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Speak French

for Beginners

2026-03-03 19:00:00 2026-03-03 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, March 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-03 19:00:00 2026-03-03 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),
  • French for Intermediate Speakers - Formerly Parlez-vous French? (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 Monday February 16 due to Family Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(Family Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 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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Sun, Feb 22, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Feb 23, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 02, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 09, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

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

Tue, Mar 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Tuesday, February 24 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 16, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Mar 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

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Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Rescheduled
Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, Mar 23, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room