Global Connections

When: Wed, Mar 3 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Description: The Community English Class is a free conversational English class, and it is open to all non-native English speakers.  We integrate activities focusing on all four skills—reading, writing, speaking and listening—though we provide special emphasis on conversation skills through ample opportunities to connect with other attendees of the class and the teachers.  Some class activities combine all proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced); we also divide up into smaller classes based on proficiency level, and we use a textbook for these smaller proficiency-specific classes.  All attendees are assessed by the teachers through an assessment tool; attendees are then placed into the appropriate class for their level.

The Community English Class is free and meets on Wednesdays from September 23, 2009 – May 5, 2010.  You may come at any time and participate as often as you wish.  Free childcare is also provided. Contact Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org for more information.

Location: BG Alliance Church

1161 E. Napoleon Road

When: Tue, Mar 9

Description: This is your chance to explore Amish country and learn more about them!  We’ll be taking a tour on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 and visiting several Amish-owned businesses as well as having dinner with an Amish family.  This trip is beyond the typical tourist experience!  Room is limited, so sign up with Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org to reserve your spot.

Location: Amish Country

When: Wed, Mar 10 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

When: Wed, Mar 17 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Description: The Community English Class is a free conversational English class, and it is open to all non-native English speakers.  We integrate activities focusing on all four skills—reading, writing, speaking and listening—though we provide special emphasis on conversation skills through ample opportunities to connect with other attendees of the class and the teachers.  Some class activities combine all proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced); we also divide up into smaller classes based on proficiency level, and we use a textbook for these smaller proficiency-specific classes.  All attendees are assessed by the teachers through an assessment tool; attendees are then placed into the appropriate class for their level.

The Community English Class is free and meets on Wednesdays from September 23, 2009 – May 5, 2010.  You may come at any time and participate as often as you wish.  Free childcare is also provided. Contact Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org for more information.

Location: BG Alliance Church

1161 E. Napoleon Road

When: Sat, Mar 20 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Description: Every month, Global Connections volunteers take internationals up to Toledo for them to shop at an Asian market, a Middle Eastern market, and an Indian market. Dates for the shopping trips are always listed in the monthly e-newsletter In Touch with Global Connections.

You must reserve your spot as soon as possible since space is limited. Contact Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org for more information to begin receiving In Touch with Global Connections or to find out dates for upcoming shopping trips.

Location: From BGSU to Toledo and back.

When: Wed, Mar 24 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Description: The Community English Class is a free conversational English class, and it is open to all non-native English speakers.  We integrate activities focusing on all four skills—reading, writing, speaking and listening—though we provide special emphasis on conversation skills through ample opportunities to connect with other attendees of the class and the teachers.  Some class activities combine all proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced); we also divide up into smaller classes based on proficiency level, and we use a textbook for these smaller proficiency-specific classes.  All attendees are assessed by the teachers through an assessment tool; attendees are then placed into the appropriate class for their level.

The Community English Class is free and meets on Wednesdays from September 23, 2009 – May 5, 2010.  You may come at any time and participate as often as you wish.  Free childcare is also provided. Contact Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org for more information.

Location: BG Alliance Church

1161 E. Napoleon Road

When: Fri, Mar 26 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Description: Friendship Friday is a monthly potluck luncheon (everyone brings a dish to share) where one of our Global Connections volunteers teaches or shows a craft or hobby. We usually meet one Friday each month from 11:30 – 2:00 pm.

If you have any questions, contact Beth at bmannahan@woh.rr.com.

Location: contact Beth

When: Wed, Mar 31 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Description: The Community English Class is a free conversational English class, and it is open to all non-native English speakers.  We integrate activities focusing on all four skills—reading, writing, speaking and listening—though we provide special emphasis on conversation skills through ample opportunities to connect with other attendees of the class and the teachers.  Some class activities combine all proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced); we also divide up into smaller classes based on proficiency level, and we use a textbook for these smaller proficiency-specific classes.  All attendees are assessed by the teachers through an assessment tool; attendees are then placed into the appropriate class for their level.

The Community English Class is free and meets on Wednesdays from September 23, 2009 – May 5, 2010.  You may come at any time and participate as often as you wish.  Free childcare is also provided. Contact Julie at jgeorge@globalconnections-bg.org for more information.

Location: BG Alliance Church

1161 E. Napoleon Road

When: Fri, Apr 2

Location: Christian Holiday