Chinese Classes for Adults in Washington DC

International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC. We provide General Mandarin Chinese language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General Mandarin courses (with 9 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Mandarin Chinese for Travelers course. All of our Chinese language programs integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class. On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

Mandarin Chinese Language Courses:
For Beginners to Advanced Level Students

General Chinese course features include:
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 Mandarin Chinese 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. 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

Certificates of Completion:
We issue certificates at the end of the semester and they can be ordered at the front desk.

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.

Mandarin Chinese 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.

Also taught:
• Further languages including English, Spanish, and French