11Oct
Sunday
2026Farm Boy
15 h – 16 h 30
18075 Yonge Street, Newmarket
CONVERSATION, PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
Gather & connectThe pleasure of
The pleasure of
speaking French.
Practise French in Newmarket with a friendly group for adults, from strong beginners to native speakers. Join us over a coffee at Farm Boy or Paris Baguette.
Find my next gathering
LET’S MAKE A DATE
See you soon?
A Sunday afternoon or a Wednesday evening. Come along when it suits you.
Afternoon
28Oct
Wednesday
2026Paris Baguette
18 h 30 – 20 h
47 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket
8Nov
Sunday
2026Farm Boy
15 h – 16 h 30
18075 Yonge Street, Newmarket
RSVPs are optional and handled on Meetup. Walk-ins are welcome when space remains. Maximum 20 people, including organizers. See Meetup for event details and RSVPs.
ONE GROUP, ENDLESS CONVERSATIONS
Who we are
Le Coin Français de Newmarket is a spontaneous conversation group for adults who want to put their French conversation skills into practice. Ted Ebbers and Bev Church have been bringing us together over coffee since November 2023. Some of us grew up speaking French. Others learned it later, or are picking it up again after years of little practice.
We want French to have more of a place in our community’s everyday life. That starts with opportunities to speak it, get to know people and look forward to coming back. Our gatherings are informal, shaped by the initiative, creativity and curiosity of everyone taking part.
These are not French classes, but opportunities to have conversations in French. To benefit, you need to be able to hold at least a basic French conversation. Taking a moment to find your words is quite all right.
The atmosphere matters just as much as the conversation. We want people to feel at ease, whether it’s their first visit or they’ve been coming from the start. A smile, a little patience and a real interest in others go a long way.
We look forward to meeting you!
Making the most of our time together
Getting to know each other.
We’ll welcome you and help you get to know the others around the table. Conversations are more interesting when everyone has a chance to join in.
Following our curiosity.
A trip, a book, a hobby or a memory can take a conversation somewhere unexpected. One question leads to another, and we often discover things we would never have thought to ask about.
Encouraging each other.
A little patience, finding a word together, a smile when someone gets their point across: small things help us feel more confident and keep going. We all have something to learn from each other, whatever our level.
Enjoying the chance to speak French.
Sometimes we search for a word, try saying something another way or help each other along. That’s part of the conversation too. With a bit of practice and familiar faces, speaking French starts to feel easier.
We hope everyone leaves having had a chance to talk, listened to others and enjoyed themselves. The rest grows as we get to know each other.
WELCOME TO LE COIN
Your first gathering
What happens at a gathering?
We encourage you to join three other people at a table of four. The small group makes it easier for everyone to take part in the conversation. Halfway through, we suggest changing tables so you can meet more people, enjoy different conversations and get to know the group better.
Where can you find us?
Le Coin Français de Newmarket holds in-person French conversation gatherings at Farm Boy, 18075 Yonge Street, and Paris Baguette, 47 Harry Walker Parkway South, in Newmarket, Ontario.
What level of French do I need?
Adults from strong beginners to native speakers are welcome. You should be able to take part in a simple conversation. This is a conversation group, not a French class for complete beginners.
Is the French conversation group free?
Participation is free. Please buy a drink or something to eat to support the businesses that welcome us.
Do I need to book a place?
RSVPs are optional and handled on Meetup. The button opens Meetup: RSVP on the event page or choose your date from the group’s event list. Walk-ins are welcome when space remains. Each gathering has a maximum of 20 people, including organizers. Return to Meetup to change your RSVP.
When are the gatherings?
Farm BoySecond Sunday of the month3–4:30 p.m.
Paris BaguetteFourth Wednesday of the month6:30–8 p.m.
A few adjustments to accommodate holidays and the busy year-end season:
May and October
The first Sunday, to avoid Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving weekend.
October 2026 exception
This year only, the Farm Boy gathering is Sunday, October 11, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., over Thanksgiving weekend.
December
One gathering only: the third Wednesday at Paris Baguette, leaving room for year-end holiday plans.
Who organizes Le Coin Français?
Ted Ebbers and Bev Church organize Le Coin Français de Newmarket, founded in November 2023. Contact lecoinnewmarket@gmail.com with any questions.