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Meeting Summary – 05/11/2025
During this week’s meeting, we discussed the importance of the election of the new pope in French culture, as the nation is predominantly Catholic. We then practiced daily conversation with each other, deciding to not focus on grammar as much this meeting as in previous meetings. We then played a Quizlet game on anatomy vocabulary…
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Meeting Summary – 05/04/2025
At this meeting, we discussed the French holiday May Day, also known as the Fête du Travail, which is celebrated on May 1st. We discussed the traditions associated with this holiday, as it is the French equivalent of Labor Day. Then, we played a Kahoot game with French holiday vocabulary.
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Meeting Summary – 04/27/2025
This week’s goal was to help strengthen our language skills through discussion and interactive learning. The group explored the cultural impact of the Pope’s death on French-speaking communities, using the topic to practice listening, speaking, and expressing opinions in French. To reinforce vocabulary from last week, we also played a game centered on Easter-related words…
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Meeting Summary – 04/20/2025
On April 20th, we improved our French through engaging conversation and cultural topics. The group spent a lot of time discussing Easter (Les Pâques) traditions in French-speaking countries, including related vocabulary and customs. We also touched on current events and elements of French culture to deepen understanding and encourage speaking practice. The session ended with…
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Meeting Summary – 04/13/2025
This week, our session focused on discussing current events from France and Francophone countries, offering learners the chance to build vocabulary and practice speaking in context, while learning more about French culture, including music and regional traditions. To wrap up, a fun game reinforced the vocabulary and encouraged interaction. We welcomed learners of all levels,…
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Meeting Summary – 04/06/2025
In our Zoom meeting, we discussed current events, which provided a great opportunity to practice speaking and expand vocabulary. The conversation included a special focus on “le poisson d’avril” (April Fools’ Day), a popular French tradition involving playful pranks. Learners also played a fun game that helped reinforce new words and phrases while adding an…
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Meeting Summary – 03/30/2025
During this week’s Zoom meeting, we engaged in a discussion about current events, including those in Canada and France. This session provided an opportunity to practice speaking skills and expand vocabulary through conversation about these topics. Additionally, we participated in a fun game designed to reinforce the new words and phrases we brought up throughout…
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Meeting Summary – 03/24/2025
In today’s meeting, we started by discussing various French holidays and shared some relevant personal experiences, in French, of course. Then, we played Quizlet to make the learning process more interactive. The session wrapped up with a practice speaking scenario, where we focused on expanding our vocabulary and improving personal communication skills. We had so…
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No Meeting – 03/16/2025
Unfortunately, I had migraines all week this past week, and I was unable to host the Zoom meeting this past Sunday. However, I hope everyone is excited to come back and practice again this Sunday the 23rd!
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Meeting Summary – 03/09/2025
During our meeting, we focused on improving our French skills by discussing culture, vocab, and current events. We covered traditions, holidays, and popular topics like food, art, and events such as the Cannes Film Festival. We also practiced some vocabulary for everyday situations and discussed current news in France by sharing French articles we found.…