Always Dreamed of Speaking French?
You’ve imagined ordering your croissant in perfect French, strolling through Parisian streets, or effortlessly chatting with locals—but where do you begin? Right here!
At Coucou, we make learning fun, immersive, and approachable, no matter your starting point. Forget intimidating and dry grammar exercises—our engaging classes and welcoming community will have you speaking, laughing, and learning with confidence from day one.
Why Choose Coucou?
A Fresh & Fun Approach
No boring lectures here! Our classes are interactive, dynamic, and designed for English speakers, so you’ll feel comfortable right away.
Small Groups, Big Progress
With small class sizes and passionate native-speaking teachers, you’ll get plenty of personalized attention and real conversation practice.
French Culture, Beyond the Classroom
We don’t just teach the language—we bring French culture to life, from everyday slang to cinéma, music, and food.
What students say
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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 true winners at Coucou are the teachers. They 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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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.
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The teachers create a real sense of community at Coucou which really adds to the experience.
”Erin S.
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Coucou is *the* best place to learn French in NYC and I plan to continue taking their conversation courses for many years to come.
”Moya L.
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We talk about current events, both in the US and France, and are introduced to music, literature and other fun aspects of French culture throughout.
”Rebecca K.
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These aren’t your typical language classes. They’re modern, fun, and prepare you for actual real-life conversations/scenarios.
”Nicolette D.
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From all the constant barrage of noise and news in this world, this is my weekly breath of fresh air. There are good people in this world and you will find them here.
”Chris M.
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The location is really cute. Parking is on the street which always has open spaces.
”Alexa S.
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I recommend Coucou classes wholeheartedly. Their classes inspired me to read a novel in French for the first time.
”Jungwon L.
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I was SO excited to have found Coucou French class through my research! They are SO much better than Alliance Française!
”Jennifer F.
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I cannot recommend them enough, I’d give them 10 stars if I could. The price for the amount of classes, the attention and the quality of professors is a steal.
”Sarah O.
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If you are thinking about jumping back into learning French in an online setting- do it at Coucou!!! I can’t sing enough of their praises.
”Rachel H.
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Coucou is not just a school that teaches French, they also teach French culture, French history, and relevant hot topics.
”Krys B.
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I love how they keep the community live and active with remote classes and ways to learn. It’s great to still feel part of the community when at home.
”George T.
Ready to take the first step?
Join a Coucou class and start your French journey today!