Spring 2025
Registration for summer classes will open in May, and classes will start in July.
Contact us at english@hopelink.org or (425)-250-3007 if you have any questions.
You can also fill out the information form below to request more information.
We offer two English language programs to support immigrants and refugees in our community: English for Work and Beginner English.
Watch this short video to learn more!
English for Work
English for Work 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 with 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
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 program, 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 | Dari: معلومات | Spanish: Información | Tigrinya: ሓበሬታ
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. In addition to attending Zoom classes, students complete online assignments and can participate in in-person learning opportunities.
For joining Zoom classes and completing online assignments, Chromebook computers are available for students to borrow if needed.
In-person learning opportunities are typically offered at Hopelink Redmond and Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library.
All our classes are free!
Eligibility
To be eligible for Hopelink’s English Language 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 and east King County (for example, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Shoreline) or in the city of Seattle. 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!