Graduation! 31 August

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Congratulations and farewell to our four students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

Ferran, from Spain, graduates from Paul’s Upper Intermediate class. This is his third year in row coming to Lexis Byron and it’s always a pleasure to have him here! As well as our English classes he also takes part in our surf programme, and is now excellent at both! He graduates at an Advanced level, well done Ferran! We hope to see you again next year!

Roberta, from Brazil, graduates from Paul’s Upper Intermediate class. Paul describes her as an intelligent hard working student and says her participation in class discussions has been brilliant. Her vocabulary and speaking skills are excellent and she continues to progress in all areas. Best wishes for the future Roberta!

Yagoba, from Spain, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. The whole class have enjoyed his jokes and good humour and will be missing him next week. He was always great at giving his opinion and discussing topics in class. He connected and participated well with his classmates during all activities. Good luck for the future Yago!

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Theo, from Belgium, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. Michelle has really enjoyed having him in class, saying he has a great attitude and sense of humour. He worked very hard to improve in all areas of his English and should be very proud of his progress! It was lovely to have met you Theo and we wish you all the best for the future!

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Pre-Intermediate Prize Picnic

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

As a reward for winning the RSPCA Cupcake Fundraising Challenge, our Pre-Intermediate class got to spend their second lesson today enjoying a beachside picnic.

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They also did a jigsaw reading activity to learn the rules of the extremely popular game of beach cricket before trying their skills in a game.

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What a lovely start to the weekend!

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September Activity Calendar!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Check out the activities we have planned exclusively for our Lexis students in September! All activities are free except for surfing and didgeridoo lessons.

Joining the activities is a great way to make new friends, practice your English, and of course have fun!!

*All activities are at 2pm unless stated otherwise

Yoga continues every Monday in Room 8; this will alternate between instructors Stef and Fee each week. Stretch out and relax to get your week started! Mats provided.

We’ll also continue to have the popular Coffee Club every Tuesday. Join me in the garden or student lounge for coffee, Tim Tams and games!

For sports we have Lawn Bowls on the 5th, Cricket (accompanied with strawberries and cream!) on the 7th, Soccer on the 14th and Volleyball on the 21st!

On the 6th we have Korean Cooking in the kitchen.

Monday the 10th we welcome our new Cambridge students with a Sausage Sizzle! Free food for all 🙂

Our 1 hour Surf Special for $25 is on the 12th. This is a great option to give surfing a try and see if you’d like to book on to one of the 2 hour lessons for $55! Sign up and pay in reception. Limited spots available so be quick!

We’ll being getting creative Making Dream Catchers on the 13th.

Wednesday the 19th Happy Travels with be providing free pizza and punch and giving you some travel tips for your time in Oz!

We are offering a Didgeridoo Lesson on the 20th! Cost is $5 per person and spots are limited so sign up in reception asap.

Our monthly Table Tennis Tournament will be on the 26th! Beer to be won!

On the 27th we’ll be Making Bags from old T-Shirts! You’ll get some great tips on how to be more environmentally friendly <3

Friday the 28th we have Beer Tasting! Come get your weekend started at 2pm in the student lounge!

GIL (Guided Individual Learning) runs every day from 2-3pm in Room 8 (Room 7 on Mondays). Come along to get help with anything from homework to vocabulary to writing your resume.

Job Club is every Wednesday in Room 8 (with GIL). A teacher will be able to help you write resumes/cover letters, look for jobs, apply for TFN’s and give you advice on gaining your RSA or Barista license!

Don’t forget that you can book your 2-hour Surf Lessons with us anytime at Reception for just $55! Lessons are at 9am, 2pm and 3.30pm every day.

Have a wonderful month! 🙂

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach

RSPCA Charity Challenge! 30 August

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

This week our General English classes have been competing to raise the most money for the RSPCA, a charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection.

The class that raised the most money will be treated to a beach picnic as part of their lesson tomorrow 🙂

The results are now in!!

On Tuesday Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class raised $53 with their chocolate brownies

On Wednesday Mel’s Intermediate class raised $47 with their chocolate chip cookies

Today Paul’s Upper Intermediate class raised $51 with their carrot cakes

Making the total raised so far…$151!

and PRE-INTERMEDIATE the winners of the beach picnic!

We still have one more day left, with it being the Lexis staff bringing in the treats tomorrow! Let’s try and get it to $250 to help the animals <3

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RSPCA Cupcake Day 3 – Upper Intermediate

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Day 3 of our Charity Challenge! Last but not least we had Paul’s Upper Intermediate class competing to raise the most money for the RSPCA.

Having been a pastry chef for 15 years we had high hopes for Paul, and he did not disappoint!

Along with his class he made delicious carrot cakes <3

Koko, our homestay co-ordinator, loved them so much she wanted to buy a third but they’d sold out!!

Well done Upper Intermediate, you’ve raised… $51 to help the animals!!

