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English Club at the Buffon Library
Forget about stuffy language classes and level up your English in the heart of the 5th arrondissement in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you are a total beginner or just looking to keep your skills sharp, join these friendly discussions where literature and culture spark the conversation.
Bibliothèque Buffon (Paris 5th)
About
The Buffon Library hosts the English Club, a welcoming conversation group for anyone aged 12 and up, regardless of proficiency. Blending casual dialogue with a book club atmosphere, these sessions offer a space to discuss daily life and cultural interests in English. Located at the library's 5th-floor auditorium, the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Participation is free of charge, though registration is required either in person or by phone starting August 20th. Come along to practice your speaking skills in a relaxed environment with fellow language enthusiasts and library staff.
Come practice your English with the Buffon Library's English Club. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, share a friendly moment with other library users and librarians through conversation.
A mix of conversation workshop and "book club", you will discuss, learn, and discover while playing and talking about your current or past readings. Each 2-hour session is organized to provide 1 hour of discussion on various topics (daily life, current events) and 1 hour centered on your cultural favorites (books, films, exhibitions, etc.).
Free registration by phone or with our librarians starting August 20th. No specific level required; information available on-site or by phone. Attendance at every workshop is not required. No mandatory reading. Participate for just 1 hour or for both hours in a row.
20 participants maximum. Meet at the auditorium (5th floor).
Join us on:
- Thursday, September 17, from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Thursday, November 5, from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM
- Saturday, December 19, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, a special "Franglais" session with the "Rendez-vous de l'Escalier"
And discover other surprising formats!
- Take part in the multilingual storytime on Saturday, October 3 in the morning; read stories to children and/or sing with them (registration required, attendance at the September 17 English Club is necessary)
- Come join the closing party of the Jardin des langues (Festival in partnership with the FICEP), a polyglot buffet where languages from all over the world meet, on Friday, October 16 at 7 PM, free entry.
- Saturday, December 19, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the English Club joins the "Rendez-vous de l'Escalier", the cultural club of the Buffon Library. A special session in "Franglais" (a mix of French and English) where you will work on the art of live translation!
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To learn more about language learning in your libraries: https://bibliotheques.paris.fr/apprendre-une-langue.aspx
Also discover the semester training courses offered by the city: Cours d'Adultes de Paris
Our take on this event
The English Club at Bibliothèque Buffon provides a friendly setting to practice and improve your English. Each 2-hour session is structured to include one hour of conversation on general topics or current events, followed by an hour focused on your cultural favorites, such as books, films, or exhibitions. There is no required reading, and you do not need to attend every session. You may choose to stay for one hour or both. No specific skill level is necessary, and groups are limited to 20 participants to ensure quality exchanges.
Sessions take place on Thursday, September 17th and Thursday, November 5th, from 16:45 to 18:45. A special session is scheduled for Saturday, December 19th, from 10:30 to 12:30 as part of the Rendez-vous de l'Escalier, featuring a unique 'franglais' format to explore live translation. Registration is required and opens on August 20th. The 5th-floor auditorium is accessible to wheelchair users. We look forward to seeing you there to share ideas in a supportive setting.
