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✨ French Shadowing Workshop — Confident Flow & Real Fluency ✨
**Important Availability Note:**
This event will be free and open to everyone for the winter 2026 period:
10 weeks, from January 1 until March 15, 2026.
Starting mid-March 2026, this will become available only to Starter ($25 USD/mo.) and Premium ($75 USD/mo.) plan holders on The French Club language platform (currently in development).
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**✨ French Shadowing Workshop — Confident Flow & Real Fluency ✨**
January 26 – March 9\, 2026 \| Mondays\, 10:00–11:30 pm GMT \|
Open to all levels \| Unlimited Number of Participants \|
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**Want to sound more French when you speak?**
Join our free *French Shadowing Workshop* every Monday evening
(January 26 – March 9, 2026).
In just 75 minutes, you’ll train your ear, voice, and rhythm by repeating native French speech in real time — a powerful technique for fluency and confidence.
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**French Shadowing Workshop — Free & Open to All**
Date: Mondays, January 26 – March 9, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 pm (GMT)
Duration: 90 minutes per session
Do you want to *sound* more French when you speak?
This free weekly workshop introduces you to the powerful shadowing technique — a proven method for improving pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency.
**What is shadowing?**
You’ll listen to native French speech and *repeat out loud* (while being muted on Zoom) *at the same time*, just like a shadow. The focus is on sound and flow, not on translating word by word. This way, your brain and mouth adapt to the *real music of French*.
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**Why join?**
* Train your ear to recognize authentic French speech.
* Build muscle memory for French sounds and mouth movements.
* Improve your intonation, rhythm, and natural flow.
**Who is it for?**
Open to *all levels*. Beginners will benefit from building sound patterns early; advanced learners will refine their accent and fluency.
**Format**
* Real-time shadowing practice
* Group rhythm & Guided repetition
No homework, no pressure — just 75 minutes of active listening and speaking every Monday evening.
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**Practical Details :**
Duration: 90 minutes per session.
Frequency: Once a week.
Group Size: Unlimited
The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
The password is: galaxy
Note: If you are a native French speaker: we kindly ask you not to join, as space is limited and our focus is assisting learners.
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**About me**
As of November 25th, 2025, I’ve given 5,625 online lessons to 780 students from about 50 countries.
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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Free Evening English Lessons London - Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate
**Hello there!**
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person lessons**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House London**, our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes**. For more information, please email us at \*\*[teachertraining@staffordhouse.com**.](http://teachertraining@staffordhouse.com%2A%2A./)
Please see the **updated** details below!
🕑 **When:** From **26th Jan** - **8th April 2026** (12 weeks)
➡️Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
📚 **Level: Both levels available on Mon & Wed**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\-B1\)**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\)**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Free Evening English Lessons London - Monday (Pre-Intermediate)
**Hello there!**
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person lessons**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House London**, our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes**. For more information, please email us at \*\*[teachertraining@staffordhouse.com**.](http://teachertraining@staffordhouse.com%2A%2A./)
Please see the **updated** details below!
🕑 **When:** From **26th Jan** \- 8th April 2026 \(12 weeks\)
➡️Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
📚 **Level:**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\) \- Mondays**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\) \- Wednesdays**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Let's meet up and speak English in Kings Cross!
This is a mini-group class for a small number of English students (minimum 2, maximum 4) so that everyone gets lots of opportunity to speak and be corrected. We switch topics as the conversation flows, so that you can get used to talking about a variety of subjects and build your confidence, grammar and vocabulary. The atmosphere is fun and friendly and you'll meet new people to practice with. Look forward to seeing you there!
Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
FRENCH CONVERSATION (for Intermediate & above) with a native tutor
***WARNING***
*If you are new to our Meet Up or haven't attended any class for months, please, BEFORE signing up to a conversation class, send an email in French to Christian at frenchlondonexperience at gmail dot com ; Anyone -* aforementioned - *signing up to a class before getting an agreement will be removed from the list. Thanks for your cooperation.*
You want to push up your fluency, your pronunciation and your French skills? You want to get more vocabulary, knowledge and understanding of French, the French and France? You want to speak on various topics with the support of a French native tutor?