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It’s the Weekend! 31 August – 2 September

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

WEATHER

Weather

SURF

Surf

HAPPY TRAVELS

See Sarah from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! She will be in the student lounge Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday & Sunday

Yamba camping weekend! See Sarah for more details 🙂

GIGS

FRIDAY 31
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY VOIID, CRUM, BOING BOING, BIRDHOUSE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY JUKE JOINT WAY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM TUFFY, 9PM BLACK RABBIT GEORGE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM CACTUS + THE VELVET ADDICTION+ DISCO INDIANS + VICTOR BRAVO + BIG WHOOPS + BOBBYROCK
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM B2M – MAMANTA
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM ANIMAL VENTURA
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM MATT ARMTIAGE
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ KYLE WALKER, 9.30PM MARTA KALANI DUO
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM SAM BUCKINGHAM

SATURDAY 1
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY COCO REPUBLIC FEAT. DRAGONFRUIT DJS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY SILK AND OAK
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 8PM DJ LONGTIME & FONZAIUS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 1PM BURNING HANDS, 7PM – THE UNKNOWNS + THE LONESOMES + NO PARADE + WHINE
BYRON THEATRE 5PM & 8PM SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
BYRON COMMUNITY CABIN 7PM TIM STOKES
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM JESSE TAYLOR JEZ MEAD FEAT. VINNIE LADUCE
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS, 9.30PM BEN JANSZ
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM LUKE BENNETT

SUNDAY 2
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY THE FLETCHERS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM MOHNDOO, 8PM SWAMP CATS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 2PM FATHERS DAY SUNDAY SESSION WITH HARRY
NICHOLS + SWANNY
BYRON COMMUNITY MARKET 10AM THE IMPRINTS, JAMIE ASHFORTH, MANOA & TIM STOKES
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
TARGA, BYRON BAY 12PM SCOTT HILDERBRAND
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & DJ DANGEROUS COBRA
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM MARTA KALANI TRIO

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Brunswick Heads Markets

Lismore Farmers Market

Blue Knob Farmers Market

Sunday

Byron Bay Markets

Pottsville Beach Markets

Lismore Car Boot Market

CINEMA

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RSPCA Cupcake Day 2 – Intermediate

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Today was our Intermediate class’ turn to try and raise the most money for the RSPCA!

Teacher Mel and her class baked tasty chocolate chip cookies!

One batch was slightly more cooked so they were being sold at the discounted rate of 50 cents, with the soft and gooey batch going for $2.

So far they have raised $44 but there’s still cookies left! Donations welcome until Friday 🙂

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Jobs! 29 August

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Jobs

FLOOR STAFF / BAR TENDERS / COOKS / KITCHEN HANDS

Byron Bay’s most exciting new venue is looking for a full team of hospitality professionals to join our opening team. We are offering the opportunity to establish our venue as Byron’s foremost dining experience. We have multiple casual and full time positions available for the right candidate. The successful candidate will have: – Multiple years of comparable hospitality experience. – Experience working in fast paced venues. – An impeccable level of customer service and professionalism. – An outgoing and enthusiastic nature. – Passion for delivering a polished but vibrant customer experience. – Ability to demonstrate a high level of product knowledge. – The right to work in Australia. – Full availability, day and night. – A valid NSW RSA, bar and floor positions. – Cocktail and Barista experience for bar positions. – Knowledge of Asian cuisine for kitchen positions preferred.

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CLEANERS / HOUSEKEEPERS

Resort Housekeepers wanted. Must be available everyday 10 am – 2 pm everyday. Must be able to work fast and have an eye for detail. Excellent working conditions.

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HOSPITALITY ALL ROUNDER – TARGA

TARGA BYRON BAY is looking for a hospitality professional who has experience across all facets of cafe and restaurant work and can be flexible to work a mix of day or night shifts as required. Experience should include: – wine service, – cocktail making, – coffee making to Australian standards, – table waiting and health & safety awareness. We are looking for an employee who will be available for a minimum of 6 months and will be available through all of the summer holidays (excluding Xmas Day and Boxing Day). Work hours will begin at around 20 per week and increase at the end of September.

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HOUSEKEEPER

Casual Housekeeper for luxury Byron Bay accommodation. Weekends and school
holidays apply. Award conditions. Please forward a one page resume with listed references to reception@beachsuites.com.au

BARISTA

A cafe in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Barista (up to 30 hours per week) to join our team. To be considered for this role you should: – Be available at both days at weekends. – Have at least 2 years of experience as a Barista. – Have Australian work rights.

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MAINTENANCE HANDY PERSON

We are looking for an energetic and professional Handyperson to work in a world-class resort which has become a preferred destination in Byron Bay since opening in 2016. THE POSITION: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this varied role requires you to maintain the building, plant & equipment, fixtures and fittings throughout the resort to the required standard. You will ensure a pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors and employees. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Undertaking general repairs and maintenance as well as preventative maintenance programs throughout the resort. This includes basic plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, pool and spa maintenance. – Servicing of plant and general equipment as directed. – Ensuring all painted areas are maintained and in good order. – Assist with inventory of equipment, tools, spare parts and hardware supplies. – Assisting other team members with completion of their duties. IDEAL CANDIDATE: – Previous experience in a similar role or the ability to demonstrate skills required to be successful in this role. – Trade qualification highly regarded. – Must have a current and valid drivers licence. – The ability to work both unsupervised and in a team environment. – Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to resolve issues. – Excellent customer service skills including fluent written and spoken English. – Actively demonstrate pride in your work. – Strong work ethic. This role requires rostered shifts which include early morning starts, late night finishes and weekend work. A full uniform will be provided. Our mission is to create meaningful and authentic moments of hospitality for our guests. If this is something you are passionate about then we would love to hear from you – please click APPLY and attach a cover letter and resume to your application.

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CASUAL COOK

A cafe in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Cook (up to 35 hours per week) to join our team. To be considered for this role you should: – Have at least 2 years of experience as a Cook. – Have the right to work in Australia.

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RSPCA Cupcake Day 1 – Pre-Intermediate

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Today we had the first of our bake sales to raise money for the RSPCA Cupcake Day: https://www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/

The RSPCA is a charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. Throughout August they are encouraging people to have a Cupcake Day to raise money to help the animals that come into their care.

Rather than just the one day, we are having four!! Each of our General English classes will have their own day to raise the most money, with Friday being the turn of Lexis staff!

