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Can You Have an Effective ESL Ministry Without Using Christian ESL Materials?

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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. When planning your ESL curriculum, one of the most important decisions you make will be to choose your textbooks and other teaching materials. Especially if you are teaching in a […]

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Curriculum Panel Discussion, Selecting the Right Curriculum for Your Program

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Panelists Dianne Dow, Billy Haselton, and Marilyn Reedy are joined by moderator, Alisha Biler, current CELEA president in this fantastic panel discussion on curriculum. Grow your understanding of the types of curriculum available for adult ESL programs and how to select a curriculum that fits the needs of your students & is in line with your program’s purposes & resources. The panel will also discuss how to use curriculum effectively. This webinar is offered in partnership between CELEA’s Community-based ESL Group and TESOL Ministry.

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Building Relationships in Church Based ESL Programs

Building Relationships in Church Based ESL Programs

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From: April 12, 2024 Presenter: Dr. Jan Dormer, Taylor University Forming friendships with people who speak a different language and have a different culture can be both daunting and rewarding. A strength of church based English language programs is that they can foster an environment for these relationships to form, but it doesn’t happen by...

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Webinar and Networking Event. Caring for Your Program by Caring for Your Volunteers. Amy Mitchell and Anna Hamsun presenters by TESOL Ministry and CELEA Community-based ESL Group. Heart with two hands reaching to help one another

Caring for Your Program by Caring for Your Volunteers

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From: July 20, 2023 Presenters: Amy Mitchell and Anna Hannum, Faith International English Classes in Indianapolis Amy Mitchell and Anna Hannum shared a wealth of practical information about working with volunteers that is relevant to any program or ministry. During the Q&A following the presentation, they answered questions that covered more than just the insights about...

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Evaluating Your Community Based ESL Program

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Dive into the challenging issue of student retention with Dianne Dow as she explains how evaluating your program's goals and values and understanding your students' needs and culture can improve your program's effectiveness & increase student retention.

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