Training

Below are some training opportunities for ESOL teachers on a local (within the Washington metro area), regional, and national or international level.

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Local Ongoing Training

The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult ESOL program offers excellent, free training on Saturday mornings for volunteer ESOL teachers.

NorthStar Church Network offers excellent comprehensive training at local churches in our area. There are usually at least four training sessions a year that cover both ESL teaching techniques, ministry tools, and program organization. This training is a MUST for all new teachers and program directors. The workshop schedule can vary in length to meet your needs, includes an excellent resource book and is low cost. Workshop content includes

Church-based ESL Ministries: An Effective Mission Outreach Tool
Organizing an ESL Ministry
Student Placement Interviews
Learning and Teaching a Foreign Language
Planning Your ESL Lesson
New Vocabulary
Teaching Pronunciation
Communication Practice Activities
Dealing with Cultural Misunderstandings
Incorporating Biblical Material in Your Classes
Sharing Your Faith with Your Student
Recommended Resources

Contact Linda (lindaw4esl@cox.net) for information on upcoming workshops or to schedule a workshop at your church. (This material/workshop is given all over the country.)


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	Training Below are some training opportunities for ESOL teachers on a local (within the Washington metro area), regional, and national or international level. (Viewing linked documents may require Adobe Reader®.) Local Ongoing Training The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult ESOL program offers excellent, free training on Saturday mornings for volunteer ESOL teachers. NorthStar Church Network offers excellent comprehensive training at local churches in our area. There are usually at least four training sessions a year that cover both ESL teaching techniques, ministry tools, and program organization. This training is a MUST for all new teachers and program directors. The workshop schedule can vary in length to meet your needs, includes an excellent resource book and is low cost. Workshop content includes Church-based ESL Ministries: An Effective Mission Outreach Tool Organizing an ESL Ministry Student Placement Interviews Learning and Teaching a Foreign Language Planning Your ESL Lesson New Vocabulary Teaching Pronunciation Communication Practice Activities Dealing with Cultural Misunderstandings Incorporating Biblical Material in Your Classes Sharing Your Faith with Your Student Recommended Resources Contact Linda (lindaw4esl@cox.net) for information on upcoming workshops or to schedule a workshop at your church. (This material/workshop is given all over the country.)