The class that raises the most money will be treated to a beach picnic as part of their lesson on Friday!

First up we had Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class, who made delicious brownies and decorated them with pink ribbon and cute dog stickers!

Well done Pre-Int, you raised $51 so far!! Remember you can still donate until Friday! 🙂

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New Starters! 27 August

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Welcome to our two new starters joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

Jeonghyeon, English name Jenn, joins us from Korea. She loves music and chose Byron Bay for her studies because of the vibrant and varied music scene. She also really enjoys watching movies and watches them in English to help her improve. She is very excited to be learning English here with us for the next 6 months!

Shannon is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her biggest passion is sports, and she’s looking forward to learning new sports like surfing and skating whilst in Byron. She will be joining our Cambridge course in September and is hoping passing her exam will enable her to start a Interpreter University in Geneva. She chose Byron for her studies because of the cosy and hippy vibes!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing and Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Pool Competition – 24 August

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Here are the photos from today’s pool tournament. Unfortunately, a broken pool table stopped play before a winner could be decided but everyone had a great time anyway.

Graduation – 24 August

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Upper This week we say goodbye to three students (Nina, Luis and Guillermo) and see you later to one other (Lucas).

Nina, Guillermo and Luis all graduate from Paul’s Upper Intermediate class after joining it last week. Their previous teachers, Mel and Julia, wrote their reports said that all three were so pleasurable to have in class.

Nina has been at Lexis for just 4 weeks but her speaking ability has improved significantly and she worked really hard at the grammar too, graduating with an ‘A’ grade.

Guillermo also studied for 4 weeks and also leaves with an ‘A’. The whole of the Intermediate class benefitted from his jokes and his humour and he excelled at the speaking and listening tasks.

Finally, Luis has been at Lexis for 20 weeks and made the massive leap from Elementary to Upper Intermediate during this time. His attention to details means that he speaks with a rare accuracy and he always worked hard and participated well in class. His teachers also commented on his respectful, helpful and friendly nature and how much he would be missed by the other students.

Lucas We also say ‘see you later’ to Lucas from Intermediate. It’s not really goodbye as Lucas has extended his enrolment so will be coming back in a month. However, to celebrate the end of this 24 enrolment, he graduates with an Intermediate ‘C’ grade certificate and a report from his teachers, who have praised his rise from Elementary to Intermediate and his hard work and positive attitude. We look forward to welcoming Lucas back for another 19 weeks in September.

It’s the Weekend! 24 – 26 August

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

WEATHER

SURF

HAPPY TRAVELS

See Sarah from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! She will be in the student lounge Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Crystal Castle half day trip! Includes entry fee and transport. $60

Sunday

Whale watching boat tour! $85

GIGS

FRIDAY 24

HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 8PM BLEACH GIRLS, DAISY BRAINS, THE
LONESOME
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY BOHEMIAN COWBOYS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM ADAM HARPAZ, 9PM MCKENZIE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM BRAZILIAN PARTY WITH ZAMBABEM
BYRON THEATRE 6PM BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL 2018
THE STICKY WICKET BAR,
BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ KYLE WALKER, 9.30PM DAN HANNAFORD
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH 7PM THE HOLLANDS
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE MUSIC & DJS
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM D HENRY FENTON
HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM THE LYRICAL SOLO

SATURDAY 25

HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY KINGSWOOD
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY PINK ZINC
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM
DJ LONGTIME, 9PM DJ JUST SAYIN’
BYRON BAY BREWERY 2PM FESTIVAL FOR THE SEAS WITH DROP LEGS, TAY OSKEE, NICK CUNNINGHAM, HEMINGWAY, THE DREGGS + MORE (BEER GARDEN) 6PM (BAND ROOM) ELECTRIC FOREST PRESENTS TRIBE
BYRON THEATRE 10AM BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL 2018, 4.30PM ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: THE BIRTH OF NUEVO TANGO PRESENTED BY THE MENDOZA TANGO QUARTET
FOXY LUU’S, BYRON BAY 6PM SITAR FUSION JAM WITH BAZZ
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS, 9.30PM LUKE MORRIS
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM JESSE MORRIS BAND
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM FUTURE HOOD RICH – BLACK KARNIVALE, JAMIE L, TAI DANIELS, BEAN DIP, KURTIS KING
BANGALOW HOTEL 7PM ADAM BROWN
HOTEL BRUNSWICK 7.30PM MARSHALL OKELL DUO

SUNDAY 26

HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY HOBO PONCHOS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY BROADFOOT
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 12PM FUNDRAISER FOR A FARMER – BREWS FOR BALES,
4.30PM GOODRICH, 8PM MY HAPPY PLACE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 3PM BLUES & BREWS
BYRON THEATRE 10AM BYRON BAY TANGO FESTIVAL
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM HAYLEY GRACE
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & DJ DANGEROUS COBRA
SUFFOLK PARK HOTEL 5PM ROD MURRAY DUO
BANGALOW HOTEL 2PM LIVE MUSIC
BANGALOW SHOWGROUNDS 10AM BANGALOW MARKET BROADFOOT

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

Saturday

Bangalow Farmers Market

Kingscliff Markets

Lismore Farmers Market

Sunday

Bangalow Market

Nimbin Markets

CINEMA

Friday 24th Aug

The Breaker Upperers2:00pm

Ocean’s 83:45pm

THE WIFE6:00pm

2001: A Space Odyssey8:00pm

Saturday 25th Aug

Duck Duck Goose12:00pm

Ocean’s 81:45pm

THE WIFE4:00pm

Closed: Private Function6:00pm

Sunday 26th Aug

THE WIFE1:00pm

MAMMA MIA!: HERE WE GO AGAIN3:00pm

2001: A Space Odyssey5:15pm

Breath8:00pm

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Meditation with Kristy – 23 August

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

dav We are so lucky to have a meditation teacher (Kristy) on our teaching staff and many students really enjoy the opportunity to try this practice for the first time while at Lexis.

