ESOL News
Alpha Course
Alpha is a free course. It helps you learn about life, faith, and God. Each week, we eat together, watch a short video, and talk in small groups. You can join an English group or a Chinese group.
Saturday, January 31
Alpha Introduction Dinner, 7:00 pm, church café
Thursday, February 5
Alpha course starts, 7:00 pm, church café. Dinner is provided.
For more information, email Peter: alpha@mabc.org.nz
Welcome
Welcome to our ESOL English conversation classes! My name is Rob, and I am one of the pastors here at Mt Albert Baptist Church, and I have the privilege of interacting with all the wonderful students and staff!
We are delighted that you have made the big decision to make New Zealand home, and join us for our English conversation classes. Learning will be a big step in helping you adapt well to life in NZ and enjoy life here. So keep learning English and use it as much as you can. God bless you.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
ESOL Classes
Our ESOL English Conversation Program offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes. We follow the New Zealand school terms — four terms a year, each lasting 9–10 weeks. Classes are held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and include a free morning tea. Each term features a field trip and ends with a shared lunch. The cost is $20 per term. Students who attend 80% or more of the classes can request a certificate of study.
We give out new name tags each term. When you get yours, please take a photo of it on your phone as a backup. Find your tag on the board when you sign in, and return it at the end of the lesson.
Term 4: October 8 – December 10. This term’s field trip is to Monte Cecilia Park on November 26, and the shared lunch is on December 10.
ESOL Students
Our ESOL students come from many different countries. Listen to their experiences of our classes in English or in their own languages.
ESOL Enrolment
We are developing an online enrolment form. For now, please register in person. Please come at least 15 minutes before class starts at 9:30 am. You can pay by EFTPOS or bring exactly $20 for registration.
Photo Gallery
WeChat Group
mabcESOL is a WeChat group for our students to practise speaking English every day. We post videos about New Zealand culture to help you enjoy life in this new country, and we share news about free cultural events in Auckland that you can join.
Conversation Cafe
Conversation Café is a place to practise English over tea, make new friends, and learn about New Zealand culture. We meet every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30pm at the church cafe. It’s free to attend, and everyone is welcome!
Parking
We have two car parks – one from New North Road and one from Alberton Avenue. Please do not park in the spaces with the Toy Library Parking Space sign (left photo) in the New North Road car park. Also, do not park in the spaces marked by the yellow frame (right photo) in the Alberton Avenue car park. Thank you!
Bookmarking
You can add our website to your home screen for quick access:
- Tap the three dots (⋮) or the share button.
- Tap "Add to Home Screen", "Add to Home", "Add Shortcut", or a similar option.
- Tap "Add" to finish.
Contact Us
We’d love your feedback! Share your thoughts or ideas to help improve our ESOL classes. Thank you!
ESOL Classes
Mt Albert Baptist Church
Church Cafe
732 New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
Email: esol@mabc.org.nz
Website: mabcESOL.org.nz