Learn Chinese in Washington DC

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