French Conversation Meetup (New Paltz)

Bonjour à tous !

Please join us Wednesday, December 18 at McGillicuddy's in New Paltz!

For anyone new to the group: These meetups consist of informal conversation, mostly in French, occasionally English when we get stuck. All levels are welcome. Just bring whatever French you have!

Nous espérons vous y voir !

The venue: Includes a range of pub food, beers, wine, and cocktails. Here's the food menu and drink menu.

Parking: Paid parking ends at 6 p.m. There are two lots on Plattekill Ave near the restaurant; one just behind it and another down a bit by village hall/department of public works. For street parking, Plattekill Ave, Main St, Route 32N (North Chestnut Street) or Church Street are good places to look.

RSVP: Even if you're a regular, please RSVP here and adjust your RSVP if you can't attend. This way we know how many to expect and can arrange accordingly with the venue.

Etiquette note: During our French discussions, please don’t correct others unless someone specifically asks for help. This allows people of all levels to feel more comfortable speaking. Merci d'avance !

Instagram Check out our Instagram account. We'll post the same announcements as Meetup, plus other French language and culture content.

Book club We also have a book club online only under a separate group. Check it out! (After all, reading is a great way to learn.)

Les recommendations See a list of French entertainment and learning resources recommended by group members.

Les vidéos du mois

• Learn French with Movies- Inside Out - Breakdown of scene from the Pixar film in French and English.
• A ou DE ? Les Prépositions en Français - Often a tricky topic...
• Regarde cette vidéo si tu BLOQUES en parlant français - Important topic for anyone about to attend their first conversation group.
• "Tu connais pas Johnny ? On y va !" - John Malkovich tells a funny story in French.
• Would you rather? 24 dilemmas. Amusing real life conversation from French with Elisabeth.
• I Secretly Learned my Mother's Language - Not French but very heart-warming!

Lecture du mois
Histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant- Online version of the children's book, with photos. Easy to read!