ESL and Citizenship REGISTRATION – SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
We would love to be the place you find dedicated help, practice, and encouragement in your English-learning journey.
- Registration: Monday, Sept 9th, 2pm to 8pm in the Life Center.
- Level 1 to 3 classes are now full (as of Sept 10) and cannot accept more students until January. To get on the wait list for January, send name, email, and phone to esl@gracearlington.com
- Level 4, Conversation and Citizenship classes are still open. Please come on Thursday, Sept 12, 4pm to 8pm for registration.
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Classes begin Sept 16 and 19.
For those we are unable to enroll in our classes, we offer information for other ESL programs in the area.
En Español
- Inscripción: lunes 9 de septiembre de 14 a 20 horas en Life Center.
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Todas las clases ya están llenas
Para aquellos que no podemos inscribirnos en nuestras clases, tendremos información sobre otros programas de ESL en el área.
Bằng Tiếng Việt
- Đăng ký tiếp theo: Thứ Hai, ngày 9 tháng 9, 2 giờ chiều đến 8 giờ tối tại Life Center.
- Tất cả các lớp hiện đã full
Đối với những người chúng tôi không thể đăng ký vào các lớp học của mình, chúng tôi sẽ có thông tin về các chương trình ESL khác trong khu vực.
Registration is held in the Life Center building at Grace Community Church, 801 W Bardin Rd, Arlington TX 76015.
All who register will go through a short interview process to find the best level of learning for their needs.
Registration forms include contact information (name, phone, address) for communication purposes. We do not require government identification or other documents.
Anyone is welcome to become a student. ESL and Citizenship students are not required to participate in other activities of Grace Community Church. We welcome everyone!
All registration and testing activities are done in person – we do not offer online registration or testing.
For more information please contact the Director at esl@gracearlington.com.
English and Citizenship Classes
Regular classes are held Monday and Thursday nights, starting at 7:00 pm and ending at 8:30 pm.
- English-learning students – both Mondays and Thursdays
- Citizenship students – only Thursdays
Please Note: Starting in Sept 2024, our classes will meet on Mondays and Thursdays (instead of Wednesdays).
Classes are located at: Grace Community Church, 801 W Bardin Rd, Arlington TX 76017
The only cost to attend class is $20-25 per level for a workbook—one book covers both Fall and Spring sessions.
Classes emphasize interacting in small groups of students with a volunteer staff member and emphasize the following four skill areas: conversation (listening/speaking), reading, writing, and grammar.
Program Schedule
- Fall Session: September to early December
- (Break: 3-4 week break for Christmas and New Year)
- Spring Session: early January to the end of April or early May
- (No Summer classes)
Location Information
All Classes and Registration are held on the campus of:
Grace Community Church
801 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
Additional Details available at GraceArlington.com/ESL
Class Levels
There are five levels of English classes and one Citizenship class offered.
- Level 1 – for beginning students who have no experience with the English Language
- Level 2 – for beginning students who already have knowledge of the English alphabet and numbers and have basic communication skills
- Level 3 – for advanced beginners
- Level 4 – a low intermediate level class for students who hope to improve their grammar and their listening and speaking skills
- Conversation – gives students the opportunity to use and improve their English skills as they discuss a variety of topics and enjoy the informal, social atmosphere it provides. Students who want to participate in this class must test at Level 4 or higher.
- Citizenship – a preparatory course for immigrants who are planning to apply for US citizenship. This course will help students prepare for the written exam, oral questions, and interview process. Students wishing to attend this course must
- Complete an English as a Second Language entrance test at Level 3 or higher.
- Complete a Citizenship class entrance test to learn whether the student is ready for the advanced speaking, reading, and listening required by this class.
Our Students
Students come from many countries, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, D.R. Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kurdistan (Iraq), Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico (USA), Russia, Somalia, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States of America, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
These represent at least twenty different languages.
Topics
Some topics students will learn about in our classes are:
- Introducing Yourself
- Getting Around Town
- Housing
- Food
- Using English at Work
- Health
- How to Deal with Emergencies
- Recreation
- Shopping
- Friends and Neighbors
- Telephone Conversations
- Finances / Money
- Community Rules and Regulations
- School
- Family
- Strategies for Smooth (Polite) Communication
- Idioms
- Giving Information
- School Rules and Regulations
- Rights and Responsibilities
- How to Agree and Disagree Politely
- How to Interrupt Politely
- How to Express Opinions Politely
- And more!