Uniting against Covid in 2021 (and beyond)

Bev's a super volunteer

Bev Killington’s a volunteer home tutor who also helps an ESOL class for learners with low literacy. Bev trained in 201…

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Out on ‘Welly-town’ to learn English and Kiwi culture

Free travel and tickets inspired a ‘post-Covid lockdown’ trip to the capital Two English Language Partners Palmerston…

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Necessity driven innovation: the unexpected win from Covid

Nicola Sutton, Chief Executive | English Language Partners New Zealand ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’…

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Awarding the achievement of Lubu Mashi

Lubu Mashi has won the ELPNZ 2020 Refugee Achievement Award, with all members of the ELP Porirua team…

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High-performing employee helps business shine

With almost 60 years’ experience, Palmerston North Panel and Paint have earned an excellent name in the panelbeater…

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A passion for volunteering

Since retiring as an ESOL professional, Sarah Davey has lent her expertise to English Language Partners. Sarah’s…

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My experience of New Zealand during Lockdown

My story begins on 23 March 2020, with an announcement from New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern…

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Lockdown taught me new lessons

The resilience I learnt, as a former refugee, gave me the skills to cope during lockdown and to help others who were…

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Happy National Volunteer Week

Kia ora Minister Poto Williams for thanking ELPNZ's superhero volunteers – who carried on tirelessly during Covid-19…

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Volunteer Nana Jill goes the extra mile

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we're sharing Jill and Ajidah's story. Jill's one of our inspiring volunteers who…

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Videos keep volunteers and learners connected through lockdown

Travelled overseas? It's really tricky having face-to-face chats with a smattering of the local lingo. Now imagine havi…

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Class outings are back in!

English through Art: Another great way to learn the language with English Language Partners! As lockdown level 2…

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We’re getting back to class

English Language Partners’ learners are excited to meet up in person again finally! Face-to-face learning is happening…

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WeChat and Zoom – excellent lockdown tools for English learners in bilingual classes

Lynn Ding says it’s been a new experience teaching online classes via two platforms – WeChat and Zoom. “It makes…

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Meaningful employment – a long and challenging journey

Marcelo Klein Vieira, from Brazil, settled in New Zealand with his wife and son. Marcelo was delighted to be selected…

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Hitting the right note- online

Danièle Helme's improving her English for her new life in New Zealand. Betsy Boeijen, her English Language Partners…

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Arriving online a big journey for some learners

When you’re grappling with new technology while adjusting to lockdown life, it can take a little longer for some learne…

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Cho’s learning English online, while growing a family and a beautiful garden

With seven children and a husband in the family bubble, Cho Aye Than Aye isn’t short of things to do during lockdown…

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Making the leap to online learning

Jacqs Wilton, ELP Porirua manager, reflects on her centre’s speedy move to online learning. Since New Zealand moved…

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Kiwiana online class ‘sweet as’ for lockdowned learners

Porirua centre’s learners flooded into their Kiwiana course. Classes for low-level learners run during the April school…

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Keeping in touch in lockdown

Here’s a wonderful account from our volunteer of a learning partnership from better times until now … and still going…

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Sharing creative tips for online lessons

Anna Abbey teaches in a virtual classroom for English Language Partners’ (ELP) Wellington centre

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Learning under lockdown

Learning hasn’t stopped at English Language Partners. As get-togethers in person aren't possible, where possible, we've gone online.

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Awatapu College Market Day

Learners at ELP's Palmerston North centre showcased their national clothing at a local festival.

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Native Bird Recovery – Great writing example from Northland ELP learner

We are very proud to share this piece of writing from Northland learner Thu Nguyen. Thu is currently enrolled in three…

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City Gallery visit by Wellington Central English Language Group

ELP's English learners inspired by local art museum!

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An inspirational learner

Tho Vo, ELP Wellington ESOL home tutor volunteer has been a great support and friend to learner Awng San - who now has a job!

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Library visits – reading and so much more

ELP Porirua's "Mums ‘n' Tots" class visits to Cannons Creek Library help mums and kids use a valuable community resource.

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Farewell to amazing home tutor Jackie

ESOL home tutor Jackie Sayers is sadly farewelled by ELP's Palmerston North centre.

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Summer English Language Groups

English Language Partners Wellington has been 'home' to a great summer course.

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Me ako inaianei – Learn Now

CE Nicola Sutton from ELPNZ, reflects on 2020's Year of Lifelong Learning

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Work Talk class helps you to love what you do

After moving to New Zealand from Ukraine, English Language Partners’ English for Job Seekers class helped personal trainer Natalia Hrybko find the confidence to pursue her passion.

