Apprenti — turning the past tense into real conversation
You’ve learned how the past tense works in French. Passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait: you understand the system, but using it on the fly when you’re telling someone about your weekend is something else. This is where that gap closes.
About the class
An 85-minute speaking class, every week, at our school in SoHo. Built and taught by Coucou teachers using the Coucou Method, with a clear structure each week: guided storytelling, timeline exercises, themed prompts, and speaking activities focused on making the past tense fluid in real conversation. No new grammar piled on, just structured practice that turns what you’ve learned into what you can say.
Each class runs at the same time every week with your teacher. You book the sessions you want, and coming back to the same one is how you become a regular. Bringing your own drinks and snacks to share is welcome and encouraged.
What you’ll get out of it
- Talking about your week without running a mental conjugation chart
- Passé composé vs. imparfait without stopping to decide
- Object pronouns landing where they belong
- A teacher who knows you and when to push
- A class of like-minded learners going through the same thing
Packages
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Single session | $60 |
| 5-pack | $275 ($55 each) |
| 10-pack | $500 ($50 each) |
| 25-pack | $1,000 ($40 each) |
Packages work across any level and any format, NYC in-person or online. Come weekly for the best results; drop in when life happens.
The fine print
85-minute group session at our school in SoHo. If you’re the only one enrolled, it becomes a 60-minute private at the same price.
This lab is for students who’ve completed (or are about to complete) Level 3 Signature Class, or who have an equivalent French foundation.
Not sure where you land? Take the placement test, it takes a few minutes.
