Book Club
A calm reading space to practise French differently
The Book Club is a monthly online reading space for adult learners
who want to stay in contact with French — without pressure, without performance.
This is not a literature class.
This is not a discussion group where you have to speak.
It is a slow, guided encounter with a text,
and an invitation to let French settle through reading, listening, and reflection.
Why a Book Club to practise French?
Many adult learners understand French well,
but feel blocked when they have to produce the language.
Reading offers another entry point.
When you read:
- the language comes to you,
- the rhythm settles naturally,
- vocabulary and structures imprint themselves quietly.
A Book Club allows you to practise French
without the stress of speaking or being evaluated.
How the Book Club works
Once a month, we meet online for a calm, structured session.
During the session:
- I read and guide you through a short literary extract,
- we explore meaning, rhythm, and key expressions,
- I offer gentle contextual explanations when useful,
- you are invited to write briefly, if you wish.
Speaking is always optional.
You can participate silently and still benefit fully.
There is no correction, no performance, no obligation.
What kind of texts?
The texts are:
- accessible but rich,
- chosen for their language, not their difficulty,
- drawn from contemporary or classic French literature,
- adapted to adult learners (B1–B2).
You don’t need to read the book in advance.
Everything happens during the session.
Who this Book Club is for
This space is for you if:
- you understand French but feel blocked when speaking,
- you enjoy reading but don’t know how to use it to progress,
- you feel uncomfortable in conversation classes,
- you want a regular, calm contact with French,
- you prefer depth over speed.
You do not need:
- a high literary level,
- to speak during the session,
- to prepare anything in advance.
A monthly rhythm, not another obligation
The Book Club meets once a month.
This rhythm is intentional.
It allows:
- continuity without pressure,
- space between sessions,
- a sustainable relationship with French.
You come when you can.
You listen, read, write — at your own pace.
Practical information
🗓 When
Fourth Sunday of the month
8:00 pm (France / Paris time)
⏳ Duration
1 hour
💻 Format
Online (Zoom)
Small group
💰 Price
$25 per session
No subscription.
You can join whenever you wish.
A space that complements the Academy
The Book Club can be:
- a gentle entry point into French Creative Academy,
- a monthly ritual alongside your personal practice,
- a calm alternative to conversation-based learning.
It stands on its own,
and naturally connects with the Academy’s philosophy:
regular contact, gentle structure, no pressure.
Take your time
You don’t need to speak to belong.
You don’t need to perform to progress.
French grows through contact, not force.
Reading is one of the most powerful forms of contact.
👉 Join the Book Club