Un P'tit café
Club de conversation
Founded in 2022, my online conversation club meets on Zoom once a month to discuss diverse topics suitable for beginning and intermediate-level French speakers.
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Practice real-life conversations with peers
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Cozy sessions with up to 10 participants
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Native teacher guidance + correction
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Monthly themes to build vocabulary & confidence
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Join from anywhere, no pressure, no grammar drills
Recent topics:
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Le cinéma
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Voyage au Périgord
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Les traditions francophones
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Boire un verre
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Parler de soi
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La peur
How it works:
Sign up
Claim your spot by filling out the form below, or by responding directly to email communications regarding an upcoming meeting.
Receive materials
A Zoom link and vocabulary is sent to participants a few days before the meeting. You will also receive a Google Calendar invitation.
Participate
I’ll start with an icebreaker, then guide thematic questions, roleplays, and activities (games, readings, or videos). Bring a drink of your choice!
Make friends
Meet other French lovers, and form multi-langual friendships!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What level should I be to participate?
Un P'tit Café is suited for speakers who feel they are intermediate or advanced beginners. It is recommended that you know how to speak in simple, straight-forward questions and are comfortable answering basic questions. I'll adjust the discussion according to the approximate levels of the participants. Of course, even if you are a beginner, these meetings are a fantastic opportunity to flex your listening and speaking muscles!
I signed up, but something's come up. Is there an attendance policy?
Attendance is flexible, but as a courtesy to the group, we’d appreciate at least 12 hours’ notice if you can’t make it.
I'd like to attend but feel nervous about participating. Can I just observe?
That’s perfectly okay! Speaking is not considered the most daunting of language-learning skills for nothing! My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space for students and French-lovers to practice. If you’re nervous, you’re still encouraged to join—many people feel the same way at first. The friendly atmosphere often helps ease those nerves, and I may gently send a question your way so you feel included without pressure.
Who are conversation groups for?
Just about anyone! Do you see yourself in one of the following:
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You studied French in school are want an opportunity to practice
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You are currently studying French and want more opportunities to speak.
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You are looking for a friendly, zero-stakes space to practice communicating in a foreign language.
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You love French!
If you said yes to any of the above, then a conversation group is for you!
Is there a cost for attending?
Nope—Un P'tit Café Conversation Club is free!
Are grammar and vocabulary covered in these meetings?
Grammar and vocabulary aren’t formally taught in these meetings. Before each session, I send a PDF with useful vocab, and I also add new words to the chat as we go. These meetings focus on conversation practice rather than structured lessons. If you’d like more guided grammar practice, I also offer Group and Private Classes.
What do you talk about during these meetings?
Each session tackles a different theme. We cover everything: gastronomy, fashion, tradition, architecture, travel, art... Then, I'll send participants some helpful resources focusing on the relevant vocabulary, and I prepare a series of questions, games, and activities to engage thoroughly with the theme.