Are you new to the U.S.? We can help!  As of
MAY 2022 . . .

English Language Learners Alliance
(that's us) offers 
online Zoom conversation practice 
​for people living near the Bellevue/King County/Seattle local area. We provide time for non-native English speakers to practice their English with native English speakers. Our group is casual and friendly!

We have two times:
Wednesday Conversation:  10 a.m. 
​and
Thursday History/Poetry/Menu Conversation:   8 p.m. 

 We will continue to hold these online events during spring 2022.

(These events are "rolling" - there is no start or stop date or registration deadline.)
  
All events are free. 
 
For more information and a way to sign up, click here.

ABOUT US:
Our organization is for newcomers AND people who have lived in the U.S. for a long time but still want to practice speaking English! All of our programs are FREE. Most of our events (when we can meet in person)  happen in the city of Bellevue in the state of Washington.

We also value and welcome friendly native English speakers who like to help others learn English in a casual setting by participating in casual chat.

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 LEARNING ENGLISH  LOCALLY:
(as of May 23, 2022):
These local organizations host structured English-language classes.

Hopelink online "English for Work" 2022 summer classes were full as of May 23, 2022. The next classes begin in September. Registration will open in July. Classes are free, but are only for people who live near Hopelink centers in Western Washington State. Not for B, F, J or M visa holders. For students who plan to get a job or enter a job training program. 

Bellevue College  in summer 2022 offers online-only "On the Job Communications" and "Preparing for Work," both sponsored by the City of Bellevue. A seven-week session of classes begins in July. Classes are free for Bellevue, WA, residents who are immigrants, refugees, or U.S. citizens with English as a second language. Not for tourists or people with Foreign Student Visas (J-1, F-1, M-1, B-1, B-2).

Westminster Language Academy has in-person English classes. As of May 23 masks were not required; class sizes will be small. Classes are not free. The Summer 2022 quarter begins June 21, but there are different starting dates for the classes offered.  Online classes and tutoring can be specially requested. ​

Literacy Source  serves Seattle residents. Literacy Source holds Conversation Circles on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons. Conversation Circles are free, open to adults of all levels, and don't require pre-registration. In addition, Literacy Source holds classes. Literacy Source talks to candidates directly to help determine how/if a tutor or a class can be set up to match individuals' needs.  
206-782-2050​

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland, WA, this summer will hold classes from July 5 to August 29. Classes are being offered on campus and online as well. A placement test will determine which of six levels from beginning to advanced are right for students. For citizens, immigrants and refugees, but not for F1, M1, J1, B1 and B2 visas. Must be a Washington resident. Call (425) 739-8359 to schedule or to begin your intake process or email AcademicSupportCenter@lwtech.edu. Cost: $25 per quarter.  

EXTRA 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.

Below are some of the activities we were able to offer pre-pandemic. We hope to offer them again in the future:


More Questions? Visit our FAQ's Page.
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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 our history and leadership here.

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You can also visit our photo gallery to learn more about ELLA.