Nottingham and surrounding areas French Conversation Groups
The Nottingham French Conversation Group meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at The Bell Inn, 18 Angel Row, NG1 6HL. All levels are welcome from beginners to advanced, including native French speakers. They also organise hikes during which one can chat in French. Cinema, theatre, art gallery and concert hall outings are frequently arranged. Find all the details of our activities on the Facebook page “Nottingham French Conversation Group”
Southwell Café Conversations: This is a very well established and convivial group which meets on Wednesday mornings between 10.00 and 12.00 at Southwell Garden Centre, Fiskerton Road. Southwell NG25 0TH.The group welcomes new members. Currently they have around 35 in the group – mostly retired people who like to talk French. Expertise in French varies from a native speaker, people who are fluent to those who have a very rusty O level or are just learning ! No-one is too embarrassed to be corrected. There is no committee, no fees, no register – you come when you can. There is no structure, no homework. It a great social, French speaking group. Just turn up! Contact person and email address, if required, is: Lynn Dorling lynndorling@yahoo.co.uk
Le Rosbif French Conversation Group – Vale of Belvoir is a long running informal French conversation group which meets alternatively in person and on line. Based in and around the Bingham area, face to face meetings are held in local pubs in Radcliffe on Trent, Bingham and Bottesford. The group currently has 19 members. At some of the meetings an activity is introduced to encourage discussion but for which no preparation is necessary. There is no homework either! People with differing levels of French are very welcome. The group meets in the evening on alternate Thursdays. For further details please contact Fiona Winfield at: fmwinfield@aol.com or find them on Facebook
And other useful links
Looking to deepen your French language and cultural journey? Explore a wealth of resources beyond our circle. Immerse yourself in French cinema, literature, and music. Discover online language learning platforms, podcasts, and language exchange groups. Engage with French-speaking communities on social media. Remember, every step, big or small, brings you closer to fluency and cultural understanding.
The Cercles Francais lists all the virtual or face-to-face talks and has a list of all the French Circles.
The Broadway Cinema in Nottingham and the Quad in Derby often screen foreign language films, including French ones. Look out for the French Film Festival.