Last week, friends and colleagues came together at Languages International in Auckland to celebrate the publication of Teacher Training Essentials by Craig Thaine, our Director of Teacher Training. This collection of photocopiable activities for teacher training workshops is published by Cambridge University Press and will be an important and very popular addition to the staff
How is the Learning Centre useful?
Written by Ped, a student at Languages International I would like to talk about the Learning Centre at Languages International. Before coming to study here, I was curious about this room because many people said that it was very useful for someone wanting to develop their English skills and how it could help do this? To
Why tree planting is the greatest Social Programme activity
Written by: Reem Helal, a student at Languages International Languages International school has many amazing social program activities, I have been to some of them but the greatest one was the tree planting. It was a new experience for me as female to plant and dig. Despite the hard work and the physical effort that
Here in New Zealand
Written by: Cecile, a student at Languages International I have been in New Zealand for almost 2 weeks now. I live with a homestay family, about 40 minutes away by bus from Auckland city centre. They are nice and have a strange kiwi accent, which was difficult for me to understand at the beginning because
A student from France gets a job in New Zealand
(Written by Alex Bouhiron, a past student of Languages International) Last September, I got a diploma in waste management. Although I have a professional degree, I didn’t find a job in France. After five months of unsuccessful research, I decided to come in New Zealand. My goal was to improve my English and secondly get
Things to do in winter in Auckland
Written by: Students in Sally’s intermediate class at Languages International Auckland 1.If you want to go to the beautiful beach, a lot of shops and cafes near the city, we recommend you go to Mission Bay. There are many kinds if restaurants, the famous Swiss ice cream shop (Movenpick) and beautiful houses in Mission Bay.
TESOL Graduates: “New Zealand is a good place for getting your education”
Lada Shadaeva and Irina Tukhta, two teachers from Russia who successfully completed our TESOL course in July achieving excellent results, share their thoughts on their experience at Languages International and in New Zealand. Read what they said on our Russian blog [in English]
Taking a Language Course gives you a sense of Belonging in your new city
Our student, Koy from Thailand has written an interesting post on her blog about living in Auckland and how studying at Languages International gave her a sense of belonging. She says: Most important thing that makes me feel belong here is my 4 weeks school participation. Amazingly, it helps me a lot to get to
Students Win Free Tickets to All Blacks Match
Written by Juan, a student at Languages International(Photo credit: Kiwi Flickr) On Wednesday, me and a friend (nick: J.C.) who also studies at language school went to a BackingBlack event sponsored by Telecom where some All Blacks players would be playing BINGO with the people, and the winners would win 2 tickets to the ALL
At Home in New Zealand
Written by: a student from May’s class at Languages International One week has passed since I arrived in New Zealand. I never expected there to be so many hills in Auckland. Also, the weather is very changeable.However, I saw rainbows many times, and it’s so beautiful!! I live in Mairangi Bay with my host parents,
