I have been to a social program event once. I joined the Boat Party. I went to the party with In Young, Christie and her friends. There were a lot of students in the boat. And we enjoyed drinking beer & wine, and dancing with our friends. Finally, we could see a beautiful night view
New Zealand, Trade and Sheep
New Zealand is a high-income country like Japan. I had a question how does New Zealand get money? After I came here, I asked my host mother, then she told me. New Zealand earns a fortune through trades with other countries. I heard there are a lot of sheep in New Zealand. But I haven’t
Studying in New Zealand
Before i came to New Zealand, i heard a lot of information about it. New Zealand has nice weather and lots of prefect beach. For example, Mission Bay and Long Bay. And New Zealand has a lot of different fruit. I like fruit very much.The most important thing for me is New Zealand does not
My homestay parents are like my real parents; they always make an effort to help me.
I have been living in Epsom since I came here. I live with my host parents and Chinese home mate and a lovely cat, Molly. My homestay father retired from his job and my homestay mother has worked at a shipping company. I can experience typical culture and can improve my English ability. Also, I
Some good ideas for your first few weeks at Languages International
Here is some advice from new students, kindly provided by current students at Languages International: Attention new students! Here is our advice about how to enjoy your ‘early days’ in Auckland. Food Fahad and Douglas suggest: “If you want to Middle-Eastern style food, you should go to the Turkish cafe in the Metro building next
Surfing
Every Sunday, from October to April, Languages International students have the chance to go surfing. Our friends at Aotearoa Surf will take you to a beautiful beach where the waves are perfect for learners. This week, we went to wonderful Tawharanui, 90 minutes north of Auckland. After a morning’s lessons and a BBQ lunch, everyone
Why You Should Visit Auckland
I want to talk about Auckland. This city is multi-cultural, so you can meet lots of people who come from other countries. You can also eat a variety of food and learn a variety of languages. If you want to see their traditional culture, you should go to festivals held in Auckland. There are some
My Homestay Family
My name is John. I am Chinese. I lived in a homestay last year. The house is in Mission Bay. Two people lived in my homestay. I lived in the homesaty with an old man. The old man was my homestay father. I think he is very kind. He is a New Zealander and he
Staying with a New Zealand Family
New Zealand is a fascinating country. People are friendly, gentle and polite. Staying with a New Zealand family will be an exciting experience. The following tips will help you enjoy your stay. Family life – New Zealand families tend to be small, and they usually have pets for example cats and dogs. It’s important to
Goat Island Snorkelling
New this year, Languages International has teamed up with its friends at Goat Island Dive and is doing afternoon trips to this wonderful marine park, where you can swim with thousands of native fish. The trip begins with a glass-bottomed boat tour of the reserve, followed by a guided discovery in the rock pools and out