ESL Classes & Programs in the Area: ​​​

• Bellevue College ESL Classes:                  

                 Beginner thru advanced; no B, F, or J visas; 25 per quarter

• Bellevue College "Preparing For Work":        
         Intermediate thru advanced; Bellevue residents given priority; free
• ​Bellevue College "On the Job Communcations":
•                  Intermediate thru advanced, Bellevue residents given priority; free​
• Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland:

                 Beginner thru advanced; no B, F, or J visas; $25 per quarter

• Westminster Language Academy:

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

• Jubilee Reach in Bellevue and in Sammamish:

                 Beginner thru advanced, plus Talk Time; no visa restrictions; 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; free.
                  Link takes you to the library website; search events for "Talk Time." 

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

                 ESL for Chinese speakers; no visa restrictions

• ​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

• Northwest University:

                 Intensive academic English program taught at this Kirkland, WA, university to all visa categories eligible for study, also permanent residents and green card holders (includes J but not B visas). As of 2023, cost was about $6,000 per semester.
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One-on-One and Small Group Tutoring Specialists in the Area: ​

• ALPS Language School in Seattle:
        Small group classes, private lessons, flexible courses 
• East/West ESL Tutoring:

               Small group classes or individual instruction 

• English Around the World: 
       Small conversation classes, business English, private lessons 
• English Coach Nicole:
       Specializes in pronunciation, American accent and workplace communication
• ESLandCultureCoach.net:
        Focuses on promoting success and happiness through improving English and understanding US culture ​
• ESOL Advantage:
       Small group classes, private lessons
  
• Everybody ESL
  ​     The producer of this podcast also offers tutoring
• Seattle Learning Academy:

               Specializes in pronunciation 

• Speech Modification Accent Coaching:

                 Specializes in pronunciation & American accent

• ​WyzAnt Tutors   
       Website listing tutors of all kinds

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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