The ELL Program at First Presbyterian Church
The Spring Semester will begin on January 21st. You must be registered to attend. Currently, our program is full. We give priority to those who will be here for more than a year or who are here permanently. If you will be here for at least a year and would like to be put on the waiting list, please fill out the link below. Someone will contact you to set up an interview to determine your English level. Once we have that information, we will contact you whenever we have an opening!
https://forms.gle/KDki4S1yMk7ZjJ8AA
https://forms.gle/KDki4S1yMk7ZjJ8AA
Beginning February 17th, we will have a new Moms’ Class for those with preschool children (5 years and younger). There is NO childcare, but you can bring your child to class with you. If you are interested, please contact me at: bonnie@firstpres.church to register and learn more.
First Presbyterian Church Champaign (FPCC) is committed to helping people who come to our community from other countries as immigrants or visitors. Our English Language Learners (ELL, formerly ESL) Program provides the opportunity for Adult English Language Learners to improve their English fluency and conversational language skills in a setting that encourages community and friendship.
Our dedicated volunteer tutors use various resources, to communicate with non-English speakers. In addition, tutors and students have access to many additional resources to enrich more advanced learners.
The ELL Program at First Presbyterian Church collaborates with other organizations that are also concerned with the language needs of immigrants and international visitors.
About our free ELL classes
- Classes are for adults (18 years or older)
- Our ELL Program provides a safe and enjoyable place to learn English and make new friends. Our classes focus on improving English language skills and acquainting students with American culture. We provide many opportunities for social conversation and pronunciation practice.
- We offer ‘in-person’ classes in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, Champaign, IL (FPCC).
- Classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:15-11:00 am. The first half hour is Cafe Time with drinks and snacks and a chance to practice daily conversation.
- On Thursday from 9:30-11:00 we offer a Conversation Club with Vern for anyone who wants to improve their conversational skills in English. There are no classes.
- Our teachers are dedicated volunteers who receive training in the use of effective language teaching strategies.
- Our program does not offer educational credit for any of our classes. While we do a bit of writing and reading, our classes focus on speaking and listening for conversation.
- Our classes are free, but donations are welcome if you are able to give. The “recommended registration donation” is $20, but any amount is appreciated.
Spring 2025
Spring classes will begin on January 21st. If you are new to our program, you will need to register at this link: https://forms.gle/KDki4S1yMk7ZjJ8AA
Our classes are currently full. Once you have registered, and we have openings, I will contact you for a placement interview to determine which class level suits you best.
Our classes are currently full. Once you have registered, and we have openings, I will contact you for a placement interview to determine which class level suits you best.
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Tutor?
If you are interested in volunteering in our ELL Program, please send an email to esl@firstpres.church for more information.
