International Student Ministry

                                Welcome to the USA and to Austin!

We offer free English and Bible classes for international students, scholars, their families and friends.  We are a Christian  organization, however, we respect and welcome all people from any faith or no faith to our ESL program.

 

All times are Central Daylight Time

To get more information or to register for a class, please send Mrs. Marcia Mittwede an email and tell her your name and class numbers (#) you’d like to join.

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All classes are free and meet once a week on the day indicated. You may join a class at any time during the semester.
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CLASS LOCATIONS:   Most classes meet in-person at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3501 Red River. Some classes are also offered on Zoom.  To receive the Zoom link, contact Marcia@ulcaustin.com
 
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Book Club   Participants choose a book to read and meet to discuss it together. 
 
English Conversation Class:  Practice speaking English in a casual setting. Make new friends and learn about American culture in a group of 4 – 6 people. Worksheets are provided. Suggested English Level: Intermediate

ESL Bible Class:  The Bible has influenced much of the English language and American culture.  English Bibles and other materials are provided.  No prior Bible knowledge is required. Suggested English Level:  Intermediate

Idioms and Slang:  The American language uses many idioms and slang.  This class will help define idioms and slang expressions that are common in daily life in America.  Suggested English Level: Intermediate

Proverbs for Life: This discussion class focuses on proverbs (wise sayings)  that will help a person navigate life.  Students will study the proverbs of Solomon, an ancient king, as recorded in the Bible.  

Water Color Painting: Students of all skill levels paint and share results with other classmates.  A retired professional artist is available to critique and give advice on making the painting better. 

Quilting Group:  Join St. Paul ladies in sewing quilt squares. All skill levels welcome & all materials & tools provided. Bring your lunch and share lunch together in between sewing times.  

Mommy & Me:  For mommies and their babies ages, 0-3 years.  Includes age-appropriate activities, singing, Bible story time, and lots of chatting time for mommies (daddies, grandmas or other caregivers welcome). This class is currently not meeting.  We hope to resume in the future. Suggested English Level:  Low/Intermediate

TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS:  Send an email with your name and choice of classes (Class #) to Mrs. Marcia:   marcia@ulcaustin.com   She will send you the Zoom Link. You may join a class any time during the year. 

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how to find us

Worship Service
Sundays @5pm

Directions

University Lutheran Church, 2100 San Antonio, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78705
Ground floor of the ION apartment building at the corner of San Antonio and 21st.
Entrance is on 21st street.

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For University Lutheran parking: please contact Pastor Mittwede for access to the garage. Otherwise, there’s street parking or St. Austin’s Church Garage on San Antonio St.

International Student Ministry

International student classes are held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3501 Red River St. Austin, TX 78705
Use the parking lot on the north side of the church building.

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It is from the generous giving of many that we are able to to do ministry around UT.