Tutors stories

Language and culture: an oral history of English Language Partners New Zealand
(formerly ESOL Home Tutors)

Thousands of people throughout New Zealand have been involved in ESOL home tutoring in the more than thirty years since it began. In 2005, English Language Partners New Zealand recorded the memoirs of 30 members - tutors, learners, managers, committee members and others who have a long-standing association with the organisation.

To access the recorded material - either contact the National Library of New Zealand or English Language Partners New Zealand's national office (natoffice@englishlanguage.org.nz).  

Puting the Seoul into Auckland

Cheol's spirited participation enriches his community. more >>

A partnership of diversity

Luke Puamau believes 'a man who lives for himself is a failure,[while] a man who lives for the other has achieved true success'. more >>

Sharing life's special moments

Husband and wife volunteers, Bronwyn Barnard and David Nicholson have shared special times with their learners. more >>

A wealth of experience

Unlike many new migrants, Ahmed Yusuf Ali already had experience working on a committee when he became a founding member of the Ethnic Advisory Group in 2002. This was thanks to his former role as a teacher and administrator for Ethiopia's Ministry of Culture and Sports. more >>

Making a difference

There are some people who don't live life by half measures. It doesn't take long to realise that Guadalupe Lagrada is one of those people. ... more >>

Italian writer tutors a motivated Afghan student in Christchurch

From epic to short story more >>