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First day at a language school in New Zealand

"What was your first day studying a language in New Zealand?"

School name "LSI Auckland (English language school)

Before flying, the school will send you a Handbook, a guide to the school, an idea of what to find.

The advantage is that this school can start every Monday, so it doesn't have to wait for the semester.

On the first day, there will be a Placement Test measuring the language level.

Class level starts at

- Elementary

- Pre intermediate

- Intermediate.

- Upper Intermediate.

- Advanced.

After waiting for the results, the staff will take us to the front of the classroom. The feed is like the first day of school.

Walk into the room, the teacher introduces himself, and the friends introduce themselves back...

Tell me...

Can't remember one's name 😂

Finally, must secretly write down the name of the friend in the mobile note.

Our class is

Morning will study by book.

The afternoon segment will focus on Conversation, playing games, doing activities and talking to a lot of friends.

Breaks can sip coffee, talk to friends, or walk around school.

But... don't think you're comfortable learning the language, because the EP will tell you about "homework and exams" almost every week!

# Learn a language in New Zealand # Learn English # Auckland # newzealand # Study abroad

1 week agoEdited to

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