(Revised May 26, 2008) Welcome to the DC Language Interchange, or DCLI! This group is a forum for language learning and practice, primarily for people in the Baltimore-Washington, DC, area, but open and welcoming to all. Members often seek partners or groups for language exchange and practice - such as, "My Chinese for your Portuguese," or "Farsi language and cultural circle forming in Colvin Run," at all levels of skill and expertise.

Members also discuss general topics related to language learning, including more formal programs, as well as professional opportunities for teaching and translation.

DCLI's focus is on languages. To see a wider range of intercultural and civilization-building activities and resources, including calendar events, grants, overseas education and international career opportunities and more, as well as links to over 450 regional groups, please visit the Geotrees.Com home page: http://www.geotrees.com. We invite you to visit, and to see what "the Tree" can do for you, your communities and organizations.

You are welcome to contact the moderator at dcli-owner@yahoogroups.com. We look forward to your participation.

And again, Welcome!