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Languages International Blog: March 2012
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Student Manuarii Bousquet took time out from studying in Auckland last week to complete in the Taekwondo New Zealand. Manu overcame a foot injury in the final to win gold in. The Under 74kgs Black Belt Senior category. His parents flew in from Tahiti to support Manu, who’s been doing Taekwondo since he was 5. His Taekwondo master in Tahiti recommended Sejong Taekwondo. In Auckland, where he trains 3 times a week. “It’s a short bus ride from my homestay, which is great”, said Manu. Subscribe to our Feed!
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Languages International Blog: Social Programme Activity: Bowling
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Social Programme Activity: Bowling. A group of students went out for an afternoon of Ten Pin Bowling as part of our social activities programme in Christchurch. During the two games that were played, essential bowling skills were developed and improved, and at the end of the afternoon, some students managed to produce some pretty impressive strikes. It was a great afternoon to get to know each other. Photos by Yoshihiro Murata. Posted by Languages International. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Languages International Blog: January 2013
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How Does Studying in New Zealand Compare with Studying in Your Country? I think studying in NZ is more effective than in my country. The reasons are, first, I can speak English anywhere. When I go to school, shops, or even night clubs, I use English. The second is that I can hear the pronunciation of native speakers. It can help me to improve my English skills. Alice Chen from China. Daniele Canova from Italy. In Switzerland, studying English is much more expensive than in New Zealand. Firstly, I think y...
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Languages International Blog: Social Programme Activity: Indoor Rock Climbing
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Social Programme Activity: Indoor Rock Climbing. One of the most popular activities on our Social Programme at Languages International Christchurch is indoor rock climbing. The sign-up sheets fill quickly as students welcome the opportunity to spend a fun and action-packed afternoon together. So at the beginning of February, a group of students headed out to the nearby indoor rock climbing wall where they could prove, with help from the instructor, that heights pose no problem to them. LI on the Web.
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Languages International Blog: December 2012
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Valerie: My New Zealand Adventure. What did you do on the 4th of October 2004? You don’t remember? It was my first day in New Zealand. I came here for my PD (professional development). I taught English in Vladivostok and thought it would be a good opportunity for me to advance my English. Guess what? It wasn’t good; it turned out to be great! I first heard about Languages International. A lovely Russian manager, who was so passionate about the school that I was totally convinced to come. Course was inten...
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Languages International Blog: February 2013
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Top 6 Must-Visit Places in New Zealand according to International Students. Are you planning a trip to New Zealand? Or maybe you are already here and trying to decide which places to visit during your limited time? Our class is here to help you. We are already in New Zealand, studying English at Languages International. Here are the top recommendations from Alice, Alex and David. The shops in the village sell authentic arts and crafts, and you can learn more about traditional culture. Would you recommend...
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Languages International Blog: Christchurch Kite Day 2013
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Christchurch Kite Day 2013. An exciting part of Christchurch’s summer event calendar is the annual Kite Day where kites of all shapes, sizes and colours can be seen dancing over New Brighton Beach. Christchurch’s amazing blue sky full of kites is definitely a stunning visual and lifelong memory for the thousands of people who come every year to watch or take part in the event themselves. Photos by Seiya Terada. Posted by Languages International. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe to our Feed!
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Languages International Blog: July 2012
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The Secret Life of 69 Worcester Boulevard. Our remarkable Christchurch school building. Has been attracting some attention recently, both online and offline. Offline, it is in an art exhibition on Worcester Boulevard; online, it has been featured on the Christchurch Art Gallery’s blog. What makes our building so special? It was a women’s secretarial college, a lawyers’ office, and a (different) English language school. Number 69 has been Languages International’s home since 2006. That struck in 2011 was ...
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Languages International Blog: October 2012
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New Zealand: a great destination. New Zealand is in the spotlight more than ever at the moment as an exciting place to visit. Christchurch has just been chosen by Lonely Planet. As one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit in its Best in Travel 2013. Guide: “Christchurch is bouncing back with a new energy and inventiveness. The recovery effort is well under way and 2013 will be an intriguing year to join the rebirth of this proud southern city,” says the guide. In the 2012 World Travel Awards. LI (Langua...
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Languages International Blog: Why not go on a Christchurch wine tour?
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Why not go on a Christchurch wine tour? Recently, some students from Languages International Christchurch went on a wine tasting tour through the Waipara valley in Canterbury. They visited 3 wineries where they tasted different varieties of wine; they went on a vintage train ride through the Waipara Countryside and enjoyed a typical Kiwi Barbecue. Let’s hear what Pamela thought about the trip:. Besides the trip included a tour of Woodend Beach, a train ride in Weka Pass Railway and a BBQ. LI on the Web.
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