English Courses in New Zealand

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.Languages International’s timetable has three streams. Your classes may be at different times from those in the sample timetable. However, all classes are between 8:30 am and 3:50 pm. All students receive an individual timetable on their first day at school. The 23-hour course consists of 20 60-minute hours in class and 3 60-minute hours of teacher-supervised independent learning.

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.

General English courses include speaking, listening, reading and writing lessons and vocabulary and grammar development. Duration: 1- 48 weeks. Morning lessons concentrate on grammatical correctness, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills as well as reading and writing. Many texts are used and students are encouraged to speak as much as possible. Afternoon lessons concentrate on spoken skills, conversation and discussion activities. Games, DVDs, internet and multi-media resources are used as well as situational activities. Speaking, speaking and more speaking!

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.

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.

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.Languages International’s timetable has three streams. Your classes may be at different times from those in the sample timetable. However, all classes are between 8:30 am and 3:50 pm. All students receive an individual timetable on their first day at school. The 13-hour course consists of 10 60-minute hours in class and 3 60-minute hours of teacher-supervised independent learning.

We offer 8 General English levels. At each level we teach essential grammar, vocabulary, functions and writing and reading skills. Students also receive a lot of listening and speaking practice and teachers encourage students to practice their speaking, give opinions and ask questions.

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.

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.