The French conversation club gathers people who want to speak more freely, hear live speech, and expand their vocabulary through discussions on various topics. Here, assessments are not important, but rather the interest in the language and the pleasure of communication. The conversation club is one of the most lively and simple ways to keep the language active. Textbooks help understand the rules, exercises train specific skills, but it is in conversation that the language truly begins to work: spontaneity, freedom of reaction, the ability to listen and formulate thoughts without long pauses emerge. The meetings of the French club are built around this experience - calm, attentive, and open to people of any level of preparation. The format is suitable for both those who are just starting to speak French and those who have been learning the language for a long time but want to practice it more regularly. Participants gather to discuss different aspects of life and gradually strengthen their skills through conversation. This approach helps eliminate the fear of making mistakes, feel more confident in spoken language, and transform language learning from a set of separate tasks into a lively process of communication. Here, one can simultaneously practice French and broaden their horizons. The topics of the meetings are not limited to everyday conversation. Through discussions of history, art, nature, humanity, and other areas, participants gain the opportunity to learn new things and connect the language with meaningful conversation. This makes practice deeper and more engaging: speech becomes not an end in itself, but a way to better understand the world and the people around. For many, this format turns out to be the most sustainable because it relies not on rote learning, but on genuine interest in the topic and the interlocutors. The club is led by Natalia Kuchminskaya, a French language teacher at the Saint Petersburg State University named after A.S. Pushkin. Her experience helps structure the meeting so that participants feel comfortable engaging in conversation regardless of their level. Where to go in Saint Petersburg can be found on our website.