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!