ESL Class Locations and Schedule
ESLIM News
- Save the Date December 12, 2025
- Volunteers Urgently Needed December 6, 2025
- A Lasting Impression November 13, 2025
Save the Date
ESLIM Teacher Training Opportunities – Winter, 2026 • New Teachers: In-person training will be held on Saturday, January 24 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Fairfax, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. • Returning Teachers: An online training session will be available on Sunday, February 15 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Registration: To register […]
Volunteers Urgently Needed
ESL teachers and assistants are needed for the upcoming term, which starts in January at most of our locations. Prior teaching experience is not required; all you need is a genuine desire to help others. All materials and training are provided at no cost to you. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the […]
A Lasting Impression
By Dori McCormick, St. John’s Lutheran Church We don’t always know what impact we’ve had on students in our English classes. But we hope we’ve helped make their lives a bit better. I can still remember Marvin, who was one of my students 20 years ago. I was in my early years as a volunteer […]
Two Additional Teacher Trainings This Fall!
On September 27, teachers of beginning learners of English will have an opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing them and their students. Teaching English to intro-level learners (also called beginner or literacy level) can be challenging. This course provides suggestions, guidance, and activities for teachers to engage with their learners. It includes practical […]
SAVE THE DATE
ESLIM will offer training for new teachers on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The training will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Interested ESLIM volunteers can get more information and register by contacting our office at [email protected].
A Vietnamese Boat People Story
By Louisa Gerber and Trung Trinh, St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church The events that brought Trung Trinh and his wife to the United States were quite long ago, but I think they still resonate. Below is his story of escape as part of a group of boat people fleeing Vietnam in 1981. The addendum to […]
Upcoming Training Opportunities for ESLIM Teachers
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, we will be offering a training for new ESL teachers which will help new volunteers to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the English classroom. This in-person workshop will combine presentation, discussion, videos and demonstrations to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to be an […]
Teacher Link Sessions Resume Friday, October 4
Our first Teacher Link session for this term will be on Zoom on Friday, October 4. It will start at noon and end at 1:00 PM. Teacher Link is an opportunity for ESLIM teachers to meet, discuss classes, share resources, and learn from each other. The informal sessions will be hosted by our program administrator, […]
September Training Opportunities for ESLIM Teachers
Saturday, September 7 – training for new ESL teachers The New ESL Teacher Training workshop will help volunteer teachers gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the English classroom. Designed for new teachers, this interactive workshop will teach you the fundamentals of creating good ESL lessons, how to teach English to adult learners, […]
Urgent Need for Volunteers
ESL instructors and assistants are needed in various locations for the upcoming fall semester. An educational background is not required, and training and teaching materials are provided. Your commitment of one morning or one evening a week can make a big impact on the lives of others. Please answer the questions you will find in […]
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