French B2 Level Practice & Mock Exams - Weekly Interactive Learning Sessions

French B2 Level Practice & Mock Exams - Interactive Learning Session

The full list of events is available here:
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/

Préparez-vous pour le niveau B2 avec confiance !

Are you working toward achieving B2 level proficiency in French? Join our dynamic practice session designed specifically for intermediate learners ready to take their French skills to the next level!

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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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What to Expect

This interactive online session combines structured practice with realistic exam simulation to help you master the competencies required for B2 certification. Whether you're preparing for DELF B2, TCF, or simply want to reach upper-intermediate fluency, this meetup is for you.

Session Activities Include:

Written Comprehension & Production

• Text analysis exercises with complex articles and reports
• Essay writing practice on contemporary social topics
• Grammar and vocabulary challenges at B2 level

Listening Comprehension

• Audio exercises featuring interviews, debates, and presentations
• Note-taking practice for academic and professional contexts
• Understanding implicit meanings and nuanced opinions

Oral Expression & Argumentation

• Structured debates where participants present and defend viewpoints
• Argumentative presentations on current affairs and social issues
• Practice expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing, and building logical arguments
• Techniques for organizing ideas coherently in French

Interactive Discussion

• Small group conversations on complex topics
• Role-playing exercises (job interviews, formal meetings, negotiations)
• Peer feedback and collaborative learning

Mock Exam Components

Experience realistic B2-level testing conditions with:

• Timed writing exercises
• Oral presentation simulations
• Listening comprehension under exam conditions
• Immediate feedback and improvement strategies

Who Should Attend

• Intermediate French learners (A2/B1 transitioning to B2)
• Students preparing for official French proficiency exams
• Anyone seeking structured practice in argumentative French
• Learners comfortable with basic French but ready to tackle complex topics

What You'll Gain

• Confidence in expressing complex ideas in French
• Improved ability to structure arguments logically
• Enhanced vocabulary for formal and academic contexts
• Real exam experience in a supportive environment
• Personalized feedback on your progress

Technical Requirements

• Stable internet connection
• Working microphone and camera
• Quiet environment for speaking exercises
• Notebook for written activities

Language Level: Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate (A2/B1 → B2) Format: Interactive online session via [Platform] Duration: 2 hours with short breaks
Venez pratiquer dans une atmosphère bienveillante et motivante ! Let's reach B2 together!

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Practical Details :

• Duration: 90 minutes per session.
• Frequency: Once a week.
• Group Size: Maximum of 7 participants per session to ensure a personalized experience.
• 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.

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

The $9 CAD payment for this 90-minute group meeting is optional.
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

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.

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French B2 Practice & Mock Exams - 15-Week Schedule
Every Friday | 5:00 - 6:30 PM (New York Time) | 90 minutes

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Week 1 - July 4, 2025
Kickoff & Diagnostic Assessment

• Welcome & introductions in French
• Diagnostic speaking exercise: personal presentation
• Written comprehension: analyzing a news article
• Goal setting for the 15-week program

Week 2 - July 11, 2025
Oral Expression: Structured Argumentation

• Topic: "Should remote work become the standard?"
• Presentation techniques and logical structure
• Practice defending positions with evidence
• Peer feedback session

Week 3 - July 18, 2025
Listening Comprehension Focus

• Audio exercises: interviews and debates
• Note-taking strategies
• Understanding implicit meanings
• Discussion of listening content

Week 4 - July 25, 2025
Written Production Workshop

• Essay writing: "The impact of social media on society"
• Structure and paragraph development
• Vocabulary building for formal writing
• Peer review exercise

Week 5 - August 1, 2025
Interactive Debate Session

• Topic: "Nuclear energy vs. renewable energy"
• Team debates with assigned positions
• Practice interrupting politely and building on others' ideas
• Vocabulary for expressing agreement/disagreement

Week 6 - August 8, 2025
Reading Comprehension Deep Dive

• Complex texts: literary excerpts and opinion pieces
• Analysis techniques and critical thinking
• Written response to comprehension questions
• Discussion of challenging vocabulary

Week 7 - August 15, 2025
Role-Playing & Professional Scenarios

• Job interview simulations
• Business meeting participation
• Formal presentation skills
• Professional vocabulary building

Week 8 - August 22, 2025
Mock Exam Session #1 (Partial)

• Timed listening comprehension
• Oral presentation under exam conditions
• Immediate feedback and improvement strategies
• Stress management techniques

Week 9 - August 29, 2025
Advanced Oral Expression

• Topic: "The future of education"
• Complex argumentation with counter-arguments
• Using connectors and transition phrases
• Spontaneous response practice

Week 10 - September 5, 2025
Written Comprehension & Production Combo

• Analyzing opinion articles
• Writing argumentative responses
• Synthesis exercises
• Grammar review for B2 level

Week 11 - September 12, 2025
Current Affairs Debate

• Topic: "Artificial Intelligence: opportunity or threat?"
• Research and preparation time
• Formal debate structure
• Fact-checking and source evaluation

Week 12 - September 19, 2025
Advanced Listening & Note-Taking

• Academic lectures and conferences
• Advanced note-taking methods
• Summarizing complex information orally
• Question formulation practice

Week 13 - September 26, 2025
Collaborative Discussion Workshop

• Small group problem-solving scenarios
• Consensus building in French
• Facilitating discussions
• Cultural topics and perspectives

Week 14 - October 3, 2025
Complete Mock Exam Session

• Full B2 exam simulation (90 minutes)
• All four skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
• Realistic exam conditions
• Performance analysis

Week 15 - October 10, 2025
Final Review & Celebration

• Individual progress presentations
• Review of most challenging areas
• Resource sharing for continued learning
• Celebration of achievements and next steps

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Session Structure (Each 90-minute meeting):

• 5 minutes: Welcome & warm-up
• 20-25 minutes: Main activity #1
• 5 minutes: Short break
• 25-30 minutes: Main activity #2
• 10-15 minutes: Wrap-up, feedback, and homework assignment
• 5 minutes: Preview of next week

Recurring Elements:

• Weekly vocabulary building
• Grammar point of the week
• Cultural insights
• Homework assignments for practice between sessions

Program Duration: July 4 - October 10, 2025
Time: Fridays, 5:00-6:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Online interactive sessions

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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
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
François Normandeau