French conversation group for level A1 is a monthly opportunity to practice what you learn in class. With the LanguTalk French podcast, you can listen at home at a slower pace and with a complete transcript. This is an excellent way to practice pronunciation and vocabulary with interesting Francophile topics. As a group, we will discuss the podcasts and our own experiences.

Cost: $20 per class.

Program

• Feb 1:  Les résolutions de 2026: Le "Dry January" en France.  Listen to Podcast

• Feb 15: Le Mardi Gras: Mardi-gras et le Carnaval. Listen to Podcast

• March 15:  Les recettes de famille: La tarte Tatin. Listen to Podcast

Past topics

• Sept 2025:  La Rentrée/Back to School: Talk about your school days and what you like to study. How does the French school system differ from where you were a student?
  Watch Podcast
• Oct 2025: La Famille et les amis / Family and Friends: Talk about your family and friends. Where do your ancestors come from? What do you like to do with your family and friends?
  Watch Podcast
  
• Nov 2025: La Vie à KC /Life in KC: Talk about festivals, activities, sports, museums and all the great fun to have right here in KC! 
  Watch Podcast
• Dec. 7 Les Fêtes d'hiver/ Winter holidays: Talk about your traditions and holidays. Learn about French holiday traditions. Watch Podcast 1, Podcast 2, Podcast 3.

Pace: Once a week 1.5 hour

Please note: the format of the conversation classes has changed for the Spring session. We will offer 8 conversation classes at the same time slot (Monday, 6pm), for a special flat rate of $90 (single package option).
There won't be class on May 25th (Memorial Day)

🎬 A Spring Session Inspired by Cinema

For April conversation classes, Jean-Louis will guide participants through conversations inspired by the films featured in our upcoming French Film Festival. These sessions are a unique opportunity to explore language through culture while preparing to fully enjoy the screenings.

Participants will discuss themes such as:

• 🎨 Monday, April 6th: Talking about Impressionist painters, the birth of photography, and how people lived in France in the late 19th century. This class introduces the film The Colors of Time (screened on Friday, May 1st).
• 🎻 Monday, April 13th: Discussing classical music, strong personalities, and the challenges of working together as a group. This class prepares for the film The Musicians (screened on Saturday, May 2nd).
• 🏠 Monday, April 20th: Exploring family dynamics, family memory and trauma during World War II in Paris, and understanding the social context of the May 1968 events in France. This class introduces the film The Safe House (screened on Sunday, May 3rd).
• 🍷 Monday, April 27th: Talking about food, cultural identity, and family expectations, with a focus on the influence of North African cuisine in France. This class prepares for the film Spice and Lies (screened on Sunday, May 10th).

Pace: Once a week 1.5 hour