ESL
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
During the school year (after Labor Day), we offer two classes on alternating weeks (1 class per week): Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., focusing on the rules of the English language; and Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., focusing on conversation, American culture, etc. Each class if followed by a course introducing the Christian faith and the Bible, and is a good opportunity to practice reading and comprehension skills.
There is no cost and all materials are provided. Childcare is also provided upon request free of charge; please let us know if you will be bringing any children.
All instruction takes place in McKinney Hall (main floor), here at First Trinity Church.
OUR EXPERIENCED AND EXCELLENT INSTRUCTORS:
Ashley O’Keefe (B.A.) is a law student at the University of Pittsburgh. She is originally from Louisa, Virginia and graduated from University of Richmond where she studied Rhetoric and English. She recently taught English as a Second Language in China for one year.
Kerrin Sheldon (B.A.) is a Professional Writing graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University. He moved to Pittsburgh after a full year of teaching English as a Second Language at a university in China. Kerrin has studied English, Communications, and Writing and enjoys continuing his work in the classroom.
Pastor Eric R. Andræ (S.T.M., Lic.) leads the Bible Studies which introduce students to the Biblical, Christian use of the English language. While clearly Christian in scope, the Bible Studies and services are meant to allow the students to grow in their appreciation of Christianity and the love of Jesus Christ without any pressure to convert. Pastor Andræ has special affinity for and identity with the international community: while holding dual citizenship, he is himself a native of Sweden who had to learn English upon immigrating; his wife, Paola, is a native of Mexico. He is the Associate Pastor for International Ministry at First Trinity.
All are welcome!
