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Discover New Zealand | ESL/ESOL | Level A2

Name: Discover New Zealand | ESL/ESOL | Level A2
Uploaded: 2025-03-04T21:44:04+02:00
Duration: 3 min 29 s
Channel: English Task
Description: Two islands in the South Pacific, Wellington and Auckland, Maori culture and the bird that gave the country its nickname. Country vocabulary at A2.

Two islands in the South Pacific, Wellington and Auckland, Maori language and culture, and the bird that gave the country its nickname. Country vocabulary at A2 that students can reuse to describe their own.

New Zealand is two main islands in the South Pacific, some two thousand kilometres from Australia, with mountains, geysers and more sheep than people. Wellington is the capital and Auckland the largest city – a distinction that catches out almost everyone.

The word kiwi does three jobs and it is worth separating them: the flightless bird found only there and used as the national symbol, the nickname New Zealanders use for themselves, and the fruit, which came from China and was renamed for export. The Māori arrived from Polynesia centuries before Europeans, and te reo Māori is one of the country's official languages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I know about New Zealand?

It is a country of two main islands in the South Pacific, roughly two thousand kilometres from Australia. Wellington is the capital, Auckland is the largest city, and the country is known for mountains, geysers, sheep farming and rugby.

Who are the Māori?

The indigenous people of New Zealand, who arrived from Polynesia centuries before Europeans. Te reo Māori is one of the country's official languages, and Māori words, place names and the haka are part of everyday New Zealand life.

Why is a kiwi three different things?

A kiwi is a small flightless bird found only in New Zealand and the national symbol; Kiwi with a capital letter is what New Zealanders call themselves; and a kiwi fruit is the fruit, originally Chinese, renamed for export. Context tells you which is meant.