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Spanish Classes for Adults in Washington DC

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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 a wide range of Spanish language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General Spanish courses (9 levels), we also provide a specialized Medical Spanish course and Spanish for Travelers. ILI also offers foreign language courses in French and Chinese as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs. On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Spanish Language Classes:
Beginner to Advanced Levels

Photo of Spanish Classes for Adults in Washington DCGeneral Spanish (9 levels)
The Spanish Language Program at ILI consists of four 10-week terms throughout the year.

We are offering nine different levels from beginner to advanced, including two accelerated classes covering two levels in one term.

In addition, we are offering Spanish for Travelers and Medical Spanish.

Classes meet at the Institute during the week in the evening or on Saturday mornings. In addition, we are offering "Early Riser" classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:30 am. The accelerated classes meet twice per week for 2.5 hours each.

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

Medical Spanish:
This class focuses on the most commonly encountered situations in the medical field at a beginner's basic level.

These include the family clinic, the emergency room, family planning, hospital admissions, asking and answering questions about symptoms, and handling typical basic documentation procedures. 

Vocabulary and grammar relative to these common medical situations are presented and practiced throughout the program.

Spanish for Travelers:
This 5-week course is designed with the social traveler in mind. Using a phrase book/travelers guide the student will practice basic phrases for everyday use while traveling, through in-classroom role-plays, enabling 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.

Certificate of Completion:
On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate.

Also taught:
- Further languages including English, French, 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 2026-02-23 were from:

Yemen; Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Gaithersburg/MD/ Montgomery; Lomé, Trinidad & Tobago; Germantown; and more.
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ABC Languages - Online Spanish Classes
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• 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."

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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
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Beginner to advanced levels

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• Homestay with an American host family
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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.

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• Italian for kids ages 10-12 (Kids Only)
• Private / One-on-one Italian classes
• Italian immersion summer camps (ages 1-12)

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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
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- Hands-on curriculum, tailor-made classes, and exam preparation
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- DELE exam preparation with the designated Cervantes academy.
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Al Bayt Al Arabi
Courses / Programs
Immerse yourself in Arabic language and culture in the Washington DC!

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As part of the program, students are housed with a local Middle Eastern family. Students are able to experience a homestay environment with Middle Eastern family, and can practice the Arabic language and have a taste of Middle Eastern culture.
Arabic Language & Culture Immersion Programs:

- Includes homestay accommodation with local Middle Eastern family

Full Arabic Immersion Program:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks

Weekend Arabic Immersion Courses:
- 8 hour & 14 hour study options

Arabic Exam Preparation:
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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