What is it like to stay in a New Zealand homestay? Anna and Vladimir from Russia sent us this message about their experience… “There is no better way to get some impression what life is really like in New Zealand than through staying with the hosts at homestay. My husband and I visited Auckland at
“What I received while in New Zealand was magnificent and time well spent”
Our friend and partner, Daulet from Globus Education Kazakhstan, has just visited Languages International and stayed with one of our homestays. Here is his feedback. Globus Education Kazakhstan has been working in partnership with Languages International since 2006 and considers them one of the main partners within New Zealand. Our students give us positive feedback regarding their experience
Between Heaven and Hell
Written by: Felix, an FCE student at Languages International One of the biggest questions for any person going to another country to learn a language is “Shall I go to a homestay family or into a flat?” There is only one key to solving this problem. It depends on the character of each person. There are
Here in New Zealand
Written by: Cecile, a student at Languages International I have been in New Zealand for almost 2 weeks now. I live with a homestay family, about 40 minutes away by bus from Auckland city centre. They are nice and have a strange kiwi accent, which was difficult for me to understand at the beginning because
At Home in New Zealand
Written by: a student from May’s class at Languages International One week has passed since I arrived in New Zealand. I never expected there to be so many hills in Auckland. Also, the weather is very changeable.However, I saw rainbows many times, and it’s so beautiful!! I live in Mairangi Bay with my host parents,
My sweet homestay family
Written by: Min Hui, a student at Languages International Living in homestay is the best way to practice your English, especially listening and speaking. I feel so lucky to live with Maureen and John. They’re generous and nice and… Read the rest of MinHui’s sstoryon our website…
My Homestay Family
Written by: Hannah, a student at Languages International I’m living in a homestay with homestay father, mother, and lovely two dogs. I came here 4 weeks ago, my house is located near the Kohi beach. So whenever I go home, I can see wonderful view of sea. I was pleased because my room is very
“Well-being (homestay) mother”
Written by: HeeJin Lim, a student at Languages International (Photo credit: svacher – making pasta) Today, I would like to talk about my homestay family. Because I’m always thankful for them. I live together with homestay mother and father. Oh, I forget my cats in the garden. They are also my homestay family. My homestay
“They look after me like a real son.”
I came to NZ 7 months ago, but I’d never stayed in a homestay before. When the contract on my apartment ran out, I decided to change to homestay, so at that time I asked my friends about homestay. I asked whether it was good or bad for them. Most of my friends just told
My Homestay Family
I chose to stay in a family house in my first 2 months here in New Zealand because I thought it would be another way to experience a new culture, and learn how to speak English better than now. My family home is located near Takapuna Beach. It is a beautiful beach, so whenever I
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