EAL

English Conversation Classes and More in Winnipeg

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is a place to connect with other adults 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. All adults are welcome!

EAL Adults Conversation Using the Bible (Beginner/Intermediate) – Sunday mornings

  • Learn English by using the Bible.
  • It is for Christians or for people who want to learn about Christianity.
  • 9:30-10:30 AM – Sunday mornings during the first service at 1397 Buffalo Place
  • SEPT 25, 2024 through JUNE 22, 2025 ongoing
    • except holiday Sundays and Christmas break (i.e. NOT on Oct. 15; not Dec. 21-Jan. 12; not April 20)
  • BEGINNER Level meets in classroom A4 and INTERMEDIATE Level meets in classrooms A1 and A2
  • Children may not attend the Adult Conversation Class, but the church’s regular Kidz Rock program will be running at nearly the same time as the conversation class.
  • Sign-up required.
    • Any children attending Kidz Rock will need to be registered with Kidz Rock.

Sign up for EAL Conversation (Sunday AM) here

Alpha ESOL Advanced English – Sunday mornings

(The Alpha Course in English for Speakers of Other Languages)

This is a 23-week course on Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM-11:15 AM, as follows:

  • starts SEPT 29 until DEC 15, 2024 – weekly (no lesson on OCT 13, 2024)
  • resumes JAN 12 until APR 13, 2025
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.

Everyone Welcome! Please register so we can prepare course materials for you.

register for Alpha ESOL

EAL Adults Conversation Using the Bible (Intermediate) – Wednesday evenings

Learn English by using the Bible.

  • SEPTEMBER 25 to DECEMBER 18, 2024
  • We meet weekly at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays  at 1397 Buffalo Place.
  • It is for Christians or for people who want to learn about Christianity.
  • No childcare available. (This course is only for adults to attend without children.)
  • Sign-up required.

Sign up for EAL Wednesday evenings here

Please email Grace (ealbible@churchoftherock.ca) if you have any questions about English Conversation Using the Bible classes.

CANADIAN CULTURE & CONVERSATION (Thursday evenings)

  • Winter Session (8 weeks): January 16 – March 6, 2025
  • Spring Session (6 weeks): April 10 – May 15, 2025

When: Thursdays from 7:00-8:15 PM
Where: 1397 Buffalo Place (Church of the Rock) in classroom A4

Each evening will have this format:

7:00-7:15 PM – Tips for learning English

  • each week, an ESL/EAL teacher will share tips on one of the following topics: vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills

7:15-8:15 PM – Life in Canada discussion

  • winter and summer safety and activities, the health care system, shopping, Canadian holidays, nutrition, etc.

Sign up for EAL Thursdays (Canadian Culture & Conversation)

Please email Donna at eal@churchoftherock.ca if you have any questions about Time to Learn English.

NEW BEGINNINGS WORKSHOPS (Friday mornings)

Family Life (December)
  • DEC 6, 13, and 20 – three Fridays from 10 AM – 12 noon

Sign Up for FAMILY LIFE (December)

Health & Wellness (January 2025)
  • JAN 10, 17, and 24 – three Fridays from 10 AM – 12 noon

Sign Up for HEALTH & WELLNESS (January)

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 Conversation Using the Bible” and “New Beginnings Workshops” for new immigrants, please email Grace at ealbible@churchoftherock.ca.
  • For more information about “Canadian Culture & Conversation,” please email 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.

Go to our EAL Volunteer Interest Form

EAL Conversational English

We meet YEAR ROUND 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