Where to learn Chinese in DC area: Mandarin Chinese language classes in Washington for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level. Chinese for travelers, Mandarin evening classes in DC metro area.
International Language Institute, Washington DC: Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC. We provide General Mandarin Chinese language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General Mandarin courses (with 9 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Mandarin Chinese for Travelers course. 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. On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.
ILI’s language programs are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training).
11 Levels of Chinese - From Beginner to Advanced: The Chinese language program offers students, without prior background either from schools or homes, classroom group classes of eleven different levels to acquire a solid foundation of the language and the ability to apply the language in life.
Throughout these eleven levels, the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are pursued, and are used to reinforce one another.
Mandarin Chinese Language Courses for Adults: 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. 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
Also taught: • Mandarin Chinese for Travelers
• Further languages including English, Spanish, and French
Address:1717 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, Dist of Columbia 20036, USA
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• Learn Chinese online in Washington DC with ABC Languages - a leading provider of Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese lessons in New York, New Jersey, and California, as well as online for students throughout the U.S.
• Our online Chinese 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 Chinese language tutors teach on Skype at times that best suit your schedule, allowing you to improve your Chinese language skills around your work or family commitments.
• Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to improve your current level of Chinese, we can tailor our one-on-one online Chinese lessons to suit your needs.
• All you need is a web camera and audio headset.
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• Our Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese teachers are native speakers with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
Student Review: “I highly recommend this school. If you put in the effort and are really keen to learn, this is the school that will help you enjoy a foreign language, meet other people who also have similar goals to you and learn useful skills to use the language abroad.” • Maria C
Online Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese classes: Taught via Zoom / Skype to adults & high school students
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Our private online classes can be tailored to your specific requirements.
• Language Classes Ad Opportunity for providers of group and private language programs for children and adults in Spanish, German, French, Italian, 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).
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• 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.
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).
• Located in the heart of Washington DC, the International Language Institute provides a quality foreign language courses to students from around the world, including beginner to advanced level Arabic group classes.
• In addition to these General Arabic courses (with 13 different proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized Advanced Arabic Media course.
• Certificate of Completion: On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate.
• Regular group classes meet once weekly in the evening or on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours. Accelerated classes meet twice per week.
• ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Italisn as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.
Features include: • Beginners to Advanced Level classes
• 13 levels of proficiency
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once or twice 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: • Advanced Arabic Media course
• Further languages including English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese
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
• 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