Yesterday, the session started with a talk about meditation: what it is, why do it, and the benefits of daily practice.

Kristy says there are 3 parts to meditation:

Relaxing the body (asana)
Breathing (pranayama)
Concentration (mantra)

She guided the meditation by first getting comfortable sitting, then doing a breathing exercise and the mantra ‘OM’. Then they moved on to using the Tibetan singing bowl (https://youtu.be/yEP2YrD-dyY)

Oscar, who joined Kristy’s meditation activity said he had never meditated before but was feeling stressed from having a busy week organising his new life here in Byron, and wanted to learn to meditate because he heard it helps you to relax.

He said that during the meditation, he had a very positive feeling from the singing bowl when it was rung, and could feel the sound radiating throughout his body. Afterwards, he said it was ‘very relaxing’ and would recommend it to others.

For Kristy, teaching a new person the practice of meditation is her most favourite and rewarding thing to do.

She said that most people who join the meditation activity with her have never meditated before and usually think they can’t sit still long enough to try! It’s a big surprise when, after 20-30 mins, not only do they succeed but they find that it’s a nice, peaceful time to be still and reflect on the inner world.

Meet the Staff – This week Intermediate teacher, Mel

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Mel has been at Lexis since 2011 and in that time taught most classes and levels. You can currently find her as half the dream Intermediate team (the other half being Julia who teaches on Thursdays and Fridays). Mel’s classes are always very interactive with lots of games and discussions designed to make students practise the target language as much as possible. Mel speaks fluent Spanish and has lived in Spain, Peru and Colombia so she knows what it’s like to live, learn and make mistakes in a second language.

HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?

Two. English and Spanish.

WHEN YOU ARE IN BYRON BAY, DON’T MISS OUT….

…on going to The Farm. You can have breakfast or lunch at the amazing restaurant or bakery, or, if you don’t want to spend much money, take your own picnic and enjoy the sunshine. It’s free to walk around and look at the animals. There’s even a macadamia orchard where you can crack and eat your own macadamia nuts!

ON THE WEEKEND…..

…visit one of the markets in or around Byron Bay. There is one on each weekend where you can buy things like clothes, handicrafts and food. It gives you a chance to get out of Byron Bay and see other little towns in the area.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?

Having brunch with friends, going to the movies, hanging out with my family, roller skating, drinking wine/cocktails with friends, reading books, travelling, shopping.

HAVE YOU EVER LIVED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?

Yes. Spain, Peru and Colombia.

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WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

Cuba and Mexico.

WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING TIP?

Don’t be afraid of making mistakes when you speak. The more you practise the better and more confident you will become.

Cooking with Chocolate – August 22

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

In today’s activity, we made marshmallow balls. These similar to rum balls but without the alcohol. The students enjoyed handling the sticky texture but we think they enjoyed eating them the most!

Recipe below:

RECIPE

Ingredients

– 1 packet of plain Arnott biscuits

– 1 tin of condensed milk

– 25g of cocoa

– 1 packet of marshmallows

– 1 packet of desiccated coconut

Method

Crush the biscuits until they are fine.
Add cocoa, crushed biscuits and condensed milk into a bowl. Mix well.
Scoop a spoon full of mixture into your hand and flatten it. After place a marshmallow on top and roll the mixture around the marshmallow and into a ball.
Finally, cover the ball in coconut and put on a plate. Put in fridge for 30mins or place in freezer.

Jobs! 22 August

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

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Private Portuguese Teachers and Tutors in Byron Bay wanted

Tutoring or Teaching is the ideal job for students, graduates, those who want to be self-employed, or anyone looking to earn extra money during the evenings or weekends.
With Superprof, you can set your own rates, work from home, tutor online, and connect with thousands of potential students. Create as many listings as you want for different subjects and disciplines. Join the Superprof team by applying here and start offering private tuition to students near you, at any level and any age.

The ideal profile:

– You want to pass on your knowledge to new students
– You have a school qualification/practical experience/university degree in the subject you wish to teach
– You are patient, punctual and a good educator
– Like us, you think everyone has something special to share

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Casual Barista in Byron Bay

Casual/Temporary

A cafe in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Barista (up to 30 hours per week) to join our team.

To be considered for this role you should:

Be available both days at weekends
Have at least 2 years of experience as a Barista
Have the right to work in Australia

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Casual Cook in Byron Bay

Casual/Temporary

A cafe in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Cook (up to 40 hours per week) to join our team.

To be considered for this role you should:

Be available both days at weekends
Have at least 1 year of experience as a Cook
Have the right to work in Australia

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Spa Therapist

Sulis House of Lush Byron Bay

Part time

Sulis is a luxury Aveda Salon/Spa located in the heart of Byron Bay. We offer our guests a relaxing, indulgent and consistent experience each and every time they step into the salon. We pride ourselves on the quality of our services. We participate in regularly Aveda training to maintain a high standard of work.

