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Mapping linguistic terrain: Brazilian geologist navigates workplace English

English Language Partners' learner inspiring journey mastering Kiwi English for seamless communication and community contribution.

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24/11/22

Confidence boost through workplace English course

In a first for the Manawatū, English Language Partners (ELP) Palmerston North has joined forces with local company Milsons, to teach the English for Employees course on site.

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Employers

17/3/22

RSE workers awarded English language certificates

A collaboration between English Language Partners Hawke's Bay, the Indonesian Community (KAMIBAY) and Bostock NZ Ltd has meant 97 "Recognised Seasonal Employees (RSE)" workers now have a certificate in English language.

English For Employees

8/1/22

Joining in with Kiwi workplace meetings and lunchroom chat

As Maryam Ghouzivand’s English progressed to working level through her classes with English Language Partners, she went from a casual job for a school photographer, to part-time ELP centre administrator, before finally securing a full time position with the Kaipara District Council.

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English For Employees

4/1/22

Maryam’s journey: from newbie Kiwi to feeling "New Zealand is my home”

Maryam’s language progression is an inspiring story - one that reflects the success of many migrants who pass through the doors of English Language Partners (ELP).

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Employers

13/10/21

English gains pay off for Steelfort

‘Motivated, enthusiastic and committed’ are the words his employers use to describe Sudhi Edamuttath Subramanyan.

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Employers

11/10/21

Cultural understanding vital for a successful workplace

YMCA employees hone their customer skills on ELP's workplace classes.

English For Employees

30/8/21

When English learning meets real life, creativity results!

Learning with ELP is fun and useful. Prisha uses 'Princess Shapla' in her everyday work – how clever is that!

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English For Employees

26/5/21

English for Employees course for better business

Viet Doan Do says boosting his English skills through the English for Employees course helped him master the langua…

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English For Employees

26/5/21

Former refugee painting a brighter future

For Thang Shalom Innkuan, brushing up his English has brought benefits at work and home. Thang, who grew up…

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Employers

11/1/21

Tika team walks the talk

Company boss Mark Pepperell couldn’t be happier with the specialist skills and attitude of the Filipino tradesmen…

English For Employees

4/8/20

ELPNZ 2020 Refugee Achievement Award winner Aung Myo

Aung Myo has won the ELPNZ 2020 Refugee Achievement Award! While Covid-19 stopped ELPNZ' s national award…

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Employers

English For Employees

8/7/20

High-performing employee helps business shine

With almost 60 years’ experience, Palmerston North Panel and Paint have earned an excellent name in the panelbeater…

English For Employees

9/3/20

An inspirational learner

Tho Vo, ELP Wellington ESOL home tutor volunteer has been a great support and friend to learner Awng San - who now has a job!

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Job Mentoring Service

10/12/19

Job mentoring… then working for nature’s good

An industrial engineer from Catalonia, Spain, Mario never planned to come to New Zealand. With help gained from…

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Employers

26/11/19

Alpha Interiors: building skills in the workforce

Twenty-three Alpha Interiors builders have just successfully graduated from their workplace English course.

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English For Employees

4/6/19

Determined to dream big

Growing up in El Salvador, Eric Alvarez dreamt of becoming a police officer.

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English For Employees

3/6/19

Former refugee Mohammad – from Syria to New Zealand

We are grateful to ELPNZ’s new Ethnic Advisory Group member, and former English for Employees learner, Mohammad Hilal, for sharing his story of struggle and success with us.

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Employers

English For Employees

28/1/19

Keep on truckin’ – Business uses ELP to help improve workplace English of staff

CAL ISUZU in Hamilton is New Zealand’s number one Isuzu truck dealership. They employ 76 staff; some required…

English For Employees

18/12/18

Taranaki migrant business benefits from ELP course

Leo came to New Zealand early this year and studied in our Taranaki centre English for Employees Programme (E4E)…

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English For Employees

18/11/18

Cultural Competency

Auckland Central manager Eve Price ran a cultural competency workshop - what culture is, what features we share, and what features set us apart.

English For Employees

30/10/18

Girls in Business – English for Employees

Marcela and Ana are from South America and joined English Language Partners' English for Employees class this year…

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Employers

English For Employees

28/10/18

‘Doing the right thing’ for business success

Once a month, XLam staff gather outside for barbecue day. ‘‘We all eat lunch together, like family,” says Dan McKean.

English For Employees

18/10/18

Problems with communication in your multicultural workplace?

Do you explain something or give instructions only to find half an hour later, that no one is doing what you asked?

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English For Employees

19/6/18

Insulation jobs help refugees brush up their English

Former Myanmar refugees are learning new skills and English on the job with a Nelson insulation company.

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English For Employees

16/5/18

Factory builds safety at work

Auckland company Thermakraft finds workplace English lessons decrease the risk of damage to expensive equipment and make the factory safer for workers.

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16/4/18

Workplace English skills help migrants step up to a better life

English Language Partners is one of five national organisations calling for more support to improve workplace…

English For Employees

13/12/17

Yaro's workplace skills build a better future

When he came to New Zealand, Yaro Panfylov couldn't speak English. It was in Poland that he began to work…

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English For Employees

22/7/16

Rural Waikato thrives on community spirit

In this part of the country, more than 200,000 cows are milked, fed and cared for each day by Kiwis, as well as by a growing group of skilled migrants.

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