An International Student's Guide to Kiwi Slang
1 May 20170 Comments
If you’ve just arrived, or even if you have been enjoying New Zealand these past few months, you will find from time to time you hear a word – or several in a row – said by your Kiwi friends that will lead you to scratch your head and wonder what they mean? New Zealander’s have a unique and wonderful slang, playful, fun and much of it is shared with Australia. With the guide below you’ll be ‘bantering’ in no time,...Read More >
7 Ways That Learning English Can Boost Your Career Prospects
7 Mar 2017
There are many reasons why learning English in New Zealand is a great idea. New Zealand is a friendly, beautiful country, but learning English offers you much more than the opportunity to live in a nice country – it could change your entire future by opening new career opportunities that weren’t available before. Today we’re going to show you 7 ways learning English can boost your career prospects. 1. More job opportunities If you speak only your native language, your...Read More >
ACG Pathways Campus Wellington opens its doors
8 Feb 2017
After months of preparation and anticipation, the ACG Pathways Campus in Wellington has welcomed its first students. Located in Wellington’s railway station, the campus is easily accessible from all parts of the city and the Wellington region. The campus has had a make-over with new carpet and fresh paint and the first intake went smoothly and according to plan. ACG (Academic Colleges Group), has grown significantly over the last few years and this is the latest university pathways programme in its...Read More >
English New Zealand Launches New Logo
10 Jan 2017
English New Zealand, the industry association representing 27 high-quality English language providers across various sectors in New Zealand, is starting 2017 with a new look. The new logo officially released this week is “a clean and simple design embodying exactly who we are”, says Ewen Mackenzie-Bowie, Chairman. “The fern is an iconic image associated with New Zealand, and green reflects the fine environmental experience students can enjoy while learning English in our wonderful country.” English New Zealand provides four key functions:...Read More >
Weekend Getaways from Queenstown
9 Jan 2017
Our English New Zealand students in Queenstown tell us how much they love studying and living in such a fun and exciting place. Even with so many activities available to them and the natural splendour that surrounds the area, our students are usually keen to take an occasional weekend getaway to experience more of New Zealand. There are some amazing places nearby that make the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. Today we’re going to discuss four of our favourites! Te...Read More >
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