Are you an English language learner living in New Zealand?
Do you want to improve your communication skills so that you can understand Kiwis more easily and enjoy NZ life?
You’re in the right place!
So… you’re here! You’ve come all the way to New Zealand, and now you’re ready to build a life here.
Welcome! It’s great to have you!
But… you have a problem. You’re having trouble understanding Kiwis. Uh oh!
Look, I get it. English is hard to learn. And Kiwi English? Well, it’s a little harder! Kiwis use a lot of funny slang, they have a strange accent, and they speak very quickly.
In other words, Kiwis speak English differently to the English you learned in textbooks.
So, what can you do?
Well… you need to learn to speak “Kiwi”, of course!
Hey! I’m Rose
I’m an English teacher…
… and I’m creating a variety of resources to help you ‘train’ your ear to better understand New Zealand English. Focused on how Kiwis really talk, these lessons will equip you with the skills, strategies and confidence that you need to survive – and thrive – here in New Zealand.
Want to be first in line? Join the waitlist and I’ll let you know as soon as they’re ready.
VIDEO
Watch and learn!
More need-to-know expressions for life in New Zealand (Part 2)
What do Kiwis mean when they say someone's a "hard case", or tell someone to "stop packing a sad"? And who is "good nick" anyway? Let me help you in...
A deep dive into ‘yeah nah’ | Learn Kiwi slang
Did you know ‘yeah nah’ can mean anything from ‘yeah’ to ‘nah’ to ‘maybe’ and even ‘anyway’, ‘so’, and ‘um’? If you didn’t, this is the video for...
A deep dive into ‘sweet as’ | Learn Kiwi slang
'Sweet as!' You've heard this expression before right? At the supermarket, on the phone, in school... Kiwis use 'sweet as' all the time...but what...
BLOG
Read and discover
Why are convenience stores called ‘dairies’ in NZ? | A brief history of the Kiwi dairy
In a recent video, I talked about the word “dairy”. We learned that here in New Zealand, “dairy” can mean one of two things: a) products made from cow’s milk - like in “dairy cow” or...
Why are New Zealanders called ‘Kiwis’ | A brief history of how ‘Kiwi’ became a national identity
Everyday, everywhere, New Zealanders are referred to as Kiwis. On the news, in conversation, at sports games... whenever a New Zealander appears on the scene, you are likely to hear...