I got 6.0 overall [in Academic IELTS] and was very happy. I decided to do the IELTS preparation course in case I need it for my future. One more goal was to test myself and see whether it is possible to get a score of 5 (or more) at Academic IELTS with my level of
Auckland is definitely one of the best cities that I’ve ever been to and I’m enjoying every minute of it! For me is the perfect mix of urban city, nature, and good people. Auckland is a beautiful city in the North Island of New Zealand. It’s the most populated urban area in this country, and
Most international students need to find accommodation when they stay in Auckland, New Zealand. Some people don’t have the option to choose where they stay, so they decide to stay with a homestay family. In my case, I had the option to stay with my relatives in Auckland, NZ, but I decided to stay with
I’ve secretly fallen in love with this school so much. It isn’t just a place to learn English; it is an experience that can’t be bought. One of the most common questions I had to answer when I decided to study English abroad was “Why are you going to studying abroad?” and the follow-up question
I am living with a traditional Kiwi family. They only speak English and that helps me a lot. The man has a barber shop. His wife and her sister work in administration. They are really friendly and helpful and look after me all the time. They live in a really nice, clean and tidy house
I’ve been in Auckland for two months. I want to improve my English, so I came here to study at Languages International. I live in a homestay in Bayswater now. Every day I take a ferry to go to school. My homestay is a cosy and natural place with a beautiful garden. My homestay family drink tea
I live in New Zealand with a homestay family. For me it’s the best way to improve your English and, at the same time, get to know the New Zealand way of life and the local culture. Firstly, you are totally immersed in the language and the culture through the family. Also, you can practise
We’ve just received this lovely message from one of our Turkish students, who recently got 8.0 in the IELTS exam. “Dear Languages International Family Members, Before I came to New Zealand I had aimed at band 7 from Academic IELTS test, which was quite a bit unrealistic when my English at that time was taken
Daredevil telemark skier, Andy Parisod, is in New Zealand studying Business English at Languages International. I interviewed him to find out more about telemarking and what he is doing here in New Zealand. Telemarking is an exciting sport. Don’t miss Andy’s video below! Enter Andy… Can you tell me a little bit about your background
I went to Great Barrier Island last weekend. I really recommend going there for three reasons. First of all, it takes four hours from Auckland by ferry. If you choose to go by plane, it takes just 30 minutes to get there. While you are on the ferry, you can see many dolphins. They are
