ESL
Learn English as a Second Language

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  • Classes and Courses ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes

    Monday Mornings 9:20 - 11:30

    We meet in the Darley Smith Building next to St Matthews Church. Enter via the large green metal gate from the Corso in Manly; or through the white gate from Darley Road, behind the church building.

    3 levels are available: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced.

    Our ESL classes are conducted in small groups of 4-15, each with a teacher and aide. All teachers are ESL trained.

    Our aim is to give students confidence and competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing English.

    A donation of $25 per term is requested. This covers costs of morning tea and student worksheets.

  • Conversation Classes

    Thursday Afternoons 5:45 - 7:00

    We meet in classrooms on Level 1 of the Darley Smith Building next to St Matthews church. Enter via the white side gate from Darley Road, Manly, behind the church building.

    We cater for most levels of English speaking ability, particularly Intermediate and Advanced.

    Our free conversation classes are run as small groups of 2-4 students each with a teacher who is ESL trained and experienced.

    Our aim is to help students improve their confidence and competence in English conversation by doing interactive activities and exercises that involve practising their everyday English conversation skills.

    There are no fees or other costs for Conversation Class.

More about us

  • We teach English interactively using a variety of materials and exercises to help students achieve their English language goals.

  • We welcome feedback from students and invite anyone to let us know their particular needs so we can tailor lessons to those needs as far as possible. 

  • Our values include respect, honesty and caring - as well as having lots of fun for all! 

  • We also offer, after the end of most lessons, an optional half-hour session for those interested in understanding and discussing  topics such as: Bible stories; who Jesus is and what he did; and what Christians believe. These sessions involve interactive discussions where any view can be expressed by students and are aimed at all levels of English. Students can read the Bible passages in their own language or English if they prefer. These sessions are purely voluntary so you don't have to stay for them if you don't want.

Our classes are held on the Level 1 of the Darley Smith Building, 1 Darley Road, Manly, 2095. You can join us by entering either: from the Corso via the green metal gate next to the church building; or, through the white gate from Darley Road behind the church building.

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