"Malcolm's teaching materials are grounded in real-life scenarios to make learning a part of everyday life. He built my confidence to speak by helping my pronunciation. He knows, firsthand, French culture and how the language is spoken today. He understands how to support shy learners with humor and patience."
Adrian B.
Beginner, ex-pat living in Paris
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About Me
Malcolm Massey is the creator of FrenchwithCousteaux, a global learning community helping thousands of learners gain real-world confidence in French.
Raised between New York City and southwest France, Malcolm developed his immersive, conversation-based method from his own bilingual upbringing — learning French through daily life, not textbooks.
Since founding FrenchwithCousteaux in 2020, he’s taught thousands of students worldwide and created viral learning content that simplifies grammar, boosts speaking confidence, and connects learners through culture.
His approach is simple: study less, speak more.
Malcolm offers private classes, e-books, workbooks, and a growing library of digital resources — all designed to help learners practice with intention, gain fluency faster, and feel truly confident using French in real life.
Live Classes
Pronunciation
Cultivate a more authentic sounding accent, while maintaining your personality in French
Speaking
Grow your confidence to greet and engage French speakers without freezing up in social situations
Grammar
Simplify the complex rules of French to use them to your speaking advantage.
Culture
Use expressions and native insight to relate to speakers with authenticity
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Master the social side of French through 80 pages of interactive lessons + activities. Perfect for beginners who want structured guidance, habit building speaking skills for daily conversation.
• 4-Week Plan • Modern topics • Daily self-practice activities
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