YOUR COMPLETE
FRENCH EXPERIENCE.

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WHERE ALL YOUR FRENCH DREAMS COME TO LIFE

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GROUP
CLASSES.

LEARN TOGETHER

10-week Signature Classes to build your French from the ground up. Drop-in Conversation Labs to get you speaking. All taught by native French teachers, online or in person in NYC.

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ON-DEMAND
IMMERSION.

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

The full Coucou Method™, French cinema, culture, and original series on 6pm in Paris. Structured lessons, French as it’s actually spoken, and the freedom to learn on your own schedule, at your own pace, wherever you are.

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WORKSHOPS
& EVENTS.

LEARN BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

French slang. French film. French cooking. Bastille Day. Themed workshops and cultural events that bring the language to life beyond the classroom.

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MEMBERSHIP

One year. One ecosystem. Your path to fluency.

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WHY COUCOU.

Three reasons Coucou feels different.

Coucou is for adults who want French to be part of their lives, not just something they study once a week.

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01. NATIVE TEACHERS

Every Coucou teacher is a native French speaker trained in the Coucou Method™. They’re a big reason students keep coming back, and why so many of our reviews mention teachers by name.

02. A METHOD THAT WORKS

Our 7-level Coucou Method™ is built for adults: conversational, intuitive, and rigorous without feeling academic. A clear path, without pretending everyone learns the same way.

03. A REAL COMMUNITY

Wine nights, trips to France, Bastille Day, screenings, apéros. French doesn’t stop when class ends. You’ll meet people who want it to be part of their lives too, in class and beyond.

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COUCOU UNIVERSE

Everything Coucou, wherever you are.

LIVE CLASSES

Build your grammar foundation and speaking confidence with Signature Classes and Conversation Labs, in NYC or online.

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ON-DEMAND LEARNING

The full Coucou Method™, French cinema, culture, and original series, all available anytime on 6pm in Paris with the Coucou teachers you already know.

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COMMUNITY

Apéros, screenings, parties, workshops, and trips. Meet people who want more French in their lives too.

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Take our 5-minute placement test — we'll match you to one of our 7 levels. 

Or talk to a real person who'll walk you through it.

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Le Pass Découverte.

Try everything Coucou — live, on-demand, and one-on-one — for $40.

Conversation Lab with Coucou teacher Tom in NYC

Conversation lab

Speak with our teachers and fellow students in a small-group, level-matched live class.

COUCOU METHOD™
ON-DEMAND LESSON

A full lesson from our 7-level curriculum, on your schedule.

6PM IN PARIS
CINÉPACK

French the way it's actually spoken — a short film with expert breakdowns.

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EMELINE

A one-on-one with our Student Concierge to plan what's next.

Plus a $40 credit toward your next Coucou purchase.
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FRENCH

IS A

LIFESTYLE.

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MEET YOUR
TEACHERS.

NATIVE FRENCH SPEAKERS, TRAINED IN OUR METHOD, AND ACTUALLY FUN TO LEARN WITH.
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Alice
ENERGETIC, FASHIONISTA, FOODIE, PLAYFUL
ONLINE
Anka
ART LOVER, CREATIVE, FOODIE, SUPPORTIVE
ONLINE
Anna
ART LOVER, FASHIONISTA, CALM & COLLECTED, SUPPORTIVE
ONLINE
Caroline
BOOKWORM, ENERGETIC, MUSIC FAN, SUPPORTIVE, FUN
NYCONLINE
Jeremy
ART LOVER, FOODIE, PLAYFUL, SUPPORTIVE
ONLINE
Keveen
BOOKWORM, HISTORY BUFF, MUSIC FAN
ONLINE
Pia
ART LOVER, CALM & COLLECTED, SUPPORTIVE

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

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“I love this place. It's relaxed and beautifully designed. My teacher Angèle was excellent for both classes I took with her.”

Jennifer B.
Google Review

“They teach you to speak French the way French people do! Their materials are clear and easy to comprehend. Plus they are all so welcoming and supportive.”

Sara P.
Yelp Review

“It keeps your tongue active, your ears sharp, and your brain filled with so many new words. And the flexible format is wonderful.”

Claudia B.
Google Review

“Conversation Labs are doing the part that most language programs overlook. They turn knowledge into behavior, if you will.”

Keri O.
Google Review

“Whether you are just a beginner or an advanced speaker, I find the environment at Coucou to be conducive to all levels.”

Bill A.
Google Review

“The classes are well-structured, consistent, and full of helpful information. I truly love it and can't wait to continue!”

Lola B.
Google Review

“Perfect space for learning French language and culture.”

Weijia C.
Google Review

“Excellent French classes. The teachers are amazing, the space is adorable, and coming to class is a highlight of my week!”

Kristina C.
Yelp Review

“My husband and I have been at Coucou for a year, and I love it! I started from zero and I have made so much progress.”

Paola C.
Google Review

“This is a great institute - every single teacher that I learnt from was simply amazing. I felt like I learnt something new every time.”

Ajay D.
Yelp Review

“I have taken French lessons elsewhere and when I found Coucou I realized I had found the right place.”

Carrie H.
Yelp Review

“I have been a student at Coucou since the beginning. The best brain is a bilingual brain!”

Denise T.
Yelp Review

“I've learned a few languages over the years but this has been my all-time best experience. The teachers, the classmates and the learning materials are top notch.”

Cecily S.
Google Review

“NYC can feel lonely at times, but I'm building a little community at Coucou and I love it.”

Emily L.
Google Review

“Coucou is not only a school, it's a community. They have events all year round so it really feels like you are part of something beyond classrooms and books.”

Miakka R.
Google Review

“BRILLIANT!!!!

Every week I can't wait for Tuesday to come around to go to my Coucou French class.”

Nazanin J.
Yelp Review

“I have taken French classes elsewhere in the city and felt flustered, but there is nothing intimidating about learning at Coucou.”

Rachel H.
Google Review

“Fantastic language school! The instructors go above and beyond to help students meet their French language goals!”

Rahwa H.
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