Global French Fluency Summit

Join a two-day global summit for language learners, educators, and francophones. Get practical fluency strategies, live sessions, and real connections. November 21-22, 2026. Global / Virtual. 

For anyone passionate about The French language:
A worldwide online event.

The summit brings together learners of all levels, native speakers, educators, and people interested in French culture and French-speaking countries for an immersive online experience.

Over the course of the weekend, participants will discover:
  • Why many adult learners plateau before reaching B2 — and how to break through
  • How the CEFR framework can become a clear roadmap to fluency
  • Practical strategies to improve speaking confidence and pronunciation
  • Insights into French language structure, communication, and professional expression
  • The cultural and intellectual traditions that shape French literature and ideas
  • The diversity and opportunities of the global Francophone world

The event takes place live on Zoom, with sessions organized in structured blocks so participants can attend the segments most relevant to them.

Who should attend?

The summit is designed for a broad international audience, for learners of all levels, native speakers, and people interested in French culture, literature, and the French-speaking world.

You’ll fit in whether you’re learning French, teaching French, or using French at work or for interests. Sessions include beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks, so you can choose what matches your level and your goals.

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About the Summit

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The summit is an international online event designed to bring together native speakers, French learners, educators, researchers, professionals, creators, and organizations with an interest in the French language, the French-speaking world, language learning, culture, research, and innovation.

Built around practical, live sessions. Join in real time, ask questions, and take notes you can use right away. If you can’t attend live, recordings will be available.
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Who should attend

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The summit is designed for a broad international audience, for learners of all levels, native speakers, and people interested in French culture, literature, and the French-speaking world.

You’ll fit in whether you’re learning French, teaching French, or using French at work or for interests. Sessions include beginner, intermediate, and advanced tracks, so you can choose what matches your level and your goals.
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What you’ll walk away with

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You’ll leave with clear practice steps to improve fluency, a set of resources you can keep using, and new connections to support your progress after the summit. Sponsors will also meet a focused, motivated audience.
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Session types you’ll find

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  • Keynotes

  • Panels

  • Workshops

  • Networking lounges

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Speakers

Confirmed highlights and call for proposals

Francois Normandeau
Founder, The French Club
François Normandeau has over 10 years of experience, a university teaching background in Spain, and more than 6,000 private lessons delivered.
Terry Nadasdi
CEO, Bon Patron; PhD, University of Toronto
Terry is a linguistics professor and the President and CEO of the BonPatron/SpanishChecker suite of online grammar-checking tools. He has more than 30 years of experience in language teaching and research and currently holds a full professorship in linguistics at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on French grammar, language pedagogy, bilingualism, and computer-assisted language learning, with a particular interest in Canadian varieties of French and second language acquisition. He has published four books and over 50 scholarly articles on topics related to French grammar, language teaching, and sociolinguistics.
As co-creator of BonPatron, Terry Nadasdi is responsible for most of the day-to-day operations of the platform. He has written all of the rules and feedback used by BonPatron and related grammar checkers, and he has authored the accompanying grammar and vocabulary guides used by learners and teachers worldwide.
Xavier Chambolle
Founder, Tours Accolade
Xavier Chambolle is a certified tour guide for Québec City and Lévis and the founder of Tours Accolade, a private tour company he launched in July 2017 to share his passion for local history and heritage. With more than ten years of experience researching genealogical history, he created the unique “Vos Racines” (Your Roots) private tour, which builds a customized visit around each client’s family tree and ancestral connections to Québec. Based in the Lévis area, he offers classic and thematic walking tours on both sides of the St. Lawrence River, including Old Québec, Old Port, Old suburbs, Old Lauzon, and Old Lévis.

Under the Tours Accolade banner, Xavier designs tours that make local history visible and understandable for both visitors and residents, with a strong focus on storytelling and lesser-known perspectives. He has developed specialized itineraries on topics such as military history and the role of influential women in Québec’s past, as well as an innovative tour specifically adapted for visually impaired and blind participants. Known for “thinking outside the box,” he is frequently praised by clients for his deep knowledge, pedagogical approach, and personalized recommendations, from historical context to local cuisine and activities in and around Québec City.

Agenda snapshot — two-day schedule

Plan your time across two days with a quick view of the main sessions, workshops, and networking.

Day 1 — 9:00–10:00 | Opening keynote

Set the theme, key trends, and goals for two days.
Speaker: Francois Normandeau

Day 1 — 10:30–11:45 | Xavier's topic...

Choose a track for practical talks, demos, and guided discussion. Speakers: Xavier Chambolle

Day 1 — 12:00–13:00 | Lunch and coffee networking

Meet peers, swap notes, and book follow-ups for later sessions. Host: [SAMPLE TEXT]

Day 2 — 9:00–12:00 | Hands-on workshops

Work through exercises, templates, and feedback with instructors. Instructors: [SAMPLE TEXT]

Day 2 — 15:30–16:30 | Closing session and next steps

Wrap key takeaways, commitments, and how to stay connected. Speaker: [SAMPLE TEXT]

Day 2 — 9:00–12:00 | Hands-on workshops

Work through exercises, templates, and feedback with instructors. Instructors: [SAMPLE TEXT]

Day 2 — 15:30–16:30 | Closing session and next steps

Wrap key takeaways, commitments, and how to stay connected. Speaker: [SAMPLE TEXT]

General Admission

FREE
Includes:
  • 2-day summit access
  • 72-hour replay
  • Networking access

Premium Pass

US$65

Includes:
  • Full 2-day summit access
  • All session recordings (30-day access)
  • Advanced pronunciation training
  • CEFR Toolkit bundle
  • Full 2-day summit access
Testimonials

What past attendees say

I left with a clear plan I could use the next morning. The sessions were practical, and the peer chats helped me stay accountable after the summit.
Maya R., Product Manager, Austin
I expected talks. I got real skills, templates, and honest feedback from people doing the work. The community alone was worth it.
Jordan K., Designer, Toronto
Each session ended with actions I could apply right away. I also met collaborators I still meet with monthly, which kept my momentum strong.
Samira L., Founder, London
Final step

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