Learning the lingo: migrants in NZ

For new migrants just getting a job is hard enough. But once they do, they also need to quickly get a grip on our metaphors, euphamisms, sayings and workplace culture.

Lynn Freeman visited Victoria University's English Language Institute which runs a course on workplace language for skilled migrants.

Class conversation.

Comparing notes.

Dr Angela Joe (centre).

Thamali Senanayake

Photos: RNZ/Lynn Freeman