Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking for a tangible way to show God’s love to those living in the neighborhoods around TFCA? If so, we invite you to join the dedicated team of volunteers who run our evening English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. This is a great opportunity to build relationships and share the good news of the gospel while helping speakers of other languages to improve their English.
All ESOL program volunteers are encouraged to attend a training on Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in Room 108 of The Learning Center. A few of our expert teachers and others will share tips and “tricks” to engage our English language learners. We will also pray for the students and ESOL program at The Falls Church Anglican. Lunch will be served to participants; plan to bring your own lunch if you have special dietary requirements.
Please RSVP to esol@tfcanglican.org by Thursday, August 22.
Get involved
Teach a Class – Only requirements are knowing how to speak English and being ready to build new relationships. Those who already have experience teaching ESOL students (or would be willing to take a 1-day training to teach English) are welcome to teach. This person will be responsible for preparing and leading classroom lessons and discussions with the help of Assistants and Conversation Partners, using various provided resources and books. (one or two evenings a week)
Assist the Teacher outside the Classroom – Provide help preparing lessons, offering suggestions for teaching, suggest teaching games, etc. – use expertise you have already learned in the classroom, but do not have the time or availability to teach each week. (once a month or more often if possible)
Assist the Teacher in the Classroom - Provide support to teachers during class by working with a small group or an individual needing extra help with lessons. No previous experience is required except knowledge of English and a willingness to interact with students to build relationships and to enhance the students’ ability to learn. (one or two evenings a week)
Conversation Partner – have conversations and build relationships with individual students using specific topic prompts to give practice for our English learners in a comfortable setting. (at least once a month in the classroom)
Hospitality - In addition to welcoming and interacting with students, prepare the provided simple refreshments for students during the scheduled break time. (once a month or more)
Snacks – Provide light snacks for the students. (at least once a month)
Registration Help - (once a semester- Sept.9, 11, 16, or 18), from 7-9pm
Seasonal Social Events - Assist with student Christmas party and pageant (once a semester) in December
Translation (as needed - what languages can you help with?)
Small Group Opportunity - Provide Dinner for ESOL Students on Oct. 16, Feb. 24, March 26, or on April 28.
Prayer Team – Members take turns gathering up prayer requests from the Prayer Box and sending them out to the rest of the team to pray over each week. (at home)