Christine Williams, a retired teacher with a passion for teaching languages, has dedicated her retirement years to volunteering with English Language Partners - tutoring English to migrants and former refugees in their homes.
Cultural and Language Assistant Lina Mukdad enjoys her work so much that she feels like it's a second home.
A class visit to the new Tip Shop in Wellington was a great opportunity to practise English while learning about recycling and sustainability.
Dawit Meles speaks three languages. His first language is Tigrinya, the language of Eritrea, but he grew up in Sudan and speaks Sudanese Arabic. Now Dawit has mastered enough English to run his own restaurant after only four years in New Zealand.
A passion for coffee is what led Tomoka to Wellington in 2019. After working as a barista, Tomoka expanded her English language skills and started a new career.
Congrats to English Language Partners teacher Jan and learner Viktoriya for being honoured at the Festival of Adult Learning event in Christchurch.
In 2017, Nicola arrived in New Zealand from Germany. Nicola discovered the Job Mentoring Service (JMS) while navigating job hunting challenges, leading to her to give back and become a Job Mentor herself after securing a role.
A group of former refugees are learning New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), enabling them to participate in their communities.
English Language Partners has partnered with VTNZ to bring portable driving theory testing to ESOL Road Code classes.
English Language Partners' learner inspiring journey mastering Kiwi English for seamless communication and community contribution.
Illustrator and Nelson learner Kate Garnyk published a book about English idioms.
English Language Partners’ learners get stuck into the world of composting and the language that goes with it.
What inspires Nikki about volunteering with English Language Partners (ELP) is seeing new Kiwis gain confidence in their everyday lives.
Jhon Cadena's fierce determination to learn English is helping him thrive in Levin.
We're so happy to see our volunteers’ dedication and commitment to ELP and their learners acknowledged.
English Language Partners' learners offer community support to make book sale a success.
An adventure from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to Kirikiriroa Hamilton helps ELP's learners live and travel more independently in Aotearoa.
Our English Language Partners’ Palmerston North centre was delighted to show their support for ‘Hawke's Bay together in Black and White Day'.
English Language Partners' learner Mei Ying Hu has a hunger for learning she’s yet to satisfy.
Celebrating diversity and unity, our Palmerston North centre joined Unity Week's 2023 events.
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.
A visit from Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro to English Language Partners Aoraki was a great opportunity for ELP's staff, volunteers and learners to talk about ELP's work welcoming former refugees into Aotearoa.
Mayu Okada's study and personal skills helped find the job she loves. The English Language Partners' learner is sharing her ideas on finding work in New Zealand.
Learners at English Language Partners Nelson got to be tourists for one day - exploring a local national park before the busy tourist season kicks off again.
Our Ethnic Advisory Group plays a vital role in shaping ELP's work and we're delighted to acknowledge their contribution to crafting English Language Partners into the strong, resilient, partnership-focused organisation of today.
Rachel O’Connor, English Language Partners' new Chief Executive, officially joins the organisation
