We are a small group of Francophiles who share a love of speaking and hearing the language. We help each other to converse in French as we chat about recent and coming events in our own lives and in the news. We learn as we go along but the main aim is to enjoy the chance to practise speaking among a sympathetic group of listeners: smiles and laughter are de rigueur. We also make use of the internet for listening to everyday French and trying to make sense of it!