WHAT WE ARE SEARCHING FOR

– A qualified Beauty Therapist (3 years minimum experience) Aveda training will be provided

– Confident in all aspects of the industry

– Well presented, highly motivated and good work ethic

– Thrive on working in a busy salon

– Eager to participate in all Aveda training

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Beautician / Manicurist in Byron Bay

Casual/Temporary

Our highly skilled team provide a personalised and lasting experience for every valued client. We only use premium products and the latest technology in a welcoming and relaxing environment. We are looking for a beautician with a passion for nails, brows, lashes and makeup to join our growing salon. Your daily duties will include:

Performing Manicures, Pedicures, Brow Shaping, Brow Tinting, Lash Lifts & Tints
Conducting consultations and recommending products and services
General salon duties
Makeup experience desirable but not essential

Requirements

Experienced beautician with a strong attention to detail
Have a professional and well-groomed personal presentation
Excellent people skills and can work effectively in a team

We are looking for someone who is honest, reliable and self motivated, with great communication and organisational skills. Above all, you must be passionate about delivering an exceptional service to clients.

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Hospitality All Rounder

TARGA BYRON BAY – is looking for a hospitality professional who has experience across all facets of cafe and restaurant work and can be flexible to work a mix of day or night shifts as required.

Experience should include:

wine service, cocktail making, coffee making to Australian standards, table waiting, and health & safety awareness. We are looking for an employee who will be available for a minimum of 6 months and will be available through all of the summer holidays (excluding Xmas Day and Boxing Day)

Work hours will begin at around 20 per week and increase at the end of September.

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BLUE OLIVE DELI

Busy Byron cafe seeks hard-working deli assistant with barista skills. 25 hours pw. Must be avail Saturdays. Apply in person with resume

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Coffee Club – 21 August

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Mel took some great photos of yesterday’s lively coffee club! Join Claire or a teacher every Tuesday at 2pm to sup cappuccino, eat Tim Tams and enjoy lively conversation and games.

Meet the Staff – This week the lovely Julia!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Julia

Julia has been at Lexis Byron Bay since early 2014 and many ex-students will remember her as the teacher that got them through their CAE exams. Since having her son, Arthur, a year and a half ago she has taken a break from exam classes and you can currently find Julia teaching our Intermediate core class and our Movies and Songs options class on Thursdays and Fridays. Below are some things I bet you didn’t know about her.

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HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?

Two – English and Swiss-German

I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE…?

An actress.

WHEN YOU ARE IN BYRON BAY, DON’T MISS OUT….

…on a visit to Top Shop for lunch on a blanket in the sun.

BYRON BAY’S BEST KEPT SECRET IS…

…Dumplings at Red Ginger – delicious and cheap!

I’LL BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW…

…I can fire twirl.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?

Yoga.

HAVE YOU EVER LIVED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?

Yes, Cambodia, Switzerland and England.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

Fiji.

WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER?

I love people.

WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING TIP?

A little bit every day goes a long way.

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New Starters – 20 August

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

This week, we welcome 2 new starters: Claudia from Switzerland and Antonio from Spain.

Claudia is from the Italian part of Switzerland so her mother tongue is Italian but she also speaks fluent French as she studied for 5 years in Lausanne. She is a psychologist and has spent the last year working in a hospital clinic and a prison. She will start a new job in a private clinic on her return to Switzerland. She is in Australia for 12 weeks and at Lexis English for four of those. When she has finished at school she plans to travel up the East Coast and is currently looking for a travel buddy! She loves sport and her favourites are tennis and jogging.

Antonio is from Southern Spain and he is mad about surfing. He joins us on our English and Surfing programme and he is very excited to be surfing in Byron Bay. His dream is to teach surfing in Spain and, for this, he will need English as his students will come from many different countries. Antonio has lots of other interests too. He likes reading, writing, skating, comic books and poetry. Antonio has worked in Thailand as a Spanish teacher and will be visiting family in Hong Kong after he has finished his time in Australia.

Pizza and Games – August 17

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Today we had pizza and games as our after class activity. We set up the Wii as well as Twister, Jenga and other games and teacher, Michelle, ensured everyone got some pizza.

Graduation! 17 August

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Congratulations and farewell to our ten students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

Lorenza, from Italy, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. We have really enjoyed having her here the past 6 weeks. Michelle describes her as a happy and committed student. She asks excellent questions, works hard and always make an effort to speak with others. Her participation in class discussions has been productive and she was an asset to the class. I have personally loved getting to know her at the out of class activities and will be missing her next week! Enjoy Brisbane Lorenza and come visit us before you leave Australia!

Alya, from Bali, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. It has been a joy to have her here with us at Lexis! She has been a very polite, positive and kind student. Michelle really enjoyed the enthusiasm and creativity she brought to class. We hope you enjoyed your time here and we see you in Byron again one day!

Izumi, from Japan, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. She has made brilliant progress in her short 6 weeks with us, starting in Elementary and graduating Pre-Intermediate with an A! Well done Izumi, all your hard work and efforts have paid off! Good luck for the future!

Asana, from Japan, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. She has made excellent progress in all areas of her English during her 12 weeks with us. When she arrived she could barely have a conversation but now she can easily express herself and is always lovely to talk with. We wish you all the best for the future Asana!

Catalina, from Chile, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. Michelle says she has a great attitude and humour and has really loved having her in class. She should be very proud of all the progress she has made, particularly with her speaking and grammar. Best wishes Catalina, you will be missed!

Fuku, from Japan, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. It has been an absolute pleasure having her here for the second year in a row! She is a very interesting and interested person who made an effort to talk with all other students and staff. She was an excellent student who worked hard to improve her English. Her positive attitude was always appreciated in class and she will be missed by all! We hope to see you again next year Fuku!

Pinky (Jinyapa), from Thailand, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. She is a lovely, positive, friendly student who made a lot of friends during her time with us. Her knowledge of grammar is excellent, and it’s no surprise she graduates with a well deserved A! Good luck with your yoga course in Melbourne, we hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Australia!

