English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wallace Presbyterian Church is providing free courses on English as a Second Language (ESL), meeting on Tuesday evenings on the Wallace campus at the House of the Crossroads.  Additionally, a class meets on Tuesday evenings at the University Park Elementary School, which includes tutoring for children of those participating in the ESL class.  All courses are focused on discussion and becoming familiar with American culture.  Students are encouraged to bring questions.  Students are invited to attend as many of the classes as they can, and new students are welcome to join at any time.

Class, Levels, Times and Locations (all classes meet on Tuesday evenings):

5-7 p.m. — Advanced Class beginning on February 7 through May 8 at the House at the Crossroads (Wallace Campus).

5-7 p.m. — Beginner and Intermediate Class beginning February 21 through March 27 at the University Park Elementary School, 4315 Underwood St., Hyattsville, Md., 20783.  Tutoring, help with homework, and academically-orientated games are available for children of those participating in the class.  This class may begin again in mid-April; please continue to check this web page for updated information.

7-9 p.m. — Beginner Class currently meeting at the House at the Crossroads (Wallace Campus).  This class will conclude on May 8.

Transportation:
At 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, a car stops at the utility lot in front of the Stamp Union to pick up students.  If you need a ride, please call the Frickes to arrange it.  After the class, we give students a ride back to their homes.

Contact Information:

If you or someone you know is interested in being a student, please call or email David and Beryl Fricke (dwfricke@gmail.com or 301-789-7022) or Simon Shi (simonlens@gmail.com) for more information.  Those wishing to speak to someone in Spanish, may call Alex Martinez at 240-351-6354.  You are welcome to come to a class even if you have not spoken to an organizer!

Thanks, and see you on Tuesday!

David and Beryl Fricke, and the rest of the ESL Team volunteers