English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a place to connect with people and help them improve English skills through classes at Church of the Rock. Our mission at Church of the Rock is to KNOW GOD, LIVE FREE, and FIND PURPOSE.
If you would like to attend classes, there are links to registration/sign-up forms below. Everyone is welcome!
EAL Adults Conversation Using the Bible – Sunday mornings (click to expand info)
- Learn English by using the Bible.
- 9:30-10:45 AM – Sunday mornings during the first service at 1397 Buffalo Place
- BEGINNER Level meets in classroom A2 *The Beginner level class is now full*
- INTERMEDIATE Level meets in classroom A1
- Kidz Rock is available for children to attend during class.
- It is for Christians or for people who want to learn about Christianity.
- ongoing (except holiday Sundays: Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Mar. 31 )
- Sign-up required.
Sign up for EAL Bible – Sundays here
Time to Learn English – Monday evenings (click to expand info)
- Feb 5-March 11 and April 1-May 13. (You may register for either or both of these 6-week blocks.)
- When: Mondays from 7:00-8:15 PM
- Where: 1397 Buffalo Place – for April/May we will be in classrooms A1 & A2
- Each evening will have this format:
- 7:00-7:15 PM – Shortcuts to learning English
- each week, an ESL/EAL teacher (20+ years) will share tips on one of the following topics: vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
- 7:15-8-ish PM – Life in Canada discussion
- winter and summer safety and activities, the health care system, shopping, Canadian holidays, nutrition, etc.
- 8:15 PM – close
- 7:00-7:15 PM – Shortcuts to learning English
- Please email Trevor/Donna at eal@churchoftherock.ca if you have any questions about Time to Learn English.
- Sign-up required.
Sign up for Time to Learn English – Mondays here
EAL Adults Conversation Using the Bible – Wednesday evenings (click to expand info)
- Learn English by using the Bible.
- INTERMEDIATE Level
- We meet weekly at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays in classroom A1 (at 1397 Buffalo Place)
- Starts Sept. 27 to Dec. 13, 2023 and continues Jan. 10-Mar. 13, 2024
- It is for Christians or for people who want to learn about Christianity.
- No childcare available.
- Sign-up required.
Sign up for EAL Bible – Wednesdays here
Alpha ESOL – Sunday mornings (click to expand info)
- Starts Oct. 1-Dec. 17, 2023 and continues Jan. 7-Mar. 17, 2024
- We meet weekly from 9:30-11:00 AM on Sundays in classroom A5 (at 1397 Buffalo Place)
- Kidz Rock is available for children to attend during class.
- Sign-up required.
What is Alpha ESOL?
- Alpha ESOL is designed for people who do not speak English as their first language.
- Alpha ESOL will help to answer questions about life and faith and many more in a relaxed, friendly, non-threatening environment.
- You will also have the opportunity to practice listening to, speaking and reading English.
- Each week we will have a speaker, and times of discussion led by a host.
- You can feel free to respond honestly in the discussion and share what you think and feel about what you have heard.
- Participants are encouraged to ask tough questions with no fear of feeling judged or pressured.
Thank you for your interest in our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs! We look forward to meeting you.
- For more information about EAL BIBLE, please email Grace (ealbible@churchoftherock.ca).
- For more information about Time to Learn English, please email Trevor/Donna at eal@churchoftherock.ca.
We are also welcoming volunteers! To volunteer to help, please use the email options above or fill out the form linked below.
EAL Conversational English
SPRING 2023 – January 12 to May 25, 2023. We will meet each week on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM
- IN PERSON – meeting at 239 Selkirk Ave (Church of the Rock North End)
- ONLINE – meeting via ZOOM
- Conversation groups for all levels of English.
- Small groups with one volunteer who speaks English at an advanced level.
- No childcare provided at this time.
- Space is limited for this free program; sign-up required.
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to meeting you. For more information, please email us at northend@churchoftherock.ca.
EAL Conversational English
September 2023 to June 2024. We will meet each week on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM.
- IN PERSON – meeting at 570 Sharron Bay S. (Church of the Rock Bronx Park)
- Meeting is in the basement hall
- Entrance on the west side of the building, we are inside Springfield Height Mennonite Church
- Conversation groups for all levels of English.
- Small groups with one volunteer who speaks English at an advanced level.
- No childcare provided at this time.
- The Program is FREE, no registration is required.
Thank you for your interest! We look forward to meeting you. For more information, please email us at bronxpark@churchoftherock.ca
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