Community Conversations - Volunteer Tutor Training in Nelson
Luke Scowcroft, Nelson Centre Manager, discusses English Language Partners’ Volunteer Home Tutor programme and how it helps connect volunteers with former refugees and migrants learning English.
Helping former refugees feel at home
A United States teacher works with former refugees, helping them learn English through the English Language Partners tutor programme.
How a little dessert became a big dream
Venezuelan refugee Glinis Alfonzo is rebuilding her life in New Zealand by learning English, helping other newcomers, and reviving her beloved Quesillo dessert business to reclaim her career and future.
From Language barriers to job offers
A pilot initiative launched earlier this year by Menzshed Waimea is already making an impact.
Passion to help leads to honour
A career teacher highly motivated to help people learn English and transition smoothly into new lives in New Zealand has been recognised in the recent King’s Birthday Honours.
Former refugee’s English journey fuelled by home tutoring
A former refugee who settled in Nelson seven years ago with “just a little English” has her sights set on becoming a qualified interpreter to help her community.
