website https://www.frenchclub.net.
Free events are still featured on Meetup but the above mentioned paid options are only available on our website. Come and take a look!
See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Fall 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSPYxjFOoFDOCYLSkgU3UgWAWjl7nTHatB_snvM6GA0/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language learning platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
2 attendees
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