What we’re about
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)
Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/
Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/
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Where French learners can practice, meet people from around the world, have fun and improve their language skills. There is no judgment and no shame, regardless of your level and ability to speak.
I offer online and in-person meetings, from fun conversations to specific events with a particular focus (like French pronunciation workshops), all the way to "confidence building" events. In April 2025, I also started to give French courses over 10 weeks (A1, A2, B1 and B2), followed by a 10-week session in June 2025, and then another in mid-September 2025. The group classes will be offered in 2026, in an 11-week format (A1 to B2).
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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 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 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
I look forward to assisting you soon.
François Normandeau
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- "The Conversationalist" : Meetings with Jaime (from Salt Lake City, Utah)Link visible for attendees
IMPORTANT: ZOOM CALL INFO HAS BEEN CHANGED & UPDATED
FOR THESE MEETINGS WITH JAIME. SEE FURTHER BELOW FOR THE DETAILS.***
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/***
Casual Conversations in French with Jaime
Hosted from Salt Lake City (Utah), USA***
60-Minute French Conversation Practice
Join other French learners for a relaxed and engaging group session in French.
These meetings are a fun way to practice, improve, and connect with people from around the world who share your passion for French.
Sessions take place online via Google Meet and last 60 minutes.
Please note: I (François) will not be attending these meetings, as I have prior commitments at that time. Instead, my student Jaime will host them. He is eager to practice and improve his French, and this is a great opportunity for others to do the same.
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A Welcome from Jaime
"I truly believe that we are all here to learn together, and I hope these meetings help us connect, support one another, and even build friendships. I will be hosting these sessions myself and everyone is welcome, as long as you have at least an A2 or B1 level in French so you can take part in real conversations.
If you bring a positive attitude, enjoy seeing the bright side of things, and are open, friendly, and sociable, these meetings are for you. We’ll explore a new discussion topic each week, while avoiding sensitive subjects such as politics, religion, or sexuality.
Please join me every week from 7 to 8 pm Mountain Time (9 to 10 pm Toronto). I look forward to seeing you soon!"*
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Participation Details
- Maximum: 6 participants
- Minimum French level: A2 or B1
- If you can barely speak French, you may be asked not to join these sessions.
- Native French speakers: we kindly ask that you do not register, as space is limited and our focus is on helping learners.
- Open to everyone—not just François’s students.
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Cost
Participation is free of charge.
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How to Join
* The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4113526239
* The passcode is: funfrench
* Please keep your camera on for a more engaging experience.***
Important Note – No-Show Policy
The French Club’s no-show policy applies to all events. If you register, please attend or cancel your spot in advance so someone else can join.
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About Me, François ...
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 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 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/7237721I look forward to assisting you soon.
François Normandeau
- ⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐Link visible for attendees
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/***
Note: This meeting is posted in five (5) MeetUp groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.
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60-min French Talk :
Practice French with Speakers from Around the WorldThis week's theme :
"Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun" :)***
Whether you can speak somewhat easily or with some difficulty,
this is a fun and relaxed way to practice and improve your French
with other French speakers who have varying levels of proficiency
and are based in different countries.We’ll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
via a Zoom call.We will mix it up, every month, by doing exercises, word games, explaining grammar points, describing images and situations, doing some role-playing, etc.
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Participants:
This meeting is posted in multiple groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.
If you are a native French speaker, we kindly ask you not to join,
as space is limited and our focus is assisting learners.***
MeetUp Fee for this event:
The MeetUp fee is optional.
$6 CAD (or $4.50 USD) for this 60-minute group meeting.
If you see the value and can afford it, please make the contribution.
That will help ensure that we keep hosting 20+ meetings each month.Payment Methods:
PayPal (worldwide payments) : @M2TradingUniversity
Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com***
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel 24 hours before the event, or more,
then your payment will be applied to another event
which has the same time duration.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event,
then your payment WILL NOT be applied to another event
and refunds won't be issued.***
How to join the Zoom call:
* Only confirmed participants (on the MeetUp event's page)
will be allowed in a group meeting.
* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* he password is: galaxy
* These are the Zoom login details for all events by this group.
* Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.***
About me:
Since March 2020, I’ve taught French to 680 students from multiple countries, delivering 4,600 online lessons (as of April 26, 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/7237721I look forward to seeing you soon, and helping you as best I can,
François Normandeau
- ⭐ "Voilà!" : Masterclasses on Essential French Topics (90-min) ⭐Link visible for attendees
# ⭐ "Voilà!" : Masterclasses on Essential French Topics (90-min) ⭐
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These are stand-alone, single-topic sessions designed for focused progress without a long commitment. Attend one or mix and match—there is no sequence and no prerequisite beyond the level noted for each event.
