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Newcomers, Refugees & Internationals Resources

Loving the Newcomer: What Does It Look Like?

By Brian Seim Early this morning, I drove through our church’s neighbourhood, praying for it. Then, I walked into Starbucks, made my order and went to find a lid for my cup. A young immigrant lady, obviously not an employee, greeted me and asked, “What are you doing today?” I greeted her. She was lonely—in […]

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ESL Lessons Holidays Seasonal

Valentine’s Day ESL Resources

Valentine’s Day 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, with glossary) http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/02/valentines_day.pdf (a reading with lots of accompanying activities) http://iteslj.org/questions/valentine.html (Valentine’s Day conversation questions) http://bogglesworldesl.com/valentines_day_worksheets.htm (vocabulary and writing activities for lower level) […]

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Devotional

Speaking of Love*

By Tom McCormick Romantic Love has always been a good topic for ESL conversations. It is of universal and very personal  interest, and remains something of an ideal that touches the core of our humanity. No wonder! God is Love (1 John 4:16, etc.) and humans have been created male and female in His image […]