Decoding France’s Secret Language: An Insider’s Guide to Verlan
A good way to spice up your vocabulary, but to also deepen your understanding of…
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A French School
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world of French learning
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NYC In-person
The Coucou headquarters are located in the heart of Little Paris, Nolita.
LA In-person
Coucou Los Angeles is located on the border of Silver Lake and Los Feliz.
Online Classes
Join an online group class with Coucou from anywhere in North America and beyond.
Private Lessons
The Coucou curriculum will be adapted to meet your pace, specific needs, and interests.
Workshops
Practice your French outside the setting of a formal language class.
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I learned all the foundations of my French here. I would recommend Coucou over and over again!
”Sam I.
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The instructors are fabulous, the lessons are smart and easy to follow, and help/flexibility is always available when needed.
”Nikkitha B.
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From my very first trial class, I knew that this would be a perfect match for me. The teachers are simply brilliant!
”Kiran D.
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They teach you how to speak French the way that people actually speak in France.
”Sara P.
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I have had a great experience taking private French classes at Coucou. They have helped me prepare for and pass the DELF B1 and B2.
”Carla H.
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The classes are relaxed and I never feel dumb for not knowing something. Very welcoming place!
”Meghan M.
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I’ve been taking French classes here for several years and have enjoyed every minute of it.
”Kim M.
How Much French
Do You Know?
Our instruction is tailored to everyone from complete beginners to very advanced speakers, with 8 levels of proficiency.
Our instruction is tailored to everyone from complete beginners to very advanced speakers, with 8 levels of proficiency.
Our 8 Level Program
Niveau 0
If you’ve always wanted to discover French, but don’t really know what to expect, sign up for an Intro to French class!
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Niveau 1
You have never taken French before, or you have, long ago, but you don’t remember much of it. Get started and sign up for our beginner level class!
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Niveau 2
You know how to introduce yourself, build a basic sentence in French, and conjugate regular verbs in the present. Keep going, you’re on the right track!
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Niveau 3
You can hold your own in basic conversation, and explain what you did yesterday or last year, using the right tense. You are ready to take your French further.
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Niveau 4
You have accumulated a certain amount of vocabulary and you’re starting to have a full grasp on the spectrum of French tenses. Your efforts are really starting to pay off.
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Niveau 5
You feel fairly confident using all major tenses. You have the grammatical framework necessary to talk about a variety of topics, but you still make some mistakes. You need to tighten up the loose ends.
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Niveau 6
At this point, you mostly need conversation practice and to polish up your already extensive grammar skills. Your French is solid, you want to keep expanding your vocab and improving the fluidity of your speech.
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Niveau 7
Your French is impressive, you probably spent some time in France or studied it for a long time. You want to maintain your conversation skills, learn more about French culture and meet fellow francophiles.
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The Coucou Experience
Our Method
At Coucou, we pride ourselves on teaching French the way it is commonly spoken in modern France – with a focus on conversation and informal interactions, all the while following a thorough grammar curriculum.
Custom course
content
Small
Class
size
Taught by Native Speakers
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Trial Class
For only $40, experience the Coucou method, meet our instructors, and connect with our amazing community of students! Make sure it’s the right fit for you before committing to a class!
You’ll also receive a $40 coupon code to be used towards a full class so if you decide to continue with us, the trial class is free. The coupon code is valid for 90 days after your trial class purchase. You must be 21+ to take a class.
HOW IT WORKS
- Take our placement test
- Book your trial lesson
- We’ll email you with scheduling options for your trial within 2 business days
- Attend an ongoing group class
- Sign up using your $40 credit towards your class!
- Voilà!
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