English Courses

Course Aim: These intensive courses are designed to rapidly prepare students for the Cambridge examinations by providing them with a thorough preparation for the exam of their choice. Course Description: CEC’s accelerated courses prepare you for the exam by providing you with a thorough preparation for the Cambridge English exam of your choice. The courses have been specially designed to maximise exam success and give you the techniques you will have to master to pass the exam. Teachers give detailed feedback throughout the course on how you can improve in each technique. 

Cambridge English offer a wide range of exams which can help you achieve your goals and increase your opportunities for work, study, and life.Our Cambridge Exam Preparation courses are full time at 15 hours per week. You will be guided through a variety of strategies to help you realise your potential in your chosen Cambridge exam. You will focus on all parts of the exam - reading, writing, listening, speaking, and use of English – as well as exam techniques and academic style. LILA*'s Cambridge Exam Preparation courses are intended to develop the necessary language skills required to pass the exam. As well as the core course material you may also have the opportunity for authentic exam practise with previous Cambridge exam papers.Note: Timetable depends on your level of English and the availability. You will either have classes in the morning or afternoon, please see below

The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is designed to offer a grounding in all that is required to launch your own business, whether your plans are for a one-person microbusiness or the first steps into something much bigger. Our experienced, entrepreneurial trainers will support you in developing the knowledge base and skill set to analyse and evaluate information to address a wide range of planning and operational challenges.  This is a course with a focus on modern-day approaches to marketing, and with a strong emphasis on the legal and financial requirements for a start up business.

The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

Our Intensive English program offers a fast, enjoyable and effective way to improve your English language skills, whatever your current language level. You have the opportunity to customize your course with specific skills lessons, including Business Intensive and exam preparation. The course allows you to quickly achieve English fluency and learn grammar and vocabulary that will be useful in every day English. You can study for as long as you need to, and by doing so will improve your opportunities in future academic and professional endeavours.

Excel in everyday business communication and develop a foundation for further studies and career advancement. Weekly Topics/Curriculum Module 1: Multi-meaning words / Academic vocabulary Education / Science essays Summarizing skills Internet anonymity Note-taking in lectures Module 2: Academic vocabulary / Word families Child development / Globalization essays Noun and article grammar Business case study Speaking and seminars Module 3: Word grammar / Academic vocabulary Cultural studies / Climate change essays Essay development Nutrition study Developing and supporting arguments

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

NZLC TESOL is an intensive 6-week teacher training course for non- native English speakers where you study both the theory and methodology of English Language Teaching to adults. This NZQA approved course is designed based on the Cambridge methodology and includes peer teaching practice and TKT preparation.NZQA Level 4 approved course completion certificate.2 Assessed written assignments4 Observed peer teaching practice sessions with oral and written feedback from course trainers.1 Formally assessed final lesson with current NZLC students.Performance reports from trainers and tutor supported study time.TKT Modules 1,2 and 3 Preparation.Work experience support provided and opportunities to work as a Teacher Aide at NZLC.Pre-course task provided.Taught by highly experienced and qualified teacher trainers.Key Features of the course:Roles of teachers and learners;Language and skills teaching ;Learner styles;Background to language learning and teaching;Language awareness for teaching purposes;Lesson planning and resource development;Managing the classroom;TKT Preparation.Cambridge English (University of Cambridge) Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)TKT is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by English language teachers. It is divided into separate modules and you will receive a certificate for each one completed.TKT has been developed for people who:Would like to teach English but have not yet started teaching;Are already teaching, but would like to take an internationally recognised qualification to gain formal recognition for their experience;Want to enhance their career opportunities by broadening their teaching experience into specialist areas;Want to keep their teaching skills up to date.*This quotation is an estimation only. If you would like further details on pricing and further information about suitable programmes, please contact us via our website: https://nzlc.ac.nz/contact/While the NZ border is closed due to Covid-19, NZLC is offering a “Local Support Special” to anyone already in New Zealand. For more details: https://nzlc.ac.nz/specials-packages/nzlc-local-support-plan/

The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

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.