FRIENDSHIP HOUSE MSU

Online Class Schedule

Summer 2020

International Student Ministry - Lansing Area

By studying who Jesus is, we learn how that knowledge changes

everything about how we live our lives, from personal

relationships, to dealing with stress and worry, to knowing

where we came from and eventually end up. Specific areas of

everyday life are used, applying the teachings of Jesus as found

in the Bible, to better understand the help He provides so that

we can live peaceful, joyful lives.

Teacher Clyde is a retired graphic designer and has taught at

Friendship House for over 15 years. He is also a professional

water-color artist.

ADVENTURES IN

SITUATIONAL VOCABULARY

MONDAY

Starts June 15

Ends August 3

9:30-11:00 AM

Zoom host: Pradip

Starts June 15

Ends August 10

1:30-3:00 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

WHO IS JESUS?

Teacher Tim

In this course we will practice vocabulary by focusing on words

and phrases commonly used to communicate in specific

situations. I will bring some of these "situations" into our Zoom

classroom, but I will also invite you to request situations you

would like us to explore. We will spend our class time discussing

how and when certain expressions are used, differences between

expressions, and anything else that comes to mind. I will do my

best to answer any questions you throw my way!

Teacher Tim has a master’s degree in education and taught

English at Lansing Community College for over 30 years. He

has taught English at Friendship House for several years.

Teacher Clyde

M O NDAY BRAIN POWER

What do our emotions say about us? What do tears mean? How

do we cope with stress? How do we communicate with our

family, our children, our spouse, our friends, our parents? How

does our thinking affect our behavior? How do we make

friends?

In this class, we will talk, in a free and open way, about topics

like stress, communication, relations and culture. We propose

to lean on science and to learn new things, but also a simple

moment of exchange, sharing experiences, discussion, and

having fun! Let us see what psychology can allow us to learn

about ourselves, but also, how it can help us to simply, living a

good life.

This class is team taught by Marashdeh (a medical doctor &

psychiatrist from Jordan), Julio (a clinical psychologist from

Colombia) and Justine (a social psychologist from France). All

are current or former Friendship House students.

Starts June 8

Ends July 27

3:00-4:00 PM

Zoom host: Rich

Teacher Marashdeh, Julio

& Justine

TUE S DAY

Starts June 9

Ends August 11

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

Teacher Jo

BEGIN: A BASIC BIBLE STUDY

DISCOVER BIBLE TRUTH

I hope you think learning new things is fun! In this class we will

read Bible stories from creation to Jesus and make discoveries

about God, Jesus, people, yourself, and the world. All who are

seeking or curious--regardless of your spiritual background are

welcome. This is an interactive class so you will be able to practice

your English listening and speaking skills too.

Teacher Jo has a master’s degree in Education and taught English

as second language in China and South Korea for ten years.

This is a study of the key concepts of the Bible for those who have

never read it. However, those who are more familiar with the Bible

will also find this class valuable as a review of its basic teachings.

Note: each student will receive a copy of the book titled, “BEGIN.”

Teacher Jan has a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages (TESOL) from Cornerstone University. She is

a former parochial schoolteacher and principal. She is currently a

member of the Friendship House Board of Directors.

Starts June 9

Ends August 11

2:00-3:30 PM

Zoom host: Jan

Teacher Jan

HOPE & ENCOURAGEMENT IN

DIFFICULT TIMES

Starts June 10

Ends August 12

1:00-2:00 PM

Zoom host:

Pradip/Rich

A topic is chosen for each week (at the end of each class for the

following week). Students will write a paper (at least one page) at

home about their thoughts regarding that topic. This will

help improve writing skills. Students will present their paper in

online class while other students and I listen. This helps the

presenter to develop confidence speaking and improve their

pronunciation. Teacher and student listeners will take notes and

give feedback and ask questions afterwards.

Teacher Janine was an English as Second Language teacher at

Friendship House in 2012-2014 and recently resumed teaching

online for us. She lives in Germany.

Teacher Janine

ENGLISH WRITING AND DISCUSSION

Starts June 10

Ends August 6

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Zoom host: Laura

During these difficult and uncertain times, it is easy to become

fearful, anxious, and discouraged. In this class we will meet Jesus

and discover what the Bible says about many of the problems that

we are facing today. Come with your questions and concerns. You

will find hope and encouragement in God's Word.

Teacher Laura has a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages (TESOL) from Michigan State University. She

is an adjunct ESL instructor at MSU's English Language Center. She

has been a teacher at Friendship House for several semesters.

Teacher Laura

WE DNE S DAY

THUR S DAY

INTERMEDIATE

CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH

AND LIFE SKILLS

Starts June 11

Ends August 13

10:00-11:30 AM

Zoom host: Jan

This is an Intermediate English Course that focuses on increasing

students´ English language proficiency. Each class provides

opportunities to practice speaking and listening, improve grammar,

learn, and apply life-skills and use American idioms.

Teacher Jan has a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages (TESOL) from Cornerstone University. She is a

former parochial schoolteacher and principal. She is currently a

member of the Friendship House Board of Directors.

Teacher Jan

THUR S DAY

This class is designed for intermediate level English language

learners residing in the USA or any other country around the globe.

The main objective of this course is to develop adult learners’

confidence to communicate everyday maters in English. They will

practice the use of phrasal verbs, common American expressions,

and idioms as well as vocabularies that help them sound natural

while speaking English.

Teacher Kunti has a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages from Michigan State University. She lives in

Nepal.

