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1. French Academy DC - Washington
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Address: 1629 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM
Telephone: (571) 340-6264
Business type: French language school
Shelby Servais: I took Survival 1. The instructor was great, the class size was small, and the material covered French basics. I had absolutely zero knowledge of the language and now I can manage ordering croissants, giving directions, simple introductions, and a few other essentials. If you look at the cost/hour, it is also really affordable.
Azahara Padron: I just finished "Conversation and Grammar A2" workshop and I really enjoyed the online classes. The pacing of the classes is great for adults, the teacher made sure every student felt involved and understood...I highly recommend them.
Sanjana Mukherjee: I took an introduction to French workshop course for 5 weeks from April to May 2020. My instructor was excellent and very encouraging. We were provided with worksheets and exercises to practice. I was part of a group class and learning with the other students was very enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Kathryn Autrey: I attended a survival one at French Academy in Farragut. I was very happy with how it went, I liked the small group work done in the class which allowed for more one on one attention with the teacher. It let me really gain a better understanding for corrections that needed to be made helping me improve. Overall it was a great experience.
Response: Thank you Kathryn for sharing your impressions about your beginner class. Hope to see you soon in the Survival 2.
Michelle Tafur: I had an important test to pass and a short timeline in which to prepare. I emailed on a Thursday or Friday and had my first lesson on Monday. I worked with Natacha. She was super helpful, very patient and took her time with me to guide me through everything I needed to understand. I passed the test with flying colors and I have so much thanks to Natacha and the academy for their help.
Claire Lavergne: This was honestly a great opportunity for learning French. I took a conversation class and the topics were interesting and useful. The teacher listened to us and helped us along and was able to be flexible about our requests. I will say though that the classroom was kinda small...
Jennifer Matel: I enjoyed the online lunch hour class for beginners. The instructor was engaging, motivated, and very patient. I’m now even more motivated to continue learning.
2. Alliance Française - Washington
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Address: 2142 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM
Telephone: (202) 234-7911
Business type: Language school
roberta weinman: I recently took three courses through this Alliance and finished the last one at B2.1. I have had many classes through other Alliances and was very disappointed with the quality and pace of the instruction. It seemed as though we were rushing through the book and exercises without the time to truly absorb what we were supposed to learn. We were often cut off when asking questions or making comments, so that the instructor could quickly go to the next section of the book. Learning should be enjoyable, as well as informative. This particular class was neither, especially compared with my other experiences. (Note: The Everyday French class was very good and completely different in tone and pace, with this instructor attuned to the needs of his students.) I am also appalled at the way I was treated by the administration when I made an attempt to talk about my experience with the instructor of the B-level classes. Sarah Diligenti, especially, is arrogant and dismissive and really does not want to hear about any negative experiences. The administration simply does not care. I would encourage potential students to stay away from this Alliance.
Melanie La Force: Positive: ProfessionalismThe staff are always willing to help. The teachers are awesome. I succeeded at getting my DALF C1. This was a tough exam and the prep was great.
Bonnie Beavers: Bassima was my teacher for my class (level 104.A.2), which for me was the first French classroom experience since university days 40 years ago. I enjoyed it enormously and will sign up again. We spoke French the entire time, and the materials were very helpful & well-organized. French immersion schools abroad know about Alliance and respect their teaching.
JC Kollmorgen: Membership and the cost of classes are pretty steep altogether. However, the quality of teaching is good. Much better than taking a class at USA Graduate School, for examples. Their library is also fantastic. You can borrow books, DVDs, and audio. I only wish they had more higher level class offerings at their Penn Quarter location as it would be more convenient for me.
Brittany Roth: I took the A101 course at Alliance Francaise this last October and the professor spoke in English more than half of the time and the class moved very slowly, which is all fine given we are all complete beginners. She was very nice and made sure the students were understanding all the topics. I then signed up for this A102 class and the teacher spoke nearly 100% of the time in French and moved through new material very quickly. He explained all new concepts in French and did not always make sure that what he was explaining was understood. The A101 class that I took absolutely did not prepare me for the A102 class. The professor used words and phrases that were never previously covered. Also, if you did not understand right away he would become very impatient. One time I said I did not understand something and he said scoffed and asked why? He did similar things with other students. His behavior was very upsetting and often times caused me to get frustrated and want to give up. I finished this course very unhappy. On top of my frustrations with the teacher, I never received my results for the end of the session test. This past week I moved to France and want to enroll in the Alliance Francaise program in Toulouse and having my test results would have been great in order to help place me in a course here.
