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
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
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
Bookreview: Trumpet Voluntary
One of the best books I have read recently is Trumpet Voluntary, written by Jeremy Harmer. First of all, I have to say that is a romantic story, so if you are interested in love stories you should definitely read it. I can promise you will love this fascinating storyline. In my opinion, the writer
From 15000 feet to the bottom: Skydiving in Taupo
Imagine a beautiful day when the sun is shining and there is neither a cloud or a plane in the sky. You know that in a few minutes you can’t return. Suddenly it starts and your heart is running faster. There are a lot of cameras and you have to smile all the time. But
A Weekend in the Coromandel
For the last few weeks I’ve been busy at school and on the weekends on different trips. I’ll tell you what I did last weekend when I was in Coromandel. First of all, I rented a car with five of my friends from school. We picked it up on Thursday afternoon at three o’clock and