International Language Institute in DC (ILI)

Last chance to enroll in one of our Summer language group classes! Don't miss your spot and enroll now! - https://mailchi.mp/27681153c35a/last-chance-to-enroll-in-one-of-our-summer-language-group-classes-dont-miss-your-spot-and-enroll-now

ILl offers 14 foreign language courses for the 2024 Summer Semester.
The classes are both available in-person and remotely.

The registration deadline is June 10, 2024. If you are interested, you can register at ilidc.com.

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] or give us a call (202) 362-2505.

ILI students visited the Franciscan Monastery of The Holy Land In America for student activities. It was a long walk, but we enjoyed it! It's always fun visiting new places and making new friends.

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For last week's student activity, we had the opportunity to tour our neighborhood. We walked to the White House and visited the Renwick Gallery.

We always welcome new students!

Hello, ILI students!

Did you have a wonderful weekend?

Why don't you go and tell your teacher, 'Thank you!'?
This week is Teacher's Appreciation Week, so it's the perfect time to express gratitude for their hard work.

Teacher Appreciation Week is a national holiday celebrated in United States of America which takes place in the first full week of May.

Hello, ILI students!

Do you know Washington, DC is home to more than 175 embassies, the second highest number of embassies in one city in the world?

I'd like to share with you a fun, free event in DC this Saturday.

During Around the World Embassy Tour, embassies from multiple non-European Union (EU) countries, will host open houses on May 4, 2024 to visitors and residents to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Participants will learn about other cultures and traditions through food, fashion, arts, and music, among other things.

Check out the Eventbrite website for more information!

Can you believe it's already May? Time flies when you're embracing every moment! Here's to a new month filled with blossoms, sunshine, and endless opportunities. Let's make the most of every day and savor the beauty that surrounds us. Cheers to May!

ILI is excited to host the 2nd Language & Culture Exchange!

You can practice languages and make foreign friends through this opportunity.

If you are a current student at ILI and excited for this opportunity, look out for the email and sign up!

Feel free to comment below if you are interested!

Join us at the International Language Institute for a top-notch learning experience!

With 50+ years of business education expertise, skilled native-speaking teachers, flexible class options (in-person or online), advanced tech like 360-degree cameras for virtual learning, and exciting weekly student activities, we're your pathway to success in our interconnected world.

Last Friday, ILI students walked all the way from ILI to the Tidal Basin where the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is located. On our way, we could see how beautifully the cherry blossoms were blooming.

There are four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. Each sentence is defined by the use of independent and dependent clauses, conjunctions, and subordinators.

Are you familiar with them?

Hello!
These are four proverbs from different countries. Are you familiar with them?

Stay tuned for more!

ILI recently organized its first Language and Culture Exchange.

Our goal was to offer students a chance to learn new languages, explore diverse cultures, and make friends within the ILI community.

A total of 45 students eagerly signed up for the exchange, expressing interest in learning Spanish, Korean, and English, as well as in forming new friendships.

This report highlights the experiences of participants who took part in language exchange between Korean and English, while also exploring Korean and American culture.

Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities at ILI!

How do you say "I'm happy" in different languages?

- English: I'm happy
- Spanish: Estoy feliz
- French: Je suis heureux (male speaker) / Je suis heureuse (female speaker)
- German: Ich bin glücklich
- Italian: Sono felice
- Portuguese: Estou feliz
- Chinese (Mandarin): 我很高兴 (Wǒ hěn gāoxìng)
- Japanese: 幸せです (Shiawase desu)
- Korean: 행복해요 (Haengbokhaeyo)
- Russian: Я счастлив (Ya schastliv)
- Arabic: أنا سعيد (Ana sa'eed)
- Hindi: मैं खुश हूँ (Main khush hoon)
- Swahili: Nimefurahi
- Dutch: Ik ben gelukkig
- Swedish: Jag är glad
- Greek: Είμαι ευτυχισμένος (Eímai eftychisménos) / Είμαι ευτυχισμένη (Eímai eftychisméni)
- Turkish: Mutluyum
- Polish: Jestem szczęśliwy (male speaker) / Jestem szczęśliwa (female speaker)
- Vietnamese: Tôi hạnh phúc
- Thai: ฉันมีความสุข (Chan mee kwam suk)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!💚

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17th, is a cultural and religious holiday that commemorates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is observed not only in Ireland but also in many other countries around the world, particularly in areas with large Irish populations.

St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century AD and is associated with various legends, including driving snakes out of Ireland and using the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

Today, St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, festivals, wearing green attire, decorating with shamrocks, and enjoying traditional Irish food and drink. It has become a symbol of Irish culture and heritage, as well as a widely recognized event for people of all backgrounds to join in the festivities.

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Yesterday, ILI students participated in a student activity and went to the National Mall area. This time, ILI students from Gaithersburg, Maryland joined us. We had the opportunity to see magnolia and cherry blossoms in bloom. Isn't it amazing? Spring has already arrived!

Isn't it interesting to see how there are different languages for expressing laughter?

How do you laugh online in your language?

These are five proverbs from different countries. Are you familiar with them?
Stay tuned for more!

Celebrating Women's History Month by spotlighting remarkable women from around the globe who've left their mark on history. Join us in honoring their legacies!

Ramadan is here, bringing with it a time for self-reflection, gratitude, and connection with loved ones. Let's embrace the spirit of giving, forgiveness, and compassion as we fast and pray together.

Wishing you all a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan!

Register now for our 2024 Spring term! 14 different languages and over 100 classes are being offered for in-person or remote participation! - https://mailchi.mp/21fa5f661677/register-now-for-our-2024-spring-term-14-different-languages-and-over-100-classes-are-being-offered-for-in-person-or-remote-participation

ILl offers 14 foreign language courses for the 2024 Spring Semester.
The classes are both available in-person and remotely.

The registration deadline is March 18, 2024. If you are interested, you can register at ilidc.com.

If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] or give us a call (202) 362-2505.

Do you like trying food from different countries and cultures?🍔🌭🌮🌯🥙🥗🥪🍕🍟🍱🥘🍣

These are the restaurant recommendations from ILI students.💯 They are all in the DMV area.

If you have any recommendations, leave a comment below!

Today is International Mother Language Day!

International Mother Language Day celebrated worldwide on February 21st celebrates the linguistic diversity of several cultures worldwide.

What's your mother language? Comment below!