http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationESL News & Events bcmd.orgDonna Shifletthttp://bcmd.orgWed, 22 May 2013 19:39:20 GMTESL News & Events Thu, 02 May 2013 19:30:28 GMTHow to Prepare for a ESL Workshophttp://bcmd.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-esl-workshopThu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettHere are some suggestions for completing these tasks:

1. Determine which literacy missions workshop you need. The training for each literacy missions ministry is different. 

The ministries are:

Conversational English (CE) - English-as-a-second-language (ESL) classes primarily for foreign-born, non-English-speaking people.

Adult Reading and Writing (ARW) - for low level readers or nonreaders who can speak English.

Tutoring Children and Youth (TCY) - tutoring help for children and youth currently enrolled in school.

If you are uncertain of the specific need in your community, use the "Local Church Literacy Missions Needs Survey" (product number web.lit.2) available in the NAMB on-line resource library.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The basic workshops do not equip participants to teach teachers or to lead workshops. They do prepare participants to work with literacy students and to begin ministries.

2. Obtain church or associational approval.

Meet with appropriate church or associational staff and tell them about your desire to begin the ministry. Make certain you have their approval before you begin the ministry.

Determine which church or associational organization the literacy missions ministry will relate to - Missions Development Council, Woman's Missionary Union (WMU), education ministry, etc.

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]]>http://bcmd.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-esl-workshopESL Holiday Discussionhttp://bcmd.org/esl-holiday-discussionTue, 31 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettIn order to gain access and credibility among our community, I teach conversational ESL in a village about 45 minutes away from our home.  Each time we meet, we discuss a different topic—sports, advertising, movies, or the environment—in an effort to improve the students’ vocabulary and conversational ability.  This week’s lesson was on holidays, a lesson I had been intentionally saving for the Christmas/New Year’s season.

As I began, we listed several American and local holidays and when the occur throughout the year.  After asking students which holidays were their favorite, I began to ask why each holiday was important.  I allowed them to explain to me the origin of the Kurban Bayram (their sacrifice holiday that recently passed), and then explained that the same story occurred, with some variation, in the Bible.  We then went on to talk about the reason behind other holidays, such as New Year’s and Valentine’s Day.  I had more students than usual tonight, and being 13 to 15-year-olds they were getting pretty rowdy.

Moving through the calendar year, I asked them why Easter was important and quickly found...click to read full article


]]>http://bcmd.org/esl-holiday-discussionTeaching English and Jesus too!http://bcmd.org/teaching-english-and-jesus-tooWed, 27 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettTeaching English and Jesus too!

Children will learn about Paulette DeHart’s Literacy Missions work in Georgia, which includes teaching children, teens, and adults to read. It includes teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). She also teaches English as a Foreign Language (EFL) on mission trips. Her ESL ministry to immigrants to the United States will be the focus of this lesson.

Learning Activity~sample

Is everyone in a place where they can see my bag? Our lesson is about a missionary named Paulette DeHart. She teaches English to people coming to the United States from other countries. When people learn English after they already speak another language, it’s called English as a Second Language, or ESL.

This bag holds the kinds of things Paulette uses in ESL. Can you guess what kind of teaching tools might be in the bag? (Allow children to guess.)

Download; Teaching English and Jesus too!

]]>http://bcmd.org/teaching-english-and-jesus-tooTeach Children ESL.COMhttp://bcmd.org/teach-children-eslWed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettTeach Children ESL.Com 

Is a small group of teachers who want to help improve the professionalism of those who teach ESL to children.

"The satisfaction of knowing we are helping teachers (and children) around the globe to reach their full potential is the only compensation for the long hours we spend on this website."  

Things to check out at Teach Children ESL.com

  • Lesson Plans
  • Free Worksheets
  • Free Flashcards 
  • Free Games
  • Free Songs
  • Links to ESL Resources


You can check them out at, Teach Children ESL.com


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 About Us
We are a small group of teachers who want to help improve the professionalism of those who teach ESL to children.

The satisfaction of knowing we are helping teachers (and children) around the globe to reach their full potential is the only compensation for the long hours we spend on this website.

We are open to new ideas and constructive suggestions for this site; please feel free to contact us at any time.