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Masterclass #1
Topic: Reflexive verbs in French
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27. 2025
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm NY time
Format: One topic, across multiple levels (A1 to B2)Document:
French Masterclasses Series — #1 Reflexive verbs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgAcJJ-0MhetmDwFeKUlA0OM9o_hv17EplRPIXzEk1E/edit?usp=sharingWe’ll climb the “reflexive verbs” ladder vertically—from simple A1 foundations to B2-level nuance. That means you’ll learn what’s essential now for your level, and you’ll also see what comes next (so you can grow into it). This can’t be mastered in A1 alone; each level adds new rules, frames, and edge cases.
How the level ladder works:
• A1 → What reflexive/pronominal verbs are, daily routines, basic forms and placement (me/te/se; negatives; simple questions).
• A2 → Two-verb chains and modals (aller/pouvoir/devoir + se + infinitif), imperatives (affirmative vs negative), prepositions with infinitives (avant de / pour / sans + se + infinitif).
• B1 → Passé composé with être and the agreement decision path; reciprocal vs reflexive; body-part rule; when there’s no agreement.
• B2 → Idiomatic/pronominal verbs and finer points: se rendre compte (fixed frame), se souvenir (de) vs se rappeler (no de), s’apercevoir (de/que), the effect of en on agreement, and the passive-pronominal pattern (ça se dit / se vend / se fait).Who it’s for: Mixed-level learners (A1 to B2). Beginners get a clear, confidence-building core; higher levels get the missing pieces and the “why” behind tricky cases—all in one focused hour.
Takeaway: A coherent mental map of reflexive verbs that you can reuse across tenses and contexts, plus quick tests to choose the right frame (oneself / each other / idiomatic / passive-pronominal).
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Format and details
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Level: Listed per workshop (A1–A2–B1–B2).
- No prior attendance required. The events are not organized in a logical or continuous sequence. Attend the events when needed.
- Mode: Live, interactive Zoom session.
- Time zone: All times shown in New York time (ET).
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Access & Attendance:
* Zoom access closes 10 minutes after class starts to maintain class flow
* Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* Password: galaxy
The passcode is the same for all MeetUp meetings and events.***
Cost & Payment Options: These masterclasses are free.
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Examples of topics in this series
- Reflexive verbs in French: meaning, forms, and high-frequency routines.
- Don't translate literally from English to French, and why
- Asking questions in French: the three core patterns you need.
- Imparfait vs. passé composé: when, why, and how to choose.
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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 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 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/7237721I look forward to assisting you soon.
François Normandeau
. - ⭐ Fun French Talks ⭐Link visible for attendees
The French Club (all chapters) : already 275 events completed
(Sept. 1, 2024 — July 15, 2025)Upcoming events :
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/Testimonials :
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-frenchclub/feedback-overview/***
60-min French Talk :
Practice French with Speakers from Around the WorldThis week's theme :
"Practicing, practicing, practicing while having fun" :)***
Whether you can speak somewhat easily or with some difficulty,
this is a fun and relaxed way to practice and improve your French
with other French speakers who have varying levels of proficiency
and are based in different countries.We’ll spend 60 minutes, having a group meeting, online,
via a Zoom call.We will mix it up, every month, by doing exercises, word games, explaining grammar points, describing images and situations, doing some role-playing, etc.
***
Participants:
This meeting is posted in multiple groups. There will be a greater number of people than the participants list you can see in the group you belong to.
If you are a native French speaker, we kindly ask you not to join,
as space is limited and our focus is assisting learners.***
MeetUp Fee for this event:
The MeetUp fee is optional.
$6 CAD (or $4.50 USD) for this 60-minute group meeting.
If you see the value and can afford it, please make the contribution.
That will help ensure that we keep hosting 20+ meetings each month.Payment Methods:
$6 CAD STRIPE payment link (available worldwide):
https://buy.stripe.com/5kQaEY7x3bfV4aWcbogbm02PayPal (worldwide payments) : @M2TradingUniversity
Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com
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Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel 24 hours before the event, or more,
then your payment will be applied to another event
which has the same time duration.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event,
then your payment WILL NOT be applied to another event
and refunds won't be issued.***
How to join the Zoom call:
* The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5456313643
* he password is: galaxy
* These are the Zoom login details for all events by this group.
* Please turn your camera on during the session,
for a more engaging experience.The Zoom password / passcode is always the same, for all the events organized by all the French Club chapters worldwide.
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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 725 students from many countries, delivering more than
5,000+ French lessons, online and in person (as of July 15, 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/7237721I look forward to assisting you soon.
François Normandeau
