Causeries or informal chats en français !

  • You want to escape anglo culture for a couple of hours

  • You just want to listen to others speak français

  • You’ve never been and want to experience it

  • You enjoy the welcoming, open atmosphere to all levels of speakers

  • Speaking French is simply sublime !

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Causeries en ligne via Zoom et sur place

Practice your French in an easy, guided conversation group. Log in, say bonjour, and express yourself en français. Or, come to our classroom and gather around une table française.

Causeries are free to members.

Please select the links below for detailed information on our current offerings:

ON ZOOM: Every Wednesday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Advanced Beginner – Early Intermediate (levels A2-B1)

IN-PERSON: Every Thursday, 2:15 – 3:15 pm – Intermediate and Advanced (level B2)

Au plaisir !

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Causerie à Crepevine

Every second Friday of the month, 6:00 pm at Crepevine Restaurant.

On va bavarder (chat) over a meal, or just a drink, as you like.

Very convivial, many French speakers attend, all levels of French warmly accepted.

À bientôt !

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Friday Morning French Meetings for Mid to Advanced Beginners

Valerie Sell hosts a conversation group at Coffee n Moore in Sebastopol. This group is for Mid to Advanced beginners.

Meetings on Fridays at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Coffee & Moore
6761 Sebastopol Ave #300
Sebastopol, California 95472
(707) 829-6600
coffeenmoore@gmail.com

Lunchtime French Conversation Circle

Meetings will resume in Fall 2025.

Gain confidence in speaking French in a supportive and friendly setting. Our French conversation circle is for adults who wish to practice speaking French and improve conversational skills. The first 30 minutes will be especially reserved for those who are less confident with their speaking skills.

Feel free to bring your lunch. Drop-ins welcome. Prior registration not required. 

Rincon Valley Regional Library
6959 Montecito Boulevard
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 537-0162

Help Wanted!

If you are interested in volunteering to host our weekly Wednesday morning or Thursday afternoon causerie, or to start another one either online (must be able to host zoom meeting) or in person, please contact the AFSR School Director, Lisa Broderick, at school@afsantarosa.org. French language proficiency is required. Merci !