International Center for Language Studies-ICLS

This summer, level up and reach your unique language goals.

ICLS Summer 2026 online group classes launch July 6 — and for 40 hours, you'll speak, listen, and practice with real people in a live virtual classroom.

No more apps that ghost you after day three.
No more solo textbooks on the couch.
Just structured progress, expert instruction, and a group that shows up with you.

8 languages available at every level:
🇺🇸 English | 🌎 Spanish | 🇫🇷 French | 🇩🇪 German | 🇷🇺 Russian | 🌍 Arabic | 🇨🇳 Chinese | 🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese

Beginner to Advanced. $485 per course.

Registration is open now → https://bit.ly/4a35rrR

Your students are already on social media. Why not meet them there?
Teaching Languages with Social Media is a self-paced course that shows you how to bring social platforms into your language classroom — thoughtfully and effectively.
You'll learn to curate content, navigate safety and privacy, and walk away with classroom-ready activities across multiple platforms.
✅ 1 CEU
✅ 10 hours | 1 year of access
✅ Great for teachers new to social media in the classroom
$47 | Start today!

Teaching Languages with Social Media - Self Paced Teacher PD Courses Explore ICLS Professional Development Programs offering practical, career-focused training and continuing education opportunities designed to help professionals enhance their skills and advance in today’s global workforce.

Your learners are already using AI. This course helps you use it with them — intentionally.
Nurturing Proficient Speakers in the Age of AI is a self-paced course that builds your speaking instruction toolkit and explores how Generative AI can open new doors for language learners.
✅ Designed for busy educators — work at your own pace
✅ 1.5 CEUs | Optional graduate credit from Pacific University ($62)
✅ 1 year of access | $97
Start today!

Nurturing Proficient Speakers in the Age of AI - Self Paced Teacher PD Courses Explore ICLS Professional Development Programs offering practical, career-focused training and continuing education opportunities designed to help professionals enhance their skills and advance in today’s global workforce.

ILR Proficiency Scale for Language Teachers

ILR Proficiency Scale for Language Teachers The ILR Proficiency Scale is the standard in government language programs. Learn about ILR proficiency levels & building ILR fluency as a language teacher.

ICLS: Washington DC Language School Celebrates 60 Years

ICLS: Washington DC Language School Celebrates 60 Years ICLS—Washington DC's top-rated language school since 1966. ESL programs, 85+ languages & federal agency training. Celebrating 60 years of language access.

You don't have to be a tech expert to understand AI — you just need the right starting point.
Generative AI Literacy for Language Teachers walks you through the essentials: what AI is, how it developed, how it's being used, and how to navigate it ethically and responsibly as an educator.
Built for teachers. Grounded in practice. No prior tech background needed.
✅ 1.5 CEUs | Optional graduate credit
✅ 10–15 hours | 1 year of access
✅ $97
Start today!
https://hubs.la/Q046pY3g0

Social media doesn't have to be a distraction — it can be one of your best teaching tools.
Teaching Languages with Social Media walks you through how to curate content, keep your classroom safe, and design engaging activities using the platforms your learners already love.
Perfect for teachers with little to no experience using social media in instruction.
✅ Self-paced | Work on your schedule
✅ 1 CEU | 10 hours | 1 year of access
✅ $47
Start today!
https://hubs.la/Q046p_6T0

Your learners don't need to sound like native speakers — they need to be understood.
Teaching Pronunciation gives you the tools to make that happen.
This self-paced course walks you through key strategies for creating a supportive classroom environment where learners can reach their own pronunciation goals — at every level.
✅ Designed for new and experienced instructors
✅ 15 hours | 1 year of access
✅ $97
You can start today.
https://hubs.la/Q046p_8M0
https://hubs.la/Q046p_8M0

Teaching Pronunciation - Self Paced Teacher PD Courses Explore ICLS Professional Development Programs offering practical, career-focused training and continuing education opportunities designed to help professionals enhance their skills and advance in today’s global workforce.

Start with French greetings and simple introductions you can use right away.
Our self-paced French Greetings course costs less than a coffee and fits into any schedule. https://hubs.la/Q040NlMk0