Daniel (Bartosz), from Poland, graduates from Paul’s Advanced class. He has only been at Lexis a short 2 weeks but Paul really enjoyed having him in class. His command of the English language is excellent and across all skill areas he’s shown himself to be competent. He made valuable contributions to lessons and the class will all miss his enthusiasm and sense of humour. Luckily this is not goodbye as he will return to us in September for the Cambridge course!

Isabella, from Brazil, graduates from Paul’s Advanced class. She has made brilliant progress since first starting at Lexis in January, working her way up from Pre-Intermediate all the way to Advanced! She is a lovely, warm person and we are very glad she chose Lexis for her studies! Well done on all your achievements Isabella! Enjoy the rest of your time in Australia <3

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

100% Attendance! Song – 24 weeks

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Well done to Song for maintaining 100% attendance for an astounding 24 weeks!!!

He started in our Elementary class with very little English, and with his exceptional attendance and hard work has made brilliant progress in all areas!

We thought this deserved being recognised, so awarded him a certificate and 6 pack of beer to enjoy!

Keep up the good work Song!

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August Table Tennis Tournament!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Yesterday we had our monthly Table Tennis Tournament!

There was a high standard of players, but only one could be the best…

Well done Luis, our August Champion!

Luis won his three games against Lucas, Pit and Oscar to earn himself the title and a 6 pack of beer!

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It’s the Weekend! 17 – 19 August

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

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WEATHER

Weather

SURF

Surf

HAPPY TRAVELS

See Sarah from Happy Travels to sign up for the weekend trips! She will be in the student lounge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12pm til 3pm, or you can pop into their store on Jonson Street!

Saturday

Julian Rocks Boat Trip. Snorkel or dive with turtles!

Sunday

FREE gig – Touch Sensitive Party at Beach Hotel!

GIGS

FRIDAY 17
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, 5.30PM BYRON BAY DROUGHT FUNDRAISER 8PM BOATKEEPER JOSHUA HAMILTON, TAY OSKEE
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY GOODRICH
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM LEIGH JAMES, 9PM PINK ZINC
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM SUNDAZE + PUB FRICTION + OLE FALCO
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM MATT HILL ALBUM LAUNCH
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM CHRIS WESLEY
TARGA, BYRON BAY 4PM MARK RIDOUT
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ KYLE WALKER 9.30PM OOZ
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM BIGGY P
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM TIMBUKTU
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM ADAM HARPAZ
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM LUKE YEAMAN

SATURDAY 18
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 8.30PM SKUNKHOUR
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY THE SWAMPS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM DJ LONGTIME, 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 8PM THE PREATURES + ALI BARTER
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM SCREENING – ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD
SAFYA, BYRON BAY 6PM LUKE BENNET
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9PM UPSTAIRS DJS 9.30PM JOSH LEE HAMILTON
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM CHRISTIAN PATEY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
PIZZA PARADISO, SUFFOLK PARK 6.30PM OLD FALCO

SUNDAY 19
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY PROPELLERS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM LIVING IN THE 70S, 8PM TOUCH SENSITIVE & DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM TRIBAL REVIVAL
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM SCREENING – ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM GREG KEW
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & DJ DANGEROUS COBRA

MARKETS

Friday

Mullumbimby Farmers Market

Saturday

Mullumbimby Market

Bangalow Farmers Market

Lismore Farmers Market

Blue Knob Farmers Market

Sunday

Ballina Market

Lismore Carboot Market

CINEMA

Friday 17th Aug

Adrift2:00pm

The Breaker Upperers4:00pm

Ocean’s 85:45pm

MAMMA MIA!: HERE WE GO AGAIN8:00pm

Saturday 18th Aug

Duck Duck Goose12:00pm

MAMMA MIA!: HERE WE GO AGAIN1:45pm

Ocean’s 84:00pm

Closed: Private Function6:00pm

Sunday 19th Aug

Adrift12:15pm

Duck Duck Goose2:15pm

MAMMA MIA!: HERE WE GO AGAIN4:00pm

The Breaker Upperers6:15pm

Ocean’s 88:00pm

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Pre-Intermediate Fashion Show!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class rolled out the red carpet to put on a Fashion Show!

They had been studying fashion for the week and got to design their own outfits, which they then described using the new vocabulary they had learnt that week!

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Jobs! 15 August

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

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HOSPITALITY ALL ROUNDER – TARGA

TARGA BYRON BAY – is looking for a hospitality professional who has experience across all facets of cafe and restaurant work and can be flexible to work a mix of day or night shifts as required. Experience should include: – wine service, – cocktail making, – coffee making to Australian standards, – table waiting and health & safety awareness. We are looking for an employee who will be available for a minimum of 6 months and will be available through all of the summer holidays (excluding Xmas Day and Boxing Day). Work hours will begin at around 20 per week and increase at the end of September.

