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French Language Classes in Washington DC area

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ISL International School of Languages, Montgomery County MD:
Based in Bethesda, in southern Montgomery County MD, ISL International School of Languages is a language school that prides itself on providing excellent French programs for adults of all ages from beginner to advanced levels. People from all over Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington DC Metropolitan area enjoy and embrace their chosen language in groups or as private lessons. We provide general and intensive French classes, group lessons, individual tutoring, and more. We also offer tutoring in Spanish and English, with Mandarin Chinese and Italian programs available in 2014.

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Beginner to Advanced Level French Language Classes for Adults:

General French Group Classes for Adults
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Photo of French Language Classes in Washington DC areaThis unique program is designed for those who want to learn using practical, real life, day to day situations and scenarios. The class is set up and led by our instructors to encourage participation and involvement from everyone. Apart from having lots of fun and meeting other great people, you will remember what you learn.

Our classes are small, between 2 and 8 students, which gives us the opportunity to work in a more personable way with each student in class to make sure everybody is making progress  and have a consistency on their knowledge of the foreign language.

Our classes meet once a week for 1.5 hours or 2 hours. Sessions are ongoing and students may join at anytime as long as their proficiency level meets the level of the class.

One-on-One French Lessons
Your own personal French language instructor! Choose to have one of our qualified instructors come right to your home or enjoy the comfort and convenience of our downtown Bethesda location. Your one-on-one sessions may serve as customized tutoring sessions, conversation practice, test preperation, or even to help you prepare for a trip abroad.

Private Group Classes:
Gather your group of collegues, friends, or family members, and get ready to have a gret time learning French together! Your classes may take place at our convenient downtown Bethesda location, or at your home or office.

Customized courses may be created to meet the specific demands of the group, or you may choose to follow one of our popular beginner, intermediate, or advanced curricula. It's up to the group.

Class Levels and Assessment:
The International School of Languages is proud to structure its courses into 6 different levels which follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a framework devised by the Council of Europe to reflect linguistic standards for learning all European languages.

Further Languages:
The International School of Languages also offers private and group lessons in Spanish and English (with Italian and Mandarin Chinese in 2014). Email us via our Contact Page for more information.

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Address: 7906 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-09-10 were from:

Beltsville Maryland; Capitol heights MD; Kensington; Chevy Chase, MD; and more.
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ABC Languages - Online French Classes
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• Learn French online in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and throughout Pennsylvania 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.
Onlin​e 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.
Falamos Portugues - language lessons on Skype
Courses / Programs
• Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Falamos Portugues is a Portuguese language school providing quality online Portuguese lessons via Skype to students in Maryland and throughout the United States, Canada and worldwide.

• We teach Portuguese to adults, college students, and high school teens of all levels - from total beginner to advanced. We are happy to tailor a one-to-one online course to meet your specific needs.

• Our online Portuguese classes are flexible and convenient for students in Baltimore, Silver Spring, Frederick, Gaithersburg, and throughout Maryland, the Washington DC area & nationwide.

• Perhaps you need to learn Portuguese for professional purposes; or you have come to live in Portugal, or you simply want to learn Portuguese for pleasure.

• Whatever your motivation, you will develop an interest and appreciation of the Portuguese language and culture through our online classes.

• Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your own home or office from native speaking teachers in Portugal!

Student Review / Testimonial:
"I have never learnt another language before, but thanks to my Portuguese lessons with Raquel I have been really impressed with my progress. This has given me the confidence to learn Portuguese and hopefully more languages in future!"
- Ben Grech, UK
Online Portuguese Lessons via Skype:
- Beginner to advanced levels

• Standard Portuguese lessons

• Portuguese conversation classes

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The English Language Institute at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Courses / Programs
• Study English in a Top U.S. University with affordable fees!

• The ELI is located on the beautiful, 58-acre campus of Notre Dame of Maryland University in one of Baltimore's most prestigious and secure neighborhoods (Baltimore is a major cosmopolitan city on the East Coast of the U.S).

• The ELI provides an intensive English program (IEP) for non-native English speakers & international students who want to improve their English language skills in a quality university setting.

• In 8-week sessions, students at all levels study writing, grammar, reading, listening and speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, TOEFL preparation & American culture. 

• In each session, there are 20-25 different countries represented. This diversity makes English proficiency a necessity and motivates study & language acquisition. 

• The ELI is also a test center site for the Institutional TOEFL exam, so students can sit for the exam on-campus during and after the completion of their studies.

• After attending the ELI, many of our students move on to undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and careers.

"ELI has the most effective course available to help improve my English. I recommend this school as the best English language institute in the east."
- Hong Joo, South Korea

"I spent 6 months in ELI and it was a really good experience. I got to know wonderful people from all over the world which I still have contact with. The program is very well built to learn and/or improve your English..
- Mark, Switzerland
Intensive English Language Program:

• Duration: 8 weeks - full-time & part-time

• Levels: High Beginner to Advanced Levels


Modules / Course Units include:
• Listening & Speaking

• Vocabulary

• Pronunciation

• Grammar

• Reading & Discussion

• Writing

Further English Courses:
• TOEFL iBT Test Preparation (Intensive, 5-week course)

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International Language Institute, Gaithersburg MD
Courses / Programs
• Study English in the U.S. with the International Language Institute (ILI) in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, just 15 miles north-west of Washington DC, and situated just south of Germantown MD.

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• Our mission is to provide high-quality language instruction and academic preparation, at a superior value, to satisfy the individual goals of those who choose to study for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

• Over the past 43 years, our company has seen steady growth and developed a strong reputation around the world and locally for quality language training and academic preparation at a superior value.

• Our English programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education.

• We are authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students. ILI also has a language school in Dupont Circle in the center of Washington DC.

Student Testimonial:
"Not only have I improved my language skills, but I’ve also made great friends. Among those friends are teachers who have very effective ways of teaching and make learning less daunting."
- Brahim, Mauritania
English Language Courses for Adults:

• Intensive English Program (IEP) - 16 weeks

• TOEFL Preparation course (4, 8 or 12 weeks)

• Private English lessons in your home, workplace or our institute

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• Weekend (Saturday) English courses

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French Academy DC, MD, VA
Courses / Programs
Are you interested in learning French?
If so, the French Academy DC is a new French language school in the DC metro area offering a wide range of classes for adults and children as well as one-on-one lessons, with excellent teachers!

You can find all levels of general French, but also specialized French, like business, project management, Finances, literature and art at convenient locations. Their youth program is for children aged 1 to 16.

The concept is fun and simple: progression through the Blue, White and Red level will make you an intermediate French user. All their levels match the CEFR (Common European Framework for Languages), so you’re sure to have classes in accordance with international standards.

Blue: Beginner (A1)
White: Elementary (A2)
Red: Intermediate (B1)
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Gold: Upper Intermediate to Mastery (B2 – C2)

In addition to the basic classes, we offer reinforcing courses so you can brush up on your grammar and vocabulary. We also offer numerous workshops, ranging from news to literature to art.
- Tailor made curriculum
- Small group classes to give every one a lot of attention.
- Regular Feedback and evaluation.
- Private lessons, tailor made to your needs.
- Youth programs: for kids aged 1-16.
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:

Full Arabic Immersion Program:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks
- Includes homestay accommodation with local Middle Eastern family

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

Arabic Exam Preparation:
- For OPI, ILR, APT and DLPT tests