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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A2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineA2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
A relaxed, focused study hour for past or current A2 students enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to complete homework and maintain momentum between classes. You’ll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure and gentle accountability without turning it into a full lesson.
Important Availability Note: This A2 French homework session will be free and open for everyone to attend but the content and materials will only be accessible to Premium plan holders on The French Club language platform (https://www.frenchclub.net).
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How It Works
Each week, you will work through modules covered earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will decide which modules are included in that week’s session.
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What You’ll Get
Nicole is one of our advanced student collaborators and not a French teacher. She may not provide in-depth explanations but she will follow the answer key for the exercises or the weekly exam discussed during the session.
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What To Bring
Your A2 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during participation.
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Scope and Boundaries
We stay strictly within the A2 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring session.
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Logistics
Free to attend. Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET).
RSVP required to keep the group effective and focused.
Please arrive on time so the first work block can begin smoothly.***
Respectful Space
We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent work blocks, please mute your mic.
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Outcome
You leave with most of your A2 homework completed and a clear plan for anything that remains before your next class.
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Ready to join?
Reserve your spot in the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.
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Details:
Day: Every Thursday, for 10 weeks
Dates: June 25 to August 27, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 pm (NY time)
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/hhj-fejn-pzm
Passcode: None
Cost: Free to attend. Content and materials available exclusively to Premium plan holders on https://www.frenchclub.net.***
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 22 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,000+ 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 attendeeB1 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineB1 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
A relaxed, focused study hour for past or current B1 students enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to complete homework and maintain momentum between classes. You’ll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure and gentle accountability without turning it into a full lesson.
Important Availability Note: This B1 French homework session will be free and open for everyone to attend but the content and materials will only be accessible to Premium plan holders on The French Club language platform (https://www.frenchclub.net).
***
How It Works
Each week, you will work through modules covered earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will decide which modules are included in that week’s session.
***
What You’ll Get
Nicole is one of our advanced student collaborators and not a French teacher. She may not provide in-depth explanations but she will follow the answer key for the exercises or the weekly exam discussed during the session.
***
What To Bring
Your B1 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during participation.
***
Scope and Boundaries
We stay strictly within the B1 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring session.
***
Logistics
Free to attend. Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET).
RSVP required to keep the group effective and focused.
Please arrive on time so the first work block can begin smoothly.***
Respectful Space
We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent work blocks, please mute your mic.
***
Outcome
You leave with most of your B1 homework completed and a clear plan for anything that remains before your next class.
***
Ready to join?
Reserve your spot in the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.
***
Details:
Day: Every Friday, for 10 weeks
Dates: June 26 to August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:00 pm (NY time)
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/ipa-mmax-aow
Passcode: None
Cost: Free to attend. Content and materials available exclusively to Premium plan holders on https://www.frenchclub.net.***
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 23 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,300+ 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/***
3 attendees
🎲 French Game Night – Test Your French Knowledge! 📚🏆
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for a fun and interactive French Game Night: Test your knowledge of the French language.
NOTE: 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.During this event, we will play a quiz-style game with about 30-40 questions related to French.
Each question has only one correct answer, and the contestants will try to answer as quickly and accurately as possible.
Questions may include topics such as vocabulary, expressions, grammar, culture, pronunciation, and interesting facts related to the French language.
This event is designed to be both entertaining and educational, and it is open to learners of different levels.How the game works 🎰
Participants who wish to compete, as contestants, can volunteer.
We will select five contestants for the evening.
The five contestants will answer the quiz questions live.
When a question is asked, contestants can signal that they want to answer by using the Raise Hand button on Zoom.
The first person recognized will have the opportunity to answer.
If the answer is correct, the contestant earns a point.
If the answer is incorrect, the other contestants may have a chance to answer.
At the end of the game, the contestant with the highest number of points wins the Game Night.Prize 🏆
The winner will receive a Premium account on The French Club platform for two months, giving access to a wide range of learning resources and activities on: www.frenchclub.net.
Why join?
