Learn English

Commonly known as ESL (English as a Second Language) or ELA (English Language Acquisition), we offer classes at Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Foundation classes help you improve all skills:

• Reading 
• Writing 
• Listening 
• Speaking

We also have Focus Area classes in

• Writing 
• Speaking 
• Pronunciation

Classes have a variety of modal options, including face-to-face and online.

The fee is $25 per quarter (waivers are available).

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Get Started

We are full for Spring Quarter 2025 and English classes are unavailable for Summer Quarter 2025.

Right now, 650 students are on our ELA interest list. We will invite students from this list for testing in the Fall. Thank you for waiting for your testing appointment.

Other locations that offer English classes:

• King County Libraries
• Seattle Public Libraries
• World Relief
• Literacy Source
• REWA
• Wide World For Refugee
• Hopelink

Other free online resources to learn English:

• Duolingo
• BBC Learning English

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