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OUR PURPOSE
To deliver English language programmes and enable effective settlement.

OUR VISION
Former refugees and migrants participate successfully in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

02/06/2026

Word of the Week:
Motu (noun – Te reo Māori)
Motu can mean island, country, land, nation.
e.g.
1. New Zealand has many beautiful motu that people can visit.
2. We can expect rain across the motu this evening.
3. The students learnt about the local motu in their geography class.

Many thanks to Sergey for being our model of the week!

24/05/2026

Word of the Week:
Tech-savvy (adj.)
Tech-savvy means being good at using technology, such as computers, smartphones, apps, and the internet.
e.g.
1. Many young people in New Zealand are very tech-savvy and use apps every day.
2. She is tech-savvy, so she helped me book a doctor’s appointment online.
3. The school asks students to be tech-savvy for online learning.
4. My colleague is not very tech-savvy, so I showed him how to send an email.

Many thanks to Michiko for being our WotW model this week and to Aaron for using this phrase on his volunteer application form!

17/05/2026

Word of the Week:
Chook (noun – NZ/Aust.)
A chook is a common and informal word for a chicken, especially a live chicken kept for eggs or farming. It also describes chicken meat.
e.g.
1. My neighbour in Aramoho keeps a few chooks in her backyard.
2. "Did you remember to feed the chooks before we left the house?"
3. "I’m too tired to cook tonight; let’s just grab a hot chook from the supermarket on the way home."
4. "We have three chooks that lay fresh eggs every morning."

Many thanks to Binu for being our WotW model this week!

10/05/2026

Word of the Week:
Chocka or Chokka or Chock-a-block (adj.) means very full, packed, or crowded.
e.g.
1. The Whanganui market was chocka with people last Saturday morning.
2. The café was chocka, so we had to wait for a table.
3. The school hall was chocka during the cultural festival.
4. I’m feeling chokka after that big meal!

Many thanks to Pin for being our WotW model this week!

03/05/2026

Word of the Week:
Fad (noun)
A fad is something that becomes very popular for a short time. It is a short-lived trend that people get very excited about for a brief period before completely forgetting about it.
A fad can be about fashion, food, activities, or trends.
e.g.
1. People having ice-baths is probably just a fad.
2. Some diets are just fads and don’t last long.
3. Fidget spinners were a big fad in schools for a while.
4. Not every new trend is a fad — some things stay popular.

Many thanks to Sunmi for being our WotW model this week!

19/04/2026

Word of the Week:
Fancy (verb & adjective)
1. To fancy (verb, informal) something means to like or want it.
2. Fancy (adjective) describes something that is special, nice, or a bit expensive, not simple or ordinary.
e.g.
Fancy = like / want
1. Do you fancy a coffee after work?
2. I don’t really fancy going out — I’m knackered.
3. I quite fancied that blue jumper in Farmers.

Fancy = special or expensive
1. They went to a fancy restaurant for their anniversary.
2. That’s a fancy dress for a school ball.

Many thanks to Olga for being our WotW model this week!

29/03/2026

Word of the Week:
Vibe (noun, informal) - A vibe is the feeling or atmosphere of a place, situation, or person.
It describes how something feels, not what it looks like.
• If a place has a "good vibe," it feels welcoming, happy, or cool.
• If a place has a "bad vibe," it might feel uncomfortable, tense, or boring.
e.g.
1. Article café has a really chill vibe, don’t you think?
2. I love the vibe of this class — everyone is super friendly.
3. I love going to the market on Saturday mornings; it has such a vibrant, community vibe with all the local food and crafts.
4. I’m not sure about this party — it doesn’t have a very good vibe.
5. "Walking through the Bason Botanic Gardens at sunset has such a peaceful vibe; it’s the best way to relax."

Many thanks to Pasha for being our WotW model this week!

22/03/2026

Word of the Week:
Flu jab (n., informal)
A flu jab is an injection (shot) that helps protect people from the flu (influenza).
People usually get a flu jab once a year, especially before winter.
(Formal word: flu vaccination or flu shot)
e.g:
1. I’m getting my flu jab at the GP clinic this week.
2. Many people in New Zealand get a flu jab before winter starts.
3. My mum gets a free flu jab because she is over 65.
4. You can get a flu jab at some pharmacies in town.

Many thanks to Soontree for being our WotW model this week!

15/03/2026

Word of the Week:
Mahi (Māori) (v.): means work, job, or task.
It can refer to schoolwork, a job, chores, or any kind of effort someone needs to do.
It’s a very common word used in everyday New Zealand English.
e.g.
1. I have a lot of mahi to do before lunchtime.
(I have a lot of work to do.)
2. The students finished their mahi quickly.
(They finished their tasks.)
3. Good mahi, everyone! You worked really hard today.
(Good work!)
4. My mahi today is to clean the house.

Many thanks to Mi Suk for being our WotW model this week!

08/03/2026

Word of the Week:
Hilarious (adj.): Describes something that is very funny — something that makes you laugh a lot. It can also be used to describe a person who is very, very funny.
e.g.
1. The movie was so hilarious that we couldn’t stop laughing.

2. My friend told a hilarious story about her dog.

3. The learners thought the teacher’s joke was hilarious.

Many thanks to David from our Thursday evening English for Employees class for being our WotW model this week!

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Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+6463451778

Website

https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/

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