French Game Night is a great way to:
• test your French knowledge
• learn new things about the language
• meet other learners in a fun atmosphere
• challenge yourself in a friendly competition
Even if you are not selected as a contestant, you can still play along from home and see how many questions you can answer correctly.Practical information
Duration: about 60 minutes
Format: live Zoom session
Host: The French Club teamZoom call details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Meeting ID: 545 631 3643
Passcode: galaxyYou need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.
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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 22 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 9,300+ 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 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 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/***
5 attendees
Liseurs et Raconteurs — Troisième rencontre — Livre #3
·OnlineOnlineLiseurs et Raconteurs — Groupe de lecture du French Club
https://www.frenchclub.net/book-clubTroisième rencontre
Samedi 15 août · 20 h 30 – 21 h 30 (heure de New York)
Livre : Chroniques de jeunesse, de Guy Delisle
ISBN : 9782924049914
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/2924049911NOTE: 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.***
Et si lire en français n'était pas seulement une façon de comprendre un livre, mais aussi une façon de découvrir une histoire à travers les images autant que par les mots ?
Cette troisième rencontre poursuit le parcours de lecture composé de sept livres, conçu pour les apprenants qui souhaitent aller au-delà de la grammaire et du vocabulaire, et entrer dans la culture, les nuances et la conversation réelle.
Nous poursuivons avec Chroniques de jeunesse, un roman graphique autobiographique de Guy Delisle. Grâce aux illustrations, le récit devient plus facile à suivre tout en restant riche sur le plan culturel. Les images soutiennent la compréhension, réduisent la charge cognitive et permettent de se concentrer davantage sur la langue et les idées. C'est un livre qui montre qu'il est possible d'aborder des thèmes intéressants sans que la lecture devienne intimidante.
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Ce que nous ferons pendant cette rencontre d'une heure
Nous discuterons des souvenirs, des expériences et du quotidien présentés dans le récit. Comme toujours, nous pratiquerons l'expression d'idées en français dans un cadre structuré et sans pression. Attendez-vous à réfléchir, à réagir et à prendre la parole. Le français imparfait est le bienvenu. L'objectif n'est pas la perfection, mais la capacité de communiquer avec confiance.
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À qui s'adresse cette rencontre?
Cette séance convient particulièrement aux apprenants de niveau A2–B1 qui souhaitent développer leur compréhension en lecture tout en découvrant un format différent. Le roman graphique offre un excellent équilibre entre le texte et l'image, ce qui facilite la compréhension sans réduire la richesse des échanges. Vous n'avez pas besoin d'avoir terminé le livre. Venez avec ce que vous avez lu.
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Participation flexible
Vous pouvez rejoindre cette rencontre seule, participer à plusieurs au fil de l'année, ou suivre l'ensemble du cycle. Les sept livres s'échelonnent de juin à novembre 2026, à raison d'une rencontre par mois.
Pour les personnes intéressées par l'immersion à Québec en mars 2027 : la participation à ce programme de cinq jours requiert la lecture d'au moins cinq des sept livres du cycle. Cette troisième rencontre poursuit naturellement ce parcours de découverte du Québec à travers sa littérature.
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Le cycle Liseurs et Raconteurs
Liseurs et Raconteurs est un parcours de lecture annuel construit autour de sept livres : fiction, mémoire, roman graphique, récit du quotidien. Chacun offre une fenêtre sur la vie, l’histoire et l’identité québécoises. Chaque rencontre est autonome, mais ensemble elles forment un véritable chemin dans la culture.
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Détails Zoom
Le lien Zoom est : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Le mot de passe est : galaxyYou need to be logged into your own free Zoom account in order to join.
À bientôt.
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La liste complète des livres et des dates
1. L’Histoire du Québec en 30 secondes
Samedi 20 juin de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Ce livre est court, accessible et permet de poser une base culturelle commune pour tous les participants. On y découvre des moments clés de l’histoire du Québec ainsi que des figures importantes. Il offre des repères essentiels que l’on retrouve dans les autres ouvrages du cycle.
