HOPE – English as a Second Language Classes
Register for Teacher Training and HOPE Camp below
CLASS INFORMATION:
Our classes are called HOPE, which stands for Helping Others Practice English. Our goal is to help students learn practical conversation skills and make meaningful connections.
We are followers of Jesus. We want to obey Jesus because we believe he is God. In the Bible, Jesus tells us to love and welcome our neighbors. You are our neighbor! We care about you and want to help you learn English and be successful in America.
Our English teachers are trained volunteers. From September to May we have two semesters of English classes for adults. Classes are once a week for two hours. Our classes focus on conversation, learning to understand and speak English. We have beginner to advanced classes and students are encouraged to start any time.
Classes are held at four locations around the city of Erie, some meet during the day and some at night. Check back for dates and times!
For more information, or want to get involved with the ministry, contact Amy McCullough at amccullough@facerie.org or call 814-833-9862 x241
Evening Classes
First Alliance Church | 2939 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506
Date: weekly on Tuesdays
Time: 7–9pm
Place: Youth Room F200
Open House: September 10
Fall Semester:
September 17 – January 21
No class December 21 or 31
Spring Semester: 2025
January 28 – May 13
No class April 15
Childcare is available for ages 2–12.
English class levels: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Advanced.
Daytime Classes
Vietnamese Alliance Church | 722 E 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
Date: weekly on Tuesdays
Time: 9:30–11:30am
English class levels: 0, 1, 3
Grandview Alliance Church | 1102 E Gore Rd | Erie, PA 16504
Date: weekly on Thursdays
Time: 9:30–11:30am
Childcare is available for ages 0–6.
English class levels: 0, 1, 2, 4, Advanced
McKinley Elementary School | 933 E 22nd St | Erie, PA 16503
Date: weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: TBD
Place: Library
Fall Semester:
September 9
Children’s program with tutoring for ages 6–12.
English class levels: 0, 1, Intermediate
HOPE ESL Training
First Alliance Church | 2939 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506
COMING SUMMER 2025
Don’t miss our two-day ESL training with HOPE! If you have a heart for missions or serving others, this training covers everything you need to know to teach English to adult internationals. Interested and current volunteers will benefit from this ESL Teacher Training, which introduces practical English techniques applicable to all experience levels. You do not need to speak a foreign language or be a professional teacher to attend this training. To become a certified English as a Second Language volunteer, you only need to speak English, love Jesus, and love people! Register by August 16.
Coming Soon:
Sewing
Citizenship Prep
Driving class (passing the permit class)