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English Language
21 September 2023
Are you curious about how the English language has changed over centuries? Or about how the use of English changes depending on social situations or communication mediums? Ever wondered how and why New Zealand English differs from the language spoken in other English-speaking countries?
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English Language news and events
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Medal win for team behind pioneering children’s literacy project
A Canterbury team of researchers has been honoured for an innovative approach to literacy that has so far helped more than 45,000 Kiwi children learn to read and write.
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Medal win for team behind pioneering children’s literacy project
A Canterbury team of researchers has been honoured for an innovative approach to literacy that has so far helped more than 45,000 Kiwi children learn to read and write.
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Medal win for team behind pioneering children’s literacy project
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Making mātauranga Māori accessible to tamariki
Tuahiwi pūrākau (stories) are soon to be published as children's picture books in a collaboration between Tuahiwi School, Tuahiwi Marae and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers.
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Making mātauranga Māori accessible to tamariki
Tuahiwi pūrākau (stories) are soon to be published as children's picture books in a collaboration between Tuahiwi School, Tuahiwi Marae and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) researchers.
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Making mātauranga Māori accessible to tamariki
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Scholarship prepares Māori & Pacific students for life at UC
Māori and Pacific students taking part in a scholarship programme say it builds friendships and pride in their culture.
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Scholarship prepares Māori & Pacific students for life at UC
Māori and Pacific students taking part in a scholarship programme say it builds friendships and pride in their culture.
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Scholarship prepares Māori & Pacific students for life at UC
