Southern Ontario Cooperative of ESL Ministries
Isaiah sets the context of the event. Matthew recalled Jesus’ words. “…the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2;. Matt.4:16 NIV Hymnology alludes to it: ‘O holy night’; ‘Yet in thy dark streets shineth’. Jesus arrived […]
Someone asked: what is one book that one needs to read for personal development that has to do with reaching out with ESL ministry? Some suggestions include: David I. Smith and Barbara Carvill. The Gift of the Stranger: Faith, Hospitality, and Foreign Language Learning. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000. ISBN: 978-0-8028-4708-9 Kitty Purgason. Professional Guidelines for […]
by Roslyn Zehr One of the first skills I learned as a novice ESL instructor in preparing lesson plans was how to supplement the assigned textbook with “realia”—authentic materials and objects from everyday life that can be used as teaching aids. Realia can be blended into different types of English lessons at any level and […]
by Frances Gray and Roslyn Farmer On the SOCEM website you will find many resources for ESL teachers. Among them is our series of ESL Bible studies for small groups (see here). Our work started at a meeting with Pastor Nestor Abdon of Peoples Church. He asked us if we would write a series of Bible […]
by Herondina Gabriel I lost count of the times I caught myself thinking or commenting, “Wednesday evening ESL class is one of the highlights of my week.” Volunteering as a beginners’ teacher at Parkway Forest Community Church gives me such joy and fulfillment. It is something I feel, and it seems unexplainable. I go there […]
by Jennifer Tong “God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.” (Job 23:16) “Let all their evildoing come before you, and deal with them as you have dealt with me because of all my transgressions; for my groans are many, and my heart is faint.” (Lamentations 1:22) Have you ever felt faint-hearted […]
Thanksgiving – skit, Powerpoint presentation of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving games, special pumpkin tarts and whipped cream for refreshments, etc. Remembrance Day – interviews with war vets, attending police choir with seniors, history of the war presentation, observation of 2 minute silence with the playing of the trumpet, etc. Christmas – games, singing, Christmas lights tour in Simcoe with […]
Here are a few good resources on Valentine’s themes: What Love Means to Kids Dating and Marriage Vocabulary in English (always a topic of much interest) Love and Valentine’s Day lessons (The Virtues series) (readings, including from the Bible; discussion questions, quotes and other activities) http://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/valentinesday.pdf (excellent reading on the history and customs of Valentine’s Day, […]
Baking muffins, making pizza and more. Baking Muffins The ingredients were introduced one by one with the packages also on display. Students listened as the method of preparing the batter was described and executed. A sheet with the pictures of the ingredients and of the method was handed out (resources below). Students had to listen and watch […]
Below short list of ideas for special events to host for and with your ESL students from our friends at APC. Nursing Home Visit Christmas Party Chinese New Year Party Summer BBQ Summer Party Summer Outing Fall Outing Year End Party Other special events: Weddings Easter Play and Concert Special Summer ESL Class Fruit Picking […]