
Mission Statement:
We were created to be in faithful relationship with God and in loving community with each other. Since communication and language are essential to living in community, the English as a Second Language ministry at First United Methodist Church McKinney will promote, encourage, and nurture listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
Program Information:
Free English as a Second Language classes for adults
- Student minimum age: 18 years old
- Four class levels:
- Level 1 (Beginner)
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- Students with little or no knowledge and use of the English language
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- Level 2 (High Beginner)
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- Students with some knowledge and use of the English language, but limited listening, speaking, and reading skills
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- Level 3 (Intermediate)
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- Students with a working knowledge and use of listening, speaking, and reading skills, but limited writing skills in English
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- Level 4 (High Intermediate)
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- Students with a strong knowledge and use of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English
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- Level 1 (Beginner)
- Completion of each level requires two semesters of study
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- Fall Semester – Mid August to Early December
- Spring Semester – Mid January to Mid May
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- Classes are IN PERSON ONLY and meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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- Additional optional online tutoring sessions are available to regular students
- Regular classes are not offered online
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- Classes meet on the second floor at First United Methodist Church of McKinney
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- 315 N. Church St, McKinney, 75069
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- Free childcare is provided for infants through age 10
- Cost of Student Book and Workbook: $20. Click on this link to make your payment
Online tutoring sessions for levels 1 and 2
If you would like some extra practice or help on your homework, we offer free online tutoring sessions on Tuesday nights at 7:00 for Level 1 and 7:30 for Level 2. These online tutoring sessions are offered to our regular, in-person students, only.
Contact Information:
Ed Volfe
Email: EdVolfe@sharingtheheart.org
Telephone: 972-562-8556 church or 469-408-6682 call, text, whatsapp