We focus on improving all four skills
Offering classes in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
Listening
Students listen several times to the story, allowing for a meaningful context and foundation for further learning.
Speaking
Students discuss the story from simple understanding to more complex as the lesson continues. The more they listen to the story, the more opportunity is given to share their understanding of it.
Reading
After listening and speaking opportunities, learners are given the opportunity to read the text to strengthen their oral language skills and understanding of the story.
Writing
This is the final stage in showing an understanding of the story. It incorporates the previous opportunities of listening, speaking and reading in a meaningful way.
I Learning Where You Are
Classes have teachers as well as assistants and use small group methods where you will have a chance to speak and participate. Course materials have been designed by Gail Tiessen, Professor Emerita of TESOL at Providence Seminary in Manitoba. Gail started the TESOL program at Providence and has since trained thousands of ESL teachers who now serve around the world and in a variety of settings.
Courses use the Bible as the text for learning English.
In-person learning
In-person ESL classes are held at North Park Community Church, located at 1510 Fanshawe Park Road. The classes are on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Students have many opportunities to practice their English skills with various activities and games. There are no tests, only enriching engagement with the English language in Biblical stories. Each student is placed in the class which will most help their English skills to grow.
The cost is $50
which includes the workbook.
We offer free child care for the children of students and staff,
ages 4-10 (K - Grade 5).
There are a maximum of 20 children in the program. If it becomes full, you will be able to add your children to the waiting list.
In-Person
Spring Term 2026
April 11 - June 6
No class May 16, Victoria Day Weekend
Courses:
The Prodigal Son, The Life of Joseph Part 3, The Life of Peter Part 3, The Promised Saviour Part 3
Online learning
Jesus: The Source of Life
June 13 - July 11 at 9:30am (EST)
We are pleased to offer another online ESL course that will begin on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30am EDT. The course will run each Saturday morning until July 11 (five weeks total).
Our main teacher will again be Dr. Calvin Tiessen, who will use texts from the gospel of John to teach English language skills. We do hope that you can join us for rich language learning as we interact with folks from around the world.
Registration will be available soon.
North Park ESL Contact
esl@northpark.ca
519-457-1400