Class Descriptions

English as a Second Language
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối sponsors a ten week conversational English as a Second Language course that meets twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours each session.
 
The course matches volunteer tutors with limited-english speakers. The course emphasizes conversational practice, familiarity with social interaction and traditional classroom methods. Helping Link's conversational ESL provides a special language learning activity not often practiced in the classroom setting, volunteer tutors serve as "facilitators" rather than "instructors" to initiate conversations.

Providing computer training specifically designed for ethnic Vietnamese adults who have little or no experience with computers.
 
The goal is to empower them by learning fundamental computer skills and gaining confidence through bilingual instruction. Having mastered the techniques needed to use the computer, the refugees & immigrants will have the skills to become more employable in the work force and improve their quality of life.

• Our Facilities
  Our recently upgraded computer lab allows our students to learn better and allows our instructors to exceed.
• Our Partners
  Through our partnerships, we are able to provide world-class training and tools and our students benefit the most.
• Our Classes
  The classes we offer allow our students to learn and grow in a safe, trusting environment using the latest technology.
• Our Instructors
  Our instructors are skilled IT professionals within the Seattle Community.

Interested in Learning Vietnamese?

Want to connect with Vietnamese -speaking family and friends?

Helping Link, a grass-roots non-profit organization in the International District, is offering 5-10-weeks courses in learning Vietnamese as a Second Language (VSL).

This class will provide a thorough introduction to the sounds and structure of the Vietnamese language specifically tailored to the needs of people with little or no previous exposure to the language. Participants will be provided with opportunities to directly apply their learning in real world situations within Seattle's large Vietnamese community.

VSL at Helping Link:

• Comprehensive & affordable
• Cost: $200-$400 for 10- 40 hours
• Experienced, Native Vietnamese-speaking instructors
• Low Teacher–Student Ratio
• Classes run every Mon & Wed Evening classes (6:00-8:00 PM)
• Immerses students in other aspects of Vietnamese culture via food, music, etc.