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Can You Have an Effective ESL Ministry Without Using Christian ESL Materials?
This article by Lonna Dickerson, Ph.D. was first published in 2010 by the Institute of Cross Cultural Training and has been shared here with ICCT’s permission….
Bible Study or Engaging Bible Characters?
by Tom Steffen, D.Miss. The setting was central Luzon in the Philippines. The audience was composed of a group of multi-aged Ifugao, most, if not…
Connecting Students to the Community
If you’ve ever moved to a new city, you know the feeling of starting over. Creating new routines and finding new connections are a normal…
Making a Welcoming Classroom Environment for Your Students
As Christians using English ministry to love our international neighbors, we know that it’s vital to create a classroom environment that feels welcoming and safe….
Focus on Learner Needs: Key 3
This 3 part series is an excerpt from the the Institute of Cross Cultural Training’s “Reach Out With English” training and has been shared with…
Quality Teaching: Key 2
This 3 part series is an excerpt from the the Institute of Cross Cultural Training’s “Reach Out With English” training * and has been shared…
Cultural Understanding: Key 1
This 3 part series is an excerpt from the the Institute of Cross Cultural Training’s “Reach Out With English” training and has been shared with…
Adapting An Ancient Practice
In my previous articles I’ve discussed various aspects of prayer. In this article I want to encourage a particular prayer practice to you. It is…
Why He Answers
Previously, I wrote about four foundational truths we affirm when we pray, and then I followed up that article with another in which we reflected…
More Than Capable
In my last article I shared with you four foundational truths about prayer. You could, broadly speaking, place them in the categories of God’s character…
Assumptions of Prayer
When it comes to the Christian life there are several fundamental and foundational habits. Perhaps you can think of a few, like reading the Bible,…
How to Help When You Don’t Know What to Say: Supporting Family and Friends Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
Grief is a universally difficult experience. However, some forms of grief come with particular circumstances that make it painful, messy, and challenging to resolve. These…
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Table Manners
Allowing students to talk about their culture in the classroom is a great opportunity to for them to share a…
Categories
Activity Name: Categories Areas of Practice: ListeningSource: Five-Minute Activities: A Resource Book of Short Activities, by Penny Ur and Andrew WrightSetup: Prepare a list…
Fly Swatter Vocabulary Game
A fun and active game to help your students practice vocabulary. This is a great way to practice vocabulary and…
“I Have, Who Has?” Game
A fun activity to help your students practice vocabulary by hearing, speaking and reading the vocabulary words. This is a…
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Webinars
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Considerations for Implementing a Short-Term Community-Based ESL Program Abroad
From: December 4, 2023 Special International Panel: Ashley Stamper M.A., David Catterick, Ph.D., Elisa Cara,…
Building Relationships in Church Based ESL Programs
From: April 12, 2024 Presenter: Dr. Jan Dormer, Taylor University Forming friendships with people who…
Caring for Your Program by Caring for Your Volunteers
From: July 20, 2023 Presenters: Amy Mitchell and Anna Hannum, Faith International English Classes in Indianapolis…
Evaluating Your Community Based ESL Program
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