⭐ Raconte-moi une histoire — Tell Me a Story ⭐

⭐A special event series where curious minds meet and French learners shine. ⭐

Join Our French Learning Community Conferences

We host a unique series of conferences featuring remarkable people who are learning French alongside you. Each event centres around a passionate speaker who presents on a topic they love — entirely in French — for 30 to 45 minutes.

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During the Presentation:

• Please keep your microphone muted to maintain the flow
• Cameras are optional throughout the entire meeting
• If you choose to participate in discussions, we encourage turning your camera on for a more engaging experience

After the Presentation:

We open the floor for casual, respectful group discussion in French, where you can ask questions, exchange ideas, and share experiences related to the topic.

While our guest speakers may occasionally accommodate questions in English, we encourage you to stretch yourself by using French — even if it feels challenging. Growth happens outside our comfort zone, especially in language learning!

Who Should Attend:

• Low-intermediate speakers (or a higher level) who can participate in simple conversations are warmly encouraged to join the discussion
• Beginners or shy learners are equally welcome to attend, listen, and absorb the French exposure

This is an excellent opportunity to hear spoken French and connect with fellow learners on the same journey.

Our Community Values: Every opinion is respected and everyone is welcome. We maintain a positive environment by avoiding divisive topics like politics, religion, and sexuality.

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Who is the guest speaker?

Faisal (January 18)

Bio: Je m’appelle Faisal et j’habite à Ontario, au Canada. Je suis un diplômé récent en commerce, avec une spécialisation en commerce international et une mineure en psychologie. Je travaille dans le domaine de l’immobilier résidentiel. Je m’intéresse à la santé mentale, au comportement humain et à l’influence de l’enfance sur nos émotions et nos relations.

Titre: Styles d'attachement et santé mentale

Résumé: Une présentation simple et vivante pour comprendre comment les styles d’attachement (sécurisé, anxieux, évitant) influencent nos réactions, notre anxiété et notre stabilité émotionnelle.

Cette présentation explore la santé mentale à travers les styles d’attachement. La théorie de l’attachement explique comment les relations dans l’enfance influencent nos relations à l’âge adulte. Ces styles affectent nos émotions, notre stress et nos liens avec les autres.
Il existe quatre styles d’attachement : sécurisé, anxieux, évitant et désorganisé. Les styles insécurisés peuvent créer de l’anxiété et des difficultés émotionnelles. Comprendre les styles d’attachement aide à améliorer la santé mentale et les relations. Les styles d’attachement peuvent changer avec le temps.

The guest speakers are individuals who took a French course with me. Each speaker does this on a voluntary basis in order to practice French and showcase something they love or truly care about or are deeply interested in. Our guest speakers for this Winter 2026 term are:-

Jan 4: Djordje
Jan 11: Eugenia
Jan 18: Faisal
Jan 25: James
Feb 1: Rahul
Feb 15: Grayce
Feb 22: Fairy
Mar 1: Mishele

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Who Can Join?

This series of mini conferences is open to everyone who has a low intermediate understanding of French or higher.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your French skills !!

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Practical Details :

• Duration: 90 minutes per session.
• Frequency: Every two weeks, on Sunday evening from 7 pm until 8:30 pm EST (NY time).
• The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• The password is: 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](https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/7237721)

I look forward to assisting you soon.

François Normandeau

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