We received this message from Anastasia, one of our former students from Russia. After taking Languages International’s English for University course, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma at AUT, and now she has a great job here in New Zealand working as a Business Analyst. We are very proud of all Anastasia’s achievements. Read her story below…
Why is Languages International a unique place to study English?
What a struggle learning English can be for so many people, especially for those who are not in their twenties anymore. But surprisingly, it can be wildly exciting in a well organized and efficient school in a gorgeous country. First of all, the school has an awesome team of teachers and also administrative staff. Rarely
“The two courses—IELTS and English for University—really helped me to enter my English business school with more confidence.”
Tahitian student, Hianui Laugeon, prepared herself for university study by taking English for University and IELTS preparation courses at Languages International. Now, Hianui is doing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management at SKEMA Business School in Nice, France. Although the university is in France, the courses and exams are in English, and she will complete
Cambridge CAE, Adventure, Work and Love: a Swiss Student’s New Zealand Story
In 2009, Lisa Tobler from Switzerland took a Cambridge CAE course at Languages International. While she was in Auckland, she fell in love with a Kiwi man and now she calls New Zealand home. I recently interviewed Lisa to find out about her experience at Languages International, what it has been like living in New Zealand
Homestay: the best way to experience New Zealand life
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
IELTS: get ready for success!
I got 6.0 overall [in Academic IELTS] and was very happy. I decided to do the IELTS preparation course in case I need it for my future. One more goal was to test myself and see whether it is possible to get a score of 5 (or more) at Academic IELTS with my level of
“I’ve secretly fallen in love with this school so much”
I’ve secretly fallen in love with this school so much. It isn’t just a place to learn English; it is an experience that can’t be bought. One of the most common questions I had to answer when I decided to study English abroad was “Why are you going to studying abroad?” and the follow-up question
“My homestay family cook really, really well. I’ve never eaten such delicious and healthy food before.”
I am living with a traditional Kiwi family. They only speak English and that helps me a lot. The man has a barber shop. His wife and her sister work in administration. They are really friendly and helpful and look after me all the time. They live in a really nice, clean and tidy house
“Meeting my homestay family has been an important experience in my life.”
I’ve been in Auckland for two months. I want to improve my English, so I came here to study at Languages International. I live in a homestay in Bayswater now. Every day I take a ferry to go to school. My homestay is a cosy and natural place with a beautiful garden. My homestay family drink tea
“This was a great experience in my life.”
I like my school in all aspects. Firstly, because of very creative staff who always encouraged my learning and curiosity. As they all are highly qualified and professionals of their job, and encourage students to develop skills like group conversations, writing etc. Secondly, because of the great location of school, which situated in the city