English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program
- Saturday Courses
- Friendship Partners
- Assemblies and Exhibits
Program Goals
To glorify God by:
- Helping adults from non-English speaking backgrounds learn to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Helping students learn about American culture and customs in general and Christian perspective on cultural issues in particular
- Helping students learn about the Bible and the Christian faith and understand the Good News of Jesus Christ
- Extending hospitality to internationals
Activities
- Courses to improve English proficiency
- Field trips to area attractions
- Visits to homes of CHBC members
- Movie nights
- Pot-luck dinners
- More!
Capitol Hill Baptist Church (CHBC)
This ESOL program is designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated by members of CHBC as a volunteer ministry. The program is sponored by these volunteers within the guidelines established by CHBC staff and leaders but is not sponsored or implemented by CHBC staff and leaders.
Program Components
Saturday Morning Courses
The purpose of the courses is to provide individualized reading, writing, and speaking/listening instruction in small classes at three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. All students attend three 45-minute classes with different teachers.
Schedule
09:20-09:30 – Conversation Café
09:30-10:30 - 1st Period
10:30-10:45 - Break (Café)
10:45-11:15 - Assembly
11:15-12:15 - 2nd Period
Friendship Partners
The purpose of Friendship Partners is to extend hospitality and help internationals learn more about the American language, culture, country, and/or careers through pairing internationals with CHBC members.
Program Information
Registration
Registration is on-going. Please telephone, email, or come by to register for one or more of the components of the program (Saturday Morning Courses, Friendship Partners, Fellowship Forums, and/or Assemblies and Exhibits).
Cost
The program is free. Students in the Saturday morning courses will be required to purchase the books for their courses. The cost of books range from $10-$30, and may be returned for a refund at the end of the academic year.
Location
The program office and classrooms are located at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. The church is near the Capitol South, Eastern Market and Union Station Metro stations.
Certificates
Students enrolled in the courses are given certificates at the end of the fall and spring semesters. These certificates indicate the number of hours the student attended class, the level of the student, and the percentage of weekly objectives that the student mastered during the semester.
Eligibility
Men and women (age 18 or over) of all religions, races, and ethnic groups are welcome. Note: Child care is not provided.
Contact Information
Visit the ESOL Program located at:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Give us a call at (703) 307-4060
or send us a fax at (202) 543-6113 Attention: ESOL
or send us an email: kyle.mayes@alumni.duke.edu
