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
“Staying with a homestay family is a good experience for me.”
Most international students need to find accommodation when they stay in Auckland, New Zealand. Some people don’t have the option to choose where they stay, so they decide to stay with a homestay family. In my case, I had the option to stay with my relatives in Auckland, NZ, but I decided to stay with
“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
Get a peek into the Cambridge CELTA course – through a trainee’s eyes
Should you do the Cambridge CELTA course? Will it help you get a teaching job overseas or in New Zealand? What’s it like doing the CELTA at Languages International? If you’re thinking about taking the CELTA course, you probably have lots of questions. We asked our CELTA graduate, Julia, to share her first-hand experience of the
“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
“My homestay experience has been 100% positive.”
I live in New Zealand with a homestay family. For me it’s the best way to improve your English and, at the same time, get to know the New Zealand way of life and the local culture. Firstly, you are totally immersed in the language and the culture through the family. Also, you can practise
“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
IELTS 8.0 & lifelong friends at Languages International
We’ve just received this lovely message from one of our Turkish students, who recently got 8.0 in the IELTS exam. “Dear Languages International Family Members, Before I came to New Zealand I had aimed at band 7 from Academic IELTS test, which was quite a bit unrealistic when my English at that time was taken
