OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020:
In response to COVID-19, our usual in-person English Language Learners Alliance programs are canceled until further notice.  

What we do (usually!):

​Our organization is for newcomers AND people who have lived in the U.S. for a long time but still want to meet lots of people and practice speaking English!
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All of our programs are FREE, drop in any time. Most of our events happen in the city of Bellevue in the state of Washington.

​TO GET OUR "Notes from ELLA" NEWSLETTER:
(as of October 1, 2020):
If you are not already signed up: 
scroll down this page to the sign-up box!
​At this time we are sending out a short newsletter about every eight weeks.
 WHAT'S HAPPENING LOCALLY:
(as of October 2, 2020):
Local groups have been responding to COVID-19 with new online classes.

English Language Learners Alliance (that's us) offers online Zoom conversation practice for people living near the Bellevue/King County/Seattle local area.  We have two times:
Wednesday a.m. at 10 a.m. and
Thursday evening  at 8 p.m. 
These are ongoing (no registration deadline).
For more information and how to sign up,  click  here.

Hopelink Fall ESL free online classes began Sept. 28.  Classes are for people who live near Hopelink centers in Western Washington State.

Bellevue College began its free fall classes "On the Job Communications," "Preparing for Work," and "Working in English." Classes  began the week of Sept. 21, 2020. Bellevue residents are accepted first and then non-Bellevue residents.

Westminster Language Academy Fall quarter began September 14 with some limited-size in-person classes.

TO REVIEW STUDY MATERIALS:
The Online Study & ESL Class Materials section of our website (included under the tab "Helpful Links") includes  handouts and materials from our founder Suzanne's excellent presentations at previous Wednesday classes.

What we (usually) offer:


More Questions? Visit our FAQ's Page.
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​Our Notes from ELLA newsletter is the primary way we provide news about our events (or sudden cancellations) and we also include helpful information about Seattle and the surrounding area. It's FREE!  We will keep your information confidential and we never send spam. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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** We are a non-profit organization located in Bellevue, Washington.  We help adults who are learning English connect with others and practice speaking English in the community. Find out more about us or get answers to your questions on our FAQ page. 
You can also visit our photo gallery to learn more about ELLA. 
PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS:
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Online Conversation
new as of June 2020
Wednesdays 10 a.m. and
​Thursdays 8 p.m.

Morning Conversation Group
CANCELED
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
at Crossroads Mall Food Court,
at the tables near Boba Express

Evening Coffee & Conversation
CANCELED 
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 
at The Lodge at Bellevue Square

ELLA Class: Topics for Life in the U.S.
CANCELED
 Alternating Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
at Crossroads Community Center


Parent/Child Activities:

International Play Group
CANCELED
Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at
Highland Community Center
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