TECs ESL Teacher Training, Engaging English Learners 101, San Antonio, TX, Aug 16, 2025

TECs* ESL Teacher Training, Engaging English Learners 101 is a 7-hour training that prepares volunteers to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in a community-based or faith-affiliated setting. The workshop provides hands-on teaching activities, tips for success, and useful resources. Participants benefit from the knowledge and expertise of an experienced teacher trainer.   

WHEN:
3-hour self-paced, online training plus
4-hour in-person workshop, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: 
First Baptist Church
515 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, TX  78215

COST:  $25
Pay online when registering or by check at workshop on August 16, 2025

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

•  Online TECs Training Manual (Hardcopy available for purchase)
•  Access to 3-hour self-paced, online training
•  4-hour hands-on, in-person workshop
•  Refreshments  

REGISTRATION:  Required by midnight Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Spaces are limited, so registration may close BEFORE this date.
You will receive an email confirming your registration. (Check your Spam or Junk Email.) 

ONLINE TRAINING:
As soon as your registration is confirmed, the online TECs Training Manual and online training will be available.
The online training MUST be completed before attending the in-person workshop.

CERTIFICATE:
Literacy ConneXus training certificate for 7 hours is given to participants upon completion of the workshop. 

QUESTIONS:
Workshop content, contact Karen Peiser, karen@literacyconnexus.org.

Registration, contact janice@literacyconnexus.org.

Note:  Because most adult ESL students in church ministries are beginners, the emphasis is on teaching that level. However, higher level teachers who have never attended a basic workshop will benefit from this training.  Many of the same techniques used for beginners are also appropriate for the higher levels.

*TECs (Teaching English ConneXus)