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Winter-Spring 2015 Schedule

FRIENDSHIP HOUSE MSU

International Student Ministry

Class Registra>on on Friendship House Website

Address : 929 Sever Drive East Lansing, MI 48823

Phone : (517)-332-8050
Email : friendshiphousemsu@gmail.com
Website : www.friendshiphousemsu.org

Students must subscribe and register online at

http://friendshiphousemsu.org/subscribe/

FH 1st Floor

Listening & Vocabulary

FH Basement

Play Group

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English Idioms

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MONDAY

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$10 per student registra>on applies Classes are FREE -No Tuiaon

Social Conversation
The Book of John

Other
FH 2nd Floor

TUESDAY

Bible Basics for Everyone

FH 1st Floor

Preparing for TOEFL

Developing Speaking Skills

Casual English Conversation

FH Basement
Other

Beginning English

FH 2nd Floor

WEDNESDAY

FH 1st Floor
FH Basement

Water Color Painting

Other

U.S. News & Conversation

Who is Jesus?
The Joys of English

FH 2nd Floor

THURSDAY

Bible Study 101

Culture, Conversation & Coffee

FH 1st Floor

English Expressions

Writing Tutoring

The Four Gospels

Miracles & Wonders of Bible

FH Basement
Other

Bible Study - Lent

FH 2nd Floor

FRIDAY

FH 1st Floor

International Spouse Connection

U.S. History & American Culture

FH Basement
Other

Bible Study
English C, V & P (1)

FH 2nd Floor

English C, V & P (2)

FH Basement

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English Idioms

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Listening & Vocabulary

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Play Group

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FH 2nd Floor

Social Conversation
The Book of John

Other

Time
Mon 9:00am-10:30am
Dates
Jan. 12 ~ May 11
English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 2F

English Idioms
Teacher

Jodi

Teacher Jodi returns to share with Internationals this wonderful class focusing on
English idioms, slang and expressions. There are an estimated 20,000 idioms in the
English language but probably around 2,000 used commonly in everyday language.
Teacher Jodi will focus on idioms you will encounter and use in your daily life in East
Lansing and at MSU. English idioms also reveal much information about American
culture as well as how certain regions of the U.S. tend to use certain kinds of idioms.
Time Mon 10:30am-12:00pm
Dates
Jan. 5 ~ May 11
Katie & Kristin English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House BF

Parent Child Play Group

Teacher

Friendship House MSU is pleased to offer this special class for International Moms
(and Dads) with young children (up to age 5). Each week the class offers up to 2
hours of really fun time together involving crafts, English learning, American culture,
music, stories, games, holiday parties, snacks, free play time with many toys and
other childrens activities. It is just the right environment to meet new friends, laugh
a lot and, most important, develop special friendships.
Time Mon 10:30am-12:00pm
Dates
Jan. 19 ~ May 11
Teacher Larisa & Stefanie English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 1F

English Listening & Vocabulary

This class improves your English listening skills and builds your English vocabulary.
All of the material is new. Using video and audio clips featuring lectures, special
subjects, music and instruction, the teachers guide students through transcripts,
short quizzes, short homework assignments and other teaching methods to create
real progress into learning English. Students will be asked at each class to practice
English speaking and demonstrate their growing ability to hear, speak, read and use
English effectively.

Bible Study The Book of John

Teacher

Becky

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Mon 12:30pm-2:00pm
Dates
Jan. 5 ~ May 11
Location Friendship House 1F

Teacher Becky has taught this Bible study at Friendship House MSU for many years.
It enables Internationals to become more familiar with the teachings contained in
the Christian Bible. The class focuses on the first four books of the New Testament in
the Bible, called the Gospels, where the words, teachings and promises of Jesus
Christ are found. In addition, because the class is taught in English including Bibles
in English as well as the first languages of International students opportunities for
improving English reading, listening and speaking will occur at each class.
Time
Dates
English Level All levels welcome Location

English Conversation for Social Situations

Teacher

Ryoko

Mon 1:30pm-3:00pm
Jan. 5 ~ May 11
Friendship House 2F

This is a new class at Friendship House MSU and will help English learners how to
improve their English conversation in social situations. The class will cover topics
such as: greetings & goodbyes; how to start a conversation in English; how to do a
basic English conversation (small talk); English conversation for specific situations,
and unwritten rules of American English conversation. Role play, conversation
advice, handouts, teaching videos and many other tools will be used. Students
should expect to practice their English at every class. This is an important class for
Internationals who want to learn to blend English conversation with information
about American culture situations.

