ESL for Students
St. Mark ESL offers low-cost English language classes, Beginner Workshop, Citizenship instruction, Conversation classes, and Writing Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Fairfax County, VA. All Fall 2021 classes will be conducted online through Zoom. We welcome adult English students of all abilities and faiths to our classes. Please read more below and by exploring the menu down the right side of the page. If you have further questions, feel free to email StMarksESL@gmail.com.
Our goal is to ‘Welcome the Stranger’ and provide a program where adult learners from all ethnic and religious backgrounds can come and learn English and acclimate better to life in the U.S.
Registration for Winter/Spring 2022 Classes will begin on January 3, 2022 and classes will begin on January 18, 2022. For more information see the flyers below.
English Language Classes
Learning English Opens Doors! Volunteers staff a twice-weekly English instruction program for adult students. Our program serves the Vienna, Fairfax and surrounding areas with low-cost English classes given in the evenings. There are different proficiency levels, and students range from young adults to senior citizens and come from about 30 different countries and 5 continents. The students represent many different religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- The cost is $25/class for each term. Credit/Debit Cards accepted.
- Optional citizenship tutoring, beginner workshop, conversation class, and writing class are available for eligible students.
- There will be a placement test at the time of registration.
- New students must purchase books.
Beginner Workshop
Extra Practice for Beginners. The optional Beginner Workshop is offered prior to the core ESL Classes. With a teacher and an assistant, this 45-minute class offers more practice in speaking and listening comprehension for Beginning students. Teachers coordinate with the regular Beginner class teachers to provide extra review. The Beginner Workshop meets from 7:00-7:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The estimated time commitment is 90 minutes per week.
Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- The cost is $10 for each term. Cash and Credit/Debit cards are accepted.
- There are 2 academic terms per year: Fall and Winter/Spring
- New students must purchase the textbook.
Conversation Class
Let’s Talk!! An optional
conversation class is offered to our intermediate and advanced students prior to the core ESL classes. Facilitated by several volunteers each session, the conversation class provides a 45-minute period for students to practice conversation skills. Different topics will be the focus each session. The conversation class meets from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Facilitators plan activities and conversation topics and report to their Tuesday/Thursday counterparts. The estimated time commitment is 90 minutes/week.
Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- The cost is $10/class for each term. Credit/Debit Cards accepted.
- There are 2 academic terms per year: Fall and Winter/Spring
- There will be a placement test at the time of registration.
Writing Class
Write Right! An optional
writing class is offered to our Intermediate 3 and advanced students prior to the core ESL classes. Taught by an experienced teacher for each session, the writing class provides a 45-minute period for students to develop their writing skills. The writing class meets from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Teachers lead in-class activities and assign and edit homework. The estimated time commitment is 2 hours/week.
- The cost is $10/class for each term. Credit/Debit Cards accepted.
- There are 2 academic terms per year: Fall and Winter/Spring
- There will be a placement test at the time of registration.
- New students must purchase books.
