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COMING EVENTS: Conversation Circles - English Learning Groups
Would you like to practise speaking English in a friendly, welcoming environment?
Are you looking for opportunities to gain confidence in understanding English?
Would you like to learn how to talk about different topics in English?
Are you interested in making new friends?
Join us for Conversation Circles at Bethany Chapel
Join us for Conversation Circles at Bethany Chapel
Location: Bethany Gospel Chapel, 155 Gage Avenue North
Dates: Thursday evenings from November 6 to December 11
Times: 7 to 9 pm
This is a faith-based program where we will learn together, share stories, explore the Bible, and build community. All levels of English learners are welcome—from beginners to advanced speakers.
Come, make new friends, practise your English, and be encouraged!
For more information, speak with Alison Berry or Ian Stuart, or email us at bethanychapel@mail.com .
Topics
Topics
To help you learn English well, each week we will discuss a different theme.
Week 1 - Getting to Know You
Week 2 - Daily Life
Week 3 - Food and Meals
Week 4 - Seasons and Weather
Week 5 - Holidays and Celebrations
Week 6 - Hopes and Dreams
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join Conversation Circles?
Who can join Conversation Circles?
Anyone who wants to practise English is welcome! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers can all join. It doesn't matter where you come from or if you are a man or a woman. Everyone is welcome!
Is there an age limit?
Is there an age limit?
You need to be sixteen years old or older to participate. This makes it easier to help adults learn English well.
Do I need to speak English well to participate?
Do I need to speak English well to participate?
No. You can join even if you know only a few words. Everyone helps each other learn, and we learn together.
What happens at a Conversation Circle?
What happens at a Conversation Circle?
We read a short story, talk about it, read and discuss a Bible story, practise new words, and do short dialogues in pairs or small groups.
Do I need to bring anything?
Do I need to bring anything?
No, but you may bring a notebook or pen if you want to take notes. We will give you a 20-page participant's guide to help you follow along and learn at home.
How long does each meeting last?
How long does each meeting last?
Each meeting is 2 hours long.
Do I have to come every week?
Do I have to come every week?
No. You can come to as many or as few sessions as you like. Each session stands alone. But, we do recommend that you come to as many evenings as possible. This helps the group be more friendly.
Does it cost anything?
Does it cost anything?
No. Conversation Circles are free for everyone. This includes the participant's guide.
Do I have to be a Christian to participate?
Do I have to be a Christian to participate?
No. Not at all. We welcome friends of any religion or no religion.
Do I have to go to Bethany Chapel to join?
Do I have to go to Bethany Chapel to join?
No. We welcome friends and neighbours who do not attend our church.
Resources
Resources
Participant's Guide
Participant's Guide
To help you learn, you will receive a workbook. The Participant's Guide includes ...
A simple story to introduce each topic.
Online storybooks with pictures and a read-aloud feature. There are storybooks for beginner, intermediate and advanced English language learners. You can scroll down to find the storybooks for each topic.
Discussion questions for each topic.
A Bible story related to the topic.
Vocabulary lists including nouns, verbs, adjectives and expressions.
Model dialogues for beginner, intermediate and advanced English language learners.
Storybooks
Storybooks
Click on the links below to access the storybooks for each topic.
Week 1 - Getting to Know You
Week 2 - Daily Life
Week 3 - Food and Meals
Week 4 - Seasons and Weather
Week 5 - Holidays and Celebrations
Week 6 - Hopes and Dreams
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