Isabelle Badri

Paris, France

Bio

Isabelle is a native of Paris. She graduated from the university of Rouen in French as foreign language. Prior to moving to the United States, she lived and work in Russia, Türkiye, Panama and Japan where she taught French and French culture for the last 14 years. She enjoys meeting people from different cultural backgrounds, loves travelling and learning about foreign cultures. She also takes great pleasure in cooking, reading, and spending quality time with her family.

Classes Recently Taught

Les Pingouins 1 - step 1 | ONLINE

7 to 9 Years old
Starting January 13, 2026 1.30 hours per week for 10 weeks

Children learning French as a foreign language will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through games, role-plays and characters from the Zig Zag 1 textbook.

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Les Lapinous (4 years old)- step 2 | In Person (Native/Near-Native)

4 Years old
Sessions starting January 10, 2026, January 10, 2026, and February 14, 2026 45mn per week for 10 weeks

With a focus on oral comprehension and speaking, children learn through stories, language games, movement and fine-motor skill activities.

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Les Ados A1.0 - Step 1 | In person

Beginner
Starting January 10, 2026 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.

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Les Ados 4 (A2.2) - step 2 | In-Person

Beginner
Starting January 10, 2026 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.

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Les Pingouins 2 - Step 2 | In-Person

7 to 9 Years old
Starting January 10, 2026 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Children learning French as a foreign language will develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through games, role-plays and characters from the Zig Zag 2 textbook.

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Les Hiboux 2 - step 2 (ages 5 - 6) | In-Person

5 to 6 Years old
Starting January 10, 2026 1h per week for 10 weeks

Young children learning French as a foreign language develop their speaking and listening skills through role-plays and other fun activities in this dynamic full-immersion language class.

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A2 | Intensive Week | In-Person

Advanced Beginner
Starting December 1, 2025 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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B2| Intensive Week | In-Person

Advanced
Starting December 1, 2025 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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B1 | Intensive Week | In-Person

Intermediate
Starting December 1, 2025 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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A1 (absolute beginner) | Intensive Week | In-Person

Beginner
Starting December 1, 2025 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to improve your French? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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B1+ | Multi-Talented French Figures | In Person

Intermediate
Starting October 15, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Join Isabelle to discover five remarkable figures who have shaped contemporary French culture !

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Les Ados A2.2 - step 1 | In-Person

Beginner
Starting September 20, 2025 1.15 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.

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B1 | Listen Up! | Online

Intermediate
Sessions starting September 15, 2025, and October 27, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Comment? Pardon? Excusez-moi? Strengthen your oral comprehension skills in this course which emphasizes listening, while building vocabulary and grammar skills.

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B1+/B2 | Love is in the Arts ! | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting September 12, 2025, and October 17, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Love is more than just a word. It’s a look, a smile, a message, a gesture. It can be romantic, familial, or friendly. It exists in all cultures, in all languages… but in French, it has a special flavor! With Flora as your guide, discover how some of France's most iconic artists have expressed their vision of love.

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B2 | The Académie Series: Fine Arts | Online

Advanced
Sessions starting September 12, 2025, and September 16, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

FOCUS Series: Spotlight on the Institut de France The Institut de France — a cornerstone of French intellectual life — was founded in 1795 with a bold mission: to unite the nation’s brightest minds in science, literature, and the arts. Its goal? To advance knowledge, foster independent thinking, and advise public authorities.

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B2 | The Académie Series: French Language | Online

Advanced
Starting September 11, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

FOCUS Series: Spotlight on the Institut de France The Institut de France — a cornerstone of French intellectual life — was founded in 1795 with a bold mission: to unite the nation’s brightest minds in science, literature, and the arts. Its goal? To advance knowledge, foster independent thinking, and advise public authorities.

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B1-3 | Intermediate French 3 | Online

Intermediate
Starting September 11, 2025 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Keep looking forward and making progress! Learn how to talk about your career path, express enthusiasm for a professional project, understand and give advice for an interview, take risks, describe your typical workday and more.

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A1-2 | Beginner French 2 | In-Person

Beginner
Starting September 10, 2025 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your new neighbors, describe your personal preferences and much more!

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A1-1 | Beginner French 1 | Online

Beginner
Sessions starting September 10, 2025, September 10, 2025, and September 11, 2025 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more!

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B1/B2 | Ateliers de Grammaire | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting September 10, 2025, and October 15, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.

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