It doesn’t take a big city with millions of people to have huge international tourist appeal. Admittedly, France, Italy and USA are big examples of those that do, but it is little countries like New Zealand that tend to hit just as many headlines.

"The land of the long white cloud", as it is known, really does punch above its weight when it comes to annual visitor numbers. Both the north and south islands offer as much appeal as each other. The south exudes immensely diverse landscapes and a "clean, green" image, while the north is strongly representative of New Zealand’s culture and in particular the Maori people. The two islands combined make for a superb all round country to spend your holidays.

The appeal is so great that it triggers many folk to rest on New Zealand’s shores for longer than intended. Some arrive for a short spell and enjoy it so much that they come back to live. People from vastly populated countries like China and Japan are greatly intrigued by New Zealand’s relaxed and peaceful way of life. Many of them end up coming over to learn English Auckland-style.

Auckland is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world, so it’s very understandable that non-English speaking people deem it to be an ideal place to grasp the English language. Over a quarter of the country’s population lives in Auckland and at least 10% of those are of Asian ethnicity.

The city of sails offers something for everyone, including excellent shopping, cafes, bars, restaurants, beaches, employment, accommodation and much more. It’s also very accessible via train. Auckland has actually been named as one of the world’s most liveable cities and recognised on an international scale for its quality of life.

If you are looking at studying English Auckland is definitely a great option. Its educational institutes are of very high calibre, so you can expect to learn the language to its full in a short period of time. Arranging accommodation with New Zealand people before you arrive is highly recommended as being surrounded by English all day will naturally allow you to grasp it quicker. To add to this, the Kiwis you stay with will teach you a lot about the country whilst you are there and give you pointers on where to go and what to do.

Should you complete your English language studies, you may find yourself obsessed with New Zealand’s way of life and want to live here for good. Perhaps this is why so many people choose to learn English Auckland-style.