Learn English

Commonly known as ESL (English as a Second Language) or ELA (English Language Acquisition), we offer classes at Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Foundation classes help you improve all skills:

• Reading 
• Writing 
• Listening 
• Speaking

We also have Focus Area classes in

• Writing 
• Speaking 
• Pronunciation

Classes have a variety of modal options, including face-to-face and online.

The fee is $25 per quarter (waivers are available).

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Get Started

Thank you for your interest in taking English classes with RTC. Before registering for English classes, students need to take an official CASAS test to determine their level. Sign up for ELA testing and begin the enrollment process.

Our testing calendar only shows the next two weeks of available appointments. If no dates appear, all current appointments are booked. New test times are added each week, so please check weekly for additional appointments.

Here are some free online resources to study English while you wait:

• Duolingo
• BBC Learning English

Other locations that offer English classes:

• King County Libraries
• Seattle Public Libraries
• World Relief
• Literacy Source
• REWA
• Wide World For Refugee
• Hopelink

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