
Services
Civic Engagement Program
Helping Link, in partnership with the City of Seattle Department of Neighbors and MEMconsultant, is conducting a community needs assessment of the Vietnamese-American community in the King County area.

Through a mix of electronic surveys and phone interviews, Helping Link is seeking to understand what the unmet needs are in the Vietnamese-American community and where Helping Link fits in to addressing these needs. If you or someone you know would be able to participate in this assessment, either as a survey participant OR as an assessor, please reach out to the project lead, Duy Tran, at duytran@helpinglink.org.
Class Schedule – held remotely
- Course Length: 10 weeks
ESL Program
Our ESL/Citizenship classes focus on teaching the practical knowledge necessary for passing the USCIS citizenship exam.

Additionally, we provide instruction for carrying out daily conversations and social interactions in English. There is always at least one native English speaker and one bilingual English/Vietnamese speaker in the classroom so that we can ensure our clients are receiving the support they need. While we try and tailor each class’s curriculum to match the needs and goals of the clients in the class, we always cover topics in American history and government, civic knowledge, and social responsibility. Other examples of lesson topics include: navigating emergency situations, describing family and home life, submitting job applications and going through professional interviews.
Class Schedule – held remotely
- Course Length: 10 weeks
- Time: Monday and Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Start date: January 11th
iPad/iPhone Classes
Interested in learning technology to make life easier?
We offer iPad lessons and training for adults and seniors, from beginner basics to advanced features of iPads. Enroll our free class and discover everything you need to know about using an iPad for translation, navigation, and communication.

We have limited seats for iPad classes with a maximum of 12 students in one class!
Registration is simple and easy! We will send you instructions on how to join our online class once your registration is complete.
If you have any questions, please contact us via info@helpinglink.org
Class Schedule – held remotely
- Course Length: 10 weeks
- Time: Monday and Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Start date: January 11th
VSL Classes
With increasing demands for learning Vietnamese language, we are honored to introduce our exclusive program Vietnamese as a Second Language (VSL).

The course curriculum will provide an introduction of Vietnamese language to students who have little to no exposure to Vietnamese. Under instructions of our experienced teachers, students will develop real conversational skills in the community.
We have limited seats for VSL classes. For more information or class registration, contact us at info@helpinglink.org
Class Schedule – held remotely
- Course Length: 5 or 10 weeks (depends on students’ objectives)
- Fees: $200-$400 for 10-40 hours
- Start date: TBD