ESL Program at St. Matthew's

04/30/2026

Always a lot of fun in English class. Bagels on Wednesday and Oragami lessons today!

10/09/2025

No English class today, Thursday, October 9, 2025 due to expected flooding downtown.

09/30/2025

We're talking about "digital nomads" in the Multilevel English class this week. Please join us!

Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3mUJyTR | the pandemic, close to 8 million Americans were already using technology to work remote...

09/15/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38y_1EWIE9I
Looking forward to talking about this short video and processed foods!

09/02/2025

Another free site to listen and practice your English!

Every year, the international education company Education First (EF) ranks countries based on their English skills.

08/19/2025

Fall English Classes start on Tuesday, September 9 at 9:30 a.m.!!

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
2025- 2026 English Language Class Schedule

Fall One: Tuesday, September 9 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
$165 for 8 weeks
Fall Two: Tuesday, November 4 - Thursday, December 18, 2025
No class the week of Thanksgiving. $165 for 8 weeks
Spring One: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Spring Two: Tuesday, March 17 - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: Literacy and Basic Class: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Multilevel: 10:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Fees: Vary by session length. Scholarships are available.
Pay fees in cash, by check, or online:
https://www.smlccharleston.org (click on “Giving”)

Contact: English Language Ministry Manager
Mrs. Hayden Donehue Shook, T.E.F.L., M.A.T.
843-579-0420 ext. 303; [email protected];
Facebook: ESL Program at St. Matthew’s
WhatsApp: Hayden Shook
Location: 403 King Street, Charleston, SC, downtown across from Marion Square. Park on the street or in the city garage.

Other classes NOT associated with St. Matthew’s

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mt. Pleasant. Fall and Spring classes: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Email to register: [email protected]; 9/2-11/20/25; 1/6/26-3/26/26
Berkeley County Adult Ed - Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson - 843-899-8690
Dorchester County Adult Ed. - 117 Devon Road, Summerville - 843-873-7372
Charleston County Adult Ed. - N. Chas. 843-745-2871
Our Lady of Mercy - Johns Island - 843-559-4109
Trident Literacy - North Charleston - 843- 747-2223

Welcome to the Body of ChristaT St. Matthew’s Join Us For Sunday Worship Service – Sundays at 10:00 AMTuesday Noon Prayer – Tuesdays at 12 NoonWednesdays at Matt’s Worship – Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Worship Online Worship on Facebook COME Welcome! AND Our Work Together SEE There’s a Place f...

08/06/2025

Fall Schedule of English Language Classes!

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
2025- 2026 English Language Class Schedule

Fall One: Tuesday, September 9 - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Fall Two: Tuesday, November 4 - Thursday, December 18, 2025
No class the week of Thanksgiving.
Spring One: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Spring Two: Tuesday, March 17 - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: Literacy and Basic Class: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Multilevel: 10:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

Fees: Vary by session length. Scholarships are available.
Pay fees in cash, by check, or online:
https://www.smlccharleston.org (click on “Giving”)

Contact: English Language Ministry Manager
Mrs. Hayden Donehue Shook, T.E.F.L., M.A.T.
843-579-0420 ext. 303, [email protected];
Facebook: ESL Program at St. Matthew’s
WhatsApp: Hayden Shook
Location: 403 King Street, Charleston, SC, downtown across from Marion Square. Park on the street or in the city garage.

Other classes NOT associated with St. Matthew’s

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mt. Pleasant. Fall and Spring classes: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Email to register: [email protected]; 9/2-11/20/25; 1/6/26-3/26/26
Berkeley County Adult Ed - Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson - 843-899-8690
Dorchester County Adult Ed. - Summerville - 843-873-7372
Charleston County Adult Ed. - N. Chas. 843-745-2871
Our Lady of Mercy - Johns Island - 843-559-4109
Trident Literacy - North Charleston - 843- 747-2223

Welcome to the Body of ChristaT St. Matthew’s Join Us For Sunday Worship Service – Sundays at 10:00 AMTuesday Noon Prayer – Tuesdays at 12 NoonWednesdays at Matt’s Worship – Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Worship Online Worship on Facebook COME Welcome! AND Our Work Together SEE There’s a Place f...

07/28/2025

Join us for English conversation practice, Tuesday and Thursday, 10-11 a.m. through the end of August!

07/28/2025

Join us for English conversation practice - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-11:00 a.m. through the end of August!

Will miss our Italian student when he heads back to Italy. Viaggi Sicuri!

06/09/2025

Summer English Conversation starts tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.!

06/04/2025

We’ll be talking about preparing for a hurricane in our summer conversation class that starts June 10 at 10 a.m.

If I'm under the blanket, the thunder can't find me! Feel safe by staying prepared with an emergency kit. Find a full checklist of what you need on scemd.org (and yes, pack that extra fuzzy blanket).