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International Language Institute, Washington DC:
International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC. We provide General Italian language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General Italian courses (with 6 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Italian for Travelers course, and foreign language courses in French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and English (ESL). 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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About The International Language Institute:

Photo of Learn Italian in Washington DCThe 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. 

Transemantics, Inc. was founded in 1970 when it began its operations with four English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and about 15 students.

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.

Accredation:
ILI’s foreign language group programs are now accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training), and we also offer 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) per every successfully completed course.

Italian Language Classes for Adults:

The emphasis of our Italian classes is on pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar and conversation.

An introduction to listening, reading, speaking and writing skills will be addressed throughout the course. Dialogues, readings, and cultural notes included are depicted in what life is like in Italy today.

Features include:
• Beginners to Advanced Level Students
• 6 levels of proficiency
• 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

- Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• Italian for Travelers
• Further languages including English, French, Arabic, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese

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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 2026-04-07 were from:

Samarkand region, Uzbekistan; Yemen; Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; and more.
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Falamos Portugues - language lessons on Skype
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• Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Falamos Portugues is a Portuguese language school providing quality online Portuguese lessons via Skype to students in Washington DC 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 Maryland, Virginia, throughout the Washington DC area and nationwide.

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• 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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• Refresher course for Portuguese immigrants
Language Classes Ad Opportunity here
Courses / Programs
• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in Italian, German, Spanish, French, 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.
Italian Immersion Programs:
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• Italian for kids ages 3-5 (Kids Only)
• Italian for kids ages 5-8 (Kids Only)
• Italian for kids ages 8-10 (Kids Only)
• Italian for kids ages 10-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-one Italian classes
• Italian immersion summer camps (ages 1-12)

Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, German & Arabic language instruction
International Language Institute, Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• With two schools in Washington D.C. and Gaithersburg, Maryland, International Language Institute (ILI) is an English language school offering a wide variety of ESL programs to non-native English-speaking students living locally, and international students from around the world.

• Study options range from our intensive day program with 25 hours per week and 12 different levels to customized private lessons with your own private English tutor.

• Since 1970, ILI has taught English to thousands of students from all parts of the globe. ILI has become known for its excellent teachers and friendly atmosphere in our two schools in the Washington, D.C. area.

• All of our programs are accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ILI is licensed by the DC Educational Licensure Commission and is a member of AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs).

Student Testimonial:
"The classes were challenging and the teachers were very helpful. I loved the after school activities! Today the only thing that I can say is thank you to the people that made this an unforgettable experience."
- Nicolas, Colombia
English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs:

• 12 levels of Intensive English (ESL) - 25 hours per week
• 6 levels of Semi-Intensive English
• Private English lessons
• Evening English classes
• Evening TOEFL Preparation
• Weekend (Saturday) English lessons
• Intensive TOEFL Exam Preparation 
• Preparation for Standardized Educational and Professional Testing. Test preparation courses include GRE, GED, GMAT, SAT, LSAT, TOEFL, TOEIC and others.
• Business / Corporate English
• Homestay Program
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• Our online Bahasa Indonesian lessons are taught via Skype to students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced.

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• If you want to achieve fluency at "lightning speed," you should take 5 to 10 classes weekly.

• LSI’s world-class teaching faculty is comprised wholly of university-accredited Indonesian language instructors, all of whom are multilingual native-speakers of Bahasa Indonesia.

Student Review / Testimonial:
"It is a really good course. I hope to pick it up again at the next level when I get some more time."
• Kelly
Online Bahasa Indonesia Classes:

• Beginners Bahasa Indonesia classes
• Intermediate Bahasa Indonesia classes
• Advanced Bahasa Indonesia classes
• Bahasa Indonesia conversation classes
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Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
ABC Languages - Online Spanish Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn Spanish 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 Spanish language classes are convenient and flexible for adults and high school students living in Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the Washington DC area and nationwide.

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

• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of Spanish, we can customize our one-on-one online Spanish 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: French, Italian, German, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi.

Student Review:
"My Spanish teacher turned out to be the best language teacher I have ever had..Fernanda spoke Spanish to me all the time.

Owing to this experience with ABC I now enjoy myself a lot more when I am in Spain or in Mexico. I am now a confident Spanish speaker with friends from both countries because of my much improved language abilities."

• Youness
Online Spanish classes via Zoom / Skype:
For adults & high school students

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

Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
Goethe-Institut - Online German Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn German from the comfort of your own home or office in the Washington DC area with online German classes from a leading German language school!

• Based in Munich and offering onsite German classes throughout Germany and worldwide, the Goethe-Institut also provides a range of online German courses for adults, college students and high school students of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced.

• Our online German language classes are convenient and flexible for students living in the DC area, Maryland, Virginia, and nationwide.

• Whether you want to learn German for everyday life, your job, to study at a German university, or just out of interest: the Goethe-Institut is your partner for learning German successfully through qualified instruction.

• If you prefer to study exclusively from home, our online German courses are ideal. You will have a tutor based at our Head Office in Munich who will guide you and keep in close contact with you by e-mail.

• With a Goethe-Institut distance learning course, you are independent and can flexibly learn German whenever you have the time.

• The Goethe-Institut is Germany's worldwide cultural institute, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations.

• The Goethe-Institut has 60 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language, teacher training and developing curricula, examinations and course materials.
Online / Distance Learning German Language Courses:

• Deutsch Online Individual: A general German language course

• Deutsch Online Live: Einzelstunde: 60-minute online live training session

• Deutsch Online Live: Sparpaket: Five 60-minute online live sessions

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Grammatik: Level C1 and higher

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Schreiben: Master the challenges of written German

• Deutsch Online Spezial: Aussprache: Improve your accent

• GERMAN ONLINE group course: Available for levels A1 to B2