Pania Houkamau-Ngaheu and Clara Richards are two special ‘Kiwiana’ course visitors. They’ve just boosted this class’ understanding of Māori tradition and culture. Pania (Ngāti Porou, Tuhoe) and Clara (Ngāpuhi, Taranaki) shared their stories with our Wellington learners. Both work in …
Volunteers are incredible people keeping the wheels turning – at all levels. Gwenna Finikin is one exceptional ELP volunteer who’s happy to share her valuable skills, wherever they’re needed. Gwenna’s connection with ELP stretches back many years – to the …
Flexibility and adaptability are the key ingredients to ELP’s success, says former CE Nicola Sutton. Ms Sutton has been with English Language Partners for 26 years and spoke with Settlement ACTIONZ just prior to departing the organisation. Her interview and …
“How many syllables does referendum have?” “In my opinion, too many, teacher!” Yes, ‘Election speaking’ can be a challenge. Palmerston North’s ESOL Intensive class began studying Election 2020 with ‘Follow the Leader.’ Whoever was holding the fly swat gave random …
Chief Executive Nicola Sutton knows English Language Partners (ELP) inside out. Nicola started with ELP in 1993, volunteering as an ESOL home tutor. Her first student still keeps in touch. “It’s been 25 years! She stays when she’s in Wellington, …
During the last week of Term 2, Palmerston North’s learners were still pretty excited about learning ‘together again’ after lockdown. So the question was put: “How did students LEARN TOGETHER long ago in New Zealand?” We investigated how ‘school’ might …
Nicola Sutton, Chief Executive | English Language Partners New Zealand Having more time to educate and support people to enrol and vote in Election 2020 is an upside of the date being moved to 17 October. But, how much do …
Ha Hoang recently gained her PhD. She teaches for our Wellington centre who are SO proud of her achievement and currently basking in her reflected glory! Feeling bored with a monotonous and repetitive life, I longed for a change. I, …
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 …
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