Charlotte Dadzie: I think the class I took helped me improve my language skills a little, I did not like the fact that the teacher I had did not say anything when students were laughed at when they made a mistake. I mean We learn together, we shouldn’t laugh at people when they make a mistake, we should instead help them.
joseph Thompson: Wissam is a great French teacher. I took several classes with him and would highly recommend.
3. International Center For Language Studies - Washington
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Address: 1133 15th St NW #600, Washington, DC 20005
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM
Telephone: (202) 639-8800
Business type: Language school
Teacher Jessie Foreign Language Instructor.: As a student and also as a former teacher I can say that ICLS exceed your expectations. Great resources, well trained and experienced teachers from different backgrounds. ICLS cares about their teachers and students. It was a wonderful experience not only to work there but also take some French lessons.
Tatyana Ariyevich: Positive: Communication, Professionalism, QualityI took 2 tests with ICLS. The staff was professional yet friendly, and the testing process was well-organized. The instructions for both tests were clear and sent ahead of time. I received my test results in an hour. I would highly recommend ICLS for language testing.
Veronika Jerdetski: Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, ValueI really enjoyed my French evening group class w Philippe! I gained a lot of knowledge about grammar & the class was heavily focused on improving students’ speaking ability. The value I got from my studies is certainly worth the (very reasonable) tuition. Thank you!
Brigid O'Donnell: I took an evening foreign language here. Classes are engaging and teachers are knowledgeable. The curriculum is rigorous but manageable for busy people. 5/5 experience, would recommend.
Driss Bernoussi: I took the Spanish evening group class for beginners and it was an amazing experience. This is much different than learning a language in high school or college, which was much more boring for me. At ICLS, they get you speaking Spanish from the beginning, and its highly interactive style helps you become comfortable with your classmates. My teacher, Astrid, was fantastic. Our class became so close that by the end we went out for a dinner on our last class and practiced ordering in Spanish. I highly recommend to any language learner in the DC area that is looking to take a class after work. It meets twice a week so it is perfectly manageable for my busy schedule.
Response: Thank you, Driss! We are glad that you found our teaching methodology to be helpful to your learning process.
4. International Language Institute - Washington
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Address: 1717 Rhode Island Ave NW #100, Washington, DC 20036
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM
Telephone: (202) 362-2505
Business type: Language school
keith o'connor: We went though Caribou for our refinancing and our experience was great thanks to Daniel Schoonmaker! He was very helpful and kept us updated on our status through email, text, and phone calls. If we had any questions he would get back to us fast with answers. He was awesome!
C D: I did not get the level of instruction I expected. While my instructor was a nice person, I expected the beginner class to build vocabulary and grammar, however we rapidly advanced beyond the basics. When discussing the class with a fellow student, he said he was having difficulty and he studied the same language in college. Ultimately, the final day of class came and only myself and another student showed up for the “final.” When I requested I discount to repeat the beginner course, I was told there are no refunds or discounts. I understand we are still working in Covid limitations and business isn’t quite what it was beforehand, but providing subpar instruction and effectively telling me to “deal with it”, is bad business. The instructor even told us the faculty told them to slow down, so they were aware it wasn’t proceeding effectively. I’ll be continuing my instruction with another provider.
Monir Salim: I like the school very much. All of the teachers are very knowledgeable, friendly and cooperative. The educational environment for the international student is very positive. I miss my teachers. Jim & Jena are very good instructor for TOEFL preparation class. Bethany, Bonnie, Jennifer and Cloudia are also so good in the school management.
Romain Devaux: I would not recommend Hindi classes. The teacher is really nice but is just not a teacher (and I am a language teacher, I can tell). No instructive approach, no teaching material but her book she followed to the letter. She kept distressing, reading chapters after chapters without taking the time to let us actually use the language. My advise - ask for a trial course to get to know the teacher before making any commitment to that school.
