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ESL Classes & Programs in the Area (schedules listed here are pre-COVID-19): ​​​
  • Bellevue College:                  
                 Beginner thru advanced, 2-5 days per week; No B, F, or J visas: $25 per quarter
  • Bellevue College Preparing For Work:
  •                  Intermediate thru advanced, 1 day per week, plus online component; Bellevue residents are given priority; Free​
  • 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 and in Sammamish:
                 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, plus Citizenship classes, 2-4 days per week; No B, F, or J visas; Priority given to low-income students; Free
  • ​Hopelink English for Work:
                 Intermediate thru advanced job seekers; Locations in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and Shoreline; No B, F, or J visas; Free​​
  • King County Library System:
                 Talk Time groups and classes at some locations; 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
  • Cascadia College in Bothell:
                 Beginner thru advanced, morning, afternoon, and evening classes available; No B, F, or J visas; $25 per quarter
  • Renton Technical College Main Campus:
                 Beginner thru advanced, morning, afternoon, and evening classes available; No B, F, or J visas; $25 per quarter
  • Renton Technical College Off- Campus Classes:
                 Classes located in Kent and Seattle; 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​
Pronunciation, Specialty Learning, and more ESL Classes & 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
  • 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 
  • Accent Coach Nicole:
               Specializes in pronunciation, American accent and communication skills needed in the workplace
  • Brain-voice Connection:
               Specializes in Public Speaking 


One-to-One Private Tutors:
  • ALPS Language School
  • English Around the World ​
  • Everybody ESL
  • Seattle Learning Academy  
  • ​Speech Modification Accent Coaching
  • Lake Washington Tutors 
  • East-West ESL Tutoring  ​
  • Westminster Language Academy
  • Eastside Tutors
  • WyzAnt Tutors   
  • English Around the World 
Toastmasters Public Speaking Groups:
  • Toastmasters International
  • Eastside Toastmasters  
  • Peak Speakers Toastmasters in Bellevue
  • 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
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  • Home
  • Schedule
    • Online Conversation Groups
    • Tuesday Morning Conversation Group
    • Wednesday Evening Coffee & Conversation
    • ELLA Class: Topics for Life in the U.S.
    • Thursday Parent/Child Play Group
    • ELLA Special Events
  • Helpful Links
    • ESL Classes & Private Tutoring
    • Online Study & ESL Class Materials
    • Volunteer & Job Search Assistance
    • Citizenship Assistance
    • Things to do in the Area
    • More Resources for Newcomers
  • FAQ's
  • Photo Gallery
  • About Us
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Photo Gallery
  • Online Conversation Groups