courses - LSI Auckland

Spend up to a year abroad, achieve a high level of fluency in your chosen language and make new friends from all over the world. AYA programmes differ from shorter courses at LSI because students receive a greater level of academic support and management, including two additional weekly sessions with a teacher. An individual study plan is designed for you to suit your level, individual aims and the duration of your course. We continue to check your progress with regular meetings to make sure you achieve your aims. Duration: 24-48 weeks.

During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day you will cover the following areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation. In a further 2 lessons you concentrate on: speaking, listening, reading, writing. You use a text book in conjunction with a wide variety of materials and exercises including roleplays, authentic materials, newspapers and magazines.

The LSI Intensive 30 course concentrates on all the areas that you need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. Students on the LSI Intensive 30 course study the same lessons as described for General 20 (lessons 1-4). In addition during lessons 5–6, there are a range of electives to suit all levels, needs and interests.

This General English language course has 24 L/W = 20 hours per week. 2 days of the week there will be 6 lessons, and the other 3 there will be 4 lessons. During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations.

This course is suitable for students who wish to improve their fluency, vocabulary and pronunciation in a language. There is an emphasis on language for everyday situations and classes may involve discussing topics such as film and theatre, current events, politics, local culture and the internet

Spend up to a year abroad, achieve a high level of fluency in your chosen language and make new friends from all over the world. ATA and AYA programmes differ from shorter courses at LSI because students receive a greater level of academic support and management, including two additional weekly sessions with a teacher. An individual study plan is designed for you to suit your level, individual aims and the duration of your course. We continue to check your progress with regular meetings to make sure you achieve your aims. Duration: 24-48 weeks.

Academic English15 students max. per class Intermediate to Advanced levelsCourse length: 4-48 weeks Age 16+Hours per week: 25 hoursAcademic English combines general English with a focus on key academic skills and exam English. The programme includes regular, focussed grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills. This is all supported by specialised, targeted, online resources through our online learning system, E-LSI.

This course covers all the ground theory required to gain a private or commercial pilot’s licence. It is suitable for students wanting to be pilots or pilots who want English training. Practical flying sessions can also be arranged with a partner flying school at extra cost.General 20 plus 5 or 10 individual lessons per week*Course length: 4 weeks (Standard 20 +10 individual lessons)* / 8 weeks (Standard 20 +5 individual lessons)*General English classes in the mornings (9am – 12.45pm) and private Aviation English tuition in the afternoons (NB: each private lesson is 45 minutes long)Intermediate to advanced levelsICAO compliantSubjects covered: Aviation law, Licensing for Flight/Radio/Telephone Operators, Human Factors, Navigation, Meteorology and Aircraft Technology.

The TOEFL test is internationally recognised in the English speaking world, highly regarded by companies and a requirement for enrolment at colleges and universities in the USA and Canada. We offer preparation courses for these examinations as part of an LSI Intensive 30 course.20 lessons per week on grammar and language skills10 lessons per week focus on study skills and exam practice

Pathways programmes at LSI's schools in Auckland help students gain access into many respected New Zealand higher learning institutions. Pathways programmes focus mostly on English language training but also provide support and assistance with university and college applications. In addition, a number of LSI partner institutions in NZ offer conditional letters of acceptance to LSI students and recognise LSI levels in place of external tests of English.