Welcome to ESL at Redeemer!
ALL CLASSES AND ELECTIVES MEET ON FRIDAY MORNINGS.
ENGLISH CLASSES MEET FROM 10:00-11:30.*
Please check the 2024/2025 calendar for more information.
ENGLISH CLASSES*
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Beginner 1: For those who speak little or no English. This class emphasizes the phonetic foundations of English: reading, speaking, and a bit of writing.
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Beginner 2: This is a continuation of the Beginner 1 class and continues to work on basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and speaking.
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Intermediate 1: This class emphasizes basic vocabulary and essential grammar. Students learn and practice important conversational skills.
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Intermediate 2: This class is for intermediate English speakers who are expanding their vocabulary, grammar, reading, and conversational skills.
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Advanced Conversation: This class is for students who are capable of everyday conversation, but want to practice and refine their skill.
All classes are offered free of charge. Students in some classes may be required to purchase a text.
ELECTIVE SESSIONS
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Reading Groups* (9:15-10:00):
1. The Phantom Tollbooth is the story of the adventures of a boy named Milo. On the way home from school one day Milo says, “It seems to me that almost everything is a waste of time…I can’t see the point in learning…”. In fact, Milo “regarded the process of seeking knowledge as the greatest waste of time of all.” That very day Milo is transported to the Kingdom of Wisdom where he travels and learns many valuable things, especially a love for learning!
The plot of this story is simple, but along the way, Milo, and we, the readers, learn much about using the English language. If you would like to have fun with language, and learn idioms, advanced vocabulary, and puns, this is a book for you!
We’d love to have you join us to read The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster! I will have some copies of the book for use during our reading time, but I would encourage you to get your own copy which will allow you to have more time to look at the language and find the humor in the way it is used!2. Anne of Green Gables, written by L.M. Montgomery in 1908, is the much-loved story of an orphan girl who comes to live with a stern, older woman and her brother on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Anne is lively, independent, and blessed with a vivid imagination. She has a rough start, but soon "everyone around her comes to realize what a very special girl they have in their midst." Anne's story is one of friendship, joy, and love!
We are reading the Great Illustrated Classics edition (adapted by Eliza Gatewood Warren in 2008). Anne of Green Gables is suitable for English learners in the Beginner 2 class and above. We begin on Friday, February 7 at 9:15. -
Articulation Warm-up* (9:30-10:00): The Articulation Warm-up is for anyone who wants to improve their English pronunciation.
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Accent Modification Training*: In these one-on-one sessions you will practice English sounds and speech patterns that can help you communicate more effectively. Each session is approximately 30 minutes.
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Bible Study (11:30-12:00): THE BASICS OF CHRISTIANITY: NEXT STEPS What is the Bible all about? Who is Jesus? What do Christians believe? All English language scholars are invited to explore God's Word every Friday at 11:30.
*Childcare is available at no cost.
Please enter through the north entrance for Friday classes and electives.
If you have any questions, please email esl@redeemer-mckinney.org