Pursue your dream of learning another language at Washington Academy of Languages (WAL). For over 40 years, students from all walks of life have chosen WAL to achieve their language-learning goals. World travelers and professionals enjoy the flexibility of our evening classes. WAL classes range from four to fifteen students, providing an intimate setting in which students have ample opportunity to practice speaking.
Why do you want to learn a world language?
“To travel the world!”
Our weekly classes will get you ready to explore! We believe learning a language is more than understanding grammar rules and lists of vocabulary; it means expanding one’s perspective and learning how to understand another culture from the inside. Conversation partners are also available to help you practice what you have learned in class.
“So I can communicate better with my grandmother.”
Many of our students learn another language to communicate better with their family members. We offer classes from Beginning Level to Advanced. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in class and practice speaking, pronunciation, culture, reading, writing, and comprehension.
“I need to communicate with my patients about their treatments.”
Choose a Custom Program if you’d like more flexibility in scheduling and learning goals. Simply decide how many hours you want to study and your preferred dates, and we will design a program for you. We customize classes to meet your specific goals, including vocabulary for your field.
“I want to give my employees the ability to talk to our clients in their native language.”
We offer corporate language training for employees at your workplace. We can create a program tailored to your company’s needs, including specialized vocabulary and cultural training.
Languages Offered