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ESL Program

North Park is pleased to offer an outstanding English as a Second Language program to adult and students (Grade 7 and up) who would like to learn English.

Online or on-site programs are available.

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

Spring Term 2024

April 13 - June 8

 (no class May 19 - Victoria Day weekend)


Register

Online ESL classes take place Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Meetings are held on a Zoom platform where a TESOL trained teacher will lead the class. Classes also include time with small groups to reinforce what is taught in the main session. There are no tests, only enriching engagement with the English language in Biblical stories.

Online learning


Online

Winter Term 2024


January 13 - February 10

Registration will open on December 29.


Register

North Park ESL Contact

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