Friendship House MSU Fall Class Schedule

Please note: All classes are free of charge and held at Friendship House MSU unless otherwise shown. Friendship House MSU is located at 929 Sever Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. In order to attend any class, students must first register online by clicking on: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/2470058216?s+9442712. Class Title Start Time Teacher English Level Start Date Monday Parent-Child Playgroup 10:00 Teachers Rachel & Alix All levels 9/10/2012 This class meets each Monday morning for two delightful hours of play, learning English and music education for young International children and their parent(s). Games, puzzles, sing-a-longs, basic musical instruments, crafts and other children' activities are used, along with English conversation, to create just the right environment for learning, laughter and friendship. Ask the Experts 10:30 Teachers Wes & Rich Intermediate 9/10/2012 This class seeks to give International students opportunities to practice their English listening and speaking skills by using a new Englishspeaking expert each week. The experts make a short presentation on many different topics relating to American occupations and culture. The experts ask, and respond to, questions from Internationals. Real English conversation is the result. Bible Study - Gospel of John 12:15 Teacher Becky Intermediate 9/10/2012 Referred to as the Fourth Gospel in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, the Gospel of John describes the public ministry of Jesus Christ. It begins with the account of John the Baptist identifying Jesus as the Son of God and ends with the compelling account of Jesus' miracles, public acceptance, persecution, death, resurrection from the dead and appearances after His resurrection. Want to Write Better English? 1:30 Teachers Lyonel & Rich Intermediate 9/10/2012 This class teaches "The Lively Art of Writing" using a book written by Lucille Vaughan Payne of the same title. Students learning to write classic English essays which is a short literary composition. Whether writing a blog post, a university admissions essay or creating the core of a research paper or work of fiction, essays are an important format and style to the English language. This class is meant for the intermediate-and-above International student. The class is limited to 10 students. A student fee of $10 applies to cover the cost of the textbook. Tuesday Casual English Conversation 9:30 Teachers Tom & Kathy All levels 9/4/2012 This class is designed for International students who want to learn English conversation in a comfortable, relaxing and fun environment. Teachers Tom and Kathy are both retired teachers with over 70 years of U.S. teaching experience between them. Students are encouraged to laugh and learn in equal amounts.

English Conversation Outings 11:00 Teachers Tom & Kathy All levels 9/4/2012 This class starts, but almost never ends, at Friendship House. That's because the purpose of this class is get International students out into the communities of East Lansing, Michigan State University, Lansing and Okemos where English conversation is used in many different ways. Students also get plenty of fresh air and exercise through biking, hiking, walking, golf and other activities. Most classes involve an activity away from Friendship House (but some classes are held inside due to weather). Living and Thriving in American Culture 3:00 Teacher Fred Intermediate 9/11/2012 This is an English conversation class with the goal of helping Internationals adapt to and enjoy life in the U.S. Teacher Fred will introduce cultural topics as well as take an inventory of student interests, preferences and curiosities about American life. Each class will feature a short lecture followed by give-and-take exchanges with, and among, International students in attendance. This class will be held at University Lutheran Church around the corner from Friendship House MSU (1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing). Conversational Speaking Skills (Section 1) 7:00 Teacher Kathiann All levels 9/11/2012 This will be a "skills and drills" workshop class. Students will practice English speaking and listening. In addition, the class will: (1) improve pronunciation with phoneme-grapheme correspondence activities, and; (2) improve understanding with a morphological approach to new vocabulary. A repeat of this class is taught on Wednesday morning; students only need to attend one class each week. Wednesday Conversational Speaking Skills (Section 2) 10:00 Teacher Kathiann All levels 9/12/2012 This will be a "skills and drills" workshop class. Students will practice English speaking and listening. In addition, the class will: (1) improve pronunciation with phoneme-grapheme correspondence activities, and; (2) improve understanding with a morphological approach to new vocabulary. A repeat of this class is taught on Tuesday evening; students only need to attend one class each week. Water Color Painting & English Listening 10:30 Teacher Clyde Intermediate 9/12/2012 Watercolor is a painting method in which the paints are made of water-soluble pigments. Watercolors are usually transparent and appear luminous. In East Asia, watercolor painting is often called brush or scroll painting. Finger painting with watercolors originated in China. Teacher Clyde is a professional watercolorist whose work has been exhibited and sold at many different art venues. This class is limited to 10 students. A student fee of $50 applies to cover the costs of painting materials Learning English: It's a Little Like Boot Camp 12:00 Teacher Ken Intermediate 9/5/2012 Without the Push-ups! Internationals sometimes think that learning English is a difficult or extremely challenging experience. But, the truth is that learning and using English in conversation can be a fun, rewarding and greatly interesting thing to do. This class proves that English conversation

