ESL language classes in Washington DC area

American Culture Immersion:
Serving the Washington DC, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia areas, DC American Cultural Immersion (DCACI) 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 DCACI team are devoted to consulting and coaching in American acclimation, culture, etiquette and accent reduction for clients of all levels.

- Customized Language Programs
ACI offers efficient language coaching that is customized to fit each individuals or groups specific needs and learning style.

- Wide Range of English Language Immersion Programs
Our coaching can include lessons on acculturated speech, business communication, public speaking and presentations to formal and non formal written language.

- Innovative Teaching Methods
Depending on our client’s preference, all of our services can be conducted in person, over the telephone or through video technology.

- Dedicated Staff
The ACI team members are fully devoted to consulting and coaching in American acclimation, culture, etiquette and accent reduction for individuals, groups and organizations.

- 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

Student Testimonials:

“I thought the ESL training was fantastic. I could have listened all day. This was one of the most valuable training sessions I have had. ACI really helped me learn American Culture. Thank you!”
- Abul

“ACI was very helpful with my transition to the American way of life from India. I was  overwhelmed when I first arrived here with no one to turn to. I felt uncomfortable in a strange culture. My consultant was able to answer my questions and teach me how to interpret American ways. My consultant is an understanding person who I can trust and who is able to help with the difficulties I face adapting to the American culture.”
- Rajit

“ACI was so helpful and interesting; learned lots of new things; encouraged me to do some reading to further enhance my understanding of American culture and gave me all the tools I needed to improve my accent.”
- Adolfo

How strong is your accent?

A graded assessment in Accent Reduction and speech from an expert at American Cultural Immersion tell you. The assessment  will look at the following areas.

Speech clarity in terms of pronunciation and articulation.
Voice quality in terms of tone, resonance and breath control.
Language usage, sophistication, English level and the impression generated.
Accent identification and the impression created.
Speech modulation in terms of pace, pitch, pause, emphasis and inflection.