FREE Live Workshop • September 1 • 4:30 pm NY / Toronto
Speak Real French:
Slang & Idioms for Intermediate Learners
Speak French more naturally so that locals understand you and keep speaking to you in French.
September 1 at 4:30pm ET (Toronto / NY)
Can't make this date? Register for September 8 instead.
*Replay available for all registrants.
In just 60 minutes, you'll learn how to…
Speak French more naturally with slang, idioms, and everyday expressions you'll hear in France and Québec
Sound more confident when you speak with pronunciation strategies and filler words that help your French flow more naturally
Understand real spoken French with strategies to better follow everyday expressions when you hear them in conversations, shows, and movies
Does this sound like you?
You already know some French. Now you want to feel more comfortable understanding and speaking the French you actually hear in real life so that you can travel, work, or live in France or Québec and stay en français!
“I can understand French in textbooks and apps, but I still hesitate in conversations."
You'll practice using real, everyday phrases in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
“I feel totally lost when trying to watch French shows and movies without subtitles.”
You'll learn practical strategies to better understand French the way it's spoken in both France and Québec.
“I've been learning French for a while, but people still switch to English when they talk to me.”
You'll learn ways to sound more natural and confident in your next conversation, so people will keep speaking to you en français.
What other students are saying
I would definitely recommend this workshop to all the people who need a little push to start talking more in French. I am more confident than I was before.
—Alyona F.
It really helped to break this down and to listen to real-world examples.
—Rebecca B.
Natalie has helped me advance from a ‘student of French’ to a ‘speaker of French,’ and I am able to converse with native speakers on a regular basis.
—Valerie S.
The group discussions are really fun and interesting, and Natalie focused on making everyone feel welcome and confident so we can work on fluency.
—Kathleen W.
Meet Your French Teacher
Bonjour! Moi, c'est Natalie.
I know what it’s like to feel nervous speaking French and worried you’ll sound too formal. When I first started learning French, my French was grammatically correct, but stiff, and I struggled to follow conversations with native speakers.
Later, I realized becoming fluent wasn't just about memorizing vocabulary and grammar. It's about understanding the slang and everyday language that rarely makes it into traditional French classes.
I created this workshop because slang isn't just about sounding cool or memorizing trendy words - mais non! Slang gets used by every generation and will help you feel more at home in the French you hear in France and Québec.
With 13 years of experience teaching French, a BA and an MA in French, and a PhD in Second Language Acquisition, I've helped over 1,400 adult learners break out of the “textbook French” bubble and feel more at ease in real conversations.
You already have a solid foundation of les bases. In this live workshop, I'll help you take the next step toward understanding and speaking the kind of French you actually hear in real, human conversations.
À tantôt, mon pote!
When You Attend Live…
You'll also receive the French Verlan 101 workbook to help you recognize and understand “backward slang” used in French conversation and media.
🗣️ Learn what verlan is and how to form it
🗣️ Practice the most common verlan words that get used across generations of French speakers
Frequently asked questions
Is this free workshop live?
Oui! This is a live workshop on Zoom. You'll get practice speaking French and receive feedback in a welcoming environment.
If you attend live, you'll also receive the French Verlan 101 workbook.
Is there a replay if I can't attend live?
Oui! Each registrant will receive access to the replay, which will be available for 7 days after the workshop. You'll still learn the material, but the live speaking practice and bonus workbook are reserved for those who attend live.
What level is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for intermediate French learners who already have a foundation in French but want to feel more confident understanding and speaking French in real-life situations.
If you pause while speaking or don't feel fluid yet in your conversations, this workshop will help you sound more natural. You'll also learn how to better understand Francophones during conversations and in French media.
Ready to feel more confident during your next conversation in French?
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🕟 4:30 PM ET (Toronto / New York)
✓ Live speaking practice
✓ Replay included for all registrants
✓ French Verlan 101 bonus workbook (live attendees)
Can't attend on September 1? Register for the September 8 workshop instead.
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