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Bible Basics for Everyone

FH 2nd Floor

Developing Speaking Skills

Casual English Conversation

Preparing for TOEFL

FH Basement
Other

Time
Dates
English Level All levels welcome Location

Casual English Conversation

Teacher

Tom & Kathy

Tue 9:30am-11:00am
Jan. 6 ~ May 12
Friendship House 1F

This long-running class helps Internationals improve their English listening and
speaking in a casual, comfortable, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The class
studies a whole range of subjects from culture, to places in Michigan and the U.S.
to visit, to uniquely American traditions, consumer tips, to uses of the English
language in different circumstances in a fun, enjoyable and memorable way.
Students have many opportunities to practice their English speaking.
Time Tue 11:00am-12:30pm
Dates
Jan. 6 ~ May 12
English Level Low Intermediate Location Friendship House 2F

Bible Basics for Everyone

Teacher

Heidi

This 90 minutes Bible study is for Internationals who are interested in learning about
Christianity for the first time. In addition to using the Christian Bible, the textbook
for the class is Bible Basics for Everyone, an easy-to-read-and-follow-along study
that uses plain, ordinary English. This is an excellent class for beginners who either
know nothing about Christianity or come from nations where Christianity is not as
significant as it is in the United States.
Time
Dates
English Level All levels welcome Location

Developing Your English Speaking Skills

Teacher

Stefanie

Tue 2:00pm-3:30pm
Jan. 20 ~ May 12
Friendship House 1F

The emphasis of this class is to develop your English speaking skills and vocabulary.
It will feature different activities to improve your conversational skills in a fun and
relaxed way. Every week we will have unique activities like every-day dialogues,
games and speaking practice. Come ready to use your imagination in role-playing
exercises, partner conversations and much more!

Time
Tue 6:30pm-8:00pm
Dates
Every other Tuesday
Class meets Jan. 13, 27, Feb 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 7, 21, May 12
Director Rich English Level Intermediate Location Friendship House 1F

Preparing for the TOEFL Exam

Teacher

The TOEFL iBT test measures an Internationals ability to use and understand
English at the university level. It evaluates how well students combine listening,
reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks. Friendship House
MSU is pleased to offer this class to help students prepare for the TOEFL. Many
materials, practice tests and directed discussions have been developed to help
TOEFL-bound students maximize their test score. This class is limited to the first 10
students who register online.

English Conversation Partners Available

Friendship House MSU has free volunteer tutors willing to assist International
students with their English conversation one-on-one. Our supply of tutors is
limited. Partners are assigned after an individual assessment with each
International student. After assignment, the tutor and student will arrange their
own meeting schedule. Please contact Rich by email or stop by his office at
Friendship House MSU: friendshiphousemsu@gmail.com

Facebook : www.facebook.com/FriendshipHouseMSU
Friendship House Website : http://friendshiphousemsu.org

Have questions about class descriptions, class availability or tutoring?

Please contact Friendship House Executive Director Rich Bearup:
Phone - (517) 332-8050 or email - friendshiphousemsu@gmail.com

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Culture, Conversation & Coffee

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Water Color Painting

Time
Wed 9:30am-11:00am
Dates
Jan. 7 ~ May 13
English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 1F

U.S. News & Conversation

Bible Study 101

American Culture, English Conversation & Coffee

Rene

Are there times you just want to sit with a group of friends and informally discuss
American culture? Practice English conversation? Exchange experiences and ask
questions in a safe setting? This class lets you do all of these things. The emphasis is
on making everyone comfortable and experience learning in a friendly environment.
The group will decide what to discuss and how long to spend on each topic. Tips will
be shared on how to do small talk and what kind of English to use in different
conversational situations.

Time Wed 10:30am-12:00pm

Dates
Jan. 7 ~ May 13
English Level All levels welcome Location University Lutheran Church

Teacher

Clyde

This popular class is back for a new semester of learning about and doing water
color painting, releasing the inner artist within and expressing yourself through this
beautiful art form. The class deals with a basic understanding of color, value
relationships, design and techniques, using watercolor books by professional artists
the teacher (a professional water color artist himself) has used to develop his own
painting style. Each student receives significant individual attention and will
eventually design, compose and paint their own pictures. At the end of the
semester, the teacher will matte and frame one painting from each student. There is
a fee of $40 to attend this class which covers the cost of painting materials. Need-
based scholarships are available.

