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Learning English with everyday te reo Māori leads to job at Te Papa

Learning English with everyday te reo Māori helped Dejay land her dream job at Te Papa.

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6/3/26

Learning English with everyday te reo Māori leads to job at Te Papa

Learning English with everyday te reo Māori helped Dejay land her dream job at Te Papa.

ESOL Intensive

27/2/26

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Upper Hutt

A cultural celebration of calligraphy, dumplings and connection in the Upper Hutt ESOL Intensive class.

Learner Stories

English For Employees

Learner Stories

11/2/26

Elevate your English

Learning English as a small business owner in Motueka.

News

29/1/26

End of an era: The Wellington Job Mentoring Service

Unfortunately, this free service no longer has the funding to continue, and it will end on 28 February 2026.

Learner Stories

28/1/26

Stitching together a new life in New Zealand

Settling in Christchurch after escaping Ukraine.

Volunteers

1/12/25

Celebrating ELP volunteers: Building community one learner at a time

To mark International Volunteer Day, we’re highlighting the unique journeys of ELP volunteers and the difference they make every day.

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News

28/11/25

Bay of Plenty Centre celebrates 30 Years

From humble beginnings to online innovation, ELP Bay of Plenty marks three decades of supporting migrants and former refugees.

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Learner Stories

24/11/25

A taste of Mexico in Whanganui

Learners at ELP Whanganui enjoyed a taste of Mexico when Carmen brought Pan de Muerto, sparking conversations about Día de Muertos traditions.

Learner Stories

12/11/25

Building a life in Aotearoa one word at a time

Romi reflects on how learning English opened the doors to further study and developing a new sense of purpose.

English For Employees

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English For Employees

3/10/25

From Instagram to employment: Clara’s English journeys pays off

Clara’s perseverance in learning English helped her land the makeup job she’d been hoping for.

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Learner Stories

4/9/25

Celebrating Chinese Languages in Aotearoa

Learners from English Language Partners reflect on their English learning journeys - sharing in Mandarin and Cantonese

Learner Stories

Volunteers

25/8/25

Growing confidence

Volunteer Victoria and learner Genet from Wellington share a love of food and cooking.

Learner Stories

12/8/25

You’re never too old to learn

Wellington retirees are learning English for life and connection, building skills for everyday conversations, navigating services, and making friends along the way.

Learner Stories

8/8/25

Lift off ! – Learning English for work

Twelve Levin locals are celebrating after successfully obtaining a class 2 driver licence with a forklift endorsement.

English For Employees

18/6/25

Learning online, connecting in person

Online English for Employees classes are helping workers across New Zealand build confidence and English literacy skills for the workplace.

News

4/6/25

Julia Castles receives King’s Service Medal

Former English Language Partners Auckland South Centre Manager, Julia Castles, has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for services to language education and migrant communities.

Volunteers

9/4/25

Volunteer English tutors help migrants navigate life in Whakatāne

Whakatāne volunteers are playing a crucial role in helping people from migrant and refugee backgrounds settle into their new community.

Volunteers

24/3/25

From volunteer to teacher

Volunteering as a home tutor helped Khalil discover a passion for teaching English.

Learner Stories

27/1/25

Exploring Nelson by canoe

Learners in Nelson embarked on memorable canoe trips with the Wilderness Canoe Trust.

Learner Stories

16/1/25

English class creates sense of community for learners in Whakatāne

Nimsha and Soki share their experiences of learning English and making new friends.

Learner Stories

9/1/25

From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Invercargill

Three Congolese former refugees are thrilled their English is improving after only a short time with English Language Partners in Invercargill.

NZCEL

18/12/24

NZCEL Level 1 opens a variety of pathways for learners

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 1, offered by English Language Partners, is more than just a course – it provides firm pathways to further study, meaningful work, and personal growth.

News

29/11/24

A world of stories

Learners from English Language Partners participated in the Whangārei Fringe Festival, reading stories to children in a range of languages.

News

25/11/24

Naenae Intermediate fundraises for ELP Hutt Centre

On Tuesday 19th November, Naenae Intermediate School’s Hauora Leaders organised a Bake Sale to support the Lower Hutt Centre of English Language Partners.

Volunteers

18/10/24

Retired teacher gives back through volunteering

Christine Williams, a retired teacher with a passion for teaching languages, has dedicated her retirement years to volunteering with English Language Partners - tutoring English to migrants and former refugees in their homes.

ESOL Literacy

14/10/24

Lina’s passion for helping newcomers in the classroom

Cultural and Language Assistant Lina Mukdad enjoys her work so much that she feels like it's a second home.

Learning English with everyday te reo Māori leads to job at Te Papa

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Learning English with everyday te reo Māori leads to job at Te Papa

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Upper Hutt

Elevate your English

End of an era: The Wellington Job Mentoring Service

Stitching together a new life in New Zealand

Celebrating ELP volunteers: Building community one learner at a time

Bay of Plenty Centre celebrates 30 Years

A taste of Mexico in Whanganui

Building a life in Aotearoa one word at a time

From Instagram to employment: Clara’s English journeys pays off

Celebrating Chinese Languages in Aotearoa

Growing confidence

You’re never too old to learn

Lift off ! – Learning English for work

Learning online, connecting in person

Julia Castles receives King’s Service Medal

Volunteer English tutors help migrants navigate life in Whakatāne

From volunteer to teacher

Exploring Nelson by canoe

English class creates sense of community for learners in Whakatāne

From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Invercargill

NZCEL Level 1 opens a variety of pathways for learners

A world of stories

Naenae Intermediate fundraises for ELP Hutt Centre

Retired teacher gives back through volunteering

Lina’s passion for helping newcomers in the classroom

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