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Engineering an outstanding career with Work Talk

ELP's English for Job Seekers course helped Elena Nenasheva find the confidence to believe in herself

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Job mentoring… then working for nature’s good

An industrial engineer from Catalonia, Spain, Mario never planned to come to New Zealand. With help gained from…

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New Zealand Certificate in English Language gives learners options

Study to gain your New Zealand Certificate in English Language with us! Hafisi is originally from Cambodia…

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After 45 years, ELP Welly still knows how to party!

Celebrating a huge year of hard work and achievements It was a beautiful sunny day for our Wellington centre’s…

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What's your superpower?

The saying, “I volunteer. What is your superpower?” seems apt as the world celebrates International Volunteer Day.

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Study NZCEL with English Language Partners

Study NZCEL and "feel good about being part of New Zealand." Junior Taala and his younger brother arrived in…

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ESOL Intensive – Learners share their treasures

ESOL Intensive students from our Porirua centre, who are at a high beginner level, carried out an activity that include…

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The right job will come at the right time: trust yourself, work hard, and stay connected

Thuy Tran shares her experiences in searching for employment. She recently started her first job in Wellington.

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The richer for it

Volunteer Mary reckons she gets more from the people she works with than they get from her.

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Learn English for shopping in our ESOL Literacy class

Learning English for shopping! English Language Partners "ESOL Literacy" classes teach context-based…

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Alpha Interiors: building skills in the workforce

Twenty-three Alpha Interiors builders have just successfully graduated from their workplace English course.

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Former refugees collect for Daffodil Day

Daffodils growing in Claudelands Park sparked interest from our English learners in collecting for Daffodil Day.

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Our people, our place

Learners in Palmerston North have learned their local history – what makes the City of Palmerston North special.

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He Ara Kotahi – A Unique experience

The sun hasn’t stopped shining lately in Palmerston North, and on Tuesday ESOL Intensive class from English Language…

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Volunteering at Just Zilch

Packets of instant noodles were flying around the warehouse yesterday when ESOL Intensive group from English…

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Professional Speaking for Migrants

Our Porirua centre ran its first Professional Speaking for Migrants class this year.

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Football as a multicultural activity for Porirua students

During discussions and workgroups in our Porirua centre, there has been a very common theme of students wanting to play football.

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Exploiting temporary migrants

“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” Mahatma Gandhi.

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ESOL Literacy class afternoon garden tour

What does an afternoon garden tour of 4 learner gardens give? It gives honour to learners, increased conversation…

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Learning English while preparing for ShakeOut 2019

Palmerston North ESOL Intensive class made an unscheduled visit to the hardware store as part of their preparations…

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Being a Kiwi at ‘Footrot Flats' a Pohangina Valley farm

Footrot Flats came to life with ‘gumboots on' and ‘give it a go’ and ‘that’ll do’ in the beautiful Pohangina Valley…

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Volunteer Canterbury Award

Congratulation to Joy Sharp, recipient of this year’s Volunteer Canterbury’s Volunteer Recognition Award in June.

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Intensive class history field trip to Lyttelton

The ELP Christchurch ESOL Intensive class studies Monday to Thursday, 18-hours per week for 15 weeks.

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Christchurch ESOL Literary Class farm trip

One of the core programmes at English Language Partners Christchurch is the ESOL Literacy programme.

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Adult Learning Week at ELP Christchurch

On September 7th, English Language Partners Christchurch celebrated Adult Learning Week with a hugely successful festival.

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ELPNZ Kiwiana class at Wellington centre

Whatever do buzzy bees, Maori cosmology, the All Blacks, possums, stoats, kowhai and kapa haka have in common…

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From jetlag to a career in automotive engineering

Upendra Rana, a former New Zealand Certificate in English Language student, just popped in to visit our Porirua centre bouncing with excitement.

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Mastering the art of speaking professionally

Congratulations! All on our Hutt centre’s recent ‘Professional Speaking for Migrants’ have just passed the Speech…

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Home Tutoring bringing cultures together

From our Wellington centre, a story written by dedicated ESOL home tutor Tho, who has been working with his…

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From new migrant to business owner

Xiaoyan Liu, known as Yanny, arrived in Taupo in 2010, leaving a big-city life in Canton province for a quieter lifestyle.

