The French Club (Mumbai)

✨ Special Presentation — TEF Exam Preparation with Mocko.ai ✨

Friday, December 12, 2025
11:00 am to 12:00 pm (New York time)
Free & Live on Zoom (event in English only)

I am pleased to welcome a partner company, Mocko.ai, for a special one-hour presentation exclusively for members of The French Club.

Mocko.ai is an innovative AI-powered test-preparation platform designed to help language learners improve their performance with smart, adaptive practice tools.

During this session, the Mocko.ai team will introduce themselves, present their solution, and explain how students can use AI-driven feedback to prepare more efficiently for language exams.

This includes instant corrections, personalized suggestions, and targeted practice that adapts to your weaknesses and goals.

Schedule:
We will begin at 11:00 am New York time.
To give everyone time to join, we will wait a few minutes before starting the introductions.

The session will include:
• A brief welcome and introduction
• A presentation from the Mocko.ai team
• A demonstration of their AI preparation tools
• A feedback and Q&A period where participants can share their experience and ask questions

If possible, please test-drive their solution ahead of time in order to provide feedback and ask questions. That will make the event even more relevant and timely.

Zoom call details:
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Passcode: galaxy

Who can attend?
This session is open to all members of The French Club.
We expect around 15 dedicated and motivated participants, possibly more, but everyone is welcome.

Additional Info:
If you are curious about how modern AI can support your French learning and exam preparation, this is an excellent opportunity to discover a powerful new tool.

We look forward to seeing you there!

— François Normandeau
Organizer, The French Club
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⭐ Meet & Greet Event ... and Winter 2026 Info Session ⭐

Come introduce yourself, meet other French learners, and get a clear overview of the upcoming Winter 2026 session.

These December Meet & Greet events are shared across 13 MeetUp groups, and attendance is typically 20+ participants per session.

The French Club now includes more than 6,500 members across 13 cities: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai, and Sydney. New locations will be added in 2026.

Reference document for these events:

The French Club — Academic Program 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing

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Who is this Meet & Greet for?

• Newcomers and returning students
• All levels (A1–B2)
• Entirely in English, to keep the session efficient and accessible for all

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When?

Sunday, December 14, 2025
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm NY time
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NY time

Sunday, December 28, 2025
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm NY time
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NY time

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Where?

• Online, on Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• Password: galaxy

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Format

1st part — Participant introductions

Share your first name, location, current level or goal, whether you’ve taken a class or attended an event before, and a few words about your French journey.
Each participant has up to 2 minutes (a gentle stop at 2 minutes 30).

2nd part — Winter 2026 Information Session

Overview of A1–B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, and enrollment steps.
We will also cover:
• Upcoming 5-day French immersion programs abroad
• The new drip course and community platform launching at the end of March 2026

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About Me

Since March 2020, I have taught French to more than 780 students from many countries, delivering over 5,625 lessons (online and in person, as of Nov. 2025).

I have also hosted more than 500 MeetUp group events since September 2023.

To learn more about my teaching and to read testimonials:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to meeting you and helping you progress with your French.

— François Normandeau
Founder, The French Club

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⭐ Meet & Greet Event ... and Winter 2026 Info Session ⭐

Come introduce yourself, meet other French learners, and get a clear overview of the upcoming Winter 2026 session.

These December Meet & Greet events are shared across 13 MeetUp groups, and attendance is typically 20+ participants per session.

The French Club now includes more than 6,500 members across 13 cities: Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai, and Sydney. New locations will be added in 2026.

Reference document for these events:

The French Club — Academic Program 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing

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Who is this Meet & Greet for?

• Newcomers and returning students
• All levels (A1–B2)
• Entirely in English, to keep the session efficient and accessible for all

***

When?

Sunday, December 14, 2025
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm NY time
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NY time

Sunday, December 28, 2025
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm NY time
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NY time

***

Where?

