Imagine winning a trip to New Zealand and a free course at Languages International. That dream came true for one lucky Russian university student. In June last year Karolina won a beauty contest at her university, gaining the title “Miss Higher School of Economics-2014.” The contest was co-sponsored by Russian travel consultancy Abel Tasman. The
What is it like to stay in a New Zealand homestay? Anna and Vladimir from Russia sent us this message about their experience… “There is no better way to get some impression what life is really like in New Zealand than through staying with the hosts at homestay. My husband and I visited Auckland at
Auckland is definitely one of the best cities that I’ve ever been to and I’m enjoying every minute of it! For me is the perfect mix of urban city, nature, and good people. Auckland is a beautiful city in the North Island of New Zealand. It’s the most populated urban area in this country, and
Daredevil telemark skier, Andy Parisod, is in New Zealand studying Business English at Languages International. I interviewed him to find out more about telemarking and what he is doing here in New Zealand. Telemarking is an exciting sport. Don’t miss Andy’s video below! Enter Andy… Can you tell me a little bit about your background
I went to the Auckland Zoo to see a Kiwi after class last week. It took about 30 minutes to get there from town by bus. I looked for the Kiwi’s enclosure and ran there as soon as I arrived at the gate of the Zoo. Closing time was five thirty PM. That’s why I didn’t have
This word ‘Kiwi’ has three definitions. First, it’s a kind of fruit you can eat, the kiwifruit. It’s very nutritious and really delicious to eat. Second, the kiwi is a special and nearly extinct bird. It can’t fly, which is unusual, and it only lives in New Zealand. It is a symbol of New Zealand,
Do you need to discover some new things to see and do around Auckland? Students in the Grammar for Writing class work on developing their writing skills by focusing on different areas of grammar and different kinds of texts each week. Last week, they were looking at blog entries. Here are some examples of their
A group of students decided to make the most of the long Easter weekend and go on a trip to explore New Zealand. Here are Patty’s impressions of their road trip: My best experience ! One of the best trips I’ve been in my life was my last Easter Holiday. My friends and I traveled
Are you planning a trip to New Zealand? Or maybe you are already here and trying to decide which places to visit during your limited time? Our class is here to help you. We are already in New Zealand, studying English at Languages International. We have used our weekends and holidays to visit lots of great places
I think studying in NZ is more effective than in my country. The reasons are, first, I can speak English anywhere. When I go to school, shops, or even night clubs, I use English. The second is that I can hear the pronunciation of native speakers. It can help me to improve my English skills.
