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You can register for our free online classes if
- you live in New Zealand; and
- hold a New Zealand residence visa or are a New Zealand citizen; and
- English is not your first language; and
- you are 16 or older.
Our courses provide the language skills you need to live and work in New Zealand. You will learn useful kiwi expressions and how to communicate using appropriate grammar.
Register your interest by completing the online form below. Or contact your nearest centre.
Want to use English more confidently in your daily life? Our online courses will improve your listening and speaking skills.
We will help you to:
We have a range of levels, times and dates:
Course: Pre-intermediate Listening and Speaking
Level: Lower intermediate
Days & times: Tuesdays. 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dates: 10 October - 28 November 2023
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Course: Upper Intermediate Listening and Speaking
Level: Upper Intermediate
Days & times: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6.30 - 8.00pm (Plus 30 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 10 October - 9 November 2023
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Course: Upper Intermediate Speaking, Pronunciation and Vocabulary
Level: Upper Intermediate
Days & times: Wednesdays. 6.30 - 8.30pm
Dates: 11 October - 13 December 2023
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Do you want to speak up more at work? This online course gives you both the confidence and skills to communicate more effectively in the workplace. You’ll practise a range of informal and formal situations and learn some kiwi slang and idioms. You’ll learn how to prepare and give a professional presentation and also how to use power point effectively to give a presentation to an audience.
The course will also cover using business English on the phone and how to deal with complaints verbally as well as talking to colleagues and clients. You will learn some grammar skills to help improve your spoken and written English. There will be a focus on improving pronunciation skills. The content is flexible to meet individual needs and learning goals. The course will focus on both NZ and workplace culture.
Level: Intermediate and above
Days & times: Mondays. 6:00 - 8:15pm (Plus 45 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 9 October - 11 December 2023
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An online course to help you live and work more comfortably in New Zealand. We will practice speaking, listening and writing in real life contexts. You will learn some useful expressions, increase your ability to express yourself using appropriate grammar, work on your pronunciation, and become more aware of the way Kiwis speak.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Days & times: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dates: 10 October - 30 November 2023
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‘Yeah nah’, ‘sweet as’. Is it difficult to understand Kiwis? Do you want to 'have a yarn' with someone, but not sure what that means? In this online course, you can learn how to communicate the Kiwi way. Improve your listening and speaking skills, become more confident and learn new words and phrases. We will practice listening to Kiwi accents and have conversations about topical issues. This course will use a range of authentic listening materials; e.g., YouTube videos, clips from NZ TV shows and news clips.
Level: Intermediate
Days & times: Mondays and Thursdays. 1.00 - 2:30pm (Plus 30 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 16 October - 11 December 2023
Emails and Telephoning for Home and Work is a course to help you feel more confident about making phone calls and writing emails in your daily life, for whatever purpose. We will look at starting and ending emails and calls, asking for information, making complaints and apologies, being polite and appropriate, clarifying when you don't understand, leaving and taking messages, and other useful everyday tasks to help you manage your life in New Zealand
Level: Upper Intermediate
Days & times: Wednesdays and Fridays. 12.30 - 2:30pm
Dates: 11 October - 1 December 2023
Do you want to use English more confidently in your daily life here in NZ? Our online courses will improve your reading and writing skills by giving you lots of practice and feedback on your work.
We will help you to:
We have a range of levels, times and dates:
Course: Intermediate Reading and Writing
Level: Intermediate
Days & times: Wednesdays. 12.30 - 2.00pm (Plus 30 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 11 October -13 December 2023
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Course: Intermediate Reading and Writing
Level: Intermediate
Days & times: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6.30 - 8.00pm (Plus 30 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 14 November - 14 December 2023
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Course: Upper Intermediate Reading and Writing
Level: Upper Intermediate
Days & times: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 6.30 - 8.00pm (Plus 30 minutes of additional coursework)
Dates: 14 November - 14 December 2023
You can learn online if:
We will talk to you about the courses available.
You cannot learn online if you are on a temporary visa such as a:
Our courses vary in length. It depends on the course. Many are 8 weeks, others can vary between 2 and 18 weeks long.
Our online courses are free to residents and citizens.
Yes. We have courses for people who work during the day and want to study in the evening.
You will learn the English you need to live independently in New Zealand. Our courses help people with daily life, finding work, and future study. We will help you communicate in Kiwi English. You can also learn about Kiwi culture.
Yes. In some centres. We sometimes offer online IELTS classes too.
All levels. Courses are from beginner to advanced levels. We assess your level before placing you in a course. If a course at your level is not immediately available, we will place you on a class waitlist.
Yes. Some courses have a specific grammar focus. Other courses include grammar as part of the course content.
Most of our courses are part-time. Some are two hours each week, other courses are longer – up to 10 hours. You can join more than one class.
You need a reliable internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
We have 21 centres and teach over 7,000 students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our English courses help people feel welcome and settle into everyday life and work here.
We are not-for-profit, and all our courses are free or low cost for former refugees and migrants.
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.
We have 21 centres nationwide. Get in touch for a friendly chat.
We would love to talk to you!