can be successfully learned, remembered and used during your stay in the United States. English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation are emphasized in this class. Students are given many opportunities each week to practice and use their "second" language. U.S. News & English Conversation 6:00 Teacher Dave Intermediate 9/5/2012 Many International students discover that studying the news in the U.S. -- newspapers, TV, news magazines, blogs and other online news sources -- is a great way to learn English conversation and patterns, as well as a way to remain up to date on news and events around the world and back in their home country. This class uses U.S. news sources as a means of teaching English in an easy, informal way. This class is held at Martin Luther Church in downtown East Lansing (444 S. Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI). Thursday Bible Study - The Life & Words of Jesus 10:00 Teacher Clyde Intermediate 9/13/2012 Jesus is the central figure in the Christian faith because He died for the sins of everyone, rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. His life on earth, some 2000 years ago, is well documented in the Bible. His words are there as are His teachings, miracles and promises. This class will use the four Gospels of the Bible's New Testament to find, study and understand His words. Enjoying English Experiences! 10:30 Teacher Mary Lou Intermediate 9/20/2012 The class will feature helpful topics with opportunities to practice speaking and writing in English. Editing assistance will be offered with suggestions for improved fluency and TOEFL success. Teacher Mary Lou incorporates many forms of teaching media in her classes to maximize the learning experience of International students. Bible Study - Bible Questions and Answers 1:00 Teacher Mary Lou Intermediate 9/20/2012 The class will explore many commonly asked questions and find important answers in the Bible references. God's care for each of us will be central to the course. International students are warmly invited to take this course, whether to deepen their Christian knowledge, begin their Christian journey, or to practice English listening, speaking and reading in an informative and inspirational way. The Joy of Music 1:00 Teacher Elaine All levels 9/20/2012 The American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote that, "music is the universal language of all mankind." This takes on special meaning at Friendship House MSU with students from nearly 20 countries during most semesters. Using English conversation, this class explores the rich musical traditions of not just the U.S. but the countries of International students attending this class. This class will be held at University Lutheran Church, just around the corner from Friendship House MSU (1020 S. Harrison, East Lansing). Bible Study - Gospel of John 7:00 Teacher Dick Intermediate 9/6/2012 This class reviews the Book of John, the fourth and last of the New Testament Gospels of the Christian Bible. The author is considered to be John the Apostle, one of the twelve original followers of Jesus Christ. In addition to being about Jesus' life and ministry on

earth, the book also discusses religious issues at the time it was written (about 90 A.D.). Friday Bible Study - Misconceptions of Christianity 10:30 Teacher Jodi Intermediate 9/7/2012 If you are looking for a class to practice speaking, look no further. This class will rely heavily on participant discussion. Each week we will examine world views of American Christian culture, their origin and accuracy. We will use news reports, Bible, and book excerpts to build discussion. Our aim is to have open, calm discussions to practice pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. People of all faiths are welcome. Start to Learn Real English! 11:30 Teachers Hamideh, Larisa & Rich Beginner 9/7/2012 This class will provide opportunities to practice your reading and listening skills with a variety of interesting topics, especially information about the U.S. You will enjoy improving your speaking skills by talking about different issues and get feedback from teachers and students. As a regular part of the class, we will evaluate ourselves and try to correct our mistakes! International Spouse Connection 1:00 ISC Leaders Dana, Jing, Cheryl All levels 9/7/2012 ISC (International Spouse Connection) is a group for International spouses and also organized by the spouses. They share their cultures, life stories and interests. Spouses practice English while talking about different topics every week. All International spouses and all conversation levels are welcome. Bible Study - Book of Faith 1:00 Pastor Martin Intermediate 9/7/2012 Pastor Martin leads an interactive English language review and discussion of key passages in the Bible. This comfortable, casual, friendly and dynamic class openly invites International students to participate. The class is also open to members of the University Lutheran Church congregation. It is a class that is helpful to both people curious about Christianity as well as those who are experienced Christians. Saturday Bible Study - Gospel of Luke 10:00 Teacher Peter Intermediate 9/8/2012 This class reviews the Gospel of Luke, the fourth and longest book of the Christian New Testament Bible. Like the other three Gospels, the book of Luke is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The author of this gospel is Luke the Evangelist; he is also known as "the physician." As translated into English, Luke is a beautiful example of English writing and shows the global reach of Christianity, both more than two thousand years ago as well as today. Homework Helpers 10:00 Teachers Flora & Xuan All levels 9/15/2012 This is a two-hour period each Saturday morning that provides homework assistance and English conversation for International youth. In many instances, parents attend the English or Bible study held at the same time and bring their elementary, middle or high school

youth for homework assistance. The teachers have exceptional English proficiency, patience and are very welcoming. English Conv, Vocabulary, Pronunciation 10:00 Teacher Maxine Intermediate 9/8/2012 In this class, English conversation is approached through attention to vocabulary, pronunciation and American culture. Traditions and special observances unique to American life and society are also highlighted. This class emphasizes student speaking, sharing, comparing and contrasting what they see and experience in the U.S. with their home countries. This is a good class for Internationals whose work, academic or child care schedules make it hard for them to attend Friendship House classes during the week. Sunday Bible Study - The Books of Acts 4:00 Pastor Bob Intermediate 9/9/2012 This is a Bible study especially for Internationals about the beginning of the Christian church 2,000 years ago. The Book of Acts is found in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is thought to be written by Luke, a follower and friend of Jesus Christ. In it, he describes how Jesus' followers carried out His commission under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This class is held at Friendship House MSU; immediately following the class, students will be transported by bus to Martin Luther Chapel in downtown East Lansing for dinner and a short church service. Students will be returned to Friendship House MSU by bus at 8:00 pm.

English Conversation Partners Available

English Conversation Partners (Tutoring) Friendship House has many volunteer tutors willing to assist International students with their English conversation on a one-on-one basis. While we are pleased to have many volunteer English-speakers available, our supply of tutors is limited; in order to be fair, partners are assigned according to first-come-first-served in order to be fair. All English levels are considered. ALL English Conversation Partners must first be assigned and the tutor and student will arrange their own meeting schedules. If interested, please contact Rich .

If you have questions about these class descriptions, class availability or tutoring, please contact Friendship House Director Rich Bearup: Phone - (517) 332-8050 or email - friendshiphousemsu@gmail.com. You must register for classes in order to to attend. To register for classes go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/2470058216?s+9442712

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