What we’re about
Note: This group used to be called : "San Francisco French Language and Culture Lovers" but it had no organizer, and I took over on Friday, September 5, 2025. Thanks.
— François Normandeau
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Hi. 👋 Welcome. I’m François Normandeau, founder of The French Club.
We have over 7,000 members in 14 MeetUp groups around the world (New York, Paris, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Dallas, Montreal, Atlanta, Mumbai, Chicago, Sydney, Toronto, Washington DC, Tokyo, Vancouver).
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 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.
What The French Club is
The French Club is a global community of French learners with 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
Winter Academic Program 2026:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/
Website + free A1 course: https://www.frenchclub.net/
Meetup hub: https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/
Welcome video: https://vimeo.com/1148335419
Substack: https://substack.com/@frenchclub
Upcoming events
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⭐ 10-Week "TEF/TCF CANADA" Mock Exam Series (with mocko.ai)⭐
·OnlineOnlineImportant Availability Note:
This event will be free and open to everyone for the winter 2026 period:
10 weeks, from January 1 until March 15, 2026.
Starting mid-March 2026, this will become available only to Starter ($25 USD/mo.) and Premium ($75 USD/mo.) plan holders on The French Club language platform (currently in development).
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⭐ 10-Week TEF & TCF Canada Mock Exam Series (with Mocko.ai) ⭐
Every Friday • Jan 9 – Mar 13, 2026 • 11:00 am–1:00 pm (NY time)
Free • Live on Zoom • Open to all French learners
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Ready to see what a French exam really looks like?
Join us for a brand-new 10-week series where we will practice TEF Canada and TCF Canada mock exams together, live, using the powerful AI platform Mocko.ai.
This series is designed for anyone preparing for an official French exam or simply wanting to understand the exam structure, timing, strategies, and question types.
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What to Expect Each Week
Over 10 Fridays, we will alternate between full mock-exam walkthroughs and special sessions with the Mocko.ai team.
8 sessions — Live mock exam practice
We will complete different sections of TEF and TCF Canada exams using the Mocko.ai platform. François will share his screen, guide you through the exam step-by-step, so that you can try to answer the questions, and then he will explain some key sections and provide answers and explanations.
2 sessions — Live presentations with Mocko.ai
Meet the Mocko.ai team directly! They will join us on:
• Friday, January 23, 2026
• One Friday in February (date announced soon)
These sessions will include a short presentation, Q&A, and tips on how to use AI-powered tools to improve your exam performance.
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How the Sessions Work
Each meeting lasts up to 2 hours:
• First hour: Guided mock exam practice in real time
• Second hour: Explanation of key points, strategies, error analysis, and Q&A
This combination lets you see both the AI engine at work and the human teaching that makes everything clearer.
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Why Join This Series?
• Experience real TEF/TCF exam conditions
• Understand question types, timing, and scoring
• Learn effective strategies for listening, reading, and structure
• Discover how to use Mocko.ai to strengthen weak areas
• Ask questions directly to the Mocko.ai team
• Prepare consistently over 10 weeks with a supportive community
• Use the referral code FRENCHCLUB if you later decide to upgrade to a premium plan on mocko.ai
This event series is free and open to everyone in The French Club’s community (6,700+ members across 13 groups).
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Who Should Attend?
• Anyone preparing for TEF Canada or TCF Canada
• Students aiming for B2 / C1 results
• Learners wanting to demystify the exams
• Anyone curious about AI-powered language learning
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Schedule
Every Friday, from January 9 to March 13, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm (New York time)
Live on Zoom • Event in English
Where?
• Online, on Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• Password: galaxy
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About Me
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 775 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,625+ French lessons, online and in person (as of Dec 10, 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
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