M: Hi Joy, good morning . J: Good morning Monica. How are you ? M: I am good thanks. How was your weekend ? J: It was great. I went to Mission Bay with my friends. We enjoyed our time there. M: Wooow that’s great. Listen, can I ask you some questions about your English
My Police Visit in Auckland
The Languages International School of Auckland made it possible for me to see the Police department in Auckland. In Switzerland, I work for the Police in Zurich, so it was very interesting to visit them. Some things are similar to Zurich and others are very different. The biggest difference is the number of officers. In
Home Sweet Home
Hello everyone! I live in apartment which is really near Queen St. and the school. I have a flatmate who is from Japan. Sometimes we cook together and practice our English conversation. In Taiwan, I live with my family, and I don’t need to do anything beacuse my mother does everything for me. However, now
Cultural Differences: Part 4 of 4 (Germany and New Zealand)
I came to New Zealand for only three weeks. First, I stayed in Auckland for two weeks and then I’m going to Queenstown for for one week. I lived in two different homestays during this time. The reasons for my choices are two different things, too. I will see the country and I will improve
Cultural Differences: Part 3 of 4
I have just arrived in New Zealand, and I have already seen the cultural difference in the food… I think that it is very interesting to travel because you can have an open mind, and that’s why I decided to come to New Zealand. New Zealand isn’t near my country, and i want learn its
Cultural Differences: Part 2 of 4
I came to New Zealand to study English. It was a new experience to see people driving on the left side. Before crossing the street, I always look on the wrong side of the road. When pedestrians cross the street, the car drivers never stop. Most Kiwi people aren’t very fashionable. When people say “cheers”,
Cultural Differences: Part 1 of 4 (Korea and New Zealand)
Hi! I’m Emily. I’m from Korea. Nice to meet you. ^^ If you come to New Zealand, you will experience cultural differences. So, I’m going to explain some “cultural differences” for you. I think you should come to New Zealand to see the beautiful views and to meet Kiwi people. It is a wonderful country,
Home Sweet Home
I have lived in my homestay for 2 weeks. My homestay is located in Greenlane near Cornwall park. I go to school by bus and go home by train. I usually spend about 25 minutes on the bus and about 15 minutes on the train. My homestay is 20 minutes from the train station on
Tiritiri Matangi – tossed by the wind
Tiritiri Matangi is a bird sanctuary which is really worth visiting. In the language of the Maori its name means “tossed by the wind”. This awesome island is located north of Auckland. It’s reachable by ferry in 75 minutes. Pay attention, the ferry leaves once a day from Wednesday to Sunday and you have to
America’s Cup
Sailing is one of the most popular sports in NZ, especially in Auckland where the biggest harbour in the southern hemisphere is located, so it`s a must to go on a sailing trip. Languages International offered in the Social Programme a trip with one of the most powerful sailing yachts ever built, an Americas`s Cup
