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