1672 days ago

Free online English Language classes for Permanent residents and NZ citizens

Helen van den Ende from English Language Partners - Palmerston North

English Language Partners is holding a series of short online courses to help you improve your English communication skills.

Kiwi Speak: Communicating the Kiwi way. Improve listening and speaking skills, learn new words and phrases and improve confidence.
Level: High beginners- Intermediate.
Starts Tuesday, 12 May, 9:30-11:00am for 8 weeks.

Grammar in the real world: Explore grammatical aspects of English as used by Kiwis. The focus will be on spoken English, looking at verb tenses, structures and functions.
Level: Intermediate-upper intermediate.
Starts Monday, 11 May, 5:30-7:00pm for 8 weeks.

Real Life English: Speaking, listening and writing in a real-life context. Focus on Kiwi expressions and idioms.
Level: Upper intermediate-advanced.
Starts Tuesday, 12 May, and held Tuesday and Friday 2-3pm for 6 weeks.

Reading and Writing for Academic Skills: Focus on reading and writing for academic study. Designed to prepare you for further study in English.
Level: Upper intermediate-advanced.
Starts Wednesday, 13 May, 6-8pm for 8 weeks.

Workplace English: Improve workplace communication through practicing job interview skill, Speaking to customers, clients, workmates, and managers.
Level: Upper intermediate-advanced
Starts Wednesday, 6 May 7pm and held Wednesday and Thursdays 7-8pm

All classes are run through Zoom and can be accessed using your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

Attendees will be expected to do some work outside of class times

For more information or to enrol, please fill out the online enrolment form.



www.englishlanguage.org.nz...

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.3% Yes
    82.3% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
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