The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this,
​then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.  -Genesis 11:6
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Martin Luther High School is pleased to offer English as Second Language Courses for Spanish speaking adults in our community.

Se ofrece un curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma para adultos que hablan español
Las clases se ofrecerán en la escuela Martin Luther High School, Northrop. 
Las sesiones serán de diez semanas y se llevarán a cabo los jueves por la noche a
 partir del 7 de febrero de 2019 de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m.
 La instructora es la Sra.Veronica Balderas. El costo es de $ 100 por persona.
 Para registrarse complete el formulario en línea en 
www.martinlutherhs.com/esl-courses.html  o llamando al 507-436-5249  


Students will learn basic English language skills that will enable them to communicate effectively with others in our community.
Individual successes will be determined by their desire to utilize the tools and information provided.

Requirements: Students are expected to arrive on time, attend the entire class period for the full ten week period, complete all classroom assignments on time, and practice what they learn out in the community.

The first course session will begin on Thursday, February 7th and run for 10 weeks. Class times are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The cost is $100/person for ten weeks.  Classes will be held in Room 101 at Martin Luther High School.

Expectations: Students will be taught by one of their peers and learn English in a friendly, Christian environment.

*Mininum of 10 students required for session to held.

E-mail completed registration form to [email protected]. and pay online using the link below.
By U.S. Postal: mail completed registration form and payment to: MLHS ESL Courses, PO Box 228, Northrop. MN 56075
Instructor: Mrs. Veronica Balderas

Veronica lives in Martin County with her husband and children. They have lived in the U.S.  for 9 years. She was born in Monterrey, Mexico.  She attended the Universities of UANL and ITNL has her Bachelors Degrees in Veterinary Medicine and in Business Management with a specailty in publicity. The Marroquin/Balderas family are members at Zion Lutheran Church, Fraser in rural Fairmont and their children attend St. James Lutheran School, Northrop. 

Veronica's hobbies include crocheting, raising goats and loving her family.

She currently teaches Spanish I and II to MLHS students.

Even though she had studied English for 3 years in a private English school in Mexico, she found the listening part very difficult when moving to the states. "It is very important to practice, practice, practice when learning a new language," she says, "Let it go and don't be afraid to make mistakes. We all learn from mistakes."
She sees an acute need for Hispanic speaking adults to become assimilated into the U.S. culture. Her desire is to help them succeed in their lives here in the U.S. and to feel welcome.