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Joanne Song – from ELP learner to volunteer

Joanne Song has become a bit of a local celebrity at our centre, and no wonder, her story of settling into life in…

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English Language Partners Central and West centres join forces

Exciting merger: introducing our English Language Partners Central & West centre.

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Stand by me

A Nelson initiative is helping former refugees and migrants navigate their way through the complicated systems of New Zealand society.

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Putting learning into action at Bunnings Porirua

ESOL Literacy 2 visited Bunnings Porirua in September. Bunnings run fantastic community projects…

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Porirua classes visit museum

During Maori Language week, the Porirua Mums ‘n' Tots and ESOL Literacy classes visited Porirua's Pataka Museum…

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International choir sings nga waiata for Festival of Adult Learning

During the Festival of Adult Learning 2019, Our Palmerston North centre's ESOL Intensive class lent their voices to…

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Getting sporty in spring

There was no sign of ‘end of winter blues’ at this event! Palmerston North's learners braved the mix of misty weather…

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Inspiring art on the North Shore

English Language Partners North Shore likes to put on events to encourage learners and their families to interact…

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Loneliness kills

Loneliness kills Nicola Sutton, Chief Executive | English Language Partners New Zealand “Loneliness kills…

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Workshops focus on domestic issues

At English Language Partners, the focus isn't just about language learning. Attention to all aspects of daily life in…

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Volunteer Connect Award

Congratulations to our Volunteer Connect Award winners! Each year Volunteer Wellington in partnership with the…

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New Kiwis Health and Wellbeing Series

Lots of people got their hands clean, and then dirty again during the hands-on cooking demonstration at English Langauge Partners.

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Civic participation for Porirua learners

With Local Body Elections coming up in October 2019, the team from the Electoral Commission came and presented to our Porirua centre’s teaching team in May.

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Giving mums with pre-schoolers the opportunity to make community connections

Our Porirua centre's wonderful ‘Mums and Tots' class ensures mothers with pre-schoolers are not isolated at home…

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Porirua learners succeed in NZ Certificate in English Language

Congratulations and well done to all our NZCEL learners All our Porirua students in Level 1 and Level 2 NZCEL courses…

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Porirua benefits from volunteering in many way

Volunteer Internships are an opportunity to further support students or former students as they progress towards employment.

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Celebrating Matariki with a tukutuku workshop

English Language Partners are proud to help learners understand what it means to be part of bicultural and multicultural New Zealand.

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Celebrating World Refugee Day with Dance

This year, ESOL Intensive and Roslyn ESOL Literacy groups were fortunate to have had community dance leader Tania Kopytko run some sessions at English Language Partners’ Palmerston North centre.

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National Volunteer Week at Hutt centre

ELPNZ Hutt celebrated National Volunteer Week 2019 at the Dowse Art Museum.

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ELP Wellington Job Mentoring Service supports job seekers

English Language Partners Wellington Job Mentoring Service continues to help skilled migrants from non-English…

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Te Reo time with Wellington ESOL Intensive class

ELP Wellington’s ESOL Intensive class were lucky to have a visit from Ani Prasad who is of Maori descent…

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Volunteering is connection, inclusion and community participation

“Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together” is National Volunteer Week’s 2019 theme. So we're celebrating…

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Following up classroom learning with Bunnings Porirua

Our ESOL Intensive class, made the most of an offer by the fabulous Jackie, the Bunnings Porirua Activities Organiser…

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Chinese dance and Tai Chi at Wellington centre

Chinese dance and Tai Chi with Master Sun and Mr Li!

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World Refugee Day – Masu's story

Masu was a former refugee from Myanmar. She lived in Mae La Camp in Thailand from young to early adulthood…

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Empathy birthed out of challenges: newcomers strengthening Kiwi communities

“His empathy towards victims, I imagine, is birthed out of his own challenges and trials in El Salvador,” Inspector…

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A more colourful life

Before moving to New Zealand, Judy Zhu worked as an environmental engineer in Beijing.

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World Biodiversity Day tree planting field trip

On World Biodiversity Day, 22 May 2019, Palmerston North English Language Partners ESOL Intensive class did their bit for biodiversity in New Zealand by planting native trees.

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Determined to dream big

Growing up in El Salvador, Eric Alvarez dreamt of becoming a police officer.

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Former refugee Mohammad – from Syria to New Zealand

We are grateful to ELPNZ’s new Ethnic Advisory Group member, and former English for Employees learner, Mohammad Hilal, for sharing his story of struggle and success with us.

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