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Overview

Meet friendly French learners online, introduce yourself, and walk away with a clear study path for A1-B2, plus tips, motivation, and new study buddies.

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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](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](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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