Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you can expect a warm welcome at any of the church’s activities. This page has some activities particularly aimed at internationals in Abingdon.

 

ENGLISH@ABBEY

About our English lesson for internationals:

  • Who is it for? Anyone who can already speak and understand some English

  • Can beginners join? No, our lessons aren’t suitable for beginners

  • Where? At the chapel in Checker Walk, Abingdon. OX14 3JB

  • When? Tuesday mornings during school term time

  • What time? 10:00 - 12:00

  • What is it like? An informal lesson focussed on speaking and listening

  • What do we do? Lots of speaking together in pairs and small groups. Grammar too!

  • Who is the teacher? Jean (see below) with helpers from the church

  • What is the cost? No fee, but donations are welcome to help cover costs

If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please email Jean at english@abbeyonline.org.uk

 
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Meet your teacher

Hi everyone! Let’s meet our teacher, Jean …

What’s your experience of teaching English?

I taught adults at all levels and from many different countries in an Adult Education college in Reading for many years 

I also helped other teachers improve their English teaching and trained them

Many students took qualifications to help them get better jobs

Why do you want to teach English here?  

It’s so important.  It helps people feel more confident and happier living here

It also helps the whole family, for example when they talk to teachers or the doctor

I would like to meet people from other countries who live in Abingdon

What’s your background?

I studied languages in the UK and Europe, then qualified as a teacher

My family and I lived for several years in the Middle East and Africa 

I understand it can be hard living in a different culture and learning a language

Why do you love teaching English?

I like explaining how English works and helping students understand it

Working with people from different countries is so interesting

I like making it as interesting and fun as possible!

How do we teach English?

Lots of speaking practice in small groups with a volunteer

Explaining grammar when necessary 

Listening to what you say so that we can help you correct your mistakes

What do you do now you’re retired?

Family time with our grown-up children and grandchildren

Walking in the beautiful countryside here 

Travelling – when we can!  

If you would like more information you can contact us at english@abbeyonline.org.uk

 

 

QUESTIONS OF FAITH

Our English lessons welcome people of all faiths and none, wherever you come from.

If you would like to understand what Christians believe or get to know the Bible in simple English with others, you can email us or explore more here.