Are you a resident of Arlington that has immigrated or traveled to America? Let us help you navigate this new culture! Services include how to speak or enhance their ability to speak English, providing citizenship classes, incoming student needs and basic hospitality. Check out what we can do for you!
English as Second Language (ESL) is a program offered to anyone who wishes to improve their English skills. ESL classes focus on four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Three locations in Arlington offer 5 levels of classes for beginners through advanced learners. Contact each location for information about which levels of learning are available.
West Arlington – Park Row
Where: Woodland West Church of Christ, 3101 W. Park Row (enter on the right side of the building)
When: Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
More Information: Contact Cheryl Massey at massey-c@tx.rr.com or 817-797-2145 or the Church Office at 817-275-2657.
Southwest Arlington – Green Oaks & Little
Where: Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, 6201 W. Pleasant Ridge (Room NW-4)
When: Wednesdays, 7:00-7:45pm Childcare available
More Information: ESL 101 Beginner class begins on Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013. Registration required. Cost of books is $45. Contact Carlos Acosta at 817-478-8245 x217 (Monday-Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)
or carlosacosta@pleasantridgechurch.org.
South Arlington – Bardin Rd
Where: Grace Community Church, 801 W. Bardin Rd (rear building)
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Monday classes focus on grammar and vocabulary while Wednesday’s classes focus on practicing conversation.
More Information: The only cost is the text book which is $15 (scholarships are available if needed). Contact Wanda Whitten wwhitten@dccd.edu or Mark and Lesly Sullivan leslysullivan@yahoo.com.
Looking back at last May…
Our end-of-year banquet was a fantastic event with over 100 students present to receive certificates for successfully completing their level of study. We were proud to announce that 20 students had completed the US Citizenship class and that six had already applied for citizenship, passed the test and had become United States citizens. Students and teachers, along with family and friends enjoyed an international potluck dinner they had prepared to share with one another. Along with the presentation of certificates, students gathered for a sing-a-long of American heritage songs including “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain” and “Home on the Range.” The evening’s events concluded on a high note with students who entertained the crowd with jokes and songs.
FriendSpeak is a program that offers people a friend that will help them improve their conversational English. FriendSpeak’s lessons are conducted in a one-to-one setting with the emphasis on relationships and meaningful conversation. The lessons are completely free. The only cost is the text book which is $10 (scholarships are available if needed).
For more information or to arrange for childcare, please email carlosacosta@pleasantridgechurch.org
Where: Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, 6201 W. Pleasant Ridge
Arlington, Texas 76016
When: Every Wednesday: 7:00-7:45 pm (Other days available)
A Big Howdy (Welcome) to UTA International Students!
We would like to welcome you to UTA. We are excited that you are here. We are a group of campus organizations, local churches and community volunteers who are here to help you as you transition to living in Arlington, Texas. We also try to help you make connections within the community so you can have the best possible educational and personal experience while in Arlington, Texas. We look forward to meeting you!!!
Some of the things we offer are:
For more information, check out the Big Howdy website.