ESOL Literacy 2 visited Bunnings Porirua in September. Bunnings run fantastic community projects…. Jackie (Activities Organiser, Bunnings Porirua) had money boxes all set for us to assemble upon our arrival. Following verbal instructions, and with the use of the tools …
During the Festival of Adult Learning 2019, Our Palmerston North centre’s ESOL Intensive class lent their voices to the waiata practice group at the City Library. We began with friendly greetings in Karen, Nepali, English and Maori – thanks to …
There was no sign of ‘end of winter blues’ at this event! Palmerston North’s learners braved the mix of misty weather and sunshine weather, to participate in an hour of physical fitness in Palmerston North’s centre square. The programme is …
At English Language Partners, the focus isn’t just about language learning. Attention to all aspects of daily life in Aotearoa are covered in workshops and outings. Recently, our Palmerston North learners discussed domestic issues, ranging from parenting in New Zealand, domestic …
Lots of people got their hands clean, and then dirty again during the hands-on cooking demonstration which was part of our New Kiwis Health and Wellbeing classes at English Language Partners recently. Sweet and savoury taste preferences were catered for …
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. The Electoral Commission followed up with some workshops in classes at the beginning of …
Our Porirua centre’s wonderful ‘Mums and Tots’ class ensures mothers with pre-schoolers are not isolated at home but can get out and about in their new community. The mums get the opportunity to meet other mums, learn English, and also get …
English Language Partners are proud to help learners understand what it means to be part of bicultural and multicultural New Zealand. At the end of June 2019, our ESOL Intensive Palmerston North class participated in a tukutuku workshop organised by …
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. Tania’s philosophy is that to “dance is to live and to …
English Language Partners Wellington Job Mentoring Service continues to help skilled migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds to find their first meaningful job in New Zealand. The service has a team of dedicated volunteer job mentors and in May 2019, …
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