AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020:
As part of our response to COVID-19, our usual English Language Learners Alliance programs are canceled until further notice.  We miss you!

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 NEWSLETTER:
(as of August 10, 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 six weeks.
 WHAT'S HAPPENING LOCALLY:
(as of August 10, 2020):

Local groups have been responding to COVID-19 with new online classes.

Hopelink Fall ESL free online classes begin Sept. 28. Online group registration happens the week of September 14.  If you want to be included in the registration, contact Hopelink in advance of September 14. Classes are for people who live near Hopelink centers in Western Washington State.

Bellevue College is accepting registration for its free fall classes "On the Job Communications," "Preparing for Work," and "Working in English." Classes start the week of Sept. 21, 2020. Bellevue residents will be served first and then non-Bellevue residents.

Westminster Language Academy Fall quarter starts September 14. Westminster is starting up some limited-size in-person classes for fall. 

English Language Learners Alliance (that's us) offers  online conversation practice for people living in the Bellevue/King County/Seattle local area. We are using Zoom. To jump to the page on this website that describes our Zoom meetings in more detail, click here.

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 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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