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English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are a ministry of Vineyard Columbus. We are dedicated to equipping refugees and immigrants with quality English education through volunteer-led classes. We provide six different levels of instruction during the fall and spring sessions, with a more relaxed conversation program in the summer.

Winter 2026

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ESL Program

Classes are currently full for our Fall 2025 semester. Registration dates and class dates for our upcoming Winter 2026 semester are below.

evening program

Tuesdays | January 13 - April 28, 2026 | 7pm – 8:30pm | Vineyard Community Center
Registration will be on Tuesday, January 6th from 7 PM - 8 PM. We will only accept new students at this registration and will not be testing new students any other evening.

Classes are free, and workbooks cost $20 cash.  

Childcare is provided.

DayTime program

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | January 7 - May 1, 2026 | 10am – 11:30am | Vineyard Community Center

Registration will be on Monday, January 5th from 10 AM - 11 AM. We will only accept new students at this registration and will not be testing new students any other morning.

Classes are free, and workbooks cost $20 cash.  

Childcare is not provided.  ‍

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ESOL classes are also available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings through the Delaware Area Career Center. For more information, please contact them directly. 740-548-0708

Please email us with any further questions about any of these programs, or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

Serving Opportunities

‍Interest Meeting

July 25 | 7-8:30pm
Vineyard Columbus, 2nd Floor Ministry Center

This is a relaxed opportunity for potential volunteers to hear about the ESL program, ask questions, and share ideas about how you might best serve.  So many options are available!  Teachers are always our greatest area of need (certification not necessary).  Listen to our current volunteers talk about their amazing and sometimes surprising experiences with the program.

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‍Save the Date for Upcoming Volunteer Trainings

August 1 | 7-8:30pm and August 8 | 7-8:30pm
Vineyard Community Center, 2nd Floor

Volunteers need only to be willing to love our international friends in practical ways by serving in the following areas:  

  • Greeters: Our ESL students are eager to interact with people who enjoy giving warm smiles and speaking welcoming words as they enter the classroom.  
  • Teachers: If you have a heart for internationals and enjoy teaching, we need volunteers to teach and assist in our daytime classes on Mon, Wed, Fri from 10-11:30am, and Tuesday evening ESL classes from 7-8:30pm.  
  • Conversation Table Leaders: We have a vibrant ESL program and are always seeking volunteers to assist as conversation facilitators on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9-10am.
  • Sewing Teacher: A curriculum is already established and available to teach.  We are looking for a skilled sewer who is interested in sharing their love of sewing!