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CAFE SUPERSTAR WITH BARISTA EXPERIENCE – SANTOS

Successful candidates will be positive, hardworking, and reliable. Email cover letter and resume to: jackie@santosorganics.com.au

MAINTENANCE / GUEST SERVICE / ALL ROUNDER BYRON – BAYSIDE CENTRAL APARTMENTS

Byron BaySide Central Apartments is ideally located in the heart of Byron Bay, with award winning cafes, restaurants, bars and shops at your doorstep and a three minute walk to main beach – Byron BaySide is the ideal accommodation choice for leisure travellers. Byron BaySide offers 20 self-contained studio apartments – all featuring kitchenette and laundry facilities. On-site leisure facilities include a hairdresser, beautician, massage therapist and the Heart & Halo Good Food Bar. We are currently seeking a professional and self-motivated guest service agent/maintenance/all rounder to join our team at Byron BaySide Central Apartments. This role plays a key part in the daily operations by being responsible for ensuring that all areas of the property are well maintained. Due to the size of our team, this position is very hands-on and the successful applicant will have the ability to multitask in all facets of operation including housekeeping. All applicants must have unlimited work rights in Australia and must be available to work week days and weekends. Your duties and responsibilities will include: -Providing a high level of customer service when dealing with guests. – Extremely professional attitude toward cleaning of apartments. – Ability to problem solve with an eye for detail. – Lawn and garden maintenance when required. – Assisting with all guests enquiries and providing knowledge of the facilities and surrounding area. – In addition you will be flexible to assist in other areas of operations when required. Our successful applicant will have: – Excellent grooming and presentation skills. – Flexible availability. – A friendly, outgoing personality. – Ability to work confidently, unsupervised and as part of a team. – Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential. – Must have unlimited work rights in Australia. – Having a ute that could be used for removal of rubbish & green waste when required is highly advantageous. In return you will: – Have the opportunity to put forward new ideas and processes to improve overall operations. – Work with a small but passionate and highly motivated team. – Work in Byron Bay – three minute walk away from the most beautiful beaches in the world!

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HOUSEKEEPER

An amazing opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper/Mothers Helper to work for a busy family of five in beautiful Byron Bay. This unique role will include working closely with the husband and wife and the three children in their Byron Bay home. You will be an all-rounder, organised and display exceptional time management skills to be able to staying on top of this household. Tasks will include responsibility for cleaning (schedule provided) and the upkeep of the family’s home, laundress duties, ironing, running errands, grocery and farmers market shopping, some cooking and occasional chid minding. Hours: Full time. Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Salary: Award wage plus superannuation. About you: – You will have a positive friendly demeanour, be down-to-earth, and flexible, with a can do attitude. – You be mature and confident and have the ability to liaise with a wide-range of people, including the wider family and house-guests. – You will also be comfortable handling and maintaining the home as directed and per the schedule provided. – You will be comfortable in cooking some evening meals, which will be either vegan or vegetarian. – You will display a warm and friendly manner when taking care of the children from time to time. – You enjoy thinking on your feet when things do not go to plan. – You have at least 8 years experience in working in a similar role. With previous Housekeeper experience you will fully understand and respect the need to be discreet and uphold confidentiality at all times. – You will be familiar and thrive working autonomously and excel at prioritising at times with competing issues. – You will develop your role to stay one-step ahead of the couple’s needs, quickly learning and adapting your style to fit their lifestyle. This is a great opportunity to work for a wonderful and supportive family. If you have relevant experience, please apply at your earliest. A full clean unrestricted driver’s license is required. You will be required to provide a WWC and National Police Clearance.

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APPRENTICE CHEF (2ND TO 4TH YEAR) – TARGA

Targa Byron Bay – is looking for an Apprentice Chef (2nd to 4th year). Must have at least a year of experience in the kitchen.

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PIZZA CHEF – BASILICO

We are looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join the team. You must familiar in high volume pizzeria with hand stretched pizzas and possibly wood-fired pizza ovens.

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PIZZA CHEF – TREEHOUSE

The Treehouse an a la cart restaurant and authentic Italian pizzeria is seeking an experienced woodfired pizza chef/chef. Located in sunny Byron Bay, we are passionate about our food and traditional Italian pizza and require like minded chefs to join our dynamic team. As a Pizza Chef you will bring your own creative flair to our established menu, creating pizza and daily specials. You will work along side other pizza staff including preparation of pizza toppings, dough management and will work closely with the head chef to run the stock and produce ordering. The woodfired oven is of the highest quality and safety standards. Previous wood-fired pizza making experience is essential as is a passion for food and pizza! As a Chef the role requires an individual; to work in a fast paced kitchen alongside a busy pizza section making timing and good communication skills essential. Working on daily specials, breakfast, lunch and dinners shifts candidates are expected to be flexible and available to work across a rotating roster including weekdays, weekends and evenings. The successful candidate;
who is a team player and highly focused;
who has the ability to work under pressure;
who is able to create a positive and proactive work environment;
who has strong communication and organisational skills;
who has a ‘can do’ attitude, is very ‘hands on’ and;
who has the passion and creative flair for serving quality food.

Salary/Wage Negotiable for the right applicants

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Meet the Staff – This week Campus Manager, Lisa

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

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in Brisbane at a Lexis Academic Managers’ Meeting

HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?

Just English fluently, but I studied Spanish in Guatemala for a few months and I’m currently learning Turkish.

I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE…?

…an author, a fashion designer, an explorer, a gardener and a Campus/Academic Manager in Byron Bay.

WHEN YOU ARE IN BYRON BAY, DON’T MISS OUT….

…on learning to surf. I only started this year and it’s the most amazing, relaxing, addictive thing I’ve ever done.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?

Surfing, eating, laughing, practising yoga, and spending time with my dog – Jacko.

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With my 15 year old dog – Jacko

I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW….

…I’ve been a vegan (no meat, fish, dairy or eggs) for nearly three years.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION?

I’d love to spend a couple of years travelling the whole world doing different /treks/camps/retreats/workshops/classes.

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Enjoying the sun and the water in Singapore

WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER?

Because it feels good to help people achieve their goals, it’s creative, and no two days are ever the same.

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At the 2017 Lexis Byron Bay Christmas Party at Mez Club

WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING TIP?

Try to follow your passions in English e.g. if you like gardening, find a community garden, if it’s yoga, attend yoga classes in English, If you love soccer, join a club. When you make English part of your everyday life, you’ll improve without effort.