Each week, we come up to a different theme. It pushes your conversation skills up. It helps you to speak about many topics and to interact in French in multiple contexts.
Regular attendees learn a lot, make improvements and are able to have a chat about numerous topic!
The bonus, you will be able to ask questions to an authentic French native!
This class is for French speakers with an Intermediate level.
**THE CLASS:**
This is a face-to-face conversation class lasting 90 minutes run by a French native & professional tutor (in London since 2016).
The whole class happens in French and is dedicated to French speakers with an Intermediate level (if not sure, send a message to the organiser). The tutor helps you to structure and improve your phrasing, and to develop your understanding.
During the class, first, we dedicate some time for a little introductory chat. Then, we approach the theme, read a text (you get a copy for the session), speak, learn vocabulary and things about French culture. The theme is always linked to French, the French and France. At the end, we wrap up and keep a few minutes for some miscellaneous questions.
After the class, you will get an email with a list of vocabulary (some words / expressions seen along the class).
**IMPORTANT**
If you are new to our Meet Up, please send ASAP an email in French at frenchlondonexperience at gmail dot com to introduce yourself, to check your level, to confirm your space and to get the Bank details for payment.
**PRICING:**
You can pay each time or by block (then you save money)
\- £15 per session \(to be paid when signing up by bank transfer \- Bank details on request\)
\- £60 for 6 sessions \(to be used within 3 months \- to be paid in advance by bank transfer \- Bank details on request\)
People who sign up without paying will be removed from the list.
If, after your first attendance, you decide to subscribe to the offer of £60 for 6 classes, you add £45 and then you incorporate your first class in the subscription.
The pricing is made to encourage you to attend more regularly as improvements will come with regularity.
**TERMS & CONDITIONS**
If you are to join, you are more than welcome to sign up.
But, please, if you have an unforeseen hitch, up date your status as soon as possible. As spaces are limited, if you don't turn up or if you cancel at the last minute, a space is wasted. Thanks for helping.
\- Fees are payable at the booking
\- No refund \(exchange for cancellation more than 12 hours before the start of the event\)
\- No refund\, no exchange for late cancellation \(less than 12 hours\) or non\-attendance
\- People who don't turn may be banned\.
If the session is fully booked, please put your name on the waiting list but ONLY if you are sure to be able to attend the session. As soon a space becomes available, even at the very last minute, you will be on the attendance list. Then you will be expected to attend the session and it will be due, even if you don't actually attend.
Thanks for your cooperation and thanks for understanding.
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Website: [www.frenchlondonexperience.com](http://www.frenchlondonexperience.com/)
English as a Second Language Events This Week
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EuroClub London German Conversation
Hi Everyone,
Our next face-to-face EuroClub German conversation session will be on **Saturday 28 February from 2.00 p.m.** **at Blooms Cafe, Royal National Hotel, 51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0JR** (near Russell Square underground station). Come along for an enjoyable afternoon. New people very welcome, especially any German native speakers. You will need a reasonable conversational level in German.
Contact 07743 269096 if you need help on the day. These in-person events are normally monthly and we also have occasional online exchanges, either on a Saturday morning or a Monday or Tuesday evening, which are open for those living outside the UK.
This is a FREE event organized by Euroclub, London but we ask people who attend regularly to become members of Euroclub. The membership fee is £10 for 6 months. This helps with our costs. You can pay online by going to our website and click on Joining EuroClub. www.euroclub.co.uk
Best wishes
Nick
Spanish-English Exchange/Nuestra próxima reunión
Hi Everyone, The next Euroclub Spanish / English language exchange will be on **Sunday 1 March from 4 p.m.** at Blooms cafe, Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG. Blooms cafe is behind the courtyard of the London Pub which is at 39 Woburn Place, close to Russell Square tube station. The group will normally be inside the cafe at the far side from the entrance.
Newcomers welcome! Please note that though it is free to attend this meeting you need to buy a drink from the bar.
We speak Spanish for the first hour and then English. At least 1 hour of practice with native speakers (You need to be comfortable talking in spanish for this event as we talk for an hour in each language. Not suitable for beginners). Spanish native speakers particularly welcome. This is a FREE event organised by EuroClub.