SPEAK ENGLISH NATURALLY

& CONFIDENTLY

Starts June 11

Ends August 13

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

DEAR DIARY . . . THE ART OF JOURNALING

Teacher Kunti

Teacher Mary Lou

Learn English and preserve memories in this course. Students will

be encouraged to write journal entries in English targeting favorite

topics. Each week sample journal paragraphs may be emailed to

the teacher for weekly feedback and editing suggestions.

Weekly topics may follow these suggestions or may be a topic of

your choice. When you register for the class, Rich will send the

email address of the teacher for this interactive journaling class.

Teacher Mary Lou has a master’s degree in Education and is a

retired public and parochial schoolteacher. She has taught at

Friendship House for 15 years.

Starts June 11

Ends July 30

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This class will be

conducted entirely

by email

The essential of reassurance, reflections about life, hope, and

beautiful messages, are in books. Once a week, we would like to get

together to discuss about a book that we have read during the week.

It would be a great time to share our different opinions,

different senses, if we like this book or not and why. Every week,

one of us will suggest a book to read, and take the lead for the next

class. We will read it during the week: all you will have to do is to

take a nice cup of tea, get comfortable, and read. During the next

book club, we will simply talk about it. It will be a chance to share

our different ideas, how each other can understand a message

delivered by a book and broaden our horizons. Let us explore the

magic of reading together!

Note: American English Teacher Maxine is a member of the club

and will assist us with English as needed. Teacher Maxine has a

bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and has

taught English as a Second Language at Friendship House for nearly

20 years.

THUR S DAY ONLINE BOOK CLUB

Starts June 4

Ends August 13

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

Teacher Maxine

Come and join me in this new class! I know you might already have

some of the basis in the English language, so what about adding

some vocabulary, idioms, and expressions into it? This is more than

a class; it is an EIL (English as an International Language)

community and it aims to support each other in our learning path

and to increase our listening, speaking and conversational skills. Let

us practice together, learn from each other, meet people from all

over the world and make new friends! Please note: the class will use

different tech tools, such as Google classroom, Gmail, Zoom and

other apps. The use of a laptop in this class is advisable.

Teacher Paola is a TESOL certified educator with a B.A. in English

and French. She has previously taught classes at Friendship House

some years ago and this past semester taught an online class for

Friendship House. She lives in Bolivia.

Teacher Paola

Starts June 11

Ends August 13

3:30-5:00 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

THUR S DAY

This class is for everyone who is seeking to develop their listening

and reading skills, use English naturally in everyday situations or

build their vocabulary. Language will be presented to you in a

clear context, which will help you retain it. You will also have

numerous opportunities to practice using specific grammatical

points and vocabulary by performing real-life tasks; things you

would do living in EL or in any other English-speaking country.

We will additionally explore phrases that native speakers often use

such as phrases for giving advice and expressing opinions.

Teacher Wes received his training as an English as a Second

Language instructor from Cambridge University. He lives in

Tunisia.

F R I DAY

This class addresses what Internationals want to know about

how U.S. history affects American culture and vice versa. Pastor

Rich is an accomplished teacher and long-time student of

American history. He will guide students to an “insider’s view”

of select portions of American history and how those events,

decisions and milestones influenced our society. Students will

build their English vocabulary, improve their pronunciation,

and become much more aware of how the American people

think and function.

Pastor Rich holds a master’s degree in Divinity, is a retired

Pastor and currently serves on the Friendship House Board of

Directors.

AMERICAN HISTORY

Starts June 5

Ends August 14

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

Teacher Pastor Rich

Starts June 25

Ends August 14

10:00-11:30 AM

Zoom host: Rich

Teacher Wes

NATURAL ENGLISH

F R I DAY

Teacher Jan

BEGIN: A BASIC BIBLE STUDY

This is a study of the key concepts of the Bible for those who have

never read it. However, those who are more familiar with the Bible

will also find this class valuable as a review of its basic teachings.

Note: each student will receive a copy of the book titled, “BEGIN.”

Teacher Jan has a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers

of Other Languages (TESOL) from Cornerstone University. She is

a former parochial schoolteacher and principal. She is currently a

member of the Friendship House Board of Directors.

Starts June 12

Ends August 14

2:00-3:30 PM

Zoom host: Jan

S U NDAY

SKIN HEALTH

This class, taught by a former Friendship House student and, later,

teacher and now a Mary Kay Consultant will be a demonstration

and discussion class about how to take care of your skin, keeping it

youthful looking and healthy. Nutrition, proper technique, and safe

products will be emphasized. All students are welcome and under

no obligation to purchase products.

Teacher Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

and has been at MSU for several years. She has previously served at

Friendship House as a sewing teacher and office volunteer.

Teacher Sarah

Starts June 14

Ends July 19

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom host: Pradip

RICH BEARUP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This is Rich’s 27th and final semester with Friendship House MSU. In his

previous career, he was a political campaign manager, legislative aide, legislative

chief of staff, special assistant to Lt. Governor Connie Binsfeld, special assistant

to Governor John Engler, special assistant to Governor Jennifer Granholm and

led a Governor’s statewide multi-disciplinary investigative unit on child abuse

and child sexual abuse. He was also executive vice president of Lutheran Child &

Family Service of Michigan and executive director of Michigan’s Children’s

Trust Fund.

Rich received his bachelor’s degree in English, History and Political Science from

Alma College, his master’s degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from

Michigan State University and a Doctor of Laws (Hon.) from Concordia

University (Ann Arbor).

Register Online

• $20 registration fee per student (per semester)

• Free classes – no tuition

• 16 weekly online classes scheduled for Summer 2020

• Experienced teachers in English as a Second Language (ESL) & Teaching

English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Weekly online classes meet Monday – Sunday with optional Bible study

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