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English for Finding a Job and Working in New Zealand
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People from overseas who want to work in
New Zealand
or who had
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa
come across many
difficulties such as getting a work
permit, language barriers or even
knowing how to find the right job.
Other jobseekers are finding that one of
the best options is to come to New
Zealand on a student visa to study
English and this will allow you to look
for work while you are studying here. Â
The advantages are is that it is easier
to find a job while you are in New
Zealand and the better
your English
is, the easier it is to find work.Â
After you have finished your study
you can then apply for a work permit
while in New Zealand. It is
very easy to get a work permit fro
certain jobs under these
circumstances. WIE recommends
that you check out New Zealand
Immigration Services for more details
www.immigration.govt.nz
Waikato Institute of Education’s
Practical English for Work course is ideally suited for this
purpose. It allows you to improve your
English while gaining practical
knowledge of how to find a job and
relevant information on working in New
Zealand. If
you need to
use English effectively to
communicate at work and want to
improve your knowledge of
international business
communications in practice, then
this course is for you. Our flexible hours give you
the time to look for work and attend job
interviews.
Practical
English for Work Module Descriptions for
International ProgrammeÂ
Modules
are taught at ESOL levels, Elementary to
Advanced. The course can be started at
anytime.
Fulltime: from 4 weeks, 25 hrs per
week ( Student Visa: minimum 12 weeks
).Â
Part time
(8 Hours per week): All modules are
self-contained and can be taken
individually (12 weeks) or students can
chose to combine modules to run for 24,
36 or 48 weeks. Â
Module 1:
Living
and Working in New Zealand
Module 1
is the first, self contained course of
the Practical English for Work Programme.
The course is well suited to equip
learners with some basic language
skills. These practical skills will be
taught using topics based on living and
working in New Zealand.
Learners
are able to gain increased confidence
with the language and practical
understanding of subjects relating to
common everyday situations. It will also
provide you with a sound basis for the
next stages of learning.
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Module 2:
Looking
for Work (Part 1)
The next
stage, Module 2, focuses on slightly
more advanced ESOL language elements.
The module is based on practical topics
that are commonly faced when looking for
work.
Learners will concentrate on vocabulary
and sentence structure and time will be
given in class to practice grammar and
reading skills allowing learners to
familiarize themselves with ESOL
language elements.
By the end of the module, learners will
be given the skills to the first stages
of working in New Zealand.
Module 2
topics may include:
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Job Search SkillsÂ
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Writing a CV (Chronological)
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Preparing for an InterviewÂ
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Starting in a New Job
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Letter Writing (letter of request,
letter giving information, and letter of
resignation)
Module 3:
Looking for Work (Part 2)
Continuing from Looking for Work (Part
1), Module 3 intensifies its language
focus while looking at additional topics
and tools for finding employment.
Learners extend their language skills to
incorporate speaking and listening while
retaining focus on reading and writing
to help them to confidently use the
acquired skills to find employment.
Module 4:
Language
for the Workplace
The last
module of the programme focuses on
language skills with additional language
that is commonly found within the
workplace.
This course is language based on
practical topics relevant to
communication in the workplace. More
advanced aspects of grammar, vocabulary,
sentence structure, common idioms and
oral communication are covered in this
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English
for Work Course Fee Information
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Special discounts occur regularly, please Contact
us  for detail
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Waikato Institute of Education
218 Anglesea Street,
PO Box 773, Hamilton, New Zealand
Phone: 64 - 7 - 8382450Â Â Fax:
64 - 7 - 838 2453
Email:
info@wie.ac.nz
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