After a very long flight and without sleep i came here to Auckland. On Sunday i got my apartment and i met my flatmate. She is also from Switzerland, and she is very friendly. First i went to eat something at Mc Donald’s. It is like by us…very good. After a short night i went
Why I Chose to Study English at Languages International
There are a lot of reasons why I came to Auckland to do an exchange program.First of all it is a big city where concentrate a lot of good English schools. I’m glad that I made the right decision to chose Languages International. All the teachers are absolutely excellent and very helpful. The students have
Activities
When you’re coming to New Zealand you should try surfing, because it’s almost a national sport. If you don’t like the water, New Zealand has an absolutely awesome landscape. So it’s a good idea to go hiking. There’re a lot of possibilities to go shopping. Especially the surf brands are really common and cheap compared
Travelling in New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and a paradise for Backpackers. Take our advice and join the membership of YHA, BBH or VIB they give discounts for hostels, buses and for many activities. Also take enough money and time with you because is a country you can travel in
Weekends in New Zealand
The weekends start on Friday evenings after our afternoon class. First we go with many friends to a restaurant for dinner. There are a lot of good restaurants on Queen Street. You can eat Korean, Japanese, Arabic, German, Australian and a lot more. After that we go to a pub to drink something and talk
The Learning Centre
Languages International has a Learning Centre and there are lot’s of reference books and English novels which can be borrowed. We can use the computers to make our study plans and watch DVDs to practice listening. When we have questions about English, we can ask teachers to get solutions instantly. We can also book the
Nelson Bays
Nelson is located at the top of the South Island. In Nelson, you can do different kind of activities, such as kayaking, sailing, going to beach and so on. People in Nelson are helpful and kind. What I really like about Nelson Bays is Abel Tasman National Park. It takes an hour to arrive in
The First 3 Weeks of CAE – from the Students Perspective
Gaiane, a student from Belgium, is taking part in the CAE preparation course for the exam at the end of March. It’s her aim to improve her English skills and reach a higher degree. A good structured and organised programme, the multimedia Learning Centre, as well as meeting people from all over the world, makes
A Great Place to Be
On 5th January 2009 ten students from Switzerland, Korea, Japan and Germany had their first day at Languages International. Now – three weeks later – we are going to write a blog about the impressions and experiences we have had in these weeks. Not only have we had a marvellous time in the Social Programme
My favorite place in New Zealand
I have been living in New Zealand for three years,if you ask me where I like, I would like recommend to you West Coast beaches. For example, Piha, Karekere, Bethells and Muriwai beach. Almost all the beaches are less than one hour by car from center of the city. The shapes are completely different between