Study English in
Auckland

English for Teaching (General 20 plus 10 individual lessons)

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.

• General 20 plus 10 individual lessons per week
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Tailored to the individual
• Hours per week: 25 hours
• Age: 16 +

Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

English for Teaching (General 20 plus 5 individual lessons)

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.

• General 20 plus 5 individual lessons per week
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Tailored to the individual
• Hours per week: 20 hours 50 minutes
• Age : 16+

Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

English for Aviation (General 20 plus 5 individual lessons)

No set start dates, contact LSI Auckland.

This course covers all the ground theory required to gain a private or commercial pilot’s licence. It is suitable for students wanting to be pilots or pilots who want English training. Practical flying sessions can also be arranged with a partner flying school at extra cost.

• General 20 plus 5 individual lessons per week
• General English classes in the mornings and private Aviation English tuition in the afternoons (NB: each private lesson is 45 minutes long)
• Intermediate to advanced levels
• ICAO compliant

Subjects covered: Aviation law, Licensing for Flight/Radio/Telephone Operators, Human Factors, Navigation, Meteorology and Aircraft Technology.

Barista Training

Interested in improving your English whilst learning a new skill that will help in finding a job in your host country? At LSI Auckland and LSI Brisbane you can combine your English classes with barista training. To apply for barista jobs you must be eligible to work while you study.

• To be booked in addition to English tuition: 20 lessons per week (other lesson options available on request)
• Course covers background knowledge and practical skills to be able to prepare and serve coffee in a commerical enviroment
• Recognised certificates of barista training issued at end of the course essential for applying for jobs in coffee shops
• Barista training: Auckland offers 15 hours (week 1- 3 afternoon sessions of 3 hours, week 2 - 2 afternoon sessions of 3 hours); Brisbane offers 5 hours taken over 1 day (Master Barista Training)
• Course duration: 2 weeks in Auckland; minimum 1 week General English + 1 training day in Brisbane
• Minimum language level: intermediate
• Minimum age: 17 (Auckland)
• More details here: LSI Auckand, LSI Brisbane

English for Aviation (General 20 plus 10 individual lessons)

No set start dates, contact LSI Auckland.

This course covers all the ground theory required to gain a private or commercial pilot’s licence. It is suitable for students wanting to be pilots or pilots who want English training. Practical flying sessions can also be arranged with a partner flying school at extra cost.

• General 20 plus 10 individual lessons per week
• General English classes in the mornings and private Aviation English tuition in the afternoons (NB: each private lesson is 45 minutes long)
• Intermediate to advanced levels
• ICAO compliant

Subjects covered: Aviation law, Licensing for Flight/Radio/Telephone Operators, Human Factors, Navigation, Meteorology and Aircraft Technology.

Individual language lessons

Medical English

English is the language of the international medical community. LSI provides a Medical English course which will not only improve your general level of English, but will also improve your knowledge in the field of human biology, medical science, nursing, formal report writing and much more. By the end of the course you will feel more able to communicate effectively with medical colleagues from around the world.

• 10 afternoon lessons per week 
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1-8 weeks
• Age 16+
• Can be booked independently or in addition to a morning 20 lessons course, such as General 20, Exam Preparation 20, Academic English 20 or Business English 20.

Modules including: General Practice, Primary Care, Family Health, Instructions and Giving Directions, Medication & Pharmacology, Acute Care & Terminal Illness, etc.

Legal English

English is the language of communication in the modern legal community. LSI provides a Legal English programme which will not only improve your general level of English but will also improve your knowledge in the fiel of civil, corporate and contract law, formal report writing and much more. By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate more effectively with legal colleagues from around the world.

• 10 afternoon lessons per week 
• Intermediate to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1 - 8 weeks
• Age 16+
• Can be booked independently or in addition to a morning 20 lessons course, such as General 20, Exam Preparation 20, Academic English 20 or Business English 20.

Modules including: Company Law, Contractual Law, Employment Law and Human Resources, Human Rights, Immigration and Civil Liberty, Competition/Monopolies Law, Acquisition and Mergers, Copyright, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. Other modules may be available on demand.

English for Public Speaking and Presentations

English for Public Speaking & Presentations course has been created not only to boost your confidence, but also to help you become more articulate in front of an audience. This 4-week programme is designed specifically or ESL learners at the B1+ level or higher. 

This course consists of 10 lessons per week in small classeses with a maximum of 5 students. The afternoon classes can be taken in addition to General English classes in the morning, or independantly.