ABOUT ME
Salut! I’m Malcolm — your French coach, cultural guide, and the creator of FrenchwithCousteaux, a global learning community that’s helped thousands of learners finally feel confident in French.
I was born in New York City, raised between Brooklyn’s energy and the quiet charm of Blaye, a small town in southwest France. My dad made sure I spent my youth with my French family, where I was fully immersed in the language and culture. No flashcards, no classrooms — just real life, in French.
By 15, I was fluent, having taught myself to read and write along the way.
After earning my degree in digital marketing, I returned to my roots and began teaching in 2020. What began as an Instagram account has grown into a learning community of over 100,000 learners across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.
As an official Babbel Live teacher for 3 years, I’ve taught countless live group classes and created engaging French-learning content that’s been shared worldwide.
My approach blends language, culture, and real-world application — because learning French isn’t just about speaking; it’s about living it.
FrenchwithCousteaux isn’t just a page — it’s a community. When you join, you’ll get:
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A free monthly French newsletter with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and speaking tips.
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Access to digital resources, including my 30-Day French Workbook, designed to take you from hesitant to conversational in a month.
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The chance to work with me directly through private 1:1 classes, personalized to your goals.
Outside of teaching, you’ll probably find me on a tennis court, discovering new restaurants, or practicing my third language — Italian — which I’ve been learning for over three years. I believe in being a lifelong learner, and I bring that same curiosity and energy to helping you master French.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning your skills, you’ll learn in a space that’s engaging, real-world, and supportive — alongside thousands of others on the same journey.
Ready to join us? Let’s make French your next adventure.
Live Classes
Pronunciation
Build a more authentic sounding accent while maintaining your voice and tone. Achieve better listener comprehension and less awkward moments.
Speaking
You will only go as far as you can speak in French. I'll help build your confidence to you take what you know, and turn it into what you will speak.
Grammar
Understand the relevant concepts that will allow you to speak freely and simplify, not complicate your learning. Spend less time on learning rules that just don't apply.
Culture
Modern French is what's spoken today. So why learn outdated phrases? Express yourself with the right expressions and terms that native speakers know and use everyday.
"With my classes, you'll be able to speak confidently, gain better perspective, stay motivated and ultimately have fun while learning regardless of your current level."
SELF-PACED COURSES
Newcomer & Beginner Course
Structured video lessons starting from 0 to foundational French.
Modern topics and conversational themes infused with relevant grammar.
Offline speaking activities included throughout the course w/ self check-points to monitor progress.
Access to community channel to meet other learners and virtual support from me.