If you are a Spanish native speaker living outside the UK (or in the UK) you can join in our online Spanish-english exchanges or English conversation evenings on Zoom.
For more info on online exchanges send a text or Whatsapp to Ray on +447760231383
Practise your English & make some new friends! English Conversation Club
**MONTY ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP**
[https://montyenglish.co.uk/english-conversation-group-classes-in-london](https://montyenglish.co.uk/english-conversation-group-classes-in-london)
**How to find us**
When you arrive at the Royal George we go down into the basement and you will find us there. Just ask a staff member if you cannot find us!
Here is the location of the Royal George on google maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HpkySsu2rEqUUub1A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HpkySsu2rEqUUub1A)
* Food or drink at the pub is not included (please make at least one purchase - they have a good range of drinks and great food if you feel hungry)
**How are the lessons?**
The lesson is a General English lesson focused on speaking and error correction - every lesson we usually cover 3 different topics. This will encourage you to use new vocabulary and practise grammatical structures.
The group has a limit of 25 people but I usually accept people if you are on the waiting list. You will be divided into groups of 3-6 with others of a similar speaking level so you'll have plenty of opportunity to talk and ask questions to your qualified, native teacher Jon. The lesson takes place in the relaxed environment of the Royal George basement which is a pleasant pub, a two-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road tube station.
The lesson is ideal for pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate students wishing to get to the next level.
If you have any questions about the English lesson then please call me or send me a message.
**Payment**
Payments can be made in cash or by card (free of charge) when you come to the class.
If it is your first time it is only £2!
After your first time it is £5 for a single class or you can buy a ticket that makes each class cheaper; 5 classes for £20, 10 classes for £25 (you can use these tickets whenever you like and do not need to come in a set period of time) or 20 classes for £40 which has a limited use to within a six-month period.
You can also pay via our website:
[https://montyenglish.co.uk/english-conversation-group-classes-in-london](https://montyenglish.co.uk/english-conversation-group-classes-in-london)
I hope to see you soon - if you have any questions please message me (via WhatsApp) on 07771 561 576
All the best, Jon (event organiser)
Waitlist - The Spanglish Camino 2026: +90 h inmersión bilingüe
**📆 *Date to be confirmed.*** Fecha por confirmar.
🚀 ***From the City to the Camino.*** De la ciudad al Camino.
***After organizing several Walk & Talk events in Barcelona and Tenerife, we’ve decided it’s time to take this concept to the next level.*** Después de organizar varios eventos de Walk & Talk en Barcelona y Tenerife, hemos decidido que es hora de llevar este concepto al siguiente nivel.
***People have absolutely loved the formula.*** A la gente le ha encantado nuestra fórmula:
* ***Meeting new people from all over.*** Conocer gente nueva de todo el mundo.
* ***Hitting those 10k steps a day.*** Cumplir con los 10k pasos diarios.
* ***Practicing Spanish and English with natives from around the world.*** Practicar español e inglés con nativos de todo el mundo.
***And what better place than the Camino de Santiago to turn our 90-minute Saturday strolls into a full 90-hour immersive week?*** ¿Qué mejor sitio que El Camino de Santiago para llevar nuestros paseos de 90 minutos de los sábados a una semana de inmersión total de 90 horas?
**🥾 *How it works***. *Cómo funciona*
***We are looking for a small, balanced group.*** Buscamos un grupo pequeño y equilibrado:
* ***10 Native or fluent English speakers.*** 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de inglés.
* ***10 Native or fluent Spanish speakers.*** 10 Hablantes nativos o fluidos de español.
***The goal is a strict 50/50 split so you always have someone to practice with. No "tourist traps," just a week of real connection and language exchange.*** El objetivo es un 50/50 estricto para que siempre tengas a alguien con quien practicar. Sin "trampas para turistas", solo una semana de conexión real e intercambio de idiomas.
**❓ *How many days?*** ¿Cuántos días son?
***Plan for 7 days (6 nights). We’ll walk the final 100km to Santiago to get the "Compostela" certificate.*** Cuenta con 7 días (6 noches). Recorreremos los últimos 100 km hasta Santiago para conseguir el certificado de la "Compostela".