]]>http://bcmd.org/teach-children-eslBuilding a Friendship with Internationalshttp://bcmd.org/building-a-friendship-with-internationalsWed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettBuilding a Friendship with an International Student

  1. The First Contact
  2. Beginning Friendship through Conversation
  3. Some Suggestions for an Initial Conversation
  4. Building Contacts into Friendships
  5. Keeping the Friendship Growing
]]>http://bcmd.org/building-a-friendship-with-internationalsInstitute of International Education: Who We Arehttp://bcmd.org/institute-of-international-education-who-we-areMon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna Shiflett Founded in 1919, the Institute of International Education (IIE) is a private nonprofit leader in the international exchange of people and ideas.

In collaboration with governments, foundations and other sponsors, IIE creates programs of study and training for students, educators and professionals from all sectors. These programs include the flagship Fulbright Program and Gilman Scholarships administered for the U.S. Department of State.

IIE also conducts policy research, provides resources on international exchange opportunities and offers support to scholars in danger.

Mission and Values
Peace and prosperity around the world depend on increasing the capacity of people to think and work on a global and intercultural basis. As technology opens borders, educational and professional exchange opens minds.

History
The Institute was created in 1919 to counter growing isolationism in the United States and to facilitate educational exchange, serving U.S.higher education and those who wished to establish educational relations with the United States.

To learn more about IIE and the resources they offer, click here

 

]]>http://bcmd.org/institute-of-international-education-who-we-areBuilding Cross Cultural Relationshipshttp://bcmd.org/building-cross-cultural-relationships1Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettThree key understandings in Building Cross-Cultural Relationships

1.  Identifying the person.

A.  What is different about this person than you?
B.  What is the same?

2.  Determining the person's need.

A.  There are common human needs.
B.  There are cultural needs that are unique to each person.
C.  There are unique needs. What do you need?

3.  Formulate a way to minister.

A.  How can you minister in community?

  • 1.  Identify with their culture.
    2.  Bend over backwards. Paul said, I become all things to all people.
    3.  The person in the comfort zone is always the one responsible to make others comfortable.

 

B.  How can you minister individually?

    1.  Create ways to introduce the person to your culture.
    2.  Discover individual needs that can be met.
    3.  Work with the language issue or discovery issue (something new to the international).  Bring the person into your world and always be sensitive to explain.

The Top 10 Mistakes People Do With An International

  1. Speak v-e-r-y slowly and loudly so that they can understand you better.
  2. Use your hands when you are speaking to them.
  3. Plan to start your event at exactly the time you said.
  4. Hug them upon greeting!
  5. Show them some good ole' American slang.
  6. Serve them a ham dinner.
  7. Leave your shoes on in an Asian home.
  8. Refuse to accept a drink refreshment.
  9. Speak to them using their same accent and grammatical speech.
  10. Tell a cultural joke about their country.
]]>http://bcmd.org/building-cross-cultural-relationships1International Friendship Family Programhttp://bcmd.org/international-friendship-family-programTue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettInternational Friendship Family Program:  Family Guide

The International Friendship Family Program provides a means whereby internationals and American Families (including single person families) are brought together in meaningful cross-cultural relationships. 

Internationals bring the world to your doorstep; similarly, American friendship families provide the familial comforts of home and an opportunity to assist and enrich the international's experiences in the United States. 

This program is a rewarding opportunity to develop satisfying friendships and to learn personally about other cultures.

Download a copy here:  International Friendship Family Program:  Family Guide

]]>http://bcmd.org/international-friendship-family-programBibles, Tracts, Christian Audio and Video Materials in Other Languageshttp://bcmd.org/bibles-tracts-christian-audio-and-video-materials-in-other-languagesMon, 17 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettHere is a short list of some useful websites if you are looking for a Bible or certain other Christian materials in a specific language. The number of languages offered are approximate.

Bibles World Bibles (Online and Print Bibles in 4,000 languages)
worldbibles.org

Find A Bible (Print, Online, Multimedia Bibles in 3,000 languages)
www.findabible.net

Ethnic Harvest Bible Index (Print and Online Bibles in 80 languages)
www.ethnicharvest.org/bibles/

International Bible Society (Print Bibles in 23 languages)
www.ibsdirect.com

International Bible Society (Online Bibles in 38 languages)
www.ibs.org/bibles/index.php

American Bible Society (Print Bibles in 60 languages)
www.bibles.com

Bible Gateway (Searchable Online Bibles in 24 languages)
www.biblegateway.com

Unbound Bible (Online in 58 languages)
www.unboundbible.org

A Palm OS Reader is available here: unbound.biola.edu/unibible

Chinese Bibles (at discount prices)
www.afcinc.org/bookstore

E-Sword (downloadable Bibles)
www.e-sword.net

Online Bible (22 languages)
www.onlinebible.com

Bible Online (17 languages)
www.bible.com

List of Online Bibles (30 languages)
bibledatabase.net

Amazon.com (numerous Print Bibles)
amazon.com

Peggie's Place (Links to Bibles and other resources)
www.peggiesplace.com/international.htm

