ESL - English as a Second Language
“Sharing English, Building Community”
Join Us This Fall!
Do you want to improve your English speaking skills in a warm and welcoming environment? Our free conversational English classes are a great way to practice speaking, listening, and building confidence while making new friends and enjoying community!
Class Schedule
Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Please enter through Door F (on the back side of the building).
FREE! There is no fee to attend. Students will be registered on their first night.
What You Can Expect
“Sharing English, Building Community” (SEBC) is Lake Ridge Baptist Church’s (LRBC) unique ESOL program. SEBC is designed to help learners speak with greater confidence and fluency. Unlike traditional classrooms, these sessions focus on honest conversations and everyday language. You’ll interact with native English speakers and participate in activities that make learning enjoyable and practical. By attending, you can expect to improve your fluency, gain confidence in speaking, and make new friend. So, allow us to come alongside you and invest time in your language skills and personal growth.
Class Highlights
- Practice Speaking and Listening: Build your fluency through natural conversation. Talk about things that matter to you – daily life, food, travel, and more. Share your thoughts and learn from others in a safe environment.
- Engaging Activities: Enjoy fun exercises like role-plays, group discussions, and games. Practice everyday situations, such as shopping or asking for help. Use fun games to learn vocabulary and sentence patterns.
- Practical Topics and Skills: Learn in a relaxed and welcoming space how to order food from fast-food restaurants (for example, Chick-fil-A), how to write a resume, how to fill out a job application, how to apply for a library card, how to pay bills online, etc. These are skills that you can use in your daily life, making the learning experience more relevant and beneficial.
The Language of Love
The Language of Love offers English Classes designed specifically for Middle Eastern and Central Asian Peoples.
Fall 2025
Classes offered by The Language of Love ministry for an 8-week semester on Monday & Thursday evenings at Lake Ridge Baptist Church (12450 Clipper Drive, Woodbridge, VA) . To register or get more details for The Language of Love, text Lauren at 703-919-7755.
Other ESL Options in Prince William County
The following programs are not hosted by Lake Ridge Baptist Church but are shown here for your convenience. For more information on these programs, please contact the host directly.
Literacy Volunteers, Prince William
English Conversation Classes held at various libraries around the county including Chinn Park Library, Central Community Library, Potomac Library and Bull Run Library, as well as Online offerings.
Classes are also offered at the Dumfries Community Center and the LVA-PW offices.
Find more information on these programs at
Web: LVAPW.ORG
Email: LVAPW@LVAPW.ORG
Phone: 703-670-5702