You can’t beat Wellington on a good day! Our Wellington centre’s ESOL Intensive class headed to Te Papa museum on a beautiful sunny day in early March. People in this class come from all over the world: Afghanistan, China, Colombia, …
Te Kawau stream runs through a large part of the north and western suburbs of Palmerston North City. It was an important source of food for the local Rangitane, but has been neglected over the years and become polluted with …
“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 …
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 …
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, …
ESOL Intensive students from our Porirua centre, who are at a high beginner level, carried out an activity that included reading and writing exercises, and a presentation to follow. Students read the book Making a New Life, which tells stories …
The sun hasn’t stopped shining lately in Palmerston North, and on Tuesday ESOL Intensive class from English Language Partners left their books at home, grabbed their hats and sunnies and headed outdoors to see Palmy’s new bridge. He Ara Kotahi …
Packets of instant noodles were flying around the warehouse yesterday when ESOL Intensive group from English Language Partners Palmerston North volunteered at the warehouse of Just Zilch. Just Zilch is a very successful Food Rescue and Free Store in Palmerston …
Palmerston North ESOL Intensive class made an unscheduled visit to the hardware store as part of their preparations for Shakeout 2019. While reading the survival items checklist together online they realised only one person in the class had a first …
Footrot Flats came to life with ‘gumboots on’ and ‘give it a go’ and ‘that’ll do’ in the beautiful Pohangina Valley near Palmerston North for ESOL Intensive students. After feeding the calves, and scones and butter at the homestead, each …
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