English As A Second Language – Level Assessment Sessions
Do you want to take one of our English As A Second Language (ESL) courses but you aren’t sure which level to take? Join us for one of two sessions where you will meet our ESL class instructors who will help assess which of our four levels (Pre-Basic through Level 2) best suits your needs and allows you to learn the most.
WHEN?
Two options:
Tuesday, August 9th (7:00-8:30PM)
Thursday, August 11th (7:00-8:30PM)
Classes are taught in English and run 10 weeks, starting the week of August 15th.
*Students, register here for one of our Level Assessment Sessions.
English As A Second Language (Pre-Basic Level)
This course covers the Pre-Basic ESL Learning. It develops reading and writing readiness skills by focusing on letter formation, the conventions of writing in English, and the connection between written and spoken language. In addition, it has activities that focus on key words and sentences. Class taught in English on Mondays at 7PM (10 weeks), starts August 15th.
*Students, register here for our BASIC class.
English As A Second Language (Basic Level)
Students receive a free class workbook and homework book. Materials include QR codes for at-home reinforcement. 1.5 hour class covers a different topic-focused unit. Designed for adult students with very little previous English training and a very limited vocabulary. Student has no knowledge of English beyond answers to simple questions like “What’s your name?” He/she may respond with “yes” or “no,” but not always consistently or correctly. He/she lacks sufficient vocabulary and oral comprehension to be able to follow directions or do simple classroom assignments. Class taught in English on Thursdays at 7PM (10 weeks), starts August 18th.
*Students, register here for our BASIC class.
English As A Second Language (Level 1)
This course develops reading and writing readiness skills. Students understand more complex speech but still require repetition. During the level language skills are adequate for most day-to-day communication needs. Students may understand words with multiple meanings, and they communicate in English very well. Course is available on Wednesdays at 7PM (10 weeks); starts August 17th. Class is taught in English.
*Students, register here for our Level 1 class.
English As A Second Language (Level 2)
This course covers the Advanced ESL Learning. At this level, students’ language skills are adequate for most day-to-day communication needs. Level 4 students may understand and use some idioms, figures of speech, and words with multiple meanings. They communicate in English in new or unfamiliar settings, and learn to structure and abstract academic concepts. Course is on Tuesdays at 7:00pm and runs 10 weeks. Class is taught in English.
*Students, register here for our Level 2 class.
Bible Study With Pastor Joey
What Other Christians Believe and Why
Pastor Joey will lead a study of what other Christians believe and why, using Adam Hamilton’s 
book, Christianity’s Family Tree, as the basis for discussion. Books will be provided, but love offerings are always appreciated. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 10:30am at Tillman House Resource Center and start August 16th (8 weeks).
*Must register so we know to order a book for you.
*Students, register here for our class at 10:30AM.
Financial Basics
Learn The Basics:
Class taught in English on Thursdays at 7PM (10 weeks); starts August 18th.
– Banking basics: checking accounts; savings accounts; loans; taxes, taxes, taxes
– Mortgage (home buying) & escrow
– Apartment rental agreement
– Car purchase vs car lease
– Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Medicaid, Medicare)
– Life insurance
– Other insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability, long-term care)
– Retirement
*Students, register here for this FREE class.
Family Gardening
Hands on learning. Learn the basics of cultivating and sustaining a vegetable garden, composting, recycling, seed preservation, and much more. Class is interactive and meets Saturdays at 9:00am, every other week. At least one adult participant required per family. Class is taught in English.
*Students, register here for this FREE class.
The Cliff Jordan Continuing Education Center 