Conversational English Program

We offer a free conversational program that provides an opportunity for all International students, families and visitors to Knoxville to…

• Practice everyday English conversation with a partner one-on-one
• Cultivate friendships with American students and families
• Exchange cultural information in a comfortable setting
• Discuss religious and other topics of interest
• Participate in “Pot luck” dinners and other social events

English as a Second Language Program

We also offer a formal English as a Second Language class that teaches…

• modern English vocabulary
• sentence structure, grammar, idioms and expressions
• useful language for daily life such as:
  • grocery shopping
  • ordering at a restaurant
  • reading labels and recipes
  • buying a car

Fields trips are used to practice new skills together with the goal of making your transition to living here enjoyable and safe.

Times: Wednesday evening
Conversational class 6:45-7:45 p.m.
ESL class 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Children may attend Laurel’s children’s Bible classes or ESL Bible classes from 6:45-7:45 p.m.