⭐ Meet & Greet ☺️ ... and Winter 2026 Info Session (A1–B2) ⭐

⭐ Meet & Greet + Winter 2026 Info Session (A1–B2) ⭐

Come introduce yourself and meet other French language learners. :)

Then afterwards, some info will be given, related to the upcoming session of classes and courses.

These December 2025 Meet & Greet events are posted in 12 MeetUp groups and I am expecting 20+ attendees per session.

The French Club groups are based in : Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, Paris, Amsterdam, Mumbai.
New locations will be added in 2026.

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Who is it for?
Newcomers and current students, all levels welcome.

Languages used during the event?
The two Meet & Greet events are all in English (and only in English) in order to save time.

When?

Sunday, December 14, 2025,
From 11 am until 12:30 am NY time

Sunday, December 14, 2025
From 7 pm until 8:30 pm NY time.

Sunday, December 28, 2025,
From 11 am until 12:30 am NY time

Sunday, December 28, 2025
From 7 pm until 8:30 pm NY time.

Where?

* Online, on Zoom
* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* The password is: galaxy

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Format

First part:

Participant introductions in English only (first name, location, current level/goal, did you attend one of my classes or events already, your French journey, etc.) You have 2 minutes but will be asked to end your intro after 2 minutes and a half. Additionnally, two students will share what the A2 or B1 or B2 group class was like, giving their honest feedback.

Second part:

Info session: A1/A2/B1/B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, how to enroll, 5-day immersion experiences abroad, the new 10-day French language bootcamp, Q&A, etc.

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⭐ The French Club — Academic Program 2026 ⭐
(This document will be used during the Meet & Greet events)

Google document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjF6aQHIlpKUqaofeFEcv3wZcW1bPRaI_nToY9r4-Tw/edit?usp=sharing

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Winter 2026 Session : Calendar (10-week sessions)

— A1 —

A1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 9:30 am until 12 pm NY time
** Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 02 : starts on Wed, January 7, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
** Free and open to everyone

A1 GROUP 03: starts on Monday, January 5, 2026, for 10 weeks.
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
** Not free and maximum of 7 students

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— A2 —

A2 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 02 : starts on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

A2 GROUP 03 : starts on Saturday, January 10, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 12 pm until 2:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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— B1 —

B1 GROUP 01 : starts on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 02 : starts on Thursday, January 8, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 7 pm until 9:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

B1 GROUP 03 : starts on Saturday, January 10, 2026, for 10 weeks
From 9 am until 11:30 am NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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— B2 —

B2 GROUP: starts on Saturday, January 10, 2025, for 10 weeks
From 3 pm until 5:30 pm NY time
Small group format, with 7 students maximum
$280 CAD for the 10-week session

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2026 Attendance details (for all semi-private paid options):

* Duration: 10 weeks
* Weekly Class Time: 2.5 hours per class
* Group Size: Maximum 7 students

* Course format: Live on Zoom
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Zoom passcode: galaxy
* The same link and passcode are used for each group class & meeting.

* Zoom call etiquette: You need to ensure that you have a stable and fast internet connection, and you need to be in a quiet environment (no loud noises on your side, such as children playing around you or loud music or any distractions, out of respect for the other students).

* Self-Study and Homework: Minimum 10 hours/week (times 10 weeks).
* Total Learning Time: ~125 hours.

* Only participants who have completed payment in advance will be admitted in the semi-private (paid) group classes.

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Class Structure (for all semi-private paid options)

Each weekly 2.5-hour session is divided into two parts:
1. Review and clarification of core concepts (70 min. or less)
2. Practice through exercises and live conversations (70 min. or more)

Each group meeting will include a 10-min break about halfway.

The course (over 10 weeks) is given in a semi-private setting (7 students maximum) where interactions will be encouraged via exercises done each week during the classes, along with assisting students with their pronunciation. The personalized attention and small group setting explain the fee for the course.

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Cost & Payment Options (for all semi-private paid options)

* Full Course Fee: $280 CAD for the complete 10-week program.

* Weekly Option: $28 CAD per class (paid in advance, one class at a time).

The preferred option is full payment at least one week before the course begins to secure your spot.

If your budget is tight, you may choose a weekly plan: $28 CAD per week, due at least 24 hours before each class (including the first session). If payment isn’t received on time, 24 hours before the class, you won't be allowed in the goup class.

Please select the weekly plan only if you intend to complete the full course. If you choose the weekly option and skip two group classes (consecutively or not), your enrollment will be ended (to prevent people from jumping in and out whenever it suits them).

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Accepted Payment Methods

1. Stripe (International Debit or Credit Card Payments available in more than 125 countries) :
* Pay per week ($28 CAD) link: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZi3gNdo3ePA8Zcgbm00
* Full 10-week course ($280 CAD) link: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ14o9Fb1Fl8rcb7kgbm01

2. PayPal (International payments) : @M2TradingUniversity

3. Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com

No new methods of payment are planned at the moment.

Please note that Stripe and Paypal will be adding a small payment processing fee, but not Interac e-transfers from Canada.

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Refund Policy

If you choose the full payment option and decide to withdraw from the course, refunds are calculated as follows:

If you attended 2 group classes or less than 2:

• Refund of the full $280 CAD.

If you attended 3 group classes or more:

• No refund available

In any case, if you end the group classes, you will no longer have access to the WhatsApp group or receive the course materials for the remaining sessions.

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Registration Starts and Ends?

Registration for the 10-week semi-private (paid) group classes (A1 to B2) are open as of October 5, 2025, and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once a group reaches its maximum number of participants (7), registration for that group closes, and this can happen at any time.

Securing your spot early by completing payment is the only way to guarantee your place. Simply expressing interest or waiting until the last moment does not guarantee availability.

The final deadline to register for the upcoming January 2026 10-week session (for any semi-private group class) is December 31, 2025 at midnight (NY time). After this date, no new registrations will be accepted, regardless of your circumstances.

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About Me

Since March 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching French to 780 students from many countries, delivering more than 5,625+ French lessons, online and in person (as of Nov. 25, 2025).

I have also organized and hosted over 500+ group meetings since September 1, 2025, on MeetUp.

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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