Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications can I make to the learning and promotional resources?

How many teachers do I need?

What are the learner and teacher materials for EnglishConnect?

How do I know if the groups are successful?

How do I know if a learner should take EnglishConnect 1 or 2?

What modifications can I make to the learning and promotional resources?

EnglishConnect resources are protected by copyright law and should not be modified without permission. See section “Appendix A: Legal Information” for information on requesting permission to modify resources.

How many teachers do I need?

It is recommended that each group have at least two teachers. That way they can team teach or cover for each other if one is away or sick.

Important: EnglishConnect groups must follow the Church policy that at least two responsible adults should always be present during each group meeting. If there is only one teacher, then assign an adult group member to attend each lesson. Do not hold groups if there are not at least two responsible adults present.

What are the learner and teacher materials for EnglishConnect?

Learner Materials

Learners will need access to EnglishConnect 1 for Learners or EnglishConnect 2 for Learners. Additional resources are also available to enhance learning. See the list below for descriptions of all the resources available to learners:

• EnglishConnect 1 for Learners and EnglishConnect 2 for Learners: Learners use these manuals to prepare for and participate in the conversation group. Each learner manual is divided into six units of four to five lessons. Each lesson includes “Personal Study” and “Conversation Group” sections. Learners are encouraged to complete the “Personal Study” activities before they come to the conversation group. You can access learner manuals and accompanying audio resources in Gospel Library or order them at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org (item numbers 18489 & 19563).

• EnglishConnect 1 Workbook and EnglishConnect 2 Workbook: EnglishConnect 1 and 2 groups each have their own workbook. Learners use the activities in these workbooks on their own or with a partner as additional practice outside the conversation group. You can access workbooks in Gospel Library or order them at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org (item numbers 17140 & 17323).

• EnglishConnect.org: The EnglishConnect website includes interactive practice activities for each lesson.

• Gospel Library App: Learners can read or listen to general conference talks, the Book of Mormon, and hymns.

• Other Books and Apps: There are many resources developed to help people learn English. Learners should “seek … out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118).

Teachers should encourage learners to try a variety of resources and evaluate how well each one works for them.

Church Store Item Numbers

EnglishConnect 1 for Learners	18489
EnglishConnect 2 for Learners	19563
EnglishConnect 1 Workbook	17140
EnglishConnect 2 Workbook	17323

Teacher Materials

Teachers should study EnglishConnect for Teachers in Gospel Library as well as other training resources at englishconnect.org/teacher/training. Teachers can also use the EnglishConnect presentation resources to guide conversation group activities. The presentation resources are available at englishconnect.org/resources/teaching-materials.

How do I know if the groups are successful?

The purpose of EnglishConnect is to help learners increase their spiritual and temporal self-reliance as they seek the Lord’s help to learn English. Learning English can also expand their educational and job opportunities. EnglishConnect courses are designed to help learners apply principles of the gospel as they work together to achieve their learning goals.

You will know teachers are succeeding when they:

• Invite the Spirit through testimony, prayer, and expressions of love and encouragement.

• Dedicate 20 to 30 minutes of group time to discussing the principle of learning from the lesson.

• Spend the majority of group time helping learners engage in interactive speaking practice activities.

You will know learners are succeeding when they:

• Consistently attend and actively participate in weekly group sessions.

• Teach one another, express faith, and share testimony.

• Act in faith to study and practice English daily outside of the group.

How do I know if a learner should take EnglishConnect 1 or 2?

You can use the short oral assessment in “Appendix B: Oral Proficiency Interview for Placement in EnglishConnect Groups” to determine if a learner should be placed in EnglishConnect 1 or EnglishConnect 2. If there is only one group being offered, learners from both levels can work together to provide and receive support.