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CONVERSATION LAB |
DÉBUTANT
LEVEL
1
THURSDAYS
TIME:
12:00PM - 1:25PM ( ET )
DURATION:
WEEKLY
PROF:
LOCATION:
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Level 1 Conversation Labs are where you start putting the foundations from Level 1 Signature Class into practice: present-tense verbs, articles, adjectives, everyday vocabulary, and the near future. Labs don’t introduce new grammar. They give you the space to get comfortable using what you’ve learned out loud.
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CHOOSE DATES
Booking without Lab credits? Add at least 3 Labs to check out. Any mix of dates and teachers works. Have a Lab package? Log in to use your credits.
TOTAL:
$60.00
Select your sessions
Booking without Lab credits? Add at least 3 Labs to check out. Any mix of dates and teachers works. Have a Lab package? Log in to use your credits.
DAY :
THURSDAYS
TIME :
12:00PM - 1:25PM ( ET )
Dec 03, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
Dec 17, 2026
ABOUT THE LAB:
BUILD YOUR FIRST REAL CONVERSATIONS
Level 1 Conversation Labs are where you start putting the foundations from Level 1 Signature Class into practice: present-tense verbs, articles, adjectives, everyday vocabulary, and the near future. Labs don’t introduce new grammar. They give you the space to get comfortable using what you’ve learned out loud.
Every Lab is built around a real-life or cultural theme, from daily routines and hobbies to food, travel, and weekend plans. You’ll warm up with the topic, revisit a relevant grammar point, then put it to work through guided conversation, role-play, games, and other speaking activities.
Level 1 Conversation Labs are for students who have completed Level 1 Signature Class, or already have an equivalent foundation. If you’re starting French from scratch, begin with Level 1 Signature Class first.
INSIDE THE LAB
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:
- Introducing yourself and talking about your everyday life
- Asking and answering simple questions
- Talking about family, work, routines, interests, and likes and dislikes
- Describing people, places, and things with more detail
- Talking about where you’re going and making simple plans
- Getting more comfortable forming sentences as you speak
READY FOR MORE?
Save up to $500 with a Lab package
Booking without Lab credits? Add at least 3 Labs to check out. With a Lab package, save on every Lab and use your credits one at a time. Choose any mix of dates, teachers, and levels.
Adding Labs individually? Reach 5, 10, or 25 in your cart and we’ll automatically apply the matching package price at checkout.
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FAQs
What if I miss a Lab?
Conversation Labs don't include make-up classes or recordings. Each Lab is a live conversation, so there's no catch-up version. If you know in advance you can't make a session, ask us to move it at least seven days before and we'll return the credit so you can book another date. Inside seven days, the session can't be moved.
Can I change my Lab?
Yes, up to seven days before the session. Contact us and we'll provide a credit so you can book a new session. Inside seven days, the session can't be changed.
Why is there a 3-Lab minimum?
Conversation gets easier with repetition, so if you’re booking without Lab credits, we ask you to choose at least 3 Labs. Most students take 5–10 Labs between Signature levels to keep practicing what they’re learning and get more comfortable speaking. Mix dates, teachers, and levels however you like.
Have a Lab package? You can use your credits one at a time.
Do I need to buy a Package to get Package pricing?
No. If you’re adding Labs individually, once your cart reaches 5, 10, or 25 Labs, we’ll automatically apply the matching package price at checkout.
You can also buy a Lab package upfront and use your credits one at a time.
When do my Lab credits expire?
From the date you buy them: 10 weeks for a 5-Lab package, 20 weeks for 10 Labs, 50 weeks for 25 Labs. Unused credits expire at the end of that window.
How do I know which level to book?
Take our free online placement test. It places you in one of the seven levels of the Coucou Method. If you're between levels, or coming back after a break, contact us and we'll help you choose.
