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 9,300+ members in 22 MeetUp groups around the world (Amsterdam, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, 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 Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/
Website + free A1 course: https://www.frenchclub.net/
Meetup hub: https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/
Upcoming events
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A1 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineA1 French — Weekly Free Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
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Overview
A relaxed, focused study hour for current A1 students in the 10-week course. You'll meet online once a week to work through the exact homework from your current modules. You get structure, gentle accountability, without turning it into a full lesson.
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Who It’s For
Current A1 learners enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to get homework done and keep momentum between classes.
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How It Works (60 minutes)
Every week, you will tackle the modules seen earlier in the course. Nicole, the host, will have final say as to which modules are part of that week's homework.
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What You’ll Get
Nicole is not a French teacher and can't provide detailed explanations. But you'll get the answer key for the exercises or the exam that you completed during the homework session.
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What To Bring
Your A1 course document for the current week, your homework list, a notebook or doc for answers. Camera on is encouraged; microphone on only during Q&A.
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Scope And Boundaries
We stay strictly inside the A1 curriculum you are currently studying. This is not a replacement for class or a one-to-one tutoring slot.
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Logistics
Weekly on Google Meet. New York time (ET). Free to attend. RSVP required to keep the room small and effective. Please arrive on time so the first work block can start smoothly.
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Respectful Space
We keep the atmosphere friendly, focused, and supportive. During silent blocks, please mute your mic.
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Outcome
You leave with your A1 homework largely completed and a simple plan for anything left to finish before your next class.
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Ready to join?
Reserve your spot on the next session and bring the module you’re working on this week.
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Details:
Day: Every Friday, until June 5, 2026
Time: From 7:00 to 8:00 pm NY time.Google Meet video call link: https://meet.google.com/pys-cuey-sxo
Passcode: none neededCost: Free.
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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 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,000+ 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 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 homework sessions, student-led events such as 'Raconte-moi une histoire', and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see events hosted by members of our teaching team and community leaders (Cindy, Nicole, Jaime, Gaffar and Fairy).
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 (Quebec city in June 2026, Nice in Dec. 2026, 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 https://www.frenchclub.net as of the end of March 2026. Come and take a look!
See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Spring 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xKGaWnqk2GOAXTduhpj0etXgXU7DNE_eML2GFgP52VU/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language teaching platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
2 attendees
A2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
·OnlineOnlineA2 French — Weekly Homework Session (Online) — hosted by Nicole
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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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Overview
A relaxed, focused study hour for past or current A2 students in the 10-week course. 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.
***
Who It’s For
Past and current A2 learners enrolled in the 10-week program who want a quiet space to complete homework and maintain momentum between classes.
***
How It Works (60 minutes)
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 trusted 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 Q&A.
***
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.
***
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 A2 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.
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Details:
Day: Every Saturday, for 10 weeks
Dates: April 4 to June 6, 2026
Time: 8:00–9:00 am (NY time)
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/mbk-ajti-gfg
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 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,000+ 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 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 homework sessions, student-led events such as 'Raconte-moi une histoire', and occasional special sessions with partner companies.
You’ll also see events hosted by members of our teaching team and community leaders (Cindy, Nicole, Jaime, Gaffar and Fairy).
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 (Quebec city in June 2026, Nice in Dec. 2026, 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 https://www.frenchclub.net as of the end of March 2026. Come and take a look!
See you at an event soon! ⭐
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Spring 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xKGaWnqk2GOAXTduhpj0etXgXU7DNE_eML2GFgP52VU/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language teaching platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
1 attendee
🎯French Drill Night — Practice the Hard Parts of French 📚
·OnlineOnlineStrengthen your French through focused practice in our regular Saturday Drill Sessions: Interactive events designed to help learners master some of the most challenging and frequently used structures in French.
These sessions are free and open to everyone, whether you are a member of The French Club, or simply looking for a supportive environment to practice and improve your French.
These sessions take place on Saturday evenings from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (New York time) and are open to any number of participants. Anyone motivated to improve their accuracy, confidence, and fluency in French is welcome to join. These sessions are generally most useful for learners around the A2 to B2 levels, but all motivated participants are welcome.
Each session focuses on one specific area of French that learners often find difficult. Over time, we hope to explore eight key topics that frequently cause confusion or hesitation in real communication. The sessions will rotate through themes such as:
• French past tenses, especially imparfait and passé composé
• Direct and indirect object pronouns
• Affirmative and negative questions
• Sentence structure and word order
• Common verb patterns
• Useful connectors and transitions
• Expressions of time and sequence
• Other high-impact grammar points used in everyday FrenchZoom call details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
Meeting ID: 545 631 3643
Passcode: galaxyThe goal of these sessions is not to deliver a traditional lecture, but rather to create a dynamic training environment where participants actively work with the language through guided drills, repetition, examples, and short exercises.
During the session, participants may practice building sentences, correcting common mistakes, responding quickly to prompts, and repeating key structures aloud. These short drills help develop automaticity and fluency, allowing learners to react more naturally and confidently in real conversations.Because these are drill sessions rather than formal classes, each session can be attended independently. The eight topics will be revisited periodically, so missing one session does not prevent you from joining future sessions.
These events are part of the broader learning ecosystem of The French Club, where learners from around the world come together to practice regularly, improve their skills, and build real confidence in French.Whether you are reviewing important grammar points or strengthening areas that have always felt difficult, these sessions provide a friendly, focused space to train your French on a regular basis.
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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 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,300+ 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 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 homework sessions, student-led events such as 'Raconte-moi une histoire', 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 (Quebec city in June 2026, Nice in Dec. 2026, 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 https://www.frenchclub.net as of the end of March 2026. Come and take a look!
See you at an event soon!
— François Normandeau
Founder, The French ClubThe French Club — Academic Program Spring 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xKGaWnqk2GOAXTduhpj0etXgXU7DNE_eML2GFgP52VU/Our MeetUp hub:
https://www.meetup.com/pro/learning-speaking-french/Our language teaching platform:
https://www.frenchclub.net/***
5 attendees
⭐Meet & Greet: Summer 2026 Info Session⭐
·OnlineOnline⭐ Meet & Greet: Summer 2026 Info Session ⭐
Come introduce yourself, meet other French learners, and get a clear overview of the upcoming Summer 2026 session.The French Club — Academic Program Summer 2026
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niv8-hAcyjR1YAiuzHWmBp-RdsM3JWO9lKy6i29cmSo/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.***
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***
When?
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00 am – 11:15 am NY time***
Where?
• Online, on Zoom
• Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
• Password: galaxyYou need to have a Zoom account, be logged in and then join this Zoom call. This security feature is imposed by Zoom, as we now need to have a Zoom Business account, because of Zoom meetings of 100 people and more (like the free A1 French course).
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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 and a half).
2nd part — Summer 2026 Information Session
Overview of A1–B2 calendars, formats, pricing, placement, and enrolment steps.
We will also cover:
• Upcoming French immersion programs in Canada & France
• The A1-B2 courses and the community platform (frenchclub.net)***
About The French Club
Hi. Welcome. I’m François Normandeau, founder of 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 21 international Meetup chapters across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with 8,700+ members and a structured curriculum built in-house (200 modules, from A1 to B2, about 4,000 pages).
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.Here on Meetup, you’ll find our FREE live events including the full 10-week A1 and A2 courses, A1 and A2 conversation practice, A1 and A2 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/***
2 attendees
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