Our largest International program is Global Friends (formerly known as “TGIF”). It is a community that welcomes Internationals from all around the world! Get to know other internationals and Americans while we eat, learn and laugh together. We also, have a program for children. Look below for our Friday Night schedule. If you would like to receive our weekly announcement email, please email Stew at stewb@upc.org
Our Winter 2010 Global Friends Schedule (begins Jan 8th)
We meet on Friday from 6:00– 9:30pm at University Presbyterian church in Seattle:
4540 Fifteenth Ave. NE, on the third floor. Getting to Global Friends.
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Event | Location |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner | Room 340-345 |
| 6:55pm | ESL Classes | Third Floor |
| Beginning English with American Friends | Room 365 | |
| Living In Seattle | Room 385 | |
| Psalms | Room 355 | |
| Toastmasters | Room 390-395 | |
| 8:00 pm | ESL Classes | Third Floor |
| English Through Music | Room 365 | |
| Chicken Soup for the Soul | Room 355 | |
| Speaking Practice | Room 380 | |
| Romans | Room 340-345 | |
| 6:55-9:00pm | Children’s Program | Room 300AB |
| 9:00pm | Snacks and time to talk | Room 170 |
Meet Our Teachers
Beginning ESL with American Friends
(beginning English)
Led by Pat and Nancy
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This class is designed for students who are new to English or who have some difficulty with the language. We will use many different activities to practice speaking, reading, and writing to help you feel more comfortable. We welcome mistakes, for this is common to all and a way of learning, and we hope that you will feel relaxed enough in our class to make them in front of us and your new friends. |
(beginning intermediate to advanced English)
Led by Cathy and Jack
Exploring the Psalms (Class will begin 1/15)
(beginning intermediate to advanced English)
Led by Jaci and Laura
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In this class, we will look at a different psalm each session. Each week we will cover such topics as historical context, literary style, relevance to understanding the relationship between God and humanity, and finding guidance for our lives through times of blessing and hardship, joy and sorrow. There will be opportunity for discussion in each class session. People at all levels of English oral expression and reading ability are welcome. |
(Intermediate to Advanced English, Membership fee)
Led by Ardi and Valerie
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Toastmasters is a structured program designed to build confidence through developing communication and leadership skills. Participants become a member of the club, where they practice communication and evaluation skills. Leadership skills are developed through leading meetings and becoming officers in the club. Email address: valerieinseattle@yahoo.com. |
(serious language students)
Led by: Susan, John and Adam
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Our goal is to help you become proficient in answering questions. In this class, we will spend almost all of class time speaking to and evaluating one another. |
(all English levels)
Led by Ricardo and Robin
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An exploration of perspectives on life, love, and faith based on short narrative stories from people who have been there; as recounted in the best selling “Chicken Soup” book series. |
(advanced English)
Led by David
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Are you curious about Christianity? We’ll be reading the book of Romans to discover what “Good News” is. Attending this class will help you answer the following questions: What is being righteous all about? How do you become righteous? This is also a great way to practice English conversation with friends, practice spoken and written English, and learn about faith where you are encouraged to ask questions. |
(beginning intermediate to advanced English)
Led by Erica, Becca and Ralph
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This class was designed to teach English thru the use of music. This will help with listening skills as well as vocabulary as we go through the meaning of the words used in the songs. We Will Discuss:
We will invite you to ask questions that we will either answer them ourselves or find the answer for you. |
