Learning Centre

Languages International has state-of-the-art independent Learning Centres in Auckland and Christchurch.

It's about learning, not just study! Our Learning Centres are not just language practice centres. They are aimed at making students think about how they learn and equipping them to keep on learning after their course has finished.

The Auckland Learning Centre has seats for 120 students, and there are up to 6 teachers on duty to guide you. It is equipped with 30 computers for study, 18 listening posts and 74 study desks.

The Christchurch Learning Centre is smaller because there are fewer students in Christchurch; it has seats for 30 students.  It is equipped with 16 internet-connected computers for study, 3 additional listening posts and 14 study desks.

In Auckland and Christchurch, in addition to the Learning Centre computers, we have computers available all day for e-mail use in our student lounges. Free wireless broadband is also available.

Our timetable includes fully integrated supervised study in the Learning Centre. In addition to 20 hours of class time (full-time) or 10 hours of class time (part-time), you will spend at least 3 hours a week in the Learning Centre. You can also do extra work during breaks or after school, if you wish.

Some of the things you can do in the Learning Centre:

• do exercises in all language skills - vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing - either on computer or from one of our range of language textbooks
• watch films with English subtitles on DVD
• do extra listening or pronunciation at a listening post
• do extra practice exercises for your Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL®, BEC or TOEIC® exams
• read books and magazines in the library and borrow books
• join a focused conversation practice group
• make an appointment with a teacher for some personal learning advice or request teacher help at any time - there are always teachers available to help you.
• interact with teachers and other students using the 'Learning Web'

Resources & materials available:

Library containing a wide range of books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, DVD's, university brochures. Extensive range of other resources to assist learning. For example, grammar/vocabulary reference and practice material; skills development material. Material for English for Specific Purposes: English for business, hotel and tourism, computing, nursing and other specialist needs. All the computers are linked to our own 'Learning Web' intranet site as well as learning resources on the Internet.

Click here for a sample student timetable.