ESL Curriculum

Many ESL ministries have been searching for a curriculum written for them, volunteer programs who want to teach quality English lessons and share Jesus in the one or two classes they hold each week. Neighbor to Neighbor: Uniting through English was written for these ministries. It is a vocabulary- and life skills-based curriculum of 34 lessons with clearly written instructions for volunteer teachers and student books that contain content that is not in conflict with our biblical values. The student books are secular, but the teacher’s guide is not and includes weekly personal devotions for teachers to encourage them as they plan their lessons.

This curriculum has been developed to be used by churches and anyone else teaching English as a Second Language. It is designed to work perfectly with the MNA ESL training so that teachers will never need to wade through college course materials or adapt workbooks into lesson plans again. It’s carefully crafted to provide learners with a strong foundation to communicate in their new country but without introducing them to controversial cultural elements.

Each of the five fluency levels includes 34 lessons per year, more than enough material for most ESL ministries. Colorful illustrations in the student book enhance the vocabulary taught. Spiral binding and well-spaced graphics allow students to make notes.

Our first level, the Intro Level, gives students with very little or no English skills a basic foundation for communicating in their new country. They will learn concrete vocabulary and common expressions as they develop new skills in English.

Level 1 builds on what was taught in Intro Level, giving students the practical vocabulary they need as they integrate into their communities.  They will start to develop some confidence in their abilities to communicate in English as they learn additional skills.

Level 2 continues to build on the foundation laid in the earlier levels, giving students more practical, life skill vocabulary and helping them develop greater confidence in their ability to use English in their communities. In this level, students’ knowledge of basic words is assumed.

Available in mid-June 2025, Level 3 has been written for low intermediate students who can converse in a meaningful way in English but need more specific language, grammar skills, and cultural knowledge to interact confidently with English speakers.

Available in early August 2025, Level 4 was written for high intermediate students who are hoping to improve their English for both social and professional interactions. They want specific vocabulary and grammar skills and to grow in their knowledge of the culture. When students have mastered Level 4, they are considered advanced English learners.