English Books & Literature

Here we speak English ! Level B1-C1 ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have **two options**: 👉 **Register via the form on our website:** https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/ After registration, you will receive the WhatsApp group link **by email**. 👉 **Click “Participate” on this Meetup event** You will then receive the WhatsApp group link **via private message on Meetup**. **How does it work?** We don’t mix several languages. Here we speak English only. ⏱️ Duration: 1h30 👥 Number of participants per session: max 8–10 people *The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect the actual attendance. **Official registrations** are made through the LampaLing **WhatsApp** group.* 💸 Fee: €6 per session. +Minimum one drink par person required🍹☕️ 📋 **Structure of a LampaLing Speaking Club:** 1. Welcome Short introduction from each participant (name, interests...) 2\. Pair activity o Each participant must download the app LampaLing to access discussion cards, role-play prompts, and questions. 3\. Group activity o Games like “Who am I?” (vocabulary version), “SpyFall – Find the spy”, etc 4\. Wrap\-up **🙋**You’ll be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host! Our **Lampaling speaking clubs** stand out from traditional language exchange events because they focus on the **educational aspect**. During our sessions, you’re **guided by qualified language teachers** who help you, and answer all your questions about mastering the language. Lampaling has created a **unique mix between a traditional language school and a friendly language exchange event**. Our goal is to help you **really speak the language** — without the pressure of a classroom, but in a **relaxed and supportive atmosphere**, with a strong focus on **speaking and communication**. 🎯💬

Here we speak English ! Level A1-A2. ❗Please register before coming :)❗it is very IMPORTANT❗ To register and join our WhatsApp group, you have **two options**: 👉 **Register via the form on our website:** https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/ After registration, you will receive the WhatsApp group link **by email**. 👉 **Click “Participate” on this Meetup event** You will then receive the WhatsApp group link **via private message on Meetup**. **How does it work?** We don’t mix several languages. Here we speak English only. ⏱️ Duration: 1h30 👥 Number of participants per session: max 8–10 people *The number of registrations shown on Meetup does not reflect the actual attendance. **Official registrations** are made through the LampaLing **WhatsApp** group.* 💸 Fee: €6 per session. +Minimum one drink par person required🍹☕️ 📋 **Schedule of a LampaLing Speaking Club:** **1\. Welcome** A short introduction from everyone (name, interests, etc.). **2\. Pair activity 👥** You will speak with different partners: * read short sentences 📖 * complete the sentences ✍️ ➡️ This way, you practice conversation and learn new words. *Each participant must download the LampaLing app to access cards with questions, role plays, texts, etc.* **3\. Group activity** We do a bit of grammar, but the most important thing is speaking 🗣️. 🎲 We also play simple games to practice vocabulary. **🙋**You’ll be guided throughout the session by our friendly LampaLing host! Our **Lampaling speaking clubs** stand out from traditional language exchange events because they focus on the **educational aspect**, especially for **beginner groups**. During our sessions, you’re **guided by qualified language teachers** who help you, correct your mistakes, and answer all your questions about mastering the language. Lampaling has created a **unique mix between a traditional language school and a friendly language exchange event**. Our goal is to help you **really speak the language** — without the pressure of a classroom, but in a **relaxed and supportive atmosphere**, with a strong focus on **speaking and communication**. 🎯💬 **French version:** Ici on parle anglais ! :) Niveau A1-A2. ❗Avant de venir, merci de vous inscrire :)❗c'est très IMPORTANT❗ Pour vous inscrire et rejoindre notre groupe WhatsApp, vous avez **deux options** : 👉 **Vous inscrire via le formulaire sur notre site** : [https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/](https://lampaling.com/inscription-speaking-club/) Après votre inscription, vous recevrez le lien du groupe WhatsApp **par e-mail**. 👉 **Cliquer sur “Participer” sur cet événement Meetup** Vous recevrez ensuite le lien du groupe WhatsApp **en message privé sur Meetup**. **Comment ça fonctionne ?** On ne mélange pas plusieurs langues. On ne parle qu'anglais. ⏱️ Durée : 1h30 👥 Nombre de participants par session : max 8 – 10 personnes *Le nombre d’inscriptions affiché sur Meetup ne reflète pas la réalité. Les **inscriptions officielles** se font via le groupe **WhatsApp** LampaLing.* 💸 Frais : 7€ par session. +Une boisson obligatoire à prendre🍹☕️ 📋 Déroulé d’un Speaking Club LampaLing : 1. Accueil Petite présentation de chacun (nom, centre d’intérêt...) 2\. Activité en binôme 👥 Vous allez parler avec différents partenaires : \- lire des petites phrases 📖 \- compléter les phrases ✍️ ➡️ comme ça, vous pratiquez la conversation et vous apprenez de nouveaux mots. \*Chaque participant doit télécharger l’application LampaLing pour voir des fiches avec des questions, des cartes de rôle, des textes etc. 3\. Activité de groupe Nous faisons un peu de grammaire, mais le plus important, c’est parler 🗣️. 🎲 Nous faisons aussi des jeux simples pour le vocabulaire. **🙋** Vous serez guidé tout au long de la session par notre sympathique animateur LampaLing ! Nos **speaking clubs Lampaling** se distinguent des événements d’échanges linguistiques classiques, car ils sont avant tout axés sur **l’aspect éducatif**, notamment pour les groupes de **débutants**. Pendant nos sessions, vous êtes **accompagnés par de vrais professeurs de langues qualifiés**, qui vous guident, corrigent vos erreurs et répondent à toutes vos questions sur la maîtrise de la langue. Lampaling a créé un **mélange unique entre l’école de langues traditionnelle et les rencontres conviviales d’échange linguistique**. Notre objectif : vous aider à **parler réellement la langue**, sans la pression d’un cadre scolaire, mais dans une **atmosphère détendue et bienveillante**, centrée sur **l’expression orale**. 🎯💬

