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Dear <<First Name>>,
Our “Reaching Out With English" Training Workshop went really well on Saturday, February 10th at Encompass Partnerships! People from 18 churches around Calgary learned about lesson planning, running a conversation class, grammar, employment, pronunciation, teaching methods, games and celebrations. Our team really pulled together and we now have received interest from three churches that would like to host a training workshop. Watch for more information and photos in next month's newsletter.
The Calgary Sun (http://calgarysun.com/news/local-news/calgarys-ethnic-diversity-deepens-with-immigrants-comprising-nearly-30-of-city) reported on October 29, 2017:
According to Statistics Canada census data released this week, the immigrant count in the Calgary metropolitan area grew from 197,175 in 2001 to 404,700 last year. That’s increased the immigrant percentage of Calgary’s population from 20.9 to 29.4 per cent. In 1959, one out of 350 Calgarians was a visible minority; today that number is one in three compared to a national average of one in five. Leading the way in immigration from 2011 to 2016 are those hailing from the Philippines, followed by India, China, Pakistan, then Nigeria.
We have a lot of work to do in preparing the church to welcome and embrace new immigrants with the love and Good News of Jesus Christ while we teach English as a Second Language. Can you see the opportunities?
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Openness starts between the ears
By Allan Pole
Marty was touring Europe just as they were breaking down the Berlin Wall. Wanting to get some historic pieces of the Wall, he headed for Berlin. Because he found the hotels there beyond his means, he asked a young policeman if he knew of an inexpensive place where he could stay. The policeman told Marty he had a small apartment he wasn't using and he was welcome to use it. When Marty offered him money the policeman declined, but explained, "When I come to Canada, I want to stay at your place."
Such openness is all too rare these days! However, the words of the Apostle Peter still direct us in 1 Peter 4:9: "Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." NIV
The term "hospitality" used in the Bible means "love of the stranger or alien." Hospitality is one of the primary means for us to demonstrate love to others.
When you first hear this you might think, "Oh, I better start having people over to my house." That would be one end result of what Peter is driving at here, but it is much deeper than that.
Read More...
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Calgary Learns Events
There are a variety of upcoming events happening outside of CESLM that may be of interest to you. We post these as a courtesy. The following are from Calgary Learns:
March 7 & 8: Introduction to Adult Foundational Learning (for CALP staff)
March 12: A.L.L. in Family Literacy Workshop open to: Coordinators, Facilitators, and Administrators of CALP-funded Family Literacy programs
March 21 & 22: Creating Ethical Space for Educators and Indigenous Learners
May 2: Working Together at the Intersection of Adult Foundational Learning, Literacy and Poverty.
May 3: A Time to Celebrate and Share Learning
For more information, see their newsletter.
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ELL Practitioner Training
from Bow Valley College
Looking for new ideas for working with English Language Learners? Here are some professional development opportunities you won’t want to miss:
Volunteer ESL Tutor Training Project
- March 6 – Verb Tense Refresher
- April 10 – Using Music & Singing
- May 1 – Conversation Ideas for Low-Level Learners
For more information and to register, go to:
https://centre.bowvalleycollege.ca/networks/vesl-network#section-1526
Refugee Training Webinars
- February 27 – Teaching ESL Literacy: Skills and Activities
- March 27 – Towards Creating a Welcoming Space
- April 17 – Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging
For more information and to register, go to:
https://centre.bowvalleycollege.ca/networks/ell-training-network#section-1285
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ILVARC Information Session
The following is posted as a courtesy to Immigrant Services Calgary:
ILVARC Information Session
1:00 - 3:00pm
Thursday, February 22
1000 Voices at the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness
7556 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Calgary
Learn how you can access language training opportunities for FREE by attending this information session.
For more information or to register, contact Lenie at 403-538-8382 leniea@immigrantservicescalgary.ca
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Cooperative ESL Ministries Society is an interdenominational Christian organization of volunteers from different backgrounds who believe in serving people of all faiths and cultures. We advocate respect, understanding, and appreciation for people of all cultural, religious, and language backgrounds.
We train, network, mobilize, and inspire hundreds of current and prospective volunteers who work directly with newcomers in Calgary. We support church ministries and community-based programs that serve newcomers to Canada by providing a variety of services.
Would you like to serve with us? Contact Allan Pole at al@eslcooperative.ca to start the conversation.
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