Are you new to the U.S.? We can help!  As of
 MARCH 2021 . . .

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

We have three times:
Wednesday Conversation:  10 a.m. 
​and
Thursday History/Poetry Text Conversation:   at 8 p.m. 
and
(new!) 
Monday: Chat and Create 1 p.m. 
  Chat and Create runs from  March 22 to  April 26.
"Bring" a project to work on while we chat and tell each other about what we are working on.

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

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In response to COVID-19, our other usual in-person English Language Learners Alliance programs are canceled until further notice. 



 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! All of our programs are FREE. Most of our events (when we were/will be able to meet in person)  happen in the city of Bellevue in the state of Washington.

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​At this time we are sending out a short newsletter about every eight weeks.
WHAT'S HAPPENING LOCALLY:
(as of March 8, 2021):
Local groups have been responding to COVID-19 with new online English-language classes.

Hopelink   "English for Work" online classes begin May 3. Registration opens March 15. The classes will meet two times a week for three months.  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. 

Bellevue College   typically offers classes "On the Job Communications," "Preparing for Work," and "Working in English." Online Spring classes begin April 8 and all classes conclude by June 24. Classes are free but are for Bellevue, WA, residents only.

Westminster Language Academy   English-as-a-Second-Language classes, some free, some paid,  are typically offered by Westminster Language Academy. The winter quarter began January 4 and runs until March 22 with some limited-size in-person classes. Classes for the spring quarter begin March 29 and end June 14. Westminster Academy has been including some small in-person classes among its offerings.

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.

What we (usually) offer:


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 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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