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Chinese Language Programs 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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Mandarin Chinese Language Courses for Adults:
We provide Mandarin Chinese classroom group classes at 11 proficiency levels.
These different levels allow students to acquire a solid foundation of the Mandarin Chinese language no matter what their background or experience.
Throughout these eleven levels, students are immersed in the 4 basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
General Mandarin Chinese Group Classes:
Regular group courses last for 10 weeks. Students meet once a week (or twice a week for the accelerated class) in the evening or on Saturday mornings. Each session lasts for 2.5 hours. Course features include:
• Intensive 10-week terms
• Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours
• Evening & weekend study options
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers
Mandarin Chinese for Travelers:
This 5 week courses enables students to communicate instantly in Chinses on a host of topics: plane and train travel, restaurants, shopping, essential services, health and medical situations, hotel check-ins, and more. Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for five weeks.
Certificate of Completion:
Passing grade students who have the required attendance receive a 'Certificate of Completion' from the Institute. All of our Mandarin Chinese language programs are accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
ILI also offers foreign language courses in Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian, and Arabic as well as a wide range of English programs. Email us via the form below for more information.
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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
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
ABC Languages - Online German Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn German 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 German 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 German language tutors teach on Skype at times that best suit your schedule, allowing you to improve your German language skills around your work or family commitments.
• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of German, we can customize our one-on-one online German 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, French, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi.
Online German classes via Zoom / Skype:
For adults & high school students
• Beginners German classes
• Intermediate German classes
• Advanced German classes
• German conversation classes
• Business German classes & more..
Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
For adults & high school students
• Beginners German classes
• Intermediate German classes
• Advanced German classes
• German conversation classes
• Business German classes & more..
Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
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
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...)
Language Classes Ad Opportunity here
Courses / Programs
• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in Mandarin Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Arabic 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.
• 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.
Mandarin Chinese Immersion Programs:
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• Mandarin for kids ages 3-5 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 5-8 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 8-10 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 10-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-one Mandarin lessons
• Mandarin immersion summer camps
Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• Mandarin for kids ages 3-5 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 5-8 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 8-10 (Kids Only)
• Mandarin for kids ages 10-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-one Mandarin lessons
• Mandarin immersion summer camps
Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• French, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic