Languages International in Auckland is offering the Cambridge Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Module 2 as a face-to-face, part-time course from late February to November 2020. Cambridge Delta is an advanced blend of theory and practice that provides professional development for teachers with at least one year’s experience. It gives
The contented smile of a language school director, James Upton, Nelson English Centre, 30 years after he did the first ever Cambridge CELTA* run in New Zealand, here at Languages International in November 1988. (*Actually, back then it was the RSA/UCLES Preparatory Certificate in TEFL). Now Languages International is training the next generation: Lucy Upton
Ann is teaching in New Zealand. 1 Where are you teaching at the moment? I recently finished my teaching contract in Wellington at MCLaSS: Multicultural Learning and Support Services teaching refugees and migrants. I have now moved back to Auckland, looking forward to continuing my career in teaching ESOL. Since finishing my contract with MCLaSS,
We would like to congratulate our teacher Melissa Hecksher, who has graduated from the University of Auckland with a Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with First Class Honours. Melissa is adding this to an already impressive array of qualifications including her Bachelor of Arts degree, Cambridge CELTA and Cambridge Delta. Melissa
Haolei Hu is working in Jiangxi Normal University, in the South-East of China. 1 What was your background before you took the CELTA, teaching and other? Before taking CELTA, I had been a university lecturer in China for 9 years, a part-time study center teacher in English Language Academy of University of Auckland for over
Daniel Gibson is working in a town near the city of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, Southern India. 1 What do you like best about living in India? Being a part of another culture and learning to appreciate the small things in life. 2 What kind of school are you teaching in? I’m teaching in
Michelle Chamberlin Jan 2017 CELTA. Currently teaching in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1 What do you like best about living in Argentina? Meeting new people and experiencing a different culture and language. It can be a challenge at times, but the people here are so hospitable and willing to help. Also, getting to explore and travel
Our Director of Teacher Training has published a new article ‘Assessment and Motivation in English Language Programmes’ in the most recent copy of Modern English Teacher. In the article, Craig looks at the relationship between assessment and students’ motivation. Drawing on studies from primary and secondary general education, the article outlines some of the ways
We’re proud and excited to announce that one of the Languages International team has been chosen as a finalist in the British Council’s ELTons, the international awards that recognise and celebrate innovation in English language teaching (ELT). Our Director of Teacher Training, Craig Thaine, is one of the main authors of the Cambridge English Empower
Starting on May 2nd, Languages International is running a four-week, intensive CELTA course at our Central Auckland school. There are still places available, but the course is filling fast. It’s not too late to get your application in. You can get more information and application forms from our website by clicking on CELTA. The Cambridge
