English as a Second Language

ESL classes (English as a Second Language) for beginners to advanced students are held on Monday nights in the Education Building from 7-9 pm. Students learn to use English in the workplace and in their daily life.

Classes will be held on Monday evenings from January 8 until April 29. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered. Download the full calendar here.

In addition to English classes, there is a Citizenship Class to prepare students to become US citizens. The church will provide free childcare during classes, and the sessions include a break time when all students can free “shopping” in the church’s “Clothes Closet.” 

REGISTRATION:

Please do not register unless you plan to attend all the Monday night classes, from January through April.

Child care for classes is not available.

Beginning on January 2 registration will be available online and is strongly encouraged. In-person registration will be available on Monday, January 8 and Monday, January 15 at 6pm. After January 15, registration will be closed until January. There is a one-time registration fee of $25 to cover materials. Please bring cash or check with you to your first class or pay online here.

ESL students are invited to attend Worship for Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese congregations at New Direction Baptist. Spanish Christians meet in the Chapel for Worship from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Portuguese Service is at 11:00 a.m. in Spence Hall, with a Sunday School class that meets in room 8 in the Education Building from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The Arabic Service (Life Church) meets for worship at 7:00 p.m. in Spence Hall on Saturday nights.

If you would like to participate in any aspect of ESL, contact Delight Booker. Please email greg@ndbchurch.org your contact information and questions and we will get you in touch with Delight.

BAD WEATHER CLOSING POLICY:

When bad weather closes Henrico Public Schools, there will be no ESL classes.