By Connie Hauer on March 15, 2023
Lord of Life Lutheran Church will be offering free online US citizenship test preparation classes to permanent residents who are eligible for US citizenship. It is advised that students who register for this class should have at least a high beginner level of English.
These classes will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45 , beginning April 13, 2023, and ending May 25, 2023.
An in-person orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, at 7:00 PM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd., in Fairfax. Free textbooks will be distributed at that time, and a link to the class will be sent to registered students beginning the second week in March. Class size is limited to twelve students. The registration link is posted on this website and on Lord of Life’s webpage at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/esl
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By Connie Hauer on January 31, 2023
Several of our locations are in urgent need of volunteers. You do not have to have a teaching background to volunteer with us; materials and free training are provided.
Please contact us at eslim.org for more information.
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By Connie Hauer on December 23, 2022
Our training for new teachers is scheduled to take place at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Fairfax on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The session, led by Rob Simmons, begins at 9:00 am and will end at noon. All new teachers and those who were not able to attend the fall training are welcome to attend. To register for this training, please send your contact information, including the name of the church where you will be volunteering to eslim.org before January 2. Participants will be acknowledged and sent a reminder and additional details prior to the training.
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By Connie Hauer on November 28, 2022
ESLIM has grown! We are pleased to welcome three very established programs, each with decades of experience offering English classes: Reston Bible Church, McLean Presbyterian Church, and McLean Baptist Church. Welcome!
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By Connie Hauer on August 9, 2022
Our fall training sessions for new teachers have been scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022. The three-hour morning session to be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alexandria, will focus on topics relevant to new in-person teachers, while the afternoon session will be presented via Zoom to teachers new to teaching online classes. The content of each session will be tailored to the needs of those attending each training.
Both trainings will be led by Rob Simmons, who is currently teaching at the Franconia Area Churches ESL Cooperative. He has been a volunteer ESL teacher in Northern Virginia for two decades, and he has worked extensively as a teacher trainer.
To register for the training, teachers should send their contact information, including their name, phone number, and location where they will be teaching, and which session they wish to attend to [email protected] as soon as possible. Registrants will be acknowledged and sent relevant information prior to the training.
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By Connie Hauer on April 7, 2022
Starting April 2, 2022, free casual conversation classes will be offered at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA.
These classes are in-person and will be held on Saturday mornings from 10 AM to Noon.
To register, please fill out the registration form at:
www.stmatthewsumc.org/esl or contact Trung Trinh at 408-218-2985 for more information.
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By Connie Hauer on March 4, 2022
Lord of Life Lutheran Church will once again offer a free citizenship test preparation class for permanent citizens who are eligible for United States citizenship.
The class will be offered via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45 PM, starting April 14, and ending May 26, 2022. Orientation will be on Tuesday, April 12, at 7:00 PM.
Register online at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/esl.
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By Connie Hauer on October 22, 2021
Lord of Life Lutheran Church will offer a free class for permanent residents who are eligible for United States citizenship.
The on-line class will be available via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:45 pm starting December 2, 2021 and ending January 20, 2022.
Registration will be on-line at https://www.lordoflifeva.org/esl. Class size is limited, and classes are free.
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By Connie Hauer on August 27, 2021
Fall classes are being offered at many of our locations. Please check our Students page to view schedules and locations. We welcome students from all backgounds and faiths, and have classes for everyone from begining to advanced level students.
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By Julie Froom on July 11, 2021
Lauren Lang will lead two trainings for ESLIM’s new teachers this fall.
On Saturday, August 28, from 9:00 AM to noon, an interactive training will focus on helping new teachers to teach ESL classes via Zoom. During this training, participants will learn strategies and activities for helping students learn English via Zoom by participating in similar activities. We will explore various features of Zoom such as captioning, written chat and nonverbal communication, sharing screens, and breakout rooms. We will also explore some online resources you can use in conjunction with Zoom.
For those unable to attend the in-person training, an excellent alternative to ensure comprehensive learning is to incorporate a Government Learning Management System (LMS). By utilizing this advanced online platform, new teachers can access a diverse range of resources and interactive modules at their convenience. The Government LMS offers a flexible and self-paced learning experience, allowing participants to delve into the strategies and activities for teaching ESL classes via Zoom and achieving desired learning outcomes in the classroom. The user-friendly interface facilitates seamless navigation through various features of Zoom and provides access to valuable online resources that complement the training. Embracing technology through the Government LMS ensures that educators receive comprehensive training and are well-equipped to deliver engaging and effective lessons in both virtual and in-person settings.
On Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the in-person training at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield will lead new teachers through various activities which can be used in the classroom to help students achieve desired learning outcomes. (This is our usual, pre-pandemic training for new teachers who will teach in person.)
To register for training, teachers should send their contact information, including their name, phone number, and location where they will be teaching — along with the date of the training they wish to attend — to [email protected] as soon as possible. Registrants will be acknowledged and sent relevant information prior to the training.
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