**❓ *What’s the budget?*** ¿Cuál es el presupuesto?
***We’re still finalizing details, but expect a total investment of around €750 - €950.*** Aún estamos cerrando detalles, pero cuenta con una inversión total de unos 750€ - 950€.
***This is an all-in-one package that includes.*** Es un paquete con todo incluido que contiene:
* ***Shared accommodation in hostels.*** Alojamiento en hostales seleccionados (habitaciones compartidas).
* ***Breakfasts and Dinners (lunch/picnic on your own).*** Desayunos y cenas incluidos (el almuerzo/picnic en ruta es por cuenta propia).
* ***Luggage transport between stages.*** Transporte de mochila entre etapas.
* ***Full Immersion Program (+90 hours of live practice).*** Programa de Inmersión Total (+90 horas de práctica real).
* ***Pre-trip Training: Access to our online courses and prep sessions to get to know each other and gain speaking confidence before we even start walking.*** Fase de Preparación Previa: Acceso a nuestros cursos online y sesiones para ir conociéndonos y ganar confianza al hablar incluso antes de empezar a caminar.
**❓ *Do I need to be an athlete?*** ¿Tengo que ser un atleta?
***Not really, but you should be comfortable walking about 20km a day. It’s a challenge, but we’ll go at a steady, conversational pace.*** Realmente no, pero deberías sentirte cómodo caminando unos 20 km al día. Es un reto, pero iremos a un ritmo constante y conversacional.
**❓ *Where is the meeting point?*** ¿Cuál es el lugar de encuentro?
***We will all meet in Sarria (Lugo). Most people fly into Santiago or Madrid and take a train/bus to join the group there.*** Nos reuniremos todos en Sarria (Lugo). La mayoría de la gente vuela a Santiago o Madrid y coge un tren o autobús para unirse al grupo allí.
❓ ***Why join the list?*** ¿Por qué unirte a la lista?
***Places will be very limited (only 20 spots). If you join the waitlist, you’ll get the itinerary and the early-bird price before we announce it on social media.*** Las plazas serán muy limitadas (solo 20). Si te unes a la lista, recibirás el itinerario y el precio reducido antes de que lo anunciemos en redes sociales.
**📩 *Just RSVP "YES" to join the list. We’ll reach out to you as soon as the dates and details are ready.*** Solo dale a "Asistir" para entrar en la lista. Nos pondremos en contacto contigo en cuanto tengamos listas las fechas y los detalles.y los detalles.
***⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is a Waiting List. The date you see is just a placeholder to keep the event active. By clicking "RSVP," you’re simply telling us you’re interested so we can send you the info first.*** IMPORTANTE: Esto es una Lista de Espera. La fecha que ves es solo para mantener el evento activo. Al darle a "Asistir", solo nos confirmas que te interesa para que podamos enviarte la información antes que a nadie.
Let's meet up and speak English at a museum!
Our first 'class cultural trip' was really fun so I'm carrying on the series and we're going to keep exploring the British Museum.
The idea is we'll meet in the cafe at the British Museum, and then choose which part of the museum we want to explore. We'll walk around it, stopping to look at things we find interesting. I'll help you with the vocabulary you need to talk about what you can see. At the end we'll go back to the cafe to summarise what we've learnt and do a little vocabulary test to see what you can remember from your visit!
If you are late, don't worry too much, because we will stay in the cafe until everyone has arrived and then start exploring the museum.
I hope to make 'cultural visit classes' to museums/ exhibitions/ galleries into a regular event so let me know which places you are interested in. I plan to choose places that have free entry.
I need a minimum of 2 students to run this Meetup. Maximum 5 students so everyone gets a good chance to speak.
English as a Second Language Events Near You
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Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
Hey Everyone!
Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Conversacion en español (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
An Immense World
This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong
Italian Conversation Hour
Ciao a tutt\*!
Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.
\*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212)
Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Hofbräuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]
The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome!
If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten.
Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.




























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