Submitted by Karen Pease, Sunset Bible Church.
If you, or someone you know, would like to improve their English and understanding of culture the following opportunities are available. Three are in person in University Place and Lakewood and one is available online.
ESL @ The Station (Mondays, 10am-12pm) – Discuss the lesson of the day with tutors & friends to improve pronunciation, comprehension, conversation, & cultural understanding.
Sunset Bible Church, 7909 40th St W, University Place
Contact: Karen karen@sunsetbible.com
Talk Time (Saturdays, 10-11am) – Discuss the day’s topic with tutors & friends in small groups. (Hybrid – in person or Zoom) First Baptist Church, 2844 Mountain Ave W, University Place Contact: Karen karen@sunsetbible.com
English with Friends (Mondays, 7-8pm) – Discuss the day’s topic with tutors & friends in small groups.
Lake City Community Church, 8810 Lawndale Ave SW, Lakewood
Contact: Allison englishwithfriendsLC3@gmail.com
Virtual Talk Time (Thursdays, 6-7pm) – Discuss the day’s topic with friends in small groups.
To register for the Zoom link, contact Maureen (MRicksWildish@piercecountylibrary.org) at the UP Library (https://piercecounty.libnet.info/events).
Conversation Partner (according to your schedule) – Meet with a tutor once a week (in person or online) to help you practice English conversation.
Contact: Karen karen@sunsetbible.com
Discovery Bible Study (according to your schedule) – Meet with a tutor once a week to read through the Bible together in English. Work on pronunciation, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, discuss what the Bible says about God and people, and apply what you’re learning.
Contact: Karen karen@sunsetbible.com
YouTube Channel (Better English in Tacoma) – Check out different playlists of videos designed to help you practice your pronunciation, listening skills, reading skills, reading comprehension, and American idioms.
In addition to the FREE opportunities listed above, Pierce College is offering formal ESL classes for only $25/term.
- Online or hybrid (2 days online, 2 days in person at a local site)
- Mornings or evenings
- 4 levels to choose from
- Free childcare provided
For more info on these classes or jobs with Pierce College, contact Ann (AHayes-garcia@pierce.ctc.edu).
Questions? Contact 253-651-7115 or karen@sunsetbible.com
Visit us online: https://www.sunsetbible.com/esl