• Online, on Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• Password: galaxy

***

Format

1st part — Participant introductions

Share your first name, location, current level or goal, whether you’ve taken a class or attended an event before, and a few words about your French journey.
Each participant has up to 2 minutes (a gentle stop at 2 minutes 30).

2nd part — Winter 2026 Information Session

Overview of A1–B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, and enrollment steps.
We will also cover:
• Upcoming 5-day French immersion programs abroad
• The new drip course and community platform launching at the end of March 2026

***

About Me

Since March 2020, I have taught French to more than 780 students from many countries, delivering over 5,625 lessons (online and in person, as of Nov. 2025).

I have also hosted more than 500 MeetUp group events since September 2023.

To learn more about my teaching and to read testimonials:
https://www.italki.com/F_Normandeau
or https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721

I look forward to meeting you and helping you progress with your French.

— François Normandeau
Founder, The French Club

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⭐ A1 French Course – Beginner Level (10 Weeks) ⭐

Course Title: French for Beginners – A1 Level
* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per week
* Course format: Live on Zoom
* Self-Study Suggestion: Minimum 10 hours/week
* Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~125 hours
* Group Size: unlimited number of students

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Course Description

This A1-level French course is designed for absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Over the course of 10 weeks, learners will build a strong foundation in French through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

By the end of the program, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, hold basic conversations, understand everyday expressions, and use fundamental grammar structures.

This course follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and prepares students to reach the A1 level, enabling them to interact in basic French in real-life situations.

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Schedule:

Starts on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 (week #1)
Ends on Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026 (week #10)

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Documents:

A1 French - Week 1 - Modules 1 to 5 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8znkQrkSNctXnoix6aimEBOPvIPnh2oNGYk8-TSpaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 2 - Modules 6 to 10 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rrlgn03J3cCM6h1R8eXTydLouQ0AVxZKwPrSZsmE6ws/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 3 - Modules 11 to 15 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJTs8sf1QndEjIir0GLKf9HuVNmfLF3J2U-6PhMZvjY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 4 - Modules 16 to 20 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IAOYyl8zjBFUKz97865otKimZb-Iyz7tbBtPBusfeSo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 5 - Modules 21 to 25 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15D47l4AKfJi6L46_BYtsyqWDw1XQiNLnWVHH4xJGcAY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 6 - Modules 26 to 30 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Aftbgsa-YngkoOP1XOah6cgw8ACvm3jpaZQH1GShpC0/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 7 - Modules 31 to 35 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jue6HYQFdD3oktbW5Ic37hkdsR_oh-dKEa7KTeDdMaU/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 8 - Modules 36 to 40 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPQS92tHZYmrPhIhEUQlL1ow6WQvET76jhb8Esu5BIo/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 9 - Modules 41 to 45 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAAVfZeiLDdTob2ROEI7sCb8iTphdb-3Ma25GWsfBRY/edit?usp=sharing

A1 French - Week 10 - Modules 46 to 50 - Winter Session 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mAZ_eEZr0pt8DgL9s4kw2lfeSblb3oax4ZMydYW4TTw/edit?usp=sharing

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Cost & Payment Options:

This 10-week A1 French course is free and the explanations are provided in English. The course will have limited interactions (no speaking exercises), no correction of homework. However, you can be part of a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Ideally, students should go through the first 3 documents of the course and do the homework available in them before the start of the group classes on January 4th, 2026.

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Optional:

A1 French Free Weekly Homework Session — hosted by Nicole, a student of mine.
Fridays @ 5:30pm to 6:30 pm EST

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Access & Attendance:

* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy

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Course Outline – 10 Weeks of Learning

Week 1: Foundations of French

• Vocabulary: Basic greetings, introducing yourself, numbers 0-100, days of the week
• Grammar: Subject pronouns (je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles), definite/indefinite articles (le, la, un, une, des)
• Speaking & Listening: Introducing yourself, greeting others formally/informally
• Reading & Writing: Writing a short self-introduction
• Homework: Practice dialogues, listening exercises