**Inscription obligatoire via ce lien :** https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-marc-aurele-la-force-interieure-face-au-reel-1981378444264?aff=oddtdtcreator Une réflexion exigeante sur la force intérieure non comme consolation, mais comme capacité à rester juste Empereur au cœur des crises, la force de Marc Aurèle n’est ni une sérénité acquise, ni une protection contre le monde, mais une discipline quotidienne pour faire face aux situations qui nous résistent et nous dépassent. Cette conférence explore le stoïcisme de Marc Aurèle comme une éthique de la confrontation : comment tenir intérieurement sans se mentir sur la dureté du réel ? Comment gouverner ses pensées, ses actes et ses réactions quand presque rien ne dépend de nous ? * **Horaire** : 19h30 * **Tarif** : 10€ **Nous retrouver : 12 rue Falguière, 75015 Paris (métro Falguière ou Montparnasse)**

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

🇺🇸Several friends hanging out speaking English & French! All levels of English/French are welcome! Our hope is to gather together each week to build conversation skills and friendships! It is free, please just patronize the restaurant! We have a WhatsApp group for announcements! Tuesdays 19hr-22hr Archie Restaurant - Bourg-la-Reine 🇫🇷Plusieurs amis parlant anglais et français ! Tous les niveaux d'anglais et de français sont les bienvenus ! Nous espérons nous retrouver chaque semaine pour développer nos compétences en conversation et nos amitiés ! C'est gratuit, tout ce que vous avez à faire est de fréquenter le restaurant ! Nous avons un groupe WhatsApp pour les annonces ! Mardi 19hr-22hr Restaurant Archie's - Bourg-la-Reine [Announcements Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4EMo85BAqB9HODqvIFOF9)

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New joiner discount for first 3 classes! Join us for **Vinyassa Yoga** sessions in the heart of **Paris 7eme**. This **in-person** class is perfect for all levels, taught **in English**. Experience a blend of breath and movement that leaves you feeling energised and relaxed. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned yogi, come stretch, breathe, and connect with a friendly community. Rooted in Vinyasa, my classes offer a chance to step away and find a place of calm. Offered in English, they are dynamic but for all levels from beginners through to intermediate practitioners. Music moves through each session, gently supporting and uplifting the practice. Classes are joyful, inviting you to connect mind and body and to return to the present moment. The studio provides a refined and peaceful setting to practice, unwind, and reconnect. The studio is fully equipped with changing rooms, showers, lockers, and welcoming communal spaces to meet and connect before and after class. Please book online to get 26% discount for 2026 on your first 3 classes. Regular class cost is 21 euro after that. Please visit [www.mcoyoga.com](https://www.mcoyoga.com "https://www.mcoyoga.com") to BOOK.

Join us in Paris for a thoughtful evening of conversation over coffee, as we delve into the world of dystopian literature, works that challenge, disturb, and illuminate the societies we live in. From *1984* to *Brave New World*, *The Handmaid’s Tale*, etc, these stories explore power, freedom, human identity, and the consequences of human ambition. This is a themed book club with no required reading. Bring your reflections, favorite quotes, or any dystopian books that have inspired or unsettled you. You’re also welcome to bring a physical copy for our group book photo tradition.📖 Bring along your favorite quotes, reflections, your journal full of notes from your reading, or book recommendations you want to share with everyone! **P.S.** I’ll reach out before the event to confirm attendance. Please cancel in advance if plans change so I can adjust the reservation accordingly. Merci\~ 🌹

The *Iliad* is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. Like the *Odyssey*, the poem is divided into 24 books and was written in dactylic hexameter. It contains 15,693 lines in its most widely accepted version. The Iliad is often regarded as the first substantial piece of European literature and is a central part of the Epic Cycle. Set toward the end of the Trojan War, a 10-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Mycenaean Greek states, the poem depicts significant events in the war's final weeks. In particular, it traces the anger of Achilles, a celebrated warrior, from a fierce quarrel between him and King Agamemnon, to the death of the Trojan prince Hector. The narrative moves between wide battleground scenes and more personal interactions. Critical themes in the poem include kleos (glory), pride, fate, and wrath. Despite being predominantly known for its tragic and serious themes, the poem also contains instances of comedy and laughter. The poem is frequently described as a "heroic" epic, centred around issues such as war, violence, and the heroic code. It contains detailed descriptions of ancient warfare, including battle tactics and equipment. However, it also explores the social and domestic side of ancient culture in scenes behind the walls of Troy and in the Greek camp. Additionally, the Olympian gods play a major role in the poem, aiding their favoured warriors on the battlefield and intervening in personal disputes.

