Christchurch (Photo credit: Hari L Ratan)By Cait AdamsIf you are planning to learn English as a second language, you have made an excellent decision that will help you throughout life. There are several study options available to you. You can learn via the internet, books, CDs and English language schools.
Many students believe that one of the best options is to learn English as a second language at a school in a country where English is spoken as the first language. If you move to a new country to become a full-time student of English you can learn the language very quickly because you are surrounded by other English speakers.
Many countries offer English language schools, so the choice really depends on which part of the world you would like to live while you learn.
One option that many foreign language students have chosen is to learn English as a second language at a school in New Zealand, which is a small nation made up of two main islands and about four and a half million people. The country is well-known for its clean, green image, beautiful scenery including lakes, mountains, beaches and wide stretches of rural land.
The New Zealand people are friendly and there are always plenty of things to do. One of the cities where you gain benefits by studying English is Christchurch, which is the biggest city in the picturesque South Island of New Zealand.
Situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretches to the Southern Alps, Christchurch - more commonly known among the locals as 'The Garden City' - is a fantastic place to study if you love wide open spaces and a huge choice of exciting and adventurous leisure time experiences such as skiing, snowboarding, hot air ballooning and hiking.
Many students make Christchurch their home while they are studying English as a second language at a school in the city. There is a choice of schools available so there are always plenty of other students to spend time with. Christchurch is also home to many people from countries all over the world who have moved to the area because of its beauty, clean air and proximity to such fabulous scenery and outdoor activities.
Christchurch is a very easy city to get around using buses, bicycles or walking. The Christchurch International Airport is situated on the outskirts of the city, and is only a short 15 to 20 minute drive into the centre of the city. Accommodation is available in the city and surrounding suburbs and many students choose to live in areas where they are close to activities such as shopping, movies, restaurants, bars and the beach.
When you have more leisure time away from your studies, the great outdoors is right there waiting for you - from hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains to snowboarding at Mt Hutt. You can even try fishing in the Rakaia River. If you love animals, you'll enjoy the Orana Wildlife Park and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
You will love the atmosphere and friendly people of Christchurch if you choose the city as the place to live while you attend an English as a second language school.
CCEL (Christchurch College of English Ltd) is a privately-owned English language school located on the University of Canterbury campus in Christchurch. CCEL works in partnership with the University and provides international students with a pathway to further study, find out more about studying English As A Second Language today.
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