I came to NZ 7 months ago, but I’d never stayed in a homestay before. When the contract on my apartment ran out, I decided to change to homestay, so at that time I asked my friends about homestay. I asked whether it was good or bad for them. Most of my friends just told
How to improve your academic skills, your IELTS score and your knowledge of global issues
My name is Khalid Algahtani. I am 19 years old. I am from Riyadh, in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. I have taken the English for University course to improve my academic skills and to help me with IELTS studies, because I have to get 6.5 in it. Also, I need to improve my knowledge
Playing for an Orchestra in Auckland
Hey everyone, I am Corinne Niklaus from Switzerland and I’ve been studying English since the 5th January 2010 at the Languages International School. In Switzerland I played in different orchestras, sometimes three at the same time! This explains why I couldn’t leave my clarinet at home, and I had to search for an orchestra in
My Homestay Family
I chose to stay in a family house in my first 2 months here in New Zealand because I thought it would be another way to experience a new culture, and learn how to speak English better than now. My family home is located near Takapuna Beach. It is a beautiful beach, so whenever I
Why Auckland?
A lot of people asked me, why I chose Auckland for studying English. There are many reasons. Because it’s a big city, but not crowded, and it has a lot of parks to relax in, you can do everything, whatever you like. It has wonderful beaches, beautiful restaurants near the viaduct harbour, and many stores
Have You Ever Been to the Coromandel?
The Coromandel is located to the east of Auckland. It takes 3 hours by car to get there. The scenery is beautiful. You can explore beaches and forests, but the most important place is Hot Water Beach near Coromandel town. At Hot Water Beach you can enjoy your own pool in the sand and relax,
I Did It!
One day, I discovered some brilliant news via the weekly social program at our school. That was bungy jumping on the Harbour Bridge. I have already done it 4 times. However, I had never tried bungy jumping on the Harbour Bridge. I had no doubt about doing it, so i didn’t hesitate to book this
Back to Rangitoto
Read Part 1 first – Rangitoto Kayak –That’s What You Call a Must-Do! Hi we are John and Evgeny, who will tell you our latest trip and for me (John) the second trip to Rangitoto. Back to Rangitoto? Yes! You will think to yourself why on earth would he go to that volcano island twice… Yes…
Rangitoto Kayak –That’s What You Call a Must-Do!
Each day several Fuller’s ferries make their way from Auckland’s main ferry terminal, so if you have an opportunity to catch one to Rangitoto Island… just don’t!!! Because what Languages International can offer is a splendid opportunity to experience a Rangitoto Kayak Trip – a marvelous combination of a kayak trip and a walking tour
Congratulations to our 9 Teachers Doing DELTA!
Our teachers currently doing DELTA Congratulations to our teachers HD, Emma, Simon, Melissa, Liz, Lara, Susan, Annette and Victoria, who have all passed Module 1 of the DELTA (the Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults), which they are studying for at Languages International. HD, Emma and Liz passed with Merit. Susan and Lara
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