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Everyday English at ALPS
- Learn and practice the English you need for daily life and social situations in the USA.
- Focus on speaking and get lots of practice in our dynamic, interactive classes.
- Make friends and meet new people in a friendly, family-like atmosphere.
- Explore the Seattle area and get extra English speaking practice with our activity program.
- Small class size guarantee – average 8 or fewer students per class
- Beginning to advanced levels.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
- Study from 4-72 weeks!
Full-Time Everyday English Options (suitable for F-1 student visa):
General Intensive English Package – 18 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package – 18 clock hours per week
Take a combination of speaking-focused group classes and private lessons.
1 ALPS period = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
Part-Time Everyday English Options:
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Special Topics – 14 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Private Lessons – 14 clock hours per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 clock hours per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 clock hours per week
Focus on specific English skills in our specialized elective classes.
1 teacher, 1 student. A completely individualized experience.
1 ALPS clock hour = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
New to Seattle?
Welcome to our city!
ALPS is a fantastic place to make friends and meet new people as you improve your confidence and fluency in English. Our school is a very friendly and social place!
Learn practical English and build the speaking confidence you need to thrive in your new home.
- Small class size guarantee – average 8 or fewer students per class.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) are also available.
- Study 1-6 periods per day according to your goals, schedule, and budget.
You can learn English at ALPS with many non-student visa types, including B, E, H, K, L, O, and TN/TD visas. US citizens and permanent residents can also take ALPS classes. Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to study, or click here for more information.
Recommended Courses If You Are New to Seattle:
General Intensive English Package – 18 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Special Topics – 14 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Intensive Speaking & Listening Private Lessons – 14 clock hours per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 clock hours per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
1 ALPS clock hour = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
Vacation English
- Make friends and meet new people at our friendly, diverse school.
- Practice English as you explore Seattle with the ALPS activity program.
- Flexible schedules leave time for relaxation and sightseeing.
- Small class size guarantee – average 8 or fewer students per class.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
You don’t need a student visa to study part-time at ALPS! Students with B1/B2 tourist visas or visa waivers (ESTA) can study for 17 hours per week maximum. Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to study.
Standard ALPS sessions are 4 weeks, but partial sessions (2-3 weeks) and custom course dates are available.
Popular Vacation English Course Options:
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Special Topics – 14 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Private Lessons – 14 clock hours per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 clock hours per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 clock hours per week
Study 1 period per day, Monday-Thursday. Great for combining sightseeing and English study on a budget!
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual English goals.
1 ALPS clock hour = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
English for Beginners
ALPS offers a wide variety of beginning-level classes designed to give you a strong foundation in English. Our small class sizes and supportive environment will ensure that you get the individual attention that you need to gain confidence.
- Learn basic communication for everyday life in Seattle.
- Practice speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
- Learn the structure of English systematically.
- Small class size guarantee – average 8 students or fewer per class.
- Private lessons (1 teacher, 1 student) also available.
Popular Full-Time Course Options for Beginners (suitable for F-1 student visa):
General Intensive English Package – 18 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package – 18 clock hours per week
Take a combination of speaking-focused group classes and private lessons.
1 ALPS clock hour = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
Popular Part-Time Course Options for Beginners:
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Special Topics – 14 clock hours per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Intensive Speaking & Listening + Private Lessons – 14 clock hours per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 clock hours per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
1 ALPS clock hour = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
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