Jiri Salansky, one of our Czech students, made this awesome video tour of Languages International Auckland.
Written by Hannah Robinson at Languages International
31 May 2011
Student Video tour of Languages International Auckland
29 May 2011
Industry Training Federation Literacy Forum
Languages International was proud to be the forum sponsor of the Industry Training Federation Literacy Forum held in Wellington on May 26th, 2011. The Forum included presentations from key players involved in workforce literacy and numeracy such as ITOs, tertiary and specialist literacy providers, employers, researchers, and government agencies.
Slideshows and video footage of the presentations will soon be available from the ITF website
Written by Nick Moore at Languages International
28 May 2011
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? Part 3 of 3
In this video, Languages International Christchurch student, Andrea talks about why she originally chose Christchurch as her study destination, why she chose to continue her studies there after the earthquake, and what life is like for her in Christchurch now.
Video highlights:
- Adrea originally chose to study in Christchurch because of its:
- interesting history and its English feel
- architecture, parks and beautiful views
- fairly small size
- interesting history and its English feel
- After the 22 February earthquake, she took a brief break in Auckland, but soon returned to Christchurch because she had fallen in love with the city.
- Now, as part of her daily life in Christchurch she goes to school and to the mall. At weekends, she goes to the beach.
- Andrea was surprised by how quickly the government fixed many things, and public transport is running.
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? Part 1 (Alie)
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? Part 2 (Muthana)
Study in Christchurch
Languages International Christchurch is open - photos of first day in alternative premises
Written by Hannah Robinson at Languages International
27 May 2011
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? Part 2 of 3
In this video, Languages International Christchurch student, Muthana talks about why he originally chose Christchurch as his study destination, why he chose to continue his studies there after the earthquake, and what life is like for him in Christchurch now.
Video highlights:
- Muthana originally chose to study in Christchurch because of:
- the good reputation of its universities - the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University, and the University of Otago in Dunedin (Muthana will do his PHD here after he finishes his English course.)
- it was voted one of the friendliest cities in the world
- its clean, green environment and its fresh air
- the good reputation of its universities - the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University, and the University of Otago in Dunedin (Muthana will do his PHD here after he finishes his English course.)
- After the 22 February earthquake, he chose to stay in Christchurch because he loves his teachers and he loves Languages International.
- The teachers treated the students very nicely, very gently and were very friendly.
- "The level of study at Languages International is very high."
- The teachers don't make students feel like they are foreigners; they make them feel like they are their friends.
- Now, his daily life in Christchurch is back to normal because outside the CBD things "have returned." Shopping centres are open, and all the basic services like water, sewerage systems are working. Public transport is functioning too.
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? (Alie) Part 1 of 3
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? (Andrea) Part 3 of 3
Study in Christchurch
Languages International Christchurch is open - photos of first day in alternative premises
Written by Hannah Robinson at Languages International
26 May 2011
What is it like to study in Christchurch now? Part 1 of 3
In this video, Languages International Christchurch student, Alie talks about why she originally chose Christchurch as her study destination, why she chose to continue her studies there after the earthquake, and what life is like for her in Christchurch now.
Video highlights:
- Alie originally chose to study in Christchurch because of its:
- "beautiful nature"
- "kind people"
- fairly small size
- After the 22 February earthquake, she chose to stay in Christchurch because:
- "Christchurch city is still beautiful"
- she didn't want to leave her friends
- Now, her daily life in Christchurch is normal because despite the damage to the city centre, "other areas are completely ok."
- The teachers at Languages International are "great."
- "Don't hesitate to study in Christchurch!" says Alie.
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? (Muthana) Part 2 of 3
What's it like to study in Christchurch now? (Andrea) Part 3 of 3
Study in Christchurch
Languages International Christchurch is open - photos of first day in alternative premises
Written by Hannah Robinson at Languages International
25 May 2011
Study in Christchurch
This week, we'll have a series of posts about what it's like studying in Christchurch now, three months after the 22 February earthquake. As you'll see, Christchurch is still a great place to study.
This first video is from Study Christchurch, and shows Christchurch after the earthquake. Over the next few days, we will have more videos for you. Tomorrow's will be an interview with one of our Christchurch students.
Written by Hannah Robinson at Languages International
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