LEVEL 1 
DÉBUTANT

French, from the ground up.

We start with how French sounds, then build from there: verbs, articles, adjectives, everyday vocabulary, and your first way to talk about the future. The point is not to memorize a list of phrases. It is to understand enough of the structure to start making your own.

Signature Class Conversation Lab

Who is it for?

Level 1 is for true beginners and students with only light exposure to French.

  • You’re starting from scratch.
  • You know a few words or phrases from school, travel, apps, or other light exposure, but you don’t have a structured foundation.
  • You want to understand how French works instead of memorizing disconnected phrases.

No previous grammar knowledge is expected. We start with pronunciation and build from there.

What you’ll learn in this level:

Level 1 gives you the foundations to understand how French sounds, how basic sentences are built, and how to start expressing yourself in everyday situations.

GET COMFORTABLE WITH FRENCH PRONUNCIATION

  • Core French sounds and common pronunciation patterns
  • Letter combinations, accents, and silent letters
  • Tools to help you pronounce unfamiliar words with more confidence

BUILD YOUR FIRST FRENCH SENTENCES

  • Subject pronouns and regular present-tense verbs
  • Essential verbs: être, avoir, aller, and faire
  • Articles, noun gender, and plurals
  • Adjective agreement and placement
  • Adverbs and the near future

TALK ABOUT YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE

  • Introductions, age, nationality, and where you live
  • Family, work, and daily routines
  • Likes, dislikes, and hobbies
  • Weekend plans and travel

What is the goal at the end of the level?

By the end of Level 1, you’ll understand how basic French sentences are put together and have the tools to start expressing yourself in everyday situations.

You’ll be able to:

  • Build simple sentences in the present tense
  • Introduce yourself and talk about where you’re from and where you live
  • Talk about your work, family, routines, interests, likes, and dislikes
  • Describe people and things with more detail
  • Say where you’re going and talk about simple future plans

The goal is to understand the building blocks well enough to create your own sentences, not just repeat set phrases.

MATERIAL USED
Cover of Coucou course book level 1
VALUE: $25
Course Book PDF

10 clear, easy-to-follow lessons with explanations, examples, exercises, and in-class activities.

Cover of Coucou exercise book level 1
Value: $35
Exercise Book PDF

Additional exercises designed for self-study between classes to reinforce and deepen your understanding.

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LEVEL 01

DÉBUTANT

True beginners. Build your first French foundations: pronunciation, essential vocabulary, and core sentence structures.

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LEVEL 02

GRAND DÉBUTANT

You can build simple sentences. Now you go deeper: irregular verbs, pronominal verbs, and the logic that makes French actually click.

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LEVEL 03

APPRENTI

You're comfortable in the present tense. Now you tackle the past: multiple tenses, how they work together, and how to use them to tell real stories.

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LEVEL 04

INTERMÉDIAIRE

You can narrate the past. Now things get more nuanced: the future, the conditional, and how French expresses possibility, doubt, and imagination.

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LEVEL 05

CONFIRMÉ

You can express ideas clearly. Now you add subtlety: the subjunctive, complex clauses, and more advanced sentence structures.

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LEVEL 06

SPÉCIALISTE

You know the grammar. Now the focus shifts to using it. Classes are 100% in French and conversation-based, giving you the time and practice to become more natural and spontaneous.

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LEVEL 07

EXPERT

You’re a highly advanced speaker. Now it’s about precision: richer material, faster conversations, finer distinctions, and a more sophisticated command of French.

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