Welcome to our free ESL Program! We're excited to offer a range of classes to help you improve your English skills in our partnership with the Triangle Literacy Council (TLC). For students, here's what you need to know. If you are interested in volunteering as a teacher, tutor, or administrator, please scroll down to the bottom:
Genesis ESL Program
Why Genesis ESL?
1) Religion-Free Learning Environment
Our ESL program is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of religious background. While Genesis United Methodist Church hosts the program, we do not proselytize our students. Our focus is solely on providing English education as part of our commitment to "love God, love our neighbors, and serve others."
For those interested in learning about Christianity and church life at Genesis, we offer a separate Bible study program. Genesis United Methodist Church is a Christian community dedicated to loving God, loving neighbors, and serving others. We offer contemporary worship services at 9 AM, traditional worship services at 11 AM, and a variety of discipleship and mission programs throughout the week and on weekends. If you'd like to learn more about us, please contact us at office@genesis-umc.org.
2) Professionally Designed ESL Courses and Tutoring Programs
The Triangle Literacy Council, a professional non-profit organization for English education, manages the Genesis ESL program's curriculum following guidelines from the North Carolina Community College System. This ensures students achieve the best outcomes and allows us to assess their improvement. We also offer various tutoring opportunities by connecting students with our volunteers, both online and in-person.
3) Various Learning Opportunities
The Genesis ESL program is designed to support students' well-being and help them settle into their new environment by connecting them with local resources. For example, through our partnership with NCWorks.gov, you will have the opportunity to learn job-seeking skills. Additionally, you can learn medical terminology for scheduling appointments and understand insurance policies like Medicaid and Medicare through special sessions in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield's Faith-Based Initiatives. The Triangle Literacy Council also coordinates with Wake Tech Community College to refer students, ensuring a consistent learning path.
4) International Fellowship Opportunities
Our program values diversity and inclusivity. In the spring semester of 2024, 44 students from 12 different ethnolinguistic backgrounds benefitted from our program. This diversity has fostered the building of international relationships and a strong sense of fellowship among our students.
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Beginner and Intermediate Classes
• Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
• Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Program Curriculum: Click here Immediately after the morning classes, in-person tutoring sessions may be available based on students' needs.
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Advanced Classes
• Schedule: Wednesdays
• Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Curriculum: Advanced learners will have the opportunity to discuss a range of free-talking topics instead of being limited to fixed ones.
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Online Classes and Programming
The Triangle Literacy Council offers a variety of online classes and programming, as well as online and in-person tutoring. To sign up for these programs, please click this link.
Register Now!
Enrollment: July 24 - August 29
Ready to join our ESL Program? Click the link below to register: Register Here. The 2024 fall semester enrollment starts from July 24 to August 29. If you want to register for the program after the enrollment period, please click this link to be added to our waiting list.
