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 …
“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, …
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, …
Twenty-three Alpha Interiors builders have just successfully graduated from their workplace English course. The Filipino workers had a fantastic graduation night in the Bay of Plenty, making speeches about their progress and about how much more confident they are now. …
A Nelson initiative is helping former refugees and migrants navigate their way through the complicated systems of New Zealand society. Cambodian immigrant Nary Nhean has a dream of taking her teenage son on holiday to Queenstown, to stay in a hotel …
Taranaki-based Leta Guranda is originally from Romania. She shares her personal thoughts on migration on International Migrants Day (18 December). English Language Partners hopes Leta does really well in New Zealand. We’re pleased we’re here to help with the settling …
Our volunteers tell us the most satisfying thing about being an ESOL home tutor is the affirmation they receive when their learner tells them they can now do something you practised together in an earlier lesson. These small steps towards …
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