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Citizenship Day in Seattle has a turnout

September 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Joaquin Uy Ethnic Media & Communications Specialist City of Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs Photo by Nate Gowdy The City of Seattle joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to commemorate Citizenship Day on Sept. 17 by announcing a new joint citizenship campaign, followed by a naturalization ceremony. Mayor Ed Murray, City […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Citizenship Day, City Hall, City Librarian Marcellus Turner, District Director Corsano, During Thursday, ESL, Ethnic Media Communications Specialist, Finance Administrative Services Director Fred Podesta, Joaquin Uy, Los Angeles, Mayor Ed Murray, Mayor Murray, Parks Recreation Deputy Superintendent Christopher Williams, Seattle Public Libraries, USCIS, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2

Speed dating draws millennials to local library

September 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jocelyn Moore Northwestern Asian Weekly While speed dating may not be at the top of your list of date ideas, it may be a trending way to meet new people soon, at least at your local libraries. The Beacon Hill Branch of Seattle Public Library hosted its first speed dating event on August 29, […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2015, Central Library, Chinese Valentine, Chinese language, Di Zhang, ESL, Jack Chen, Librarian Nonie Xue, Northwestern Asian Weekly, Sam Kwan, Seattle Public Library, Vol 34 No 37 | September 5 - September 11, Warren Chin

Helping Link celebrates its 21st anniversary gala

September 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For Helping Link, a nonprofit based out of Chinatown/International District, this is a time for reflection. The nonprofit is on the brink of their anniversary and getting ready to celebrate their achievements for the local Vietnamese community, as well as their clients and volunteers.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Anniversary Gala, Bob Hasegawa Teresita Batyola, CEO, Chinatown International District, ESL, Executive Director, Helping Link, Helping Link Former Gala Chair, Lien Tam Music Academy, Mercer Island, Mercer Island Community Center, Seattle, Sharon Tomiko Santos, VIP, Vietnamese American, Vol 33 No 40 | Septembe 27 - October 3, technology

Classes available for Vietnamese immigrants

April 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Helping Link is a non-profit Vietnamese organization that helps Vietnamese immigrants adjust to American culture with tutoring and adult classes in ESL, citizenship preparation, and basic computer skills. Classes cost $25 and are held at 1032 S. Jackson St. Suite C, in Seattle.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, ESL, Jackson St, Seattle, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 16 | April 12 - April 18

Chinese students lead police on high-speed chase in LA

March 1, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Charles Lam OC Weekly Three University of California Irvine international students from China led California Highway Patrol on a wild ride around Los Angeles on the night of Feb. 20 during a pursuit that, according to CHP, broke 120 miles an hour and lasted about 40 minutes.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, BMW, CHP, California Highway Patrol, China, Chinese, ESL, Elizabeth Van Valkenburgh, Laura Rico, Los Angeles, Pacific Coast Highway, Vol 33 No 10 | March 1 - March 7, Yuan Zhou, attention

Free ESL classes for Bellevue residents

February 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Bellevue residents for whom English is their second language (ESL) are invited to attend free job preparation classes this spring at Bellevue College.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Bellevue College, ESL, Vol 33 No 10 | March 1 - March 7

Vietnamese Friendship Association host fifth annual Benefit Dinner

May 20, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) hosted their fifth annual Benefit Dinner on April 20 at the Garfield Community Center, raising operating funds and honoring community leaders for their accomplishments.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, ESL, Ed Murray, Garfield Community Center, Juan Carlos Vasquez, Linh Thach, Tim Schottman, United States, Vietnamese Friendship Association, Vol 32 No 21 | May 18 - May 24

ReWA’s Amirfaiz sends message of hope and resiliency

November 29, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Travis Quezon Northwest Asian Weekly For the thousands of new immigrants and refugees who make Washington state their home each year, there are immediate

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2012, Bhutan, Burma, Domestic Violence Program, ESL, Iranian Revolution, King County, Nepal, Northwest Asian Weekly, ReWA, Someireh Amirfaiz, Top Contributors 2012, United States, Vol 31 No 49 | December 1 - December 7, Youth Program, culture, language, poverty

Youthful voice: “Life as an ESL Asian American”

August 24, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

During my childhood, I struggled with learning English. I often used “Chinglish” words, such as “fire rice,” instead of, “fried rice.” I was made fun of for not speaking English correctly, but that’s OK, because I don’t remember much about being teased, anyway …

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asian American, China, Chinese language, Connect Four, ESL, Korea, Northwest Asian Weekly, OK, Polly Pockets, SYLP, Summer Youth Leadership Program, Youth issue, language

Youthful voice: “My story of immigration”

August 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

To most Chinese people, moving to the United States is a dream because they think they can get more opportunities. Compared to China, the United States can provide a better life to its citizens. Also, people can get a better education here. Because of these reasons, my family decided to move to the United States …

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2010, Chinatown, Chinese, ESL, Franklin High School, Northwest Asian Weekly, SYLP, Seattle, Summer Youth Leadership Program, United States, Youth issue

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