Free online English Language classes for Permanent residents and NZ citizens
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.
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Pregnancy Study - Seeking participants for Massey Observational study
Are you less than 15 weeks pregnant or know someone who is?
I would love to hear from you regarding joining an Observation study on New Zealand Pregnant woman investigating Thyroid function. We are seeking participants who are: - ages 18 years or older - Who are early in their pregnancy (less than 15 weeks)
What your participation involves:
• We will ask you a series of questions about your dietary intake, supplement use and lifestyle.
• We will ask you to collect a sample of urine to analyse some micronutrients.
• We will take a blood sample to analyse for micronutrient status and thyroid function.
• After your baby is born we ask that you send us some of baby’s nail clippings
We reimburse your travel expenses.
If you or someone you know would like to take part, or to find out more about the study, please get in touch via email WOVEN@massey.ac.nz or phone 06 951 6437