Class Locations
Friendship House MSU : 929 Sever Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823
University Lutheran Church: 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
Martin Luther Chapel : 444 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Pastor Curt

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Wed 11:30am-1:00pm
Dates
Jan. 14 ~ May 13
Location Friendship House 1F

The Bible contains documents written by over 40 different people from several
different cultures over the course of nearly 2000 years. It includes historical
accounts, poetry, legal documents, personal letters and prophetic visions. This study
will take a short look at all the different kinds of literature in the Bible and how they
contribute to our understanding of God and His love for us. The class will be
conducted in English, but students will be encouraged to do readings between
classes in their native language. No previous Bible knowledge is necessary, and
questions for class discussion are always welcome!

Water Color Painting

Teacher

15:30

Bible Study 101

FH Basement
Other

Teacher

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Beginning English

FH 2nd Floor

Time
Dates
English Level All levels welcome Location

Beginning English
Teacher

Yuna

Wed 1:00pm-2:30pm
Jan. 7 ~ May 13
Friendship House 2F

The class is for the beginners who want to practice speaking English conversation for
our daily life. The class focuses on commonly used expressions for a variety of
situations. Students also learn easy phrasal verbs and idioms and practice them in
proper contexts. Reading a simple article will be a part of this class to help learners
familiarize with written English.

U.S. News & English Conversation

Teacher

Dave

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Dates
Location

Wed 6:00pm-7:30pm
Jan. 7 ~ May 13
Martin Luther Chapel

Many Internationals discover that paying attention to the news U.S. and world
news alike is an excellent way to improve their English vocabulary, comprehension
and practice. Newspapers, cable news, online news websites and blogs, and
magazines really help Internationals grow their English conversation skills and start
learning the patterns of speech that are so important to their second language. This
class is helpful both for Internationals wanting to discuss news and also those whose
schedules prevent them from coming to Friendship House during the day.

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English Expressions

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Who is Jesus?
The Joys of English

FH 2nd Floor

Writing Tutoring

The Four Gospels

Miracles & Wonders of Bible

FH Basement
Other

Bible Study Who is Jesus?

Teacher

Clyde

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Thu 10:00am-11:30am
Dates
Jan. 8 ~ May 14
Location Friendship House 2F

In this class, students study the subject of Who is Jesus? By knowing the answer
to this question, they learn how that changes everything about how we live our
lives, from personal relationships, to dealing with stress and worry, to knowing
where we came from and where we will eventually end up. Specific areas of
everyday life are used, applying the teachings of Jesus as found in the Bible, to
understanding the help He provides so that we can live peaceful, joyful lives.

Time Thu 10:30am-12:00pm

The Joys of English (New Topics)
Dates
Jan. 8 ~ May 14
Teacher
Mary Lou
English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 1F

Using fresh new material, the class features helpful topics with opportunities to
practice speaking and writing in English. Editing assistance will be offered with
suggestions for fluency and TOEFL success. Teacher Mary Lou incorporates many
forms of teaching media in her classes to maximize the learning experience of
International students. Internationals find this class especially stimulating. Classes
are held at Friendship House MSU.

Miracles & Wonders of the Bible (New Topics)

Teacher

Mary Lou

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Dates
Location

Thu 1:00pm-2:30pm
Jan. 8 ~ May 14
Friendship House 1F

Using new topics and material, we will discover evidence of God's loving care and
His incredible power in the lives of His people! Old and New Testament stories of
the Bible form the core of this inspiring course, including how they impact our
everyday happiness. Questions and discussion are always encouraged and welcome.
Important lessons for happy, victorious living will be gleaned from selected
scriptures. Students will take turns reading passages and build their English
vocabulary while learning about Christianity.

English Expressions
Teacher

Tim

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Dates
Location

Thu 3:00pm-4:30pm
March 5 ~ May 14
Friendship House 2F

In this course, students will examine many, many common expressions used in
everyday spoken English, focusing on context: how and when these expressions are
used by English speakers. They will also examine patterns of informal American
English, both spoken and written. They will also work together continually on many
exercises to practice and reinforce what they are learning.