For the meeting in February, we'll read and discuss **The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality by Kathryn Paige Harden** Description from Goodreads: A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society. In recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health--and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society. In *The Genetic Lottery*, Harden introduces readers to the latest genetic science, dismantling dangerous ideas about racial superiority and challenging us to grapple with what equality really means in a world where people are born different. Weaving together personal stories with scientific evidence, Harden shows why our refusal to recognize the power of DNA perpetuates the myth of meritocracy, and argues that we must acknowledge the role of genetic luck if we are ever to create a fair society. Reclaiming genetic science from the legacy of eugenics, this groundbreaking book offers a bold new vision of a society where everyone thrives, regardless of how one fares in the genetic lottery. **\*New to book club? You're welcome to join our discussion. We'll discuss our thoughts on the book and share related topics.** **\*Discussions held in English**

Pour notre rencontre de février, nous lisons l'oeuvre*Tango de Satan* du grand auteur Hongrois László Krasznahorkai, qui a reçu le prix Nobel de littérature en 2025. Une plaine hongroise balayée par le vent et l’incessante pluie d’automne. Dans une ferme collective à l’abandon, quelques habitants végètent, s’épiant et complotant les uns contre les autres, lorsqu’une rumeur annonce le retour de deux autres personnages que l’on croyait morts. Certains y voient l’arrivée d’un messie, d’autres redoutent celle de Satan. Ce roman, conçu comme un tango où les danseurs viendraient les uns après les autres sur la piste de danse, nous plonge dans un voyage poétique, une quête de vérité emplie d’humanité sur la place de notre existence face au Temps. Merci d'avoir lu le livre avant la rencontre afin de partager vos impressions, sentiments et pensées. À la fin de la séance, nous choisirons collectivement la prochaine lecture et pour, ceux qui veulent, nous poursuivrons la discussion autour d’un petit dîner dans un restaurant.

Join us for our women's book club meet-up! Food and drinks can be purchased as you wish. \*You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat\* Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43890641-hamnet?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Y6wLHq7P8h&rank=1 Location to be announced.

Anton Tchekhov La Salle no 6 L'évêque 1892 et 1902 les deux font environ 140 pages ou moins, en fonction de l'édition Editions Gallimard, "La Steppe / Salle 6 / L'Évêque (p. 5)" *La Salle no 6 est considérée comme le sommet de son art. Ilia Repine a écrit : «…On ne comprend même pas comment une histoire aussi simple, sans prétention, voire pauvre en contenu, peut donner naissance à une idée aussi irrésistible, profonde et colossale de l'humanité. <…> Je suis impressionné, fasciné <…> Merci, merci, merci ! Quelle force vous avez !... »* *L'évêque explore l'imminence de la mort. Ivan Bounine écrivait que cette nouvelle était « écrite de manière extraordinaire. Seul celui qui s'adonne lui-même à la littérature et qui a lui-même connu ces tourments infernaux peut saisir toute la beauté de cette œuvre ». Bounine lui-même, Tolstoï et Kouprine considéraient cette nouvelle comme l'une des meilleures œuvres de Tchekhov.* VERSION PAPIER La Salle no 6 et L'Évêque sont disponibles en édition Folio (Gallimard) (ensemble) : voir une photo de la couverture ci-dessous. Sinon, ils peuvent se trouver dans des recueils de ses nouvelles, surtout La Salle no 6. LIVRE ÉLECTRONIQUE En format électronique : la même édition Folio existe sur Kindle, et il y a des PDF libres de droits. L'évêque https://sources.ebooksgratuits.com/tchekhov_homme_a_l_etui_ocr.pdf Salle 6 https://sources.ebooksgratuits.com/tchekhov_salle_6_ocr.pdf **PRIX** 10 euros à régler par Wero ou sur place. Les 10 euros servent à couvrir \- l'abonnement sur le site Meetup \(200 euros par an\)\, \- la promotion sur d'autres sites \(quelques fois par an je paie l'abonnement sur TMS\, 20 euros par mois\)\, \- l'achat des livres si nécessaire\, \- récompenser le temps et les efforts d'organisation \(je prépare beaucoup d'informations sur le livre et l'écrivain\)\. **COMMENT NOUS TROUVER ?** On se retrouve à l'intérieur du café TOURVILLE situé à 1 Pl. de l'École Militaire. On s'installe d'habitude à l'étage.

This Month's Book: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. Join us for discussion at the Granville Public Library from 6 to 7pm. Follow us on Instagram: @granvillepridebookclub

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan. In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.