Low Cost Fees only include the cost of course materials.Fellowship and Faith Participants support one another as they apply spiritual and academic principles of learning.Local and Online Course include face-to-face gatherings with local members and online resources for self-paced study.
EnglishConnect is an English-language learning program provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The purpose of EnglishConnect is to help learners develop English skills in an environment of fellowship and faith.
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Unique Benefits
Developing English proficiency can expand opportunities for employment, education, service, and friendship. However, many people around the world face obstacles to learning English including cost, distance, time, self-doubt, and access. EnglishConnect provides a unique opportunity for learners worldwide to:
- Participate in English conversation groups designed to foster fellowship and faith.
- Access personal study resources at minimal to no-cost.
- Combine spiritual and academic learning to empower self-reliance.
Learning a language requires commitment, time, diligence, support, and intentional practice. EnglishConnect courses are designed to help learners take responsibility for their own learning and work together to achieve their goals.
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Course Objectives
EnglishConnect courses help learners:
- Increase faith
- Become more capable learners
- Develop English proficiency
EnglishConnect 1 and 2 courses help learners develop basic English conversation skills. EnglishConnect 3 prepares learners for academic opportunities — especially BYU-Pathway Worldwide..
EnglishConnect 1 & 2
EnglishConnect 1 and 2 courses are taught by members and missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and administered under the direction of local Church leaders. Conversation classes are held weekly, usually at a local meetinghouse. Course materials are available online or in print format.
- Weekly Conversation Class
- Teacher-led: Local members or missionary companionship
- 30 min: Discussion of a gospel principle
60 min: English conversation practice - Personal study resources found in print and online
- Daily practice
- Goal setting and performance tracking
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EnglishConnect 3
EnglishConnect 3 is provided through BYU-Pathway Worldwide with support from local members and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. EnglishConnect 3 is a self-paced online course with a student-led weekly gathering held online or in a local meetinghouse.
Registering for EnglishConnect 3 gives learners 14 weeks of access to online learning resources with individualized feedback on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Online learning resources are competency-based, meaning learners advance in the course as they gain specific English skills. Learners can repeat EnglishConnect 3 as many times as is necessary to accomplish their goals.
- Low Cost: Cost Varies by Country
Learn More - Self-paced online course that is competency based
- 90 min: Student-led weekly gathering
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