Tracts CHICK Tracts (printed in over 100 languages)
www.chick.com/catalog/TractLookUp.asp

ATS Tracts (printed in 26 languages)
http://www.atstracts.org/showall-Products-International.html

Four Spiritual Laws (printed in 145 languages)
www.greatcom.org/laws/languages.html

Multimedia The Jesus Film (official site with list of the approximately 1,000 languages available)
www.jesusfilm.org/progress/translations.html

Multilanguage Media (sells audio scriptures in 90+ languages; the Jesus film in 927 languages; plus tracts, Christian music, Bible-based ESL materials, and other multimedia in dozens of languages)
www.multilanguage.com/catalog.htm

Audio Scriptures (in 50 languages)
http://www.audioscriptures.org/NT-list.htm

Global Recordings Network (Gospel Messages or Bible Teaching in 5600+ languages)
globalrecordings.net

Resource Directories World Christian Resource Directory
www.missionresources.com

 ]]>http://bcmd.org/bibles-tracts-christian-audio-and-video-materials-in-other-languagesPutting the Bible to Work in our Culturehttp://bcmd.org/putting-the-bible-to-work-in-our-cultureFri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettCase Studies From Life Back Home
By John Eaves 

Every person is born into a culture. The influence of one's culture is incredibly profound. It will determine how we perceive the world in which we live, shape our value system, and govern social behavior.

Even though our culture exerts tremendous influence on our lives, most of us are not consciously aware of it. We subconsciously assume that everyone else thinks and acts like us. It is only when we enter into a new cultural context that we experience just how different people can be. This is true on a spiritual level as well as a cultural level. 

 

For the complete Case Study from Life Back Home click here.

]]>http://bcmd.org/putting-the-bible-to-work-in-our-cultureLiteracy Needs Surveyhttp://bcmd.org/literacy-needs-surveyTue, 23 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna Shiflett

Teaching someone to read and write or to speak English can be a ministry.

Your church or association can begin one of three kinds of literacy missions ministries by organizing a training workshop.

  1. 1.  An Adult Reading and Writing Workshop equips individuals to teach people to improve their reading and writing skills.
  2. 2.  A Conversational English Workshop equips individuals to teach non-English-speaking people to speak English. Both of these workshops require 16 hours.
  3. 3.  A 14-hour Tutoring Children and Youth Workshop will prepare people to tutor children and youth currently enrolled in school.

For more information about Literacy Missions Ministry, call (770) 410-6360 or visit www.namb.net/ccm

Literacy Needs Survey.doc This survey will help you discover literacy needs in your community.

]]>http://bcmd.org/literacy-needs-surveyMaking Your Markhttp://bcmd.org/making-your-markMon, 15 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna Shiflett2011 ESL Conference is for ESL teachers and leaders throughout Maryland and Delaware. This year we are excited to bring guest speaker, Mark Lydecker, NAMB Development Mobilization Coordinator and member of the international Association of Christians Ministering to Internationals (ACMI).

 

Mark Lydecker will cover topics such as "Conversational English" and "Effective Ways to Find and Reach International Students." Breakouts will be based on teaching/class levels, where teachers can share, and collaborate on, strategies and methods for teaching ESL to their particular level of students. This will also be a time for meeting and networking with other trained ESL teachers.  Click here to learn more.

]]>http://bcmd.org/making-your-markBeginning an ESL Mission Ministryhttp://bcmd.org/beginning-an-esl-mission-ministryFri, 05 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettNearly 32 Million people in the United States speak languages other than English.  More than 450,000 International Students study in U.S. Colleges and Universities each year.  And more than 600,000 refugees and immigrants come to the United States every year.  

Here is an overview on the FIVE basic tasks involved in organizing an ESL Ministry.  Full Article

]]>http://bcmd.org/beginning-an-esl-mission-ministryInternational Education Fast Facthttp://bcmd.org/international-education-fast-factThu, 28 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMTDonna ShiflettDonna ShiflettThe Institute of International Education (IIE) has conducted an annual census of international students in the U.S. since its founding in 1919. 

Known as the Open Doors Report since 1954, the project began receiving support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State in 1972. For more data and information, please visit online at:
Open Doors/Institute of International Education

Click here for the International Education Fast Facts

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