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Washington Academy of Languages

Seattle, WA

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We speak your language!

The Washington Academy of Languages is the oldest non-profit organization concerned with the promotion of foreign language learning in the Seattle area. Our faculty and staff are the best ambassadors of a comprehensive process of learning that goes beyond langua...

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We speak your language!

The Washington Academy of Languages is the oldest non-profit organization concerned with the promotion of foreign language learning in the Seattle area. Our faculty and staff are the best ambassadors of a comprehensive process of learning that goes beyond language and includes understanding and appreciating different cultures and societies.

We offer courses in three main areas:

Teach English at home or abroad: For individuals and school districts, our program fits your needs! Our internationally recognized program offers two possibilities:
1. ESL Endorsement for certified k-12 teachers
2. TESL Certificate to teach here or abroad

Learn English in Seattle: WAL makes learning English fun. Find out more about ESL classes:www.wal.org/esl/index.html

Explore the world with a foreign language: We offer group and private classes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Inquire about University Credit!

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  • "Wonderful instructors!"

    Review of WAL, November 21, 2008

    I took a Spanish class with WAL and loved my instructor! The class was taught primarily in Spanish even though it was an introductory-level course. This was fantastic for providing the opportunity to learn the language by UNDERSTANDING the language. When the instructor would speak to the class in Spanish, we were forced not to just listen but to understand. When we practiced speaking, we were not just reciting lines from a textbook but rather communicating what we wanted to say using what we learned in class.

    The class format worked well for me, too. Evening classes are great for me as I work during the day, but they offer morning classes as well for those who have the time.

    Finally, I think it's great that they offer university credit for their language classes. I didn't need it, but it's a good idea for those who want to receive a transcript of their courses for their career or studies.

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    I took a Spanish class with WAL and loved my instructor! The class was taught primarily in Spanish even though it was an introductory-level course. This was fantastic for providing the opportunity to learn the language by UNDERSTANDING the language. When the instructor would speak to the class in Spanish, we were forced not to just listen but to understand. When we practiced speaking, we were n...

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