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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
English Language Partners’ learners are excited to meet up in person again finally! Face-to-face learning is happening again at Level 2, and community ESOL classes started this week at our Auckland South centre. “We’re thrilled to welcome learners back to …
Lynn Ding says it’s been a new experience teaching online classes via two platforms – WeChat and Zoom. “It makes my teaching more effective for low-level learners.” Lynn’s one of English Language Partner’s bilingual teachers. She works with foundation-level learners …
Danièle Helme’s improving her English for her new life in New Zealand. Betsy Boeijen, her English Language Partners’ teacher, says Danièle, from Tahiti, is a truly inspiring learner. “As well as learning English, Danièle’s also a very busy volunteer,” Betsy …
When you’re grappling with new technology while adjusting to lockdown life, it can take a little longer for some learners to arrive in our online classrooms. But An Kim and Folo Solofa, both very isolated learners, have finally got there! …
With seven children and a husband in the family bubble, Cho Aye Than Aye isn’t short of things to do during lockdown. She’s kept busy cooking three meals a day for nine, cleaning her Palmerston North house and keeping a beautiful garden. …
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