ESOL training near me in Tauranga

Why students may need an ESOL teacher

Nowadays, English is an extremely important language. It has become the first international language spoken by over one billion people all over the world. It is used by plenty of international organisations like the UN or the WTO and it is the main language of commerce. People who don't speak English as their mother tongue often start learning it in their first years at school and it can become a decisive factor in their future professional and personal lives. But not everyone manages to get the Cambridge English FCE qualification straight away and may need help.

In fact, despite being considered an easy language to learn, English is not exactly very easy. To speak it fluently, students will need to learn a lot of vocabulary and phrasal verbs and successfully deal with the intricacies of English grammar. Another difficulty when learning English are accents. English is spoken in numerous countries around the world and each of them speaks it a little bit differently from the others. This can be confusing for students and it may require several years of training to understand native English speakers without effort.

Luckily there are good teaching methods to master the English language and one of them is the good old idea of going on a linguistic stay to an English-speaking country. You can do that in numerous countries, but we would like to recommend New Zealand in particular.

Over the last two years, New Zealand has become one of the leading countries in the area of education. On top of being able to speak English with people in everyday life, you can find a variety of English courses depending on your needs. Whether you need to boost your general English or prepare for a qualification exam to get the Cambridge FCE qualification, you can do that in New Zealand.

Take English courses in Tauranga

One especially good destination for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students in the country is Tauranga. There are several reasons for that. First of all, Tauranga is a coastal city with a pleasant climate and excellent beaches. Staying there can be very enjoyable and motivating. Second, Tauranga is relatively small and it's very easy to move around the city. Finally, Tauranga has great language schools where ESOL students can sign up for a course and meet amazing teachers.

One great location for an international student in Tauranga can be the Bay Learning Academy. It is an educational institution specialising in language teaching. They offer a variety of ESOL courses, such as General English, Business English or exam preparation. English is taught to small groups of students and the classes are given by qualified teachers. Even after several weeks of classes, your level can significantly improve and you will feel much more confident speaking English. You can find all the necessary information about the language school online and sign up for a course on their website.

Teaching English to speakers of other languages may require particular skills from the teacher. They need not only to speak the language but also to be able to explain rules in an accessible way. Some of the most qualified ESOL teachers in New Zealand work for English Language Partners. It is an organisation specialising in teaching language to foreigners and it has 22 language centres across the country including the one in the Bay of Plenty, located in Tauranga. They offer ESOL courses for different levels of learners that you can take in person or online. They can help a student with General English or exam preparation so they reach the Cambridge FCE level as soon as possible.

Private ESOL courses are very effective

Taking an English course in a language school can be fun because you will meet new people and study with them. However, it is not suitable for everyone. First of all, a lot of people may feel too shy to speak in a foreign language before others and it will slow down the learning process for them. Second, if you already study at university or work, your weeks may be pretty busy to sign up for an ESOL course.

The best solution, in that case, is to take classes with a private teacher. First, you can organise them on the days when you are free, so you will have a lot of energy for studying. Second, your teacher will adapt the course to your needs, so you will work only on topics relevant to you.

If you feel like you need to improve your pronunciation, you can focus on English phonetics and train pronouncing different sounds. If you struggle to grasp some grammar concept, your teacher may devote a class to it and offer you useful exercises. Learning English with a private teacher, you will feel comfortable and relaxed and will be free to ask any question you want. Your teacher will combine old methods with new ones to find something that would work for you, so you can move forward quickly.

Find the best English teachers on Superprof

Learning English with a private teacher can be very effective and fun, but you will need to find a really good tutor. Now there is an easy solution to do that: Superprof. Superprof is an online educational platform on which students can view the profiles of thousands of teachers from Tauranga and around the world and book classes with them.

We will provide you with all the necessary information about each teacher, such as their price rates, location or years of experience and you can view comments from other students to learn about a teacher firsthand. Once you have found a good profile, you can get in touch with them via chat and set up your first lesson. The majority of our teachers offer their first class for free, so you will have an opportunity to see if their methods really suit you. Learning with Superprof is very enjoyable and you'll become a fluent English speaker in no time.