The French Club (Montreal)

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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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 Zoom.

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.

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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.

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

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How to join the Zoom call:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7317411907?pwd=SKMYcXUX0lWyKmzbpbgMmuD68aCNbP.1
Password: 2022@Malik

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

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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.

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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
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

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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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

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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 Zoom. (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 Zoom call:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7317411907?pwd=SKMYcXUX0lWyKmzbpbgMmuD68aCNbP.1
Password: 2022@Malik

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
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

All upcoming activities, courses, workshops, etc. for 2026 !!
The French Club — Academic Program 2026
Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing

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French Conversation & Active Recall Practice
(Hosted by Cindy – Atlanta, GA, USA)

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Come join our friendly Wednesday evening French conversation group hosted by Cindy, a dedicated student of The French Club.

This weekly session offers a relaxed and supportive environment to practice speaking French, strengthen your vocabulary, and build confidence in expressing yourself spontaneously.

Each week, participants enjoy an informal conversation followed by a short interactive exercise based on a document provided by The French Club.

She will use the “active recall” method: each participant translates English sentences into French, checks the correct version together, and gets gentle feedback.

It’s a practical and encouraging way to boost fluency and accuracy — whether you’re reviewing grammar, learning new expressions, or just keeping your French alive through weekly practice.

Each meeting lasts about one hour and is open to learners of all levels who are comfortable speaking a bit of French. Bring your curiosity, a sense of humor, and a willingness to participate — that’s all you need.

This series runs until December 17, 2025, then takes a short holiday break and resumes on January 7, 2026.

Join in any week — newcomers are always welcome!

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Details:

Date: Wednesday
Time: 7:00—8:00 pm NY time
Where: online via Google Meet
Call details: https://meet.google.com/cqb-hsez-fet
Password: no password required

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