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Mandarin Chinese Lessons in Washington DC
International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Learn Mandarin Chinese in the heart of the US Capital! International Language Institute (ILI) is a high-quality language school which offers a wide range of Mandarin Chinese language to adult students from around the world. Located in the Dupont Circle area of central Washington DC, we provide general Chinese group classes at 11 different proficiency levels from beginner to advanced. We also offer a comprehensive 'Mandarin Chinese for Travelers' course designed for students who are making their way to a Chinese-speaking area for business or pleasure. Graduates who have received a 'Passing Grade', and have fulfilled the relevant attendance requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from the school.
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Accreditation & Licensing:
All of our Chinese language programs are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), and ILI is licensed by the DC Educational Licensure Commission.
Why Study Mandarin Chinese with International Language Institute?
• Satisfying the Needs of Our Students
Our mission is to satisfy the individual needs and goals of students who choose to learn Mandarin Chinese for academic, personal, or professional reasons.
• Experienced Tutors
Our Chinese teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class.
• Convenient Location
Our school is conveniently located at Dupont Circle in downtown Washington, DC. The school is close to restaurants, coffee shops, banks and other retail venues, and has 27 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, and a student lounge.
Mandarin Chinese Courses for Adults:
Beginner to advanced levels
Course features include:
• 11 levels of proficiency
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week
• Class duration: 2.5 hours
• Native-speaking teachers
• Certificate of Completion
Further Language Classes:
• Mandarin Chinese for Travelers
• Further languages including Korean, Japanese, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German...
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Address:
1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20036, USA
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2026-04-07 were from:
Samarkand region, Uzbekistan; Yemen; Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; and more.
Samarkand region, Uzbekistan; Yemen; Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; and more.
English Accent Tutor
Courses / Programs
Based in Washington D.C., English Accent Tutor provides one-on-one, in-person accent improvement (accent reduction / modification) lessons tailored to meet individuals' goals for improving their communication so that others understand them more clearly.We serve students in the Washington D.C. metro area, including Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Bethesda, Hyattsville and Silver Spring.
Accent improvement sessions may be scheduled once or twice a week at a time and location that is convenient for you. The location of each session is based on your preference (your workplace, home, library, coffee shop).
English Accent Improvement Classes:
Features / topics include:
- Accent reduction
- Accent modification
- Perception
- Articulation
- Stress Pattern
- Intonation
Classes may be scheduled once or twice a week at your chosen location (home, work, library...)
Features / topics include:
- Accent reduction
- Accent modification
- Perception
- Articulation
- Stress Pattern
- Intonation
Classes may be scheduled once or twice a week at your chosen location (home, work, library...)
Kaplan International Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Learn English in the beautiful and historic city of Washington DC with Kaplan International! We provide a range of accredited English courses to students from around the world of all levels, from beginner to advanced. • Our quality English language courses in Washington DC include Intensive English, GRE / GMAT preparation, and TOEFL exam preparation.
• At the end of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, which will show your level of English, the dates on which you have studied and your attendance.
• Learning English in DC means immersing yourself in American culture. You will enjoy the diversity of its multicultural neighborhoods and visiting its world-famous landmarks, such as the White House, the Supreme Court, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian Museum or the National Cathedral.
• Kaplan International in the USA are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and students from 79 different countries attended our DC ESL school last year.
Student Review:
"It’s a wonderful experience, you learn a lot, discover different cultures and way of life. It’s a great opportunity to make contacts and real friendship with people from around the world."
- Paul-Victor, France
English Language Courses for Adults:
Beginner to advanced levels
• General English
• Intensive English
• Vacation English
• Academic Year and Semester Courses
• TOEFL Exam Preparation
• GMAT Preparation
• GRE For International Students
• Homestay with an American host family
Beginner to advanced levels
• General English
• Intensive English
• Vacation English
• Academic Year and Semester Courses
• TOEFL Exam Preparation
• GMAT Preparation
• GRE For International Students
• Homestay with an American host family
Spanish Academy, DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
The Spanish Academy, in partnership with the Instituto Cervantes, provides the highest quality Spanish language instruction to adults, children, and businesses. We have convenient locations in the Washington D.C. Metro area, Northern Virginia, and Bethesda.All of our course levels match the CEFR (Common European Framework for Languages), so it's easy for you to know where you should start.
Our mission is to provide the very highest quality language instruction in order to help people become better global citizens.
Why choose us?
- We work together with the Instituto Cervantes, the largest organization in the world teaching Spanish to non-native speakers. It is the only center of its kind created and endorsed by the government of Spain.
- Highest standards of teaching quality
- Highly qualified, native Spanish-speaking teachers from Latin America and Spain.
- Small sized immersion classes-- every student receives focused attention
- Classes at convenient locations: Alexandria and K Street (D.C.)
- Hands-on curriculum, tailor-made classes, and exam preparation
- Professional and corporate backgrounds
- DELE exam preparation with the designated Cervantes academy.
Spanish Language Courses:
- for Beginner to Advanced levels
- General Group Spanish classes
- Private Spanish lessons
- DELE Exam Preparation
- Corporate / Business Spanish
- for Beginner to Advanced levels
- General Group Spanish classes
- Private Spanish lessons
- DELE Exam Preparation
- Corporate / Business Spanish
International Language Institute, Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a quality language school in Washington DC that offers a wide range of foreign language courses to students from around the world. We offer beginner to advanced level general courses in Italian, as well as a specialized Italian for Travelers program. • On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for five weeks. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Arabic as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.
Italian Language Classes for Adults:
Features include:
• For 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
Features include:
• For 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
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
- 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
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."
Finn, USA
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
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