Week 2: Talking About Yourself & Others

• Vocabulary: Family members, nationalities, professions
• Grammar: Present tense of être and avoir (to be and to have), adjective agreement (petit/petite, français/française)
• Speaking & Listening: Describing yourself and your family
• Reading & Writing: Writing a short text about your family
• Homework: Flashcards for professions & adjectives, listening to beginner dialogues

Week 3: Daily Life & Regular Verbs

• Vocabulary: Common verbs, daily routines (se lever, manger, travailler, dormir)
• Grammar: Present tense of -ER verbs (parler, aimer, habiter), forming negative sentences (ne... pas)
• Speaking & Listening: Talking about daily habits and routines
• Reading & Writing: Describing a typical day
• Homework: Conjugation exercises, watching a short French video

Week 4: Places, Directions, and Prepositions

• Vocabulary: Cities, transportation, places (école, banque, supermarché)
• Grammar: Prepositions of place (à, de, sur, sous, devant, derrière), the verb aller
• Speaking & Listening: Asking for and giving directions
• Reading & Writing: Writing short sentences about your city
• Homework: Practicing directions, listening to French street dialogues

Week 5: Shopping, Food, and Ordering in a Café

• Vocabulary: Common foods, numbers 100+, ordering at a restaurant
• Grammar: Articles partitif (du, de la, des), quantities (beaucoup de, un peu de)
• Speaking & Listening: Ordering food and drinks
• Reading & Writing: Writing a grocery shopping list
• Homework: Watching restaurant ordering videos, role-playing dialogues

Week 6: Future Plans and Basic Conversations

• Vocabulary: Talking about free time, future activities (cinema, sports, travel)
• Grammar: Futur proche (aller + infinitive), expressing likes/dislikes (j’aime, je préfère)
• Speaking & Listening: Talking about weekend plans
• Reading & Writing: Writing about your future plans
• Homework: Listening to audio on leisure activities, creating your own future plans

Week 7: Talking About the Past

• Vocabulary: Common past actions (hier, la semaine dernière, déjà)
• Grammar: Passé composé (with avoir for regular verbs)
• Speaking & Listening: Talking about what you did last weekend
• Reading & Writing: Writing a short paragraph about a past experience
• Homework: Reading a simple story in past tense

Week 8: Travel, Transportation, and Asking for Help

• Vocabulary: Transportation (bus, train, taxi, avion), emergency phrases
• Grammar: Questions (où, quand, comment, combien), the verb pouvoir
• Speaking & Listening: Asking for help, booking tickets
• Reading & Writing: Filling out a travel form
• Homework: Practicing travel dialogues, listening to real-life recordings

Week 9: Invitations, Socializing, and Giving Opinions

• Vocabulary: Social phrases (on va au cinéma ?, pourquoi pas ?, c’est une bonne idée !)
• Grammar: The imperative (regarde ! écoute ! parle !)
• Speaking & Listening: Inviting someone, accepting/refusing
• Reading & Writing: Writing a short invitation message
• Homework: Practicing role-plays, writing social messages

Week 10: Final Review & Everyday Conversations

• Vocabulary: Review of key topics
• Grammar: Reinforcing present, past, and future tenses
• Speaking & Listening: Role-playing real-life scenarios (restaurant, shopping, travel)
• Reading & Writing: Writing a final paragraph about yourself
• Final Assessment: Speaking practice & review exercises

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 10-week course, you will be able to:

* Introduce yourself and others (name, nationality, profession, family)
* Use common verbs in the present, past, and near future
* Ask and answer simple questions in social situations
* Order food, buy things, ask for directions, and make plans
* Read and understand basic French texts (menus, timetables, invitations)
* Write simple sentences and short paragraphs

This course will give you the confidence to communicate in French in everyday situations!

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About Me

As of November 25th, 2025, I’ve given 5,625 online lessons
to 780 students from about 50 countries.

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
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