ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages offered at Sound Learning
We provide classes and small group instruction to adult immigrants who want to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Instruction is based on students' goals and priorities.
Staff and trained volunteers provide classes - small group instruction, combined with distance assignments & videos to adult and out of school youth age 16 + immigrants who want to develop their reading, writing, math, speaking and listening skills. Instruction focuses on students' goals and priorities and includes digital literacy, employabiltiy and career exploration skills.
Conversational English/Citizenship Class offered at Helping Link
Offers twice-weekly ESL classes and U.S. citizenship classes for the Vietnamese community.
Our ESL program is offered year-round in two increments: 10 weeks during the school year and 5 weeks over the summer. Twice a week, native English speaking and bilingual instructors gather with our clients to teach conversational English in context-focused classes. Classes emphasize social interaction and language skills for specific situations in a safe learning environment. Clients practice language useful for job-seeking and managing other life tasks. This runs hand-in-hand with our citizenship and naturalization classes that focus on American history, government, and social studies.
Classes help students learn English to improve vocabulary and daily communication. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding about the American culture.
Additionally, in our citizenship class, Vietnamese refugees, immigrants, and Vietnamese Americans assist with the application process, citizenship test and interview, while also strengthening their English skills. The 10-week citizenship classes provide practical instruction in order to pass citizenship exams. Topics will vary, tailored to match the needs of the participants, and will include American history and government, civics and social responsibility.
Each class provides at least one native English speaker and one bilingual English and Vietnamese speaker with clients, placing an emphasis on conversation practice and social interaction. Volunteer tutors serve as facilitators to help each client reach their particular goals.
English as a Second Language (ESL) offered by Diocese of Olympia's Refugee Resettlement Office
Offers one-on-one English language tutoring for refugees and immigrants.
Offers in person and virtual ESL classes for refugees. One-on-one English language tutoring via Zoom by volunteer tutors during day, evening or weekend hours.
Educational Institutions/Schools offered at Clark College
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, high school adult diploma, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
English Language Development offered at Spokane Public Schools
Helping English Language Learners develop language proficiency so they can become socially and academically successful in Spokane Public Schools. Programs include interpreter services and Parent Involvement.
Helping English Language Learners develop language proficiency so they can become socially and academically successful in Spokane Public Schools. Programs include interpreter services and Parent Involvement.
English as a Second Language offered at Spokane Community College
An instruction for non-native English speakers.
An instruction for non-native English speakers. There are six state levels of instruction and they are directly tied to competencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Job readiness as well as retention and advancement in the workplace is a component of all ESL instruction. Computer literacy and ESL specific software programs are part of all curricula.
Adult Basic Education offered at Wenatchee Valley College
Provides adult basic education classes, which include math, reading, writing, basic computer, and job skills.
Provides adult basic education classes, which include math, reading, writing, basic computer, and job skills. Also offers ESL classes (English as a Second Language) which helps students obtain the necessary skills to become fluent in the English language.
Basic Education for Adults and ELL offered at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Provides basic adult education classes for native and non-native English speakers; math, reading, GED preparation; ESL.
Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology teach foundational skills including reading, writing, math, technology, and the English language. LWTech's BEdA program serves over 1,200 students annually in the Kirkland and Seattle Eastside area. The program is designed for adults with academic skills below high school completion or who need to improve their English language skills and allows students to move through college and into high-demand jobs. In addition, BEdA students may choose programs that best fit their path depending on their prior educational experience.
Basic Education for Adults
Classes in this program are known as BEDA classes, and include coursework in reading, writing, math, communication, and the English language.
I-BEST
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology have two instructors, one supporting the technical/academic learning, while the other supports basic skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. I-BEST helps students succeed. They are two times more likely to graduate from the college.
High School + (HS+)
High School+ (HS+) is a high school diploma program for adult learners 18 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency. Adults can work with an instructor to demonstrate abilities in reading, writing, and math within subject areas such as science, history, government, occupational studies, and the arts.
English Language Learning (ELL)
If you want to improve your English to get a better job or get a college degree, the English Language Learning (ELL) program offers day, afternoon, or evening classes at the Kirkland campus. This program is formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL).
Teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to those with Spanish as their first language; focus on job-specific vocabulary for day laborers, but anyone may attend.
Teaches multilevel English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, with a focus on job-specific vocabulary useful to those participating in the Day Labor program.
Adult Education Program offered at Community Action of Skagit County
Provides adult basic education, including English Language Acquisition and math classes.
Provides adult basic education, including English Language Acquisition and Math classes. Students interested in preparation for the GED, or the citizenship test may request assistance with a volunteer tutor.
Employment and Adult Education offered by Neighborhood House at Raven Terrace
Provides bilingual assistance with job applications, job searches and interviews.
Also offers ESL and citizenship classes as well as employment skills workshops.
Our employment and adult education services connect community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and other opportunities to build critical skills. Employment case managers and economic empowerment coaches help set goals and viable steps to achieve them. We also team up with local community colleges and other partners to connect individuals to vocational training, internship programs, and help with job placement.
Adult Basic Education offered at Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston
Provides basic literacy skills in math, English, writing, and reading. Also provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, basic computer literacy, and GED classes.
Provides basic literacy skills in math, English, writing, and reading. Also provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, basic computer literacy, and GED classes.
