Jump over New Zealand -- Study, Immigration, Life Guide and Practical Spoken Language: Study, Immigration, Life Guide and Practical Spoken Language

Author: Liang Wang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book categorizes the information that Chinese students and new immigrants urgently need to know upon arriving in New Zealand into seven chapters, arranged in the approximate order of essential post-arrival tasks. The chapters are divided into the Arrival Section, Housing Section, Application Section, Banking Section, Driving Section, Study Section, and Job Seeking Section. Each chapter consists of four subsections:
Section 1: Brief Background Knowledge provides detailed introductions to life-related common sense and practical tips relevant to the chapter's theme, all in compliance with the latest official regulations (as of April 2004).
Section 2: Typical Scenario Dialogues features carefully designed typical scenarios based on daily life in New Zealand, helping readers quickly become familiar with English used in everyday situations.
Section 3: Practical Scenario Sentences serves as a useful supplement and summary of Section 2, including approximately 30 commonly used sentences.
Section 4: Supplementary Background Materials provides additional background information, either in the form of short English essays or practical tips, all closely related to life in New Zealand, enriching readers' understanding of various aspects of the country.
In the appendix, the book includes the new technology immigration policy recently announced by the New Zealand government, which is highly relevant to students, as well as contact information for the Chinese Consulate in New Zealand and other practical details. This is a valuable experience shared by a "settled immigrant" with new immigrants and students. The author, living abroad, personally experienced the challenges of finding housing, securing employment, learning to drive, and pursuing further education—processes that all new immigrants and students must go through. Understanding the hardships, especially for Chinese immigrants coming from different social systems and cultural backgrounds, the author compiled the experiences of himself and other immigrants and students. Based on New Zealand's newly implemented immigration and study policies, the book was written with a focus on "practicality." Each chapter provides accurate, systematic, and concise introductions to the information that students and immigrants most care about upon arriving in New Zealand. Readers can use it as a guide to navigate the new environment in an orderly manner.
At the same time, the author has carefully designed 23 sets of scenario dialogues, specifically targeting the communication situations that new immigrants and students are likely to encounter at every stage of their actions. These dialogues have been reviewed and approved by New Zealand language education experts. Therefore, the book can also help readers prepare for a quick language course before departure, enabling them to speak fluent and authentic English as soon as they arrive in New Zealand.
Given its dual identity as a "living guide" and "spoken English quick course," this book is suitable for both individuals planning to study or immigrate to New Zealand and readers who wish to learn about New Zealand and improve their spoken English skills rapidly.