We offer two English language programs to support immigrants and refugees in our community: English for Work and Beginner English.
Registration open
Thurs, July 1 – Fri, Sept. 5
We are offering class on Zoom for students with literacy-level and beginner-level English skills (ESL levels 0-2).
Registration open
Mon, May 19 – Fri, Aug. 22
Are you interested in signing up for a class?
Complete the form below to see if you are a good fit and to get information about the next step.
Questions? Contact us at english@hopelink.org or (425)-250-3007.
General Class Information
- Our English for Work and Beginner English classes are offered on Zoom.
- We offer a variety of class times—morning, afternoon, and evening. Classes are typically one and a half (1.5) to two (2) hours long, and students attend class two or three times per week, depending on the class they are enrolled in.
- In addition to attending Zoom classes, students complete online assignments, and students enrolled in the English for Work course have the option to attend supplemental in-person classes.
- For attending Zoom classes and completing online assignments, Chromebook computers are available for students to borrow. We provide support to students with learning how to use technology such as Zoom if needed.
- All our classes are free of charge!
Eligibility
To be eligible for Hopelink’s English for Work programs, students must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Not have a B-1, B-2, F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa
- Live in North or East King County (for example, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Shoreline) or within Seattle city limits. Newly arrived refugees living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply for the program.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact us!
English for Work
The English for Work course is a free program for immigrants and refugees to prepare for employment in the United States and improve their English language skills.
Students learn about resumes, job search, interviewing, and the U.S. workplace while developing English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
This program is best for those who are interested in a job preparation course and who have intermediate and advanced level English (see our Guide for Identifying English Level).
Amharic: ማህበረሰብ | Arabic: معلومات | Chinese: 信息 | Dari: معلومات | Oromo: Odeeffannoo | Pashto: معلومات | Russian: информация | Somali: Macluumaad | Spanish: Información | Tigrinya: ሓበሬታ | Ukrainian: інформація | Vietnamese: Thông tin
Sample Class Schedule
Our class schedules vary depending on the quarter. Please contact us to make sure we have a class that works with your schedule.
Zoom classes (Zoom classes are required)
- Option 1: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
- Option 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon
- Option 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Supplemental in-person classes (in-person classes are optional)
- Option 1: Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon at Hopelink in Redmond
- Option 2: Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. at Rainier Beach Branch–Seattle Public Library
What students say about English for Work
“English for Work class is a valuable learning experience in my life. What I learned from the teachers and classmates will benefit my entire career journey. I really like all the teachers of Hopelink. They help me enrich my vocabulary, teach me how to write a resume, and give knowledge about how to prepare for the job interview.”
“I like the homework assignments very much because each assignment helps me to improve English.”
“I like this class very much. It gave me many new ideas about my career goals. At the beginning of this class, I was so confused about my future, but now I found the career I really want and have a clearer plan.”
Beginner English
In our Beginner English course, students learn:
- English letters and numbers
- How to read and write in English
- Vocabulary that is useful in daily life
Students may spend three (3) months to about one (1) year in the program, depending on their learning needs.
Amharic: ማህበረሰብ | Arabic: معلومات | Chinese 信息 | Dari: معلومات | Spanish: Información | Tigrinya: ሓበሬታ
Sample class schedules:
- Literacy: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
- Level 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. | Zoom
- Level 1: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Zoom
- Level 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon | Zoom