English as a Second Language offered at Country Homes Christian Church
Provides volunteer tutoring on a one-to-one basis for foreign adults who desire improved English language skills and classes in citizenship.
Provides volunteer tutoring on a one-to-one basis for foreign adults who desire improved English language skills and classes in citizenship. Also provides limited transportation to and from the school.
Language Learning offered by Seattle Public Library at Central Library
Provides classes, computer programs, practice rooms and conversation groups for ESL learners at sites throughout Seattle; maintains extensive collections in other languages; offers software to help prepare for the citizenship test process.
Learn English or another language with our free classes, conversation circles and online resources.
We offer free classes for practicing English skills for daily life, work, and citizenship in our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Join one of our free English Circle conversation groups to practice with others learning English.
Mango Languages is an interactive tool offers more than 70 languages, including English, for children and adults.
English Language Acquisition offered at Yakima Valley College's Toppenish Learning Center
Provides English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English.
YVC offers English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Classes combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Classes are offered in various locations throughout the Yakima Valley and online with both daytime and evening options.
International Programs Office offered at Skagit Valley Community College Mount Vernon Campus
International Programs Office can help students with class placements, ESL enrollment, and transfer information.
International Programs Office can help students with class placements, ESL enrollment, and transfer information. The office is responsible for orientation programs, housing information, field trips, and American students considering study abroad.
Educational Services offered at Bellingham Technical College
Operates a public, post-secondary institution offering AAS degrees and certificates.
Operates a public, post-secondary institution offering AAS degrees and certificates. Also offers college readiness that includes basic skills classes, high school diploma, GED preparation as well as ESL classes.
Resource and Systems Navigation offered at Villa Comunitaria
Offers classes on various subjects including ESL and computer literacy. Helps fill out applications for state and local benefits. Assists with finding housing.
System Navigation helps families and individuals navigate resources and applications at the local, state and federal level with Spanish language access.
SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE
Bill Assistance Navigation: PSE Utility Discount Enrollment, SCL Utility Discount Enrollment
Housing: Mediation planning & Tenant Rights Workshops, Housing navigation & guidance
Government Programs: SNAP, DSHS, Disability, SSI, Unemployment
Translation/Interpretation support - i.e., Medical Charity Application, Records Request for Police Reports, Motor vehicle claim for damages (initial report only)
Transportation: Bus Tickets distribution (Adult & RRFP), ORCA Lift referral, Access KCM, Parking Permits, Disabled Parking Pass, Residential Disabled Request Form, Car registration FAQs
Community Education offered at Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFE)
Provides various community services, such as food pantry, COVID-19 testing, tutoring services for students K-12, ESL, basic computer skills classes, small business training and technical assistance, youth organizing (voting registration and civic engagement), and activities for kids.
Provides various services for community members, including food pantry, COVID-19 testing, tutoring services for students K-12, ESL, basic computer skills classes, small business training and technical assistance, youth organizing (voting registration and civic engagement), Dream As A Team (activities for kids), and Un Buen Consejo, which is a Facebook livestream giving COVID-19 updates, promoting events, and has invites speakers to providing community information, every M Tu & F, 7pm. Also offers Environmental Alliance, which provides information on how to prepare homes for evacuation procedures, evacuation kits.
Learning Center offered at YWCA Seattle King Snohomish's Firwood Circle Office
Offers free classes including ESL, GED, life skills, computer skills, citizenship and personal finance education to help promote economic advancement.
Offers free classes where individuals can build their futures through job training and readiness, educational classes and workshops, and other programs for economic advancement.
Classes offered may include:
- ESL and GED courses
- Basic computer skills
- Life skills workshops
- Citizenship classes
- Personal finance education
Adult Education offered at Tacoma Community College
Offers a variety of classes for individuals wishing to improve basic reading, writing, math, conversation, employment, basic computer skills for transition to college and careers. See website for more information.
Offers a variety of classes for individuals wishing to improve basic skills and complete high school or GED preparation.
Basic skills helps adults with reading, writing, math, conversation, employment, basic computer skills for transition to college and careers.
See website for more information.
Offers GED preparation classes and testing. Participants must be 17 1/2 years of age or older.
Younger students must obtain permission from high school.
English Language Acquisition (ELA) program and classes in the daytime and evening at the main campus.
Adults 19 years of age or older, under 19 must be formally released from high school before enrolling.
HS 21+ Offers classes contextualized to high school subjects, previous credit acceptance and credit for prior learning to that adults can earn a high school diploma and transition to college or career.
Family Services offered at Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC)
Provides a general assistance and referral service for both immigrants and people/organizations that provide services to immigrants. Assists Spanish-speaking clients with legal, medical, translation, employment, and cultural support.
Information, resource referrals and direct services related to health, youth, education, employment, housing, legal aid, basic necessities, identification documents, transportation safety, and advocacy for immigrant community members.
Services include:
- Free Medical Clinic for uninsured low-income adults
- Mobile dental clinic in partnership with PCHS (sliding scale cost paid to PCHS)
- Diabetes class in Spanish
- Monthly food/clothing distribution events
- Resource navigation and referrals for housing, legal aid, education, employment, identification documents, financial management, charity care, and more
- Limited temporary emergency rent assistance for existing clients
- Carseats
- Youth programming for middle- and high-school students
- Annual holiday celebration
- Community education and advocacy