ESOL Literacy & ESOL Intensive

Build foundational English skills and grow your confidence for everyday life.

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Our ESOL Literacy and ESOL Intensive programmes support learners with low English language and literacy levels. Many learners who begin with ESOL Literacy then progress to ESOL Intensive as their skills grow. Both programmes are free for New Zealand resident visa holders and citizens.

ESOL Literacy

For learners with fewer than six years of schooling who want to develop foundational English language, literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Learn how to read and write in English in a New Zealand context.
  • Receive support from Cultural and Language Assistants (CLAs), alongside our qualified and experienced teachers.
  • Meet new people and make new friends.
  • Study up to 15 hours per week.

ESOL Intensive

For learners with low levels of English language and literacy who want to improve confidence and independence.

  • Learn English for everyday life in New Zealand – for shopping, making appointments, talking on the phone, and socialising with friends and colleagues.
  • Improve your literacy and numeracy.
  • Build skills to prepare for future study or work.
  • Study between 5 and 20 hours per week.
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What our learners say

The teacher is exceptional and did not (only) teach us specific knowledge, she taught us how to fish. This kind of style of teaching reformed my previous way of learning English.

Kaimo Jiao

The course was very useful. The teacher's attitude and inspiration motivated me to learn English. I decided to work hard to improve my language, which is a barrier in the communication. I learnt the importance of stress, intonation and language functions which helped me to improve my pronunciation. I would like to join in her class anytime if I get a chance.😊

Jino George

Learning English at English Language Partners makes me more confident and more positive.

Xu Huang

Paying the programme fee is an investment, because ultimately, we’ll benefit too.

David Phillips – Steelfort Engineering

LEARNER

I’ve seen quick progress. Not only have they quickly gained a better understanding of the language, but also about how and why we do things the way we do them.

Aaron Jeffares – Farm manager – Moondance Farms

LEARNER

One of the major hurdles to overcome was just teaching the shy workers to speak out when they don’t understand.

Sharon FultonBevers – Thermakraft

LEARNER

Our managers say they are seeing better outcomes when staff are talking to customers and working through issues with their peers. There’s more clarity around communication and people are more relaxed.

Abi Buckell – Organisation Development Advisor – WEL Networks

LEARNER

Their English has improved and I think they’re more outgoing for it. We get fewer errors between what was asked and what happens. So it’s helpful.

Nigel Maxey – Fielden Metalworks

LEARNER

The outcome for the factory has been superb. We have been very pleased with the support we received from ELPNZ. They worked hard to deliver the outcome, and they were extremely willing to be part of the project to help our employees become a success in this work opportunity.

Geoff Lewis – Tender Tips

LEARNER

The teacher is exceptional and did not (only) teach us specific knowledge, she taught us how to fish. This kind of style of teaching reformed my previous way of learning English.

Kaimo Jiao

Learner

The course was very useful. The teacher's attitude and inspiration motivated me to learn English. I decided to work hard to improve my language, which is a barrier in the communication. I learnt the importance of stress, intonation and language functions which helped me to improve my pronunciation. I would like to join in her class anytime if I get a chance.😊

Jino George

Learner

Learning English at English Language Partners makes me more confident and more positive.

Xu Huang

Learner

Now I have local topics I can talk with others, and I like reading the local news. I feel like I am part of it.

Roger Feng

Learner

Before I can't speak English, and now I can speak a little bit, because my teacher is a very nice teacher and she understands me for everything.

Nor Aini

Learner

I really love my life now compared to before I started learning English. My life improving a lot in many aspect. I can do everything I want without any worried about communicate in English.

Anggi Putri

Learner

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