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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 – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum 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 periods per week
Focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package – 18 periods 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:
Vacation English Combo – 17 periods per week
Learn everyday English for travel and experience the culture of Seattle and the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 periods per week
Focus on specific English skills in our specialized elective classes.
1 teacher, 1 student. A completely individualized experience.
1 ALPS period = 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 – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum.
- 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 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
1 ALPS period = 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 – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum 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 periods 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:
Vacation English Combo – 17 periods per week
Make the most of your study time in Seattle with Intensive Speaking & Listening, Special Topics, and a 3-period Northwest Culture Workshop on Fridays.
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening – 10 periods per week
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Special Topics – 4 periods 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 period = 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 – 3-8 students, 8 students maximum 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
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Intensive English Package
Take a combination of speaking-focused group classes and private lessons.
1 ALPS period = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
Popular Part-Time Course Options for Beginners:
Group Speaking & Listening Combo – 14 periods per week
Focus on speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
Individualized Speaking & Listening Combo
Combine our Intensive Speaking & Listening group class with private lessons.
Intensive Speaking & Listening
Our most popular general English class: speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
1 teacher, 1 student. Focus on your individual goals.
1 ALPS period = 50 minutes + a 10-minute break
