What our students say:
"I didn't know learning English could be fun. I think Alpha was very good for my English and for my confidence!"   "I don't regret studying at Alpha before I came to High School."   "Alpha is a very friendly place to learn English."   "My English has improved a lot since I came to Alpha."   "My Alpha friends and teachers are very good and fun."
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How to be a great English speaker!

The main advice is DON'T BE SHY! Just SPEAK! SPEAK! SPEAK! Speak to anybody and everybody in English, especially to native English speakers. Don't worry about mistakes. Mistakes are OK! That is how we all learn!

Here are four tips!
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"The Four A's!"

Have you ever moved countries and cultures in your life? Have you changed your main language of learning? What was hard? What were the "keys" to help you progress through the challenges? What do you think makes a successful international student here in New Zealand?

I am privileged to run an English Language School and I have watched and worked with hundreds of International students in the last 15 years. I have built up my own ideas of a "successful" student from my observations. Let me share what I think he or she "looks" like! I call this picture - "The four A's." See what you think. . .

 
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The secrets of being a GOOD STUDENT

Another year is moving along fast! How has it been going so far? Perhaps this time marks the very first year of study in New Zealand for you - ever...

I have been thinking some more about what makes "the successful student".

Let me share about "The Four F's".
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