Written by: Sarah, an FCE student at Languages InternationalThe aim of this report is to present how your vocabulary knowledge can be improved efficiently.Suggestions• You could focus on studying phrasal verbs and collocations. In the Learning Centre there is a very helpful resource book called Essential Idioms in English. It provides plenty of sentences which you use
Top 5 Must Dos in NZ
Written by: May Ann’s FCE class at Languages InternationalGoat Island ReserveWell, ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seat belts and welcome to our top 5 places. You should visit them while you are in New Zealand. We promise that they will spice up your life.Goat IslandFor all sea life enthusiasts, Goat Island is an extraordinary spot where
Is it really better to study English in a native-speaking country?
Written by: Joe Park, an FCE student at Languages InternationalPeople have argued about studying English in native speaking countries. Although some people believe it is a waste of time and money, my opinion is that it has more advantages than drawbacks.To begin with, some people insist students don’t have to go to foreign countries to
Yummy food to die for!
Written by: Martina, an FCE student at Languages InternationalDo you have problems with choosing places to eat? Here are some options where you can eat nice, cheap and delicious food:Domino’s:In this pizza fast-food corner you can have very good pizzas and fresh oven-baked sandwiches. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the meals are only $5.90. You can find
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
Things to do in winter in Auckland
Written by: Students in Sally’s intermediate class at Languages International Auckland 1.If you want to go to the beautiful beach, a lot of shops and cafes near the city, we recommend you go to Mission Bay. There are many kinds if restaurants, the famous Swiss ice cream shop (Movenpick) and beautiful houses in Mission Bay.
Students Win Free Tickets to All Blacks Match
Written by Juan, a student at Languages International(Photo credit: Kiwi Flickr) On Wednesday, me and a friend (nick: J.C.) who also studies at language school went to a BackingBlack event sponsored by Telecom where some All Blacks players would be playing BINGO with the people, and the winners would win 2 tickets to the ALL
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,
Travel in New Zealand
Written by: Miyoung Kim, a student at Languages International I went to Rotorua in May with my friends. I had a great time because i saw volcano area for the first time. When i went there, i went through Waitomo cave. It was also a special experience. We saw lots of wonderful glow worms and
Our decisions
Written by: Rita and Nancy, students at Languages International Why did we choose this school and why did we come to New Zealand? I have the aim to improve my English skills for traveling and meeting people. This school was recommended by two of our daughters, who were here in 2004. I and my husband