English Language Partners
Christchurch
Centre area - Christchurch
Manager Joanna Kuta
Coordinators Lyn Mattson, Vicki Novis
and Denise Johnson
Financial Officer Gaby Heale
Address Level 1, 69 Moorhouse Ave, Addington
Phone (03) 377 3141
Email christchurch@englishlanguage.org.nz
Resources
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Volunteer as an ESOL Home Tutor
Learn more about our NZQA-approved Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring
Tutor Training: Course dates 2012
Course 1 (8 sessions)Tuesdays 5.45pm - 8:30pm
14, 21, 28 February
6, 13, 20, 27 March
1 May
Course 2 (4 sessions)
Saturdays 9am- 3pm
5, 12, 19 May
16 June
Course 3 (5 sessions)
Fridays 9am - 2:30pm
20, 27 July
3, 10 August
7 September
Aim To train community volunteers as ESOL home tutors who will provide one-to-one English language and resettlement support to adults. This is not a training course for teaching English overseas. This course carries with it an expectation that you will tutor a learner once a week for a period of at least six months, preferably a year.
Support for tutors
- Coordinator support and assistance
- Resources at the English Language Partners' office
- Workshop/seminar sessions
- Quarterly newsletters
- Contact with other home tutors at social events
- Information on other related agencies
Application
To apply, download the application form or for a posted copy email christchurch@englishlanguage.org.nz.
All applicants are interviewed before acceptance on to the course. Course cost: $25
The names and contact numbers of two referees will be required on application.
Consent for a police check will be requested.
Group classes
English Language Groups
Monday Post-beginner 10:00 - 12:00 in Riccarton
Tuesday Chinese Beginners 10:00 - 12:00 in Riccarton (bi-lingual teacher)
Tuesday Elementary 9:45 - 11:45 in Riccarton
Tuesday Intermediate 9:30 - 11:30 in Phillipstown
Wednesday Intermediate 10:15am - 12:15pm in Riccarton
Friday Chinese Beginners 10:00 - 12:00 in Riccarton (bi-lingual teacher)
Friday Chinese Post-beginners 10:00 - 12:00 in Riccarton
Classes cost $32 or $36 for Term 1, depending on the class day ($48 or $54 for non permanent residents)
Contact Denise for more information on 3773141
E100 Classes
E100 classes are free intensive numeracy and literacy classes. Priority is given for learners who are pre-employed, employed or who have been recently been made unemployed. Tuition of 100 hours is spread over 20 weeks. Learners must have permanent residency.
NEW: E100 classes starting in February! Classes will be 6 hours per week over two mornings
For more information contact Denise on 3773141
English for Employees classes
Mondays 6:00 - 8:30pm
Tuesdays 6:00 -8:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am - 12pm
E4E classes are free classes for people who are employed and need help with English in their workplace.
Levels are from beginner to Upper Intermediate. Classes are during weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Classes can be tailored (topics, target language, location, time) to suit 3 or more learners from the same organisation if they are of a similar level.
For more information contact Denise on 3773141
Living Well in Christchurch Literacy classes
We run four Literacy classes in partnership with Christchurch Resettlement Services. These classes are for learners who are preliterate in their first language and are taught in Colombo Street, near the bus exchange.
All learners must be registered with the centre to have their names on the waiting list. Learners need to visit our centre to register.
Connecting Cultures issue 15, article - Action-based partnerships
Learners featured for New Zealand Sign Language Week - Press article May 2010
For more information contact Vicki on 3773141
Earthquake Resources Sale: Reader packs now $25, Readers now $5
Listen up $30
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| "Listen Up" Listening Activities for Adult ESOL Beginners | Readers "My House","Lyn Makes Date Scones" and "The Plunket Nurse Visits Tom" | Reader packs with a reader, flashcards, activities and worksheets |
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