English language schools struggling as a result of the border closure to international students can now apply for funding from the Private Training Establishment (PTE) English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Provision Fund. The government announced in July the $1.5 million fund for English language schools to help increase demand […]
Archives for 2020
Practise academic vocabulary for free
Developed by Dr Jeremy Koay, My Academic Vocab is a free resource designed to help English language learners enrich their vocabulary for IELTS examinations and university preparation programmes. Based on the Academic Word List developed by AProf Averil Coxhead at Victoria University of Wellington, My Academic Vocab has interactive exercises […]
Language Teaching for Young Learners journal open for submissions
From Rosemary Erlam, University of Auckland Language Teaching for Young Learners is open for submissions. It is an academic, refereed journal, which publishes articles relating to the teaching and learning of foreign / second languages for young learners. ‘Young’ is defined as including both children and adolescents. Although some young […]
Call for presentations: Focus on assessment symposium
Focus on assessment: Practical applications and considerations in the classroom 10th October 2020, 9am to 5pm, University of Auckland, Epsom Campus. TESOLANZ announces a call for seminars, workshops, or posters from teachers or academics involved in assessment of language learners. Proposals may be directly focused on assessment or on assessment-related […]
FutureLearn English learning courses
FutureLearn offers a range of free courses (with paid upgrades) for English language learners in collaboration with universities around the world. Topics include IELTS preparation, EAP, English language and culture, elementary English, writing for university and even English as a medium of instruction for academics. Check out FutureLearn’s English language […]
Looking for ESOL work in New Zealand?
Are you a qualified and experienced teacher looking for ESOL work within New Zealand? Get in touch with your brief bio, location, type of work and your contact details and we will post your details on Positions Wanted for free. Posts will remain live for 3 months or until you […]