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Speak French

for Beginners

2025-12-09 19:00:00 2025-12-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Speak French Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary and grammar through conversation. Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Tuesday, December 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-09 19:00:00 2025-12-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Speak French Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary and grammar through conversation. Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Painswick Branch

Massie Family Community Room

Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary and grammar through conversation.

Register to Attend/Inscrivez-vous - Click on Register Button.

Ages 16+


*This is not a language course, it is a group conversation. It is not intended to meet any PR requirements.

Please only register yourself in one of the following groups:

  • French Basics for Beginners (in partnership with Collège Boréal),
  • Speak French: for Beginners (BPL volunteer facilitator),
  • Parlez-vous French? for Advanced Beginners (in partnership with Collège Boréal), or
  • French Connexion: for Intermediate to Advanced French speakers (in partnership with Collège Boréal).

Click here to view upcoming language learning programs.


A fun, supportive library conversation group to build confidence speaking French for everyday life. Are you curious about French and want to start speaking in a friendly way. Speak French for Beginners is a for those that have a little exposure to French. Maybe you know bonjour, merci, or other small words, but want to do more.

The focus is on conversation, not grammar, so you can build confidence using French in real life. Mistakes are welcome it's how we learn! No books or homework needed, just come ready to speak and have fun.


We want to improve, to serve you better. Please take a moment to complete our Program Evaluation Form.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning |

TAGS: | Culture Days |

Painswick Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours
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We're closed Tuesday December 02 due to Closed for Staff Training
Mon, Dec 01 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 Closed
(Closed for Staff Training)
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 9:30PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 01, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room,Painswick Lobby

Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 08, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This event is full

Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area

Sat, Dec 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 15, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This event is full

Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 20, 9:30am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Teen Area

Sun, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 22, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 27, 9:30am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Dec 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Dec 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Dec 29, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Massie Family Community Room