MEI has offered courses in Middle Eastern languages since 1953. Today the Institute's language program offers multiple levels of Arabic, Dari, Hebrew, Pashto, Persian, and Turkish, providing skills-oriented, affordable, and challenging language training for Washington-area professionals employed in government agencies, foreign embassies, international consulting organizations, and corporations, as well as for students enrolled in area graduate and undergraduate programs.

Heritage speakers and those who would like to learn a new language for personal growth or travel are also among those who regularly benefit from the program.

Classes meet in the evenings and on weekends at MEI year-round. MEI teachers are experienced and come from a variety of countries. Instruction places balanced emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking. Standard university texts and tapes are supplemented by other materials to enhance listening comprehension and conversation skills. Students who successfully complete courses are issued certificates of completion or transcripts upon request.

If you have questions, please review our Policies and feel free to contact the department.

 

2012 Academic Calendar

Winter Session

Evening Weekday Classes: January 18 - March 12

Weekend Classes: January 14 - March 3

 

Spring Session

Evening Weekday Classes: March 26 - May 15

Weekend Intensive Classes: March 24 - May 19

 

Summer I Session

Evening Weekday Classes: June 4 - July 25

Weekend Intensive Classes: June 2 - July 21

 

Summer II Session

Evening Weekday Classes: August 13 - October 3

Weekend Intensive Classes: August 11 - September 29

 

Fall Session

Evening Weekday Classes: October 17 - December 12

Weekend Intensive Classes: October 20 - December 15