May I learn English in Church

Updated on 21/02/24

Christian congregations are pretty diverse in terms of language usage.

English is the predominant language in all three faiths. The Evangelical Community conducts worship services in three more languages: Filipino, Afrikaans, and Mandarin. On the other hand, the Catholic parish is multilingual, providing services in Tagalog, Malayalam, Urdu, Arabic, Konkani, Tamil, French, Singhalese, and Malankara.

If you are considering a change of faith or changing churches in another country where the preaching is in a different language, it is a good idea to contact an online tutor. Take a few lessons with an English teacher (here), and you will feel more comfortable in a different language environment.

Top methods for learning English in Church

From a linguistic perspective, it is highly logical as a method for acquiring language skills:

• By beginning with a familiar "text," you might avoid feeling disheartened when faced with unfamiliar vocabulary during a lesson.
• You can listen to authentic language right from the start, eliminating any confusion or uncertainty about the practicality of phrases.
• Furthermore, you may remain calm and composed without exerting any physical effort due to the apprehension of engaging in conversation in the unfamiliar language before you feel adequately prepared.

The assumption behind all people is that the audience consists of individuals who already have the same beliefs and that the language is an unfamiliar aspect for the learner. Learning a new language within a new religious belief context is a very distinct situation.