English Language Partners
Waikato
Waikato
Centre area - Hamilton
Manager Jenny Field
Coordinators Elaine McDonnell, Dianne McClay and Diana Hummel
Address:
Physical Waikato Migrant Resource Centre, Boundary Road, Claudelands Park,
Hamilton 3214
Postal PO Box 4340, Hamilton East 3247
Phone (07) 853 2188 | (07) 853 2188
Fax (07) 853 0469
Email waikato@englishlanguage.org.nz
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Newsletters
Workshops
Teach English
Our Volunteers
Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring
Learn English
ESOL Literacy Classes
Work Talk
Job Mentoring Service for Migrants
Newsletters
Garage Sale
Saturday the 19th of November 2011 8.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
All donations welcome - contact Jenny 8532188
Workshops
SEPTEMBER
Cultural Advisor, Te Hauwhenua Kirkwood, will be taking this workshop on:
Thursday, 15th of September 1.00-2.30p.m
The THREE P's - Maori Pronunciation - Place Names - Protocol
NOVEMBER
Cultural Perspectives workshops
Held at the Waikato Migrant Resource Centre on:
Monday 14 November, 9am-12.30pm - Tonga
Please contact the office for more information and to register.
Our volunteers
English Language Partners Waikato has trained volunteers who offer English language support to refugees and migrants for whom English classes are difficult to access or afford.
Certificate in ESOL Home Tutoring
2011 training dates
Train as a volunteer Home Tutor!
Registrations for the upcoming course are being taken now. Please contact the office to make an appointment for enrolment.
Term 3
Day class: Tuesdays 2 August - 4 October: 10am-12noon
Term 4
Weekend training: Friday night and all day Saturday for 2 weekends
Fri 4 and Sat 5 November and Fri 11 and Sat 12 November
to be confirmed.
There is a $25 course fee to cover the cost of training material.
ESOL Literacy Classes
These classes are for adult learners who have Permanent Residence and only 0-6 years of schooling in their own country. There are 2 classes running in 2011, starting on 14 February.
Class 1. Migrant Resource Centre, Boundary Rd, Claudelands
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4.30-6.30pm
Class 2. Western Community Centre, Hyde St, Nawton
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12.15-2.45pm
Term 1: 14 Feb - 10 April
Term 2: 2 May - 11 July
Term 3: 1 August - 8 October
Term 4: 25 October - 1 December
You must come to our office to enrol. Please bring your passport.
You can also bring a support person to help you.
Work Talk
Work Talk is a course for people from language backgrounds other than English who want to learn job search and workplace communication skills.
Printable Flyer for Work Talk - Course
Where: Waikato Migrant Resource Centre
When: Course 4 Mon 20 June - Thurs 14 July
Course 5 Mon 1 August - Thurs 25 August
Course 6 Mon 29 August - Thurs 22 Sept
Course 7 Mon 7 November - Thurs 1 December
Times: 9.00am -12 noon Monday - Thursday
(4 days on site)
Cost: FREE to Permanent Residents
$50.00 donation for those on Work Permits
Phone: Susan or John 853 2188
Email: susan.wright@englishlanguage.org.nz
Job Mentoring Service for Migrants
Job Mentoring Training
Next Training Dates: 31/08/2011 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.
07/09/2011 5.30 - 7.30 p.m.
Are you looking for work and would like help to find a job?
Go to : Job Mentoring Service for Migrant Job Seekers
Phone: Susan 853 2188
Email: susan.wright@englishlanguage.org.nz
English Language Groups
Come to practise your English conversation, find out more about Kiwi culture and make new friends.
There are a number of groups for learners in Hamilton, Cambridge and Morrinsville. These meet for 2 hours once a week during the school term. Please contact the office to find out if you are eligible to attend the group.
Please note: These groups are NOT for people on Visitor Visas.
HAMILTON
Chartwell: Wednesday 9.30-11.30am Mixed levels
Claudelands: Thursday 9.30-11.30am Mixed levels
Fairfield: Tuesday 9.30-11.30am Beginner/Elementary level (For Chinese speakers only)
Hamilton East: Monday 9.30-11.30am Elementary level
Wednesday 9.30-11.30am Beginner level
Hillcrest: Tuesday 9.30-11.30am Beginner/Elementary level (For Chinese speakers only)
Thursday 9.30-11.30am Intermediate level
St Andrews: Monday 9.30-11.30am Mixed levels
CAMBRIDGE Monday 1-3pm Mixed levels
MORRINSVILLE Monday 10-12noon Mixed levels
EVENTS
Social Event 8th of July 2011
A great night of Chinese culture presentation and interculture activities.
We were presented a painting, created by a renowned Chinese
artist during the presentation.
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