I changed my homestay house one month after I started the life in NZ. My brother’s friend lives in Auckland. He suggested that I could move into his house at a cheap homestay fee. He immigrated to NZ 7 years ago and got married here. This young couple are always cheerful and friendly. His wife
Albert Park
Photo: Students in Albert Park. (This is Languages International’s ‘back yard’. The taller building is the University of Auckland Clock Tower.) One of many advantages of Languages International is that the buildings are located in Albert Park. I really like this scenery near our school. Anytime, we can sit on the grass or lie down
Good and bad experiences of travel in NZ
(Photo credit: Ruben Bos – Wild Dolphins in the Bay of Islands) There are so many awesome places where you can travel in NZ. I’ve been to the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Waiheke Island and Rangitoto Island in the North Island. And I spent 2 weeks holidays travelling around the South Island in
Auckland Activities
(Photo credit: slack12) Mission Bay The Mission bay I think not expensive and beautiful. You can walk in Mission Bay and you can eat ice cream and swimming. the people sit in the sun and you can see a nice view and The Mission Bay is relaxing. You can eat from different restaurants. By Abdullah
FCE Advice: How to Write a Review
Written by: by Sunny & Mel, students at Languages International Photo: Blackbird Review by Abizern A review should… – use interesting vocabulary. – try to catch the reader’s interest. – be clearly organised. – use a neutral style, but you have to check who you are writing the review for. What should you do before
Languages International Student Playing in Auckland Concert
Corinne playing in the Auckland Wind Orchestra An Auckland Wind Orchestra concert at the Aotea Chapel You may remember Corinne from a previous blog post. She is a Swiss student who has been studying English at Languages International since January this year. Soon after arriving, she joined the Auckland Wind Orchestra. On Sunday 30th of
Video of Justin Bieber’s Auckland Bungy Jump
Singer, Justin Bieber did a bungy jump from the Auckland Harbour Bridge on his recent visit. You can watch the video below. Have you done a bungy jump? What was it like?
Report Writing for FCE
Written by: Languages International FCE Students, Katrina, Luzia & Pom Photo: Writing! by Markus Rödder A report includes the introduction, main body, recommendation. Before writing You have to make your writing plan. Spend around 5 minutes to make your plan which consists of an introduction, main body and recommendation. Title Choose a fact
FCE Tips: How to Write an Article
Written by: By Min, a student at Languages International Photo by: the trial Type of article – informal to neutral * It depends on what magazine it is for (ex : young people magazine : more informal, business/travel magazine : more neutral) * Do not use formal expressions (ex : Besides, moreover, likewise.. /I would
12 Top FCE Story Tips
Written by: H.P and Min2, students at Languages International Photo by: LucasTheExperience 1. Use past tenses. 2. After the first sentence, do try to use past perfect to describe history of the story. 3. Do try to use past continuous to describe weather. 4. Do try to use a great range of vocabulary. It helps
