Does this sound like you?
You’ve been learning English for years and you can speak English pretty well, but… you feel stuck.
Real life English is nothing like what you learned in the textbook and you’re having trouble taking the leap from learning English in the classroom to using English in the real world.
You love meeting Kiwis but…
…sometimes, well, you just can’t understand what people are saying!
Kiwis use a lot of slang, and when you hear new words, you feel totally lost. And they speak funny… I mean, the Kiwi accent is so strange. Not to mention how fast Kiwis talk! Listening in English can be totally exhausting.
And as for speaking? Well, you practice speaking as often as you can, but you always feel a little nervous. It’s hard to find the right words and expressions, and sometimes you make mistakes.
You’re worried people might not understand you, and it’s frustrating when you can’t express yourself clearly.
And then of course, there’s New Zealand culture, too! You want to experience as much of New Zealand life as you can, but sometimes the differences in culture and lifestyle an be a little confusing.
You’ve got questions, and you wish your could talk to someone who could help you learn more about the Kiwi way of life.
You love meeting Kiwis but…
…sometimes, well, you just can’t understand what people are saying!
Kiwis use a lot of slang, and when you hear new words, you feel totally lost. And they speak funny… I mean, the Kiwi accent is so strange. Not to mention how fast Kiwis talk! Listening in English can be totally exhausting.
And as for speaking? Well, you practice speaking as often as you can, but you always feel a little nervous. It’s hard to find the right words and expressions, and sometimes you make mistakes.
You’re worried people might not understand you, and it’s frustrating when you can’t express yourself clearly.
And then of course, there’s New Zealand culture, too! You want to experience as much of New Zealand life as you can, but sometimes the differences in culture and lifestyle an be a little confusing.
You’ve got questions, and you wish your could talk to someone who could help you learn more about the Kiwi way of life.
You’ve got big goals…
You know there is so much more you could do, say and experience if only you could improve your English communication skills. You’re motivated. You’re ready to put in the hard yards. You just don’t know where to start.
Let me help you with that…
Hey! I’m Rose, and I help students learn English for life in New Zealand.
Whether you’re staying in New Zealand for a few weeks, a few years, or a life time, it’s important to me that you feel at home here. So, I created Speak Kiwi to help students just like you!
With me, you’ll learn English with a focus on all things Kiwi – Kiwi slang, Kiwi accent, Kiwi culture, and more. I’ll help you build a toolkit of the knowledge, skills and strategies that you need to survive – and thrive – here in New Zealand.
Here’s how I can help
I’ve got plenty of resources available to help you…check ’em out below!
Conversation Lessons (1:1)
wanna improve your listening and speaking? Join me for a relaxed chat and get heaps of valuable feedback. Learn more!
Free Video Lessons
Watch my free video lessons where I teach you all about unique features of New Zealand English. Go to videos!
Blog
Interested in Kiwi culture? Check out my blog where I write all about it! check it out!
And hey, there’s more to come!
I’ve got an exciting vision for Speak Kiwi, and when I’m not meeting with students online, I’m busy working on the next project! I’ve got some exciting new courses on the horizon and I can’t wait to bring them to you! Some topics I’ll cover include phrasal verbs and idioms in NZ, connected speech, and pragmatics. Interested? Join the waitlist to be the first to know when they launch!