Writing Tutoring
Teacher

Tim

English Level

Intermediate

Time
Dates
Location

Thu 4:30pm-5:30pm
Jan. 8 ~ Jan. 29
Friendship House 2F

Time
Dates
Location

Thu 7:00pm-8:30pm
Jan. 8 ~ May 14
Friendship House 1F

For those International students working on your writing, this tutorial will provide
you with an opportunity to receive feedback from Teacher Tim, who will be available
during this time to meet with you and go over your work. This opportunity would be
especially helpful if you are a graduate student or Visiting Scholar at MSU. If you
would like to attend his tutorial and meet with him during a particular week, you will
need to contact him at miankt@lcc.edu to arrange a specific appointment during
this time.

Bible Study The Four Gospels

Teacher

Dick

English Level

Intermediate

The Four Gospels, or books, of the New Testament Bible, are the focus of this class.
These books describe the coming of Jesus into the world 2,000 years ago, His
baptism, and how He as the Son of God sends disciples to preach His Gospel to the
whole world, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus miracles
on earth are described as are His crucifixion, resurrection from the dead, and
ascension into heaven. The application of Jesus words and life to all people
everywhere is a major part of the class discussion.

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Bible Study - Lent

FH 2nd Floor
FH 1st Floor

International Spouse Connection

U.S. History & American Culture

FH Basement
Other

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FH 1st Floor
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Other

Bible Study
English C, V & P (1)

English C, V & P (2)

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Time
Sat 12:30pm-2:00pm
Dates
Jan. 3 ~ May 9
Teacher
Maxine
English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 1F
{Note: this is a repeat of the 10:00 am class} This warm and friendly class emphasizes English
pronunciation and listening skills improvement. The conversation among students not only
flows freely, it serves as the core of this long-running and respected class. Teaching tools like
analogy (comparisons), idioms (slang) and International cultural similarities and differences
are frequently used. In addition to increasing English proficiency, the class uses seasonal
recipes, national holidays, Michigan products, and points of historical and scenic interest in
our state.

English Conversation, Vocabulary & Pronunciation (2)

15:00

Time
Fri 2:30pm-4:00pm
Dates
Feb. 20 ~ April 3
Teacher
Katie
English Level Intermediate Location Friendship House 2F
This Bible study will be about the season of Lent. Lent is the Christian season of preparation
before Easter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the
season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter. Lent is a time when many Christians
prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance,moderation and spiritual
discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on His suffering and His sacrifice, His
life, death, burial and resurrection.

Bible Study - Lent

Time
Sat 10:00am-11:30am
Dates
Jan. 3 ~ May 9
Teacher
Maxine
English Level All levels welcome Location Friendship House 1F
This warm and friendly class emphasizes English pronunciation and listening skills
improvement. The conversation among students not only flows freely, it serves as the core of
this long-running and respected class. Teaching tools like analogy (comparisons), idioms
(slang) and International cultural similarities and differences are frequently used. In addition
to increasing English proficiency, the class uses seasonal recipes, national holidays, Michigan
products, and points of historical and scenic interest in our state.

English Conversation, Vocabulary & Pronunciation (1)

14:30

Time
Fri 1:00pm -2:30pm
Dates
Jan. 16 ~ May 15
Teacher Stefanie, Patty, Arita English Level All levels welcome Location
Friendship House 1F
ISC (International Spouse Connection) is a group for, and organized by, spouses of MSU
International students and scholars. They share their cultures, life stories and interests.
Spouses practice English while talking about different topics every week. There is usually lots
of humor and always lasting friendships. All International spouses and English conversation
levels are welcome.

International Spouse Connection

Time
Sat 10:00am-11:30am
Dates
Jan. 3 ~ May 9
Teacher
English Level Intermediate Location Friendship House 2F
Peter
The Book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul in the year 56 A.D. or about 30 years
after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He wrote it as a letter to the Christian
believers in Rome as a way to outline the Christian faith on which to base their daily lives. The
letter focuses on important questions and answers including salvation, the sovereignty of
God, judgment (what happens when we die), and spiritual growth during our life on earth and
Gods amazing righteousness.

Bible Study

14:00

Time
Fri 10:30am -12:00pm
Dates
April 10 ~ May 15
Teacher
Pastor Rich
English Level Low Intermidiate Location University Lutheran Church
This is a new class to the Friendship House MSU schedule and addresses what Internationals
want to know about how U.S. history affects American culture and vice versa. Pastor Rich is
an accomplished teacher and come long time student at American histry, will guide students
to an insiders view of select portions of American history and how those events, decisions
and milestones influenced our society. Students will build their English vocabulary, improve
their pronunciation and become much more aware of how the American people think and
function.

U.S. History & American Culture