Work Talk is an invaluable course for people trying to find employment during this challenging time. Our Wellington centre includes a range of guest speakers to help learners connect to different job search possibilities – after they complete Work Talk. …
Thu Hoang Nguyen wrote about her trip for her online course ‘Reading and Writing for Academic Skills’. She’s enrolling in a nursing degree in 2021 and working hard at her English to gain entry. Thanks Thu! It was my last …
Courier services were busy when lockdown kicked in. Teachers joined the trend – delivering English work to learners’ homes. While the move to online classes worked well for many of English Language Partners’ learners, not all were able to access …
Bev Killington’s a volunteer home tutor who also helps an ESOL class for learners with low literacy. Bev trained in 2019 and was started teaching learner Musdalifah binti Sunoto. Musdalifah was born in Indonesia and is married to a Rohingya …
Free travel and tickets inspired a ‘post-Covid lockdown’ trip to the capital Two English Language Partners Palmerston North classes jumped on the comfy ‘Capital Connection’ bound for Wellington. The train ride was a first for many, and everyone managed to …
Nicola Sutton, Chief Executive | English Language Partners New Zealand ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’, said Plato and we have found this to be true. Our work is teaching English to adults, and until 25 March 2020, this was …
With almost 60 years’ experience, Palmerston North Panel and Paint have earned an excellent name in the panelbeater and autopainter industry, and with good reason. Co-owner Wayne Page says it’s difficult finding the right employees to ensure their reputation is upheld. …
Since retiring as an ESOL professional, Sarah Davey has lent her expertise to English Language Partners. Sarah’s teaching our newer Kiwis English and helping our Taranaki centre train new volunteers. Sarah taught ESOL for 36 years, in Aotearoa and overseas. …
My story begins on 23 March 2020, with an announcement from New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Shakila Hashim, Cultural Learning Assistant, ELP Palmerston North Ms Ardern announced that the New Zealand border is closed, as well as all public …
The resilience I learnt, as a former refugee, gave me the skills to cope during lockdown and to help others who were finding this time stressful and difficult to navigate. Chuda Ghimirey, Cultural Learning Assistant, ELP Palmerston North During lockdown, …
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