Free or low cost ESL Programs in the Area: ​​​

• Bellevue College:                  

                 Beginner thru advanced, 2-5 days per week; No B, F, or J visas; $25 per quarter

• Lake WA Institute of Technology in Kirkland:

                 Beginner thru advanced, 4 days per week; No B, F, or J visas; $25 per quarter

• Jubilee Reach in Bellevue:

                 Beginner thru advanced, plus Talk Time, 2 days and 2 evenings per week; No visa restrictions, all are welcome; Free

• JFS Bellevue:

                 Beginner thru intermediate, 2-4 days per week; No B, F, or J visas; Priority given to low-income students; Free

• ​Hopelink English for Work:

                 Beginner thru advanced job seekers; No B, F, or J visas; Free

• Bellevue College Preparing For Work:

                 Intermediate thru advanced, 1 day per week, plus online component; Bellevue residents are given priority; Free​​​

• King County Library System:

                 Talk Time groups and classes at some locations; No visa restrictions, all are welcome; Free

• North Bellevue Community Center in Bellevue:

                 ESL for Chinese & Latino seniors, plus newspaper reading; No visa restrictions, all are welcome; Free

• Peter Kirk Community Center in Kirkland: 

                 ESL for Chinese & Latino seniors; No visa restrictions, all are welcome; Free

• Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) in Seattle:

                 ESL for Chinese speakers; No visa restrictions, all are welcome

• ​Goodwill in Everett, Burien, Shoreline, and Seattle:

                 Beginner thru intermediate, plus computer classes; Free

Private ESL Classes and Specialty Learning Programs: 

• Bellevue College, ESL Community Program:

                 Intermediate thru advanced; No visa restrictions, all are welcome; prices vary

• Westminster Language Academy:

                 Multiple classes, private tutoring, plus FREE Talk Times; some classes offer childcare; prices vary

• ESL & Culture Coach: English For Success:

               Small group classes or Individual instruction; prices vary  

• English Around the World:

               Small conversation classes, Business English, Private lessons; prices vary     

• East-West ESL Tutoring:

               Small group classes or Individual instruction; prices vary  

• ALPS Language School in Seattle:

                Small group classes, private lessons, flexible courses; prices vary 

• Speech Modification Accent Coaching:

                 Specializes in Pronunciation & American Accent; Local classes in Bellevue + Private or SKYPE lessons available; prices vary

• Arcos Institute:

                 Specializes in Pronunciation

• Seattle Learning Academy:

               Specializes in Pronunciation

• Brain-voice Connection:

               Specializes in Public Speaking 
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One-to-One Private Tutors:

• ALPS Language School
• English Around the World 
• ​ESL & Culture Coach: English For Success
• Seattle Learning Academy  
• ​Speech Modification Accent Coaching
• Lake Washington Tutors 
• East-West ESL Tutoring  ​
• Westminster Language Academy
• Eastside Tutors
• WyzAnt Tutors   

Toastmasters Public Speaking Groups:

• Toastmasters International
  
• Eastside Toastmasters  
  
• Kirkland Toastmasters 
  
• Microsoft Campus Toastmasters 

Other Helpful Links:

• ESL Study Ideas    
• Volunteer Opportunities in the Community
• College Transition Guide for ESL Students 
• Multi-National Resources   
• Job Search Assistance  
• Citizenship Assistance 
• Computer Skills Classes
• World Language Databases at King County Library 
• Community Center for People with Disabilities