L'Histoire du Québec en 30 secondes, de Jean-Pierre Charland et Sabrina Moisan
ISBN : 97828978171832. Conversations avec un enfant curieux
Samedi 18 juillet de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Nous poursuivons avec un ouvrage léger, construit autour de dialogues. La langue est très accessible, la voix québécoise est bien présente, et le livre permet de renforcer la confiance dès le début, tout en introduisant des nuances culturelles sans surcharge.
Conversations avec un enfant curieux, de Michel Tremblay
ISBN : 97823300738313. Chroniques de jeunesse
Samedi 15 août de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Ce troisième titre introduit une dimension visuelle. Le format graphique réduit la charge cognitive et facilite la compréhension grâce aux images. Le récit, de nature autobiographique, est facile à suivre et permet de maintenir une bonne dynamique de lecture.
Chroniques de jeunesse, de Guy Delisle
ISBN: 97829240499144. Ordures, journal d’un vidangeur
Samedi 12 septembre de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
On entre ici dans une réalité sociale contemporaine du Québec. Ce texte propose une perspective concrète et ancrée dans le quotidien. Il introduit une langue plus informelle et enrichit le vocabulaire lié à la vie de tous les jours et au monde du travail.
Ordures, journal d’un vidangeur, de Simon Paré-Poupart
ISBN : 97828983315105. Kukum
Samedi 10 octobre de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Avec Kukum, on franchit une étape importante sur le plan émotionnel et culturel. Le récit gagne en complexité narrative et ouvre une fenêtre essentielle sur l’histoire autochtone, incontournable pour mieux comprendre le Québec. Le style y est également plus riche et descriptif.
Kukun (2019), de Michel Jean
ISBN : 97827648134476. Volkswagen Blues
Samedi 7 novembre de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Ce sixième ouvrage relève de la fiction littéraire et propose plusieurs niveaux de lecture. L’écriture, à la fois subtile et réfléchie, explore des thèmes universels tels que l’identité, le voyage et la mémoire. Ce texte demande une interprétation plus approfondie.
Volkswagen Blues, de Jacques Poulin
ISBN : 97827609360657. Là où je me terre
Samedi 28 novembre de 20 h 30 à 21 h 30 (heure de Montréal)
Le cycle se termine avec un récit intime et socioculturel d’une grande force. Le texte est à la fois émotionnellement intense et riche sur les plans linguistique et conceptuel. Il aborde des thèmes essentiels comme l’identité, l’immigration et le sentiment d’appartenance, et se prête particulièrement bien à des discussions approfondies dans le cadre de l’immersion.
Là où je me terre, de Caroline Dawson
ISBN : 9782890917194Note:
Lauréat du Prix littéraire des collégiens, finaliste, entre autres, au Prix des libraires du Québec et au Combat national des livres de Radio-Canada, ce premier roman, qui a permis à des milliers d’immigrants de se reconnaître et de se savoir enfin lus et compris, a trôné au sommet des palmarès de vente des libraires pendant près de trois ans. Il a également fait l’objet d’une adaptation sur scène en 2023, au théâtre La Bordée.
Caroline Dawson, née le 12 décembre 1979 à Viña del Mar (Chili) et morte le 19 mai 2024, est une autrice québécoise, sociologue et professeure au niveau collégial.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Dawson
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L'immersion à Québec — mars 2027
Pour ceux et celles qui souhaitent aller plus loin, le cycle de lecture est aussi le point de départ d'une immersion de cinq jours à Québec, du 16 au 20 mars 2027.
Chaque matinée commencera autour d'un déjeuner dans un café de la ville, suivi d'un atelier de deux heures consacré à l'un des livres du cycle.
Les après-midis seront dédiés à la découverte de la ville : le Vieux-Québec, le Monastère des Augustines, la Citadelle, le Musée de la civilisation, l'Assemblée nationale et le Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
Les soirées resteront libres, avec des activités optionnelles pour ceux qui le souhaitent.
Ce n'est pas un voyage touristique. C'est une semaine où le français se vit pleinement, dans les rues, les cafés et les institutions culturelles d'une des plus belles villes d'Amérique du Nord.
La participation à l'immersion requiert la lecture d'au moins cinq des sept livres du cycle. Les places sont limitées.
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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 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 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 Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language teaching platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
2 attendees
Past events
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