Coffee Club! 9 August

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Last week we had lots of fun playing Jenga with Questions at Coffee Club!

It’s our version of the block stacking game with added entertainment!

Each block has a question on so after successfully removing it you have to read out and answer the question.

It’s a great way of getting to know more about eachother and always opens up interesting and funny conversations!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Sausage Sizzle! 10 August

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Last Friday we treated our Lexis students to a free Sausage Sizzle!

The beautiful winter weather continues in Byron so everyone was able to enjoy their food in the sunshine <3

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

New Starters! 13 August

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Welcome to our four new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

Lorane is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She is at university studying to become a sports teacher, but having completed her bachelors is now taking a year off. She really enjoys skiing and during the winter works as a a ski instructor. She wants to improve her English as she feels it is a very good language to have, and chose Australia because of the beautiful beaches!

Kana is from Osaka, Japan. She is interested in studying languages and is currently studying Spanish at University, as well as now being here with us to learn English! Her other interests include cosmetics, music and watching movies. She chose Australia for her studies because it is a safe country and the people are very kind, and also because she likes the beach and nature!

Oscar is from Spain. His biggest hobby is golf, which he plays every weekend with his father and brothers. He has completed his studies of Psychology at University and was working for at the FC Barcelona Stadium! He chose to come to Australia to study English after a recommendation from a friend who came last year and found it very beneficial. When he returns to Barcelona he would like to complete his Masters in Psychology.

Pit is from Thailand. Her hobbies are swimming and snorkeling; she loves to be under the water! She works in Phuket as a Japanese tour guide. Her work is the reason she wants to improve her English; she would like to also be able to give tours to English speakers. She picked Byron Bay for her studies because of the beaches and there not being many Thai people here, allowing her to meet people from all different countries!

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Byron’s Hiroshima HS Group spend the morning at Emmanuel Anglican College

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

On Thursday, the Hiroshima HS students and I headed out to Ballina to spend the morning at Emmanuel Anglican College. After a quick stop for a photo opportunity at the famous Big Prawn, we arrived at the school and were taken to the library for a very warm welcome (in Japanese and English). Then, all the students were paired off with a buddy of the same age and sex, whom they would stay with for the rest of the morning.

The Hiroshima HS students then went with their buddies for their first period, which was an elective class. Some students were in Drama, some Music, some PE and some IT.

After the break time, it was time for the Hiroshima HS students to deliver their presentations to Emmanuel Anglican College’s Japanese class. Some of these students are actually going to Hiroshima later this month so they were very interested in learning more about the culture.

Then it was time to go home. The buddies came and waved us off at the gates and there were lots of photographs and exchange of contact details.

The next morning, the Hiroshima HS students wrote thank you letters to Emmanuel Anglican College. Here are some of the things they wrote:

“I really liked talking with the students. Buddy is very gentle and fun to talk to.” Haruna

“I really liked the music class and I enjoyed talking with my buddy.” Ai

“I really liked talking with the people in your school. I enjoyed playing the instrument.” Itsumi

“Thank you for listening to our presentation. I really liked the people.” Nonoko

“Students who are in your school are very funny. I enjoyed my time with you.” Mikio

“Dancing with students was very fun! We made good memories.” Yuno

“I really liked talking. I enjoyed playing on the computer.” Ryuta

“I played football yesterday. It was fun. Your school students were very kind, interesting and very friendly.” Fuki

“I really liked talking with the students. I want to come to Australia again.” Ryo

“Thank you for listening to us and taking pictures together. I never forget you.” Rei

Graduation! 10 August

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Congratulations and farewell to our two students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!

Alexandra, from Belgium, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. It has been lovely having her here with us at Lexis the past 6 weeks. She is a friendly and happy student who has made many friends during her time in Byron. She has progressed in all areas of her English and is now at a good level for traveling and being understood by natives. We wish you the very best for the future Alex!

Ayumi, from Japan, graduates from Paul’s Advanced class. Her command of the English language is excellent and she graduates with a well deserved A! Paul says she made valuable contributions to the lessons and her willingness to participate all activities has been wonderful. Everyone loved having her in class and will be missing her next week! Best wishes for the future Ayumi!

We also say farewell to our Hiroshima study group: https://lexisbyronbay.com/2018/08/10/farewell-to-our-hiroshima-study-group-10-august/

Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.

Farewell to our Hiroshima Study Group! 10 August

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Lexis | Byron Bay

Today we say farewell to our Hiroshima study group!

We have thoroughly enjoyed having the 11 Hiroshima school students with us for the past 2 weeks!

As well as English classes they also took part in our homestay programme and daily activities.

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I have really loved watching their confidence grow throughout the activities and will be missing them all next week!

During their time here we enjoyed a beautiful walk to Byron’s lighthouse, a didgeridoo lesson, volleyball at the beach, Aussie food tasting, boomerang painting , a scavenger hunt, and a sunny afternoon at the beach!

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They also got to cuddle koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, go surfing in the one of the World’s best surf spots, and visit an Australian high school to share their culture with the students there.

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Mikio, Ryo, Nonoka, Haruna, Rei, Itsumi, Ai, Yuno, Ryuta and Fuki graduate from Kristy’s Elementary class. Kristy says she has loved teaching them all. They loved the language games they played in class and practiced lots of pronunciation, with them all making big improvements! They were very shy when they first joined us but their personalities all shone through into their second week!

Mana graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. Michelle says she has a beautiful and graceful approach to learning. Her understanding of grammar and use of vocabulary has been excellent and her speaking has improved during her time with us.

We are sure this has been a wonderful experience for them and one they will remember forever!

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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing or Yoga in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.