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French Language Classes in Washington DC

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International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Situated in the heart of Washington DC, The 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. In addition to our beginner to advanced level General French courses, we also provide a specialized French for Travelers program. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish and Chinese as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs. Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. Certificate of Completion: 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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Photo of French Language Classes in Washington DCFrench Language Courses:
For Beginners to Advanced Levels

General French course 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

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.

The General French program consists of four 10-week terms throughout the year.

We offer 9 different levels, from beginner to pre-advanced, including one accelerated classes covering two levels in one term. Classes meet at the Institute once a week in the evening or on Saturday mornings.

Certificates of Completion:
In order to be eligible to receive a certificate or pass to the next level, you are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the classes and have a “Passing” grade. We issue certificates at the end of the semester.

French for Travelers:
Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for 5 weeks. Using a phrase book/travelers guide, students practice basic phrases for everyday use while traveling, through in-classroom role-plays.

This enables 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.

Further Language Courses:
- English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and more.

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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 2025-07-22 were from:

Баткен, Kyrgyzstan; Aceh, Indonesia; Dover, UK / GB; Seoul/Korea, South Korea; Gaithersburg/MD/ Montgomery; Lomé, Trinidad & Tobago; Germantown; Arlington, Kazakhstan; and more.
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Language Classes Ad Opportunity here
Courses / Programs
• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in French, Italian, Spanish, German, 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.
French Immersion Programs:
• Parents and Tots programs for kids ages 1-3
• French for kids ages 3-5
• French for kids ages 5-8
• French for kids ages 8-10
• French for kids ages 10-12
• Private / One-on-one French classes
• French Immersion summer camps

Further Language Ad Opportunities:
• Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Italian and German
International Language Institute, Washington DC
Courses / Programs
• Situated in the heart of Washington DC, International Language Institute (ILI) is a quality language school which offers a wide range of foreign language courses to students from around the world.

• We offer beginner to advanced level general courses in Mandarin Chinese, as well as a specialized Chinese 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.

• 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 and French as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.

• Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. All of our Chinese language programs integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class.
Beginner to Advanced Level Mandarin Chinese Language Courses:

General Mandarin Chinese course 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
• Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• Mandarin Chinese for Travelers
• Further languages including English, Spanish, and French
ABC Languages - Online French Classes
Courses / Programs
• Learn French 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 French 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 French language tutors teach on Skype at times that best suit your schedule, allowing you to improve your French language skills around your work or family commitments.

• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of French, we can customize our one-on-one online French 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, German, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi.
Online French classes via Zoom / Skype:
For adults & high school students

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

Our private online classes can be customized to your specific needs.
French Academy DC, MD, VA
Courses / Programs
The French Academy was founded in 2013 by two passionate and experienced native French teachers who wanted to provide the highest standards of learning French. They realized that a school was needed in the DC metro area to answer the specific needs of different individuals: adults seeking a tailored-made course, families with children of different ages, and also professionals, for whom flexibility and specific goals are important. Now we are developing into the DC Metro area, offering group classes for adults and children at convenient locations (K Street DC, Chevy Chase MD and Alexandria VA) and flexible one-on-one lessons.

Our French language courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which sets standards for every stage of learning languages. Our teachers use an integrated communicative and task-oriented approach in teaching French that focuses on the student and his/her environment. We focus on improving speaking and listening skills. Our professional and friendly team is here to help you from your first day and will support your desire to learn French.
- Group classes with max 8 participants to make sure every one will get more attention
- Premium group classes with 4 students in Alexandria
- All levels of proficiency: Beginners (Blue classes), Elementary (White classes), Intermediate (Red classes) and Advanced (Gold classes)
- Regular assessment of your progress
- Private classes for extreme flexibility and tailor made learning
- Classes for children: Playful time for toddlers, enrichment classes for kids between 4-12
- Special programs for teens
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
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