Leslie Shah: I really liked the International Language Institute (ILI). ILI has clear rules and expectations of teachers, staff, and students. There is a high degree of client customer service, respect and trust. ILI wants and works for student success. They offer and do as they so they do. Testing and Assessment are routine and part of progression.
Chaleeya Sri-intaranan: I had an appointment there to meet with the director name Fredrick! I really want to go to school but I have my visa situation (change of status) especially curently visa situation in the immigration is really bad and take so long. (But I have a Lawer on my side) Anyway, the way he looked at me and talked to me like I’m fresh from the boat!! And he said I’m just trying to get the visa just for staying in America !!! Not for studying!!!!!!!! I can’t believe that I heard that word from a school director!!! That’s unprofessional, but now I got acceptance from the other schools already. I definitely not recommend this school !! They should have talked to applicants better more polite and more Professional!!!
Response: I'm very sorry to hear that you feel like you were not treated fairly and professionally. That was certainly not my intention. As I explained to you when we had our meeting, your case is very complicated. Not only were you already here in the U.S. as an au-pair for two years, but you also have two B1/B2 visitor change of status applications pending for almost a full year. If you now file change of status application to be an F1 student you would have to file another B1/B2 extension application without even having a decision on your pending applications. I'm not an immigration attorney, but I'm not sure this is even possible. We have never had a case like this in my 16 years as director of ILI. As I also explained to you, if you want to be a student it would be a lot easier and quicker to travel back to your country and apply for the student visa from there. It is currently taking about one year to get a response on change of status applications. However, you stated you really wanted to stay here and wait another year to begin your studies if approved. I respectfully informed you that we are unfortunately not willing to accept your application due to the complicated nature of it, but you insisted that we should still help you. I wish you the best with your application and future plans of being a student in the U.S.
5. International School of Languages - Montgomery County
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Address: 7906 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM
Telephone: (301) 312-8847
Business type: Language school
John Wood: As a current student I can say I am a huge fan of ISL for many reasons. I have been taking Portuguese there online with a fantastic professor and support staff and am having a lot of fun learning the language. When I visited Brazil my inlaws / family / friends all were asking me how I had improved so much recently and I told them about my classes at ISL. They told me I must have a good teacher and I said I definitely do. Other benefits include the flexibility of online classes and the the very affordable cost. Overall I am extremely happy with ISL and am excited I am finally on my way to becoming bilingual.
Response: Thank you so much John for your nice review! It is great that your Portuguese classes are going well with Rosangela and that you have accomplished so much. We are very happy to have you as a student!
Tatijana Pesic: I had the excellent experience with the International School oh languages. They came to my assistance when I needed them and were most prompt and expedient when I needed them. I am most happy with everything with them. I recommend them completely. The language teacher was most nice and helpful. I had the good experience with them. Thank you International School of Languages. I will use you again.
Response: Thank you Tatijana for sharing your experience. It has been a pleasure having you as a student. A presto!
Ana Toribio: I had english conversational private lessons for 12 hours. The teacher was great, she had lots of patience, very good manners and a big constantly smile. I can say my english really improved. I would highly recommend International School of Languages to anyone who wants to improve in english speaking language.
Response: Ana, thank you so much for your kind review. We are happy that you had a good experience with us. It has been a pleasure meeting you. Hope to see you soon! Have a great trip back home!
Matthew Wilson: THE place to sign up for intensive personalized training at the right level for you!
Response: Thank you Matthew for sharing! We are happy to hear that lessons are going well with Ana Maria. Very happy to have you as our student!
Nancy Shalett: Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, ValueMy professor is fabulous - and the staff is attentive and pleasant I can highly recommend them!
Response: Nancy, thank you soo much for your kind words. Students like you is what makes us want to work harder every day!
6. French Academy DC - Rose Hill
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Address: 5749 Governors Pond Cir, Alexandria, VA 22310
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM
Telephone: (571) 340-6264
Business type: French language school
Alexa CR: Classes are formatted in a way that is easy to follow, even as they become more challenging. Interactive classes makes perfect for practicing speaking. Magali is very recommended, she has patience and good sense of humor.
