We focus on improving all four skills
Offering classes in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Listening
students listen several times to the story, allowing for a meaningful context and foundation for further learning.
Speaking
Students discuss the story from simple understanding to more complex as the lesson continues. The more they listen to the story, the more opportunity is given to share their understanding of it.
Reading
After listening and speaking opportunities, learners are given the opportunity to read the text to strengthen their oral language skills and understanding of the story.
Writing
This is the final stage in showing an understanding of the story. It incorporates the previous opportunities of listening, speaking and reading in a meaningful way.
I Learning Where You Are
Classes have teachers as well as assistants and use small group methods where you will have a chance to speak and participate. Course materials have been designed by Gail Tiessen, Professor Emerita of TESOL at Providence Seminary in Manitoba. Gail started the TESOL program at Providence and has since trained thousands of ESL teachers who now serve around the world and in a variety of settings.
Courses use the Bible as the text for learning English.
In-person learning
In-person ESL classes are held at North Park Community Church, located at 1510 Fanshawe Park Road. The classes are on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Students have many opportunities to practice their English skills with various activities and games. There are no tests, only enriching engagement with the English language in Biblical stories. Each student is placed in the class which will most help their English skills to grow.
The cost is $50 which includes the workbook.
We offer a free program for the children of students and staff,
ages 4-10 (K - Grade 5)
In-Person
Winter Term 2025
January 11 - March 8
(no classes on February 15 - Family Day weekend)
Courses Offered: Good Samaritan Part 2, The Life of Joseph Part 2, The Life of Peter Part 2, Faith Ancestors Part 2
Online
learning
Online
The Prodigal Son
January 25 - March 29
The Prodigal Son is an online English course that focuses on English pronunciation. Proper understanding of the patterns of English speaking is foundational in effectively communicating in English.
The main teachers are qualified teachers of the English language. This unique course covers English listening, speaking and reading to deepen understanding of this important skill. Our context for learning is a biblical story taught by Jesus, called The Prodigal Son.
North Park ESL Contact
esl@northpark.ca
519-457-1400