English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Thanks to the Downtown Emergency Service Center (206-464-1570; 507 Third Ave., Seattle 98104) for much of the information on this page.

Washington Literacy Hotline
1-888-444-5744

Information about ESL programs in Seattle and beyond. M-F 8:30am-5pm. Also an online directory or ESL programs.
Verified 5/07

Casa Latina
206-956-0779
317 17th Ave. S., Seattle 98144

Free. No appointment necessary. For Latinos. Call for schedule.
Address & phone verified 3/09. Details need verification.

El Centro de la Raza
206-329-7960
2524 16th Ave S., Seattle 98144

Introductory ESL classes. You don't have to be documented in the US. Each class lasts three months; a new class begins every three months. To register, you have to go to the "Frances Martinez" office at El Centro, open 8:30-5:30 pm M-F. Classes are Monday and Wednesday 6-9 pm.
Verified 3/04

Literacy Source
206-782-2050
720 N. 35th, Suite 103, Seattle 98103

Free conversation classes; no appointment required. Classes for beginners , Tuesday 2:30-4pm and Thursday 6:30-8pm. "Talk Time" for more advanced students, Tuesday 2:30-4pm and Friday 6:30-8pm. Individual instruction available for people with very little English. Call to arrange individual instruction. Citizenship classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm-8pm. Office hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-8:30 pm.
Needs confirmation 3/04

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Center
206-324-1305
508 Broadway, Seattle 98122

Office hours: Tues-Sun - 6:00am-12noon. Individual instruction in ESL for Latinos, Saturday 3:30pm (appointment required). Program for Latinos, Saturday 12 noon-5pm: food, movies, and "inspiration."
Verified 2/04

Refugee Women's Alliance
206-721-0243
4008 MLK Way S., Seattle 98108

Classes for documented immigrants. Free child care.
Verified 2/04

St. James ESL Program
206-382-4511
804 9th Ave., Seattle 98104

Individual and small-group instruction. Call for an application and an appointment to take an exam, or for information about general tutoring and citizenship tutoring. Provides instruction for visually impaired and blind. Office hours: M-F 9am-5pm.
Verified 2/04

Seattle Public Library "Talk Time"

Free ESL conversation groups; schedules vary, so you should call ahead or check the schedule at the library or online:

• Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-326-4649
• Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711
• Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125

University Presbyterian Church - Language Institute for Refugees (LIR)
206-524-7300 Ext. 173
4540 15th Ave NE, Seattle 98105
email: languageministries@upc.org

ESL classes and individual ESL tutoring for refugees. 5 levels of class; each class lasts 9 weeks, and meets twice a week. Day and evening classes. Individual ESL tutoring is once a week. Sometimes has a waiting list. Call foran appointment Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm.
Verified 12/02; needs verification 03/04

Washington Academy of Languages
206-682-4463
2 Nickerson St, Suite 201, Seattle 98109

Intensive, part-time, and custom programs in English (and other languages). All levels are welcome. The academy is a private academic institution, and is priced accordingly. They do not offer scholarships, but accept most forms of financial aid. Call 8 am - 9 pm Monday through Thursday or 8 am - 5 pm Friday, or visit website for more information.
Verified 09/08

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