Jonathan Carlson: I enrolled in a class to work on my speaking and reading skills and what I can say is that this is an excellent school to learn French at. So far, it has been so insightful and helpful. My instructor comes from France and she makes sure that we speak lots of French during our time together! The immersion environment that the class creates is awesome. I definitely see improvement in my language skills. I truly recommend.
Response: Dear Jon, thank you for sharing your experience with our conversation class. We are dedicated to help you becoming fluent in French!
Thomas Respess: I have taken private French lessons from the French Academy DC for 4+ years. The lessons are excellent and my fluency has advanced considerably. The sessions are well-organized and broadly focused on grammar, vocabulary, oral comprehensions, and speaking. All sessions are relaxed, friendly, and fun. I heartily recommend that anyone thinking of French language instruction check out the French Academy DC.
Sam Pear: The French Academy classes were convenient and welcoming. I was able to improve my language skills, especially my grammar and speaking skills. I would recommend these classes to a friend or anyone who wishes to improve their French.
Shannon Hammerlund: I had a great experience with French Academy and Anais in particular. She made my beginner French course fun and encouraged questions!
7. Custom French - Washington
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Address: 1131 Park St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM
Telephone: (202) 644-2162
Business type: Tutoring service
David McIndoe: Gautier started tutoring me in French only a few months ago. My French language skills have improved perhaps three fold in that time, due in large part to his skill as a language instructor. As an attorney with clients based in Francophone countries, I looked for French instruction that matched the language instruction with my professional activities. Also, I really needed a tutor that was flexible enough to accommodate my ever changing schedule. Gautier has been perfect. He has found the right balance in making sure that I have the French language fundamentals and, at the same time, creating lessons with "real world" professional application. For example, one lesson was to develop a description of my practice, something that I used to add value to my practice. If you are looking for customized French language instruction, Gautier is a great instructor. Also, Gautier came highly recommended from an accomplished, and highly discerning, French professor
Sarah S: Gautier is a French national who provides an excellent service for professionals that need to improve their French for business. He tailors his lessons to suit your professional needs and provides flexibility that is needed for someone who travels extensively. In addition to providing strong technical instruction, he creates an encouraging learning environment. I would highly recommend him to others looking for French instruction, especially for those working in the field of international development.
Amanda Moore: My 12 weeks with Gautier was time well spent. Gautier create lessons that were perfectly custom to my interests and language needs.
8. Inlingua Washington DC - Washington
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Address: 1911 Fort Myer Dr Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22209
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM
Telephone: (703) 527-7888
Business type: English language school
Hanan KSA: I miss my school and my great teachers 👩🏻🏫 👨🏻🏫 so much. I had a spectacular experience with all the staff at inlingua school 💛 love you guys 💕 Hanan 🇸🇦April 2015
Response: Hi Hanan! Thank you for this great review for inlingua Washington DC. We pride ourselves for having the best instructors who care about the students' goals in life. Stop by anytime to say hello!
Komal Ganjoo: I had an awesome experience studying at Inlingua DC. I took an IELTS test prep, where I enhanced my all four areas- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. My special thanks to Patricia Layden, who responded to all my concerns and guided me accordingly; I am also thankful to Katja Edwards, who helped in all smooth transactions and big thanks to my instructor, Jessica Fast Michel, who patiently worked hard on my weak areas. Sincerely, to learn English, Inlingua is the best.
Mehmet Osman Coskun: I studied at Inlingua prior to going to law school. Learned so much and had so much fun. Teachers were great and very friendly. After studying there i got a 7.5 on the ielts exam.
9. Language Trainers USA - Washington
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Address: 1300 I St NW Suite 400E, Washington, DC 20005
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM
Telephone: (202) 301-4610
Business type: Language school
SEAN KIM: Great student. I loved teaching my native language to the student. A great experience.
Response: We are thrilled to read this, Sean! We work hard to find the right student-teacher setup and are glad you had a great experience! Your student shared similar comments with us, highlighting how helpful you were with his Korean learning.
