Deutsch | English My name is Damian and I’m from Lucerne, Switzerland. After finishing highschool I couldn’t start to study immediately as every Swiss guy has to do either military or civil service. So, for this gap year before my studies I wanted to travel, learn some more English and get a better feeling for
Português | English My name is Dejair Micheluti, and my nickname is DJ. I am 59 years old, and I’m from Brazil (Santa Catarina State). I started learning English because it is my challenge. I had an opportunity to study English in 1986, but I didn’t take it. I believe this is the ideal time
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
Most international students need to find accommodation when they stay in Auckland, New Zealand. Some people don’t have the option to choose where they stay, so they decide to stay with a homestay family. In my case, I had the option to stay with my relatives in Auckland, NZ, but I decided to stay with
I am living with a traditional Kiwi family. They only speak English and that helps me a lot. The man has a barber shop. His wife and her sister work in administration. They are really friendly and helpful and look after me all the time. They live in a really nice, clean and tidy house
I’ve been in Auckland for two months. I want to improve my English, so I came here to study at Languages International. I live in a homestay in Bayswater now. Every day I take a ferry to go to school. My homestay is a cosy and natural place with a beautiful garden. My homestay family drink tea
I live in New Zealand with a homestay family. For me it’s the best way to improve your English and, at the same time, get to know the New Zealand way of life and the local culture. Firstly, you are totally immersed in the language and the culture through the family. Also, you can practise
Student: Min Hui From: Taiwan My sweet homestay family… Living in homestay is the best way to practice your English, especially listening and speaking. I feel so lucky to live with Maureen and John. They’re generous and nice and willing to spend time talking with us. I don’t feel shy because they won’t laugh at
Student: Lim Hee Ji From: Korea Accommodation: homestay family Well-being (homestay) mother… Today, I would like to talk about my homestay family. Because I’m always thankful for them. I live together with homestay mother and father. Oh, I forget my cats in the garden. They are also my homestay family. My homestay mother is Italian.
Student: Rhaiany Falqueto Amorim From: Brazil Accommodation: homestay family If you are coming to Languages International I strongly recommend you to stay in a homestay. People from New Zealand are very friendly, and Languages International offers you the family that better suits with your profile. I’ve been in NZ for two weeks now and I’m
