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French Language Classes in Washington DC

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International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Situated in the heart of Washington DC, The International Language Institute is a respected institution that has provided quality language training to thousands of students from around the world for over 40 years. In addition to our beginner to advanced level General French courses, we also provide a specialized French for Travelers program. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish and Chinese as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs. Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. Certificate of Completion: On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate.

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Photo of French Language Classes in Washington DCFrench Language Courses:
For Beginners to Advanced Levels

General French course features include:
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers

Regular group classes meet once weekly (or twice for the accelerated class) in the evening or on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours.

The General French program consists of four 10-week terms throughout the year.

We offer 9 different levels, from beginner to pre-advanced, including one accelerated classes covering two levels in one term. Classes meet at the Institute once a week in the evening or on Saturday mornings.

Certificates of Completion:
In order to be eligible to receive a certificate or pass to the next level, you are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the classes and have a “Passing” grade. We issue certificates at the end of the semester.

French for Travelers:
Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for 5 weeks. Using a phrase book/travelers guide, students practice basic phrases for everyday use while traveling, through in-classroom role-plays.

This enables them to communicate instantly on a host of topics: restaurants, shopping, hotel check-ins, health and medical situations, essential services, boat, plane and train travel, much more.

Further Language Courses:
- English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and more.

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Address: 1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20036, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-07-22 were from:

Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Gaithersburg/MD/ Montgomery; Lomé, Trinidad & Tobago; Germantown; Arlington, Kazakhstan; and more.
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• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in French, Italian, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese in the Washington DC metro area.

• Multiple ad pages available for schools which serve students of all ages at DC metro area locations, (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese).

• Contact us if you offer courses in Bethesda and Gaithersburg MD, or in Alexandria, McLean / North Arlington & Fairfax VA.

• Note to parents & guardians: Unfortunately, the language program provider that previously was listed here has closed their language training business. This listing is now void, and program inquiries cannot be processed.
French Immersion Programs:
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• French for kids ages 3-5
• French for kids ages 5-8
• French for kids ages 8-10
• French for kids ages 10-12
• Private / One-on-one French classes
• French Immersion summer camps

Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Italian and German
ABC Languages - Online French Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn French online in Washington DC with ABC Languages - a leading provider of quality foreign language instruction in New York, New Jersey and California as well as online for students throughout the U.S.

• Our online French language classes are convenient and flexible for adults and high school students living in Maryland, Virginia, throughout the Washington DC area and nationwide.

• Our qualified and experienced French language tutors teach on Skype at times that best suit your schedule, allowing you to improve your French language skills around your work or family commitments.

• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of French, we can customize our one-on-one online French lessons to suit your needs.

• All you need is a web camera and audio headset.

Other Online Language Classes:
ABC also teaches the following second and foreign languages online: Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi.
Online French classes via Zoom / Skype:
For adults & high school students

• Beginners French classes
• Intermediate French classes
• Advanced French classes
• French conversation classes
• Business French classes & more..

Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
Al Bayt Al Arabi
Courses / Programs
Immerse yourself in Arabic language and culture in the Washington DC!

Conveniently located in Potomac MD, just 14 miles north of Downtown DC, Al Bayt Al Arabi offers specialized Arabic language and culture immersion programs for adult students.

As part of the program, students are housed with a local Middle Eastern family. Students are able to experience a homestay environment with Middle Eastern family, and can practice the Arabic language and have a taste of Middle Eastern culture.
Arabic Language & Culture Immersion Programs:

- Includes homestay accommodation with local Middle Eastern family

Full Arabic Immersion Program:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks

Weekend Arabic Immersion Courses:
- 8 hour & 14 hour study options

Arabic Exam Preparation:
- For OPI, ILR, APT and DLPT tests
French Academy DC, MD, VA
Courses / Programs
The French Academy was founded in 2013 by two passionate and experienced native French teachers who wanted to provide the highest standards of learning French. They realized that a school was needed in the DC metro area to answer the specific needs of different individuals: adults seeking a tailored-made course, families with children of different ages, and also professionals, for whom flexibility and specific goals are important. Now we are developing into the DC Metro area, offering group classes for adults and children at convenient locations (K Street DC, Chevy Chase MD and Alexandria VA) and flexible one-on-one lessons.

Our French language courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which sets standards for every stage of learning languages. Our teachers use an integrated communicative and task-oriented approach in teaching French that focuses on the student and his/her environment. We focus on improving speaking and listening skills. Our professional and friendly team is here to help you from your first day and will support your desire to learn French.
- Group classes with max 8 participants to make sure every one will get more attention
- Premium group classes with 4 students in Alexandria
- All levels of proficiency: Beginners (Blue classes), Elementary (White classes), Intermediate (Red classes) and Advanced (Gold classes)
- Regular assessment of your progress
- Private classes for extreme flexibility and tailor made learning
- Classes for children: Playful time for toddlers, enrichment classes for kids between 4-12
- Special programs for teens
Keats School - Online Chinese Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn Chinese online in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and throughout the U.S. with Keats School!

• Taught by highly-experienced and qualified Mandarin language teachers, our online Chinese lessons are available to students of all ages and levels - from beginner to advanced.

• No matter what time zone you are in, you can learn Chinese with us because we provide online lessons 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• All of our online Chinese lessons are offered one-on-one and the content is customized to meet your specific requirements.

• So whatever your interests and learning goals, we will develop the perfect curriculum for you. You can learn at your own pace at times that best suit you.

• Located in the center of Kunming, the most beautiful spring city in China and the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province, Keats School is one of the top Chinese language schools in China.

• We bring the same expertise and professionalism that we provide in our classroom-based Chinese courses to our online lessons.

Student Review:

• "The unique 1 on 1 teaching style is complimented very well by a very friendly group of teachers that are invested in helping. It is wonderful that each teacher is so patient with any student. My teacher’s teaching has far exceeded my expectations.

She is able to keep a well organized structure for class while still allowing flexibility for free conversation and to suit my interest. I thoroughly enjoyed each class. I highly recommend Keats School."

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Online Chinese Classes
Beginner, intermediate & advanced level

• Step-by-step Mandarin Course

• Business Chinese

• Survival Chinese

• HSK Test Preparation

• 1-hour Chinese Grammar and Culture Classes

• Chinese for Children

• Chinese for Teenagers
American Culture Immersion
Courses / Programs
Serving the Washington DC, Southern Maryland, Northern Virginia areas, New York City and CT. American Cultural Immersion (ACI) offers a variety of English language services that educate and accommodate individuals, groups or organizations who are new to American culture and language. Our programs are delivered to students at their home, over the telephone, or online - and include English language programs, accent coaching, public speaking lessons and more. The ACI team are devoted to consulting and coaching in American acclimation, culture, etiquette and accent reduction for clients of all levels.

ACI offers efficient language coaching that is customized to fit each student or group's specific needs and learning style. Our coaching can include lessons on acculturated speech, business communication, public speaking and presentations, to formal and non formal written language. Depending on our client’s preference, all of our services can be conducted in person, over the telephone or through video technology. Our instructors realize that our clients want more than just improved English skills - they want to fit in with American culture.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs:
- TOEFL exam preparation
- Writing papers
- Grammar
- Reading comprehension
- Business English
- Interview preparation and practice

Accent Coaching Program:
- Foreign accent modification
- Regional accent modification
- Overall communication skills

Public Speaking Program:
- Cultural Knowledge
- Presentational skills
- Organize sentences

American Cultural Training:
- Intensive cultural analysis / understanding