I was joined by our new team, the lovely Orla! Orla will be starting with us in the office next week and also running our morning activities. It was a great way to welcome her to the school and for her to get to know some of the students!
We had five different beers to try: Mandarin India Pale Ale (Amanda), Dark Ale (White Rabbit), Stone & Wood (Green Coast), Pale Ale (Colonial) and an IPA (Fixation Obsession).
The students had a taste of each and then guessed the flavours, state where it’s made in Australia, alcohol percentage and price.
There was no clear favourite as there were a few votes for each, but I have a feeling at 6.7% everyone may start buying more of the Mandarin IPA!
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.
Congratulations and farewell to our two students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!
Carmen, from Spain, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. It has been wonderful having her here with us at Lexis for the past 24 weeks and watching her English improve and confidence grow. She worked hard and participated enthusiastically in all activities. She is a respectful student who was friendly and kind to all Lexis staff and students. We’re glad this isn’t goodbye as Carmen will join us again for our Cambridge course in December. Enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you in a few months <3
Dunia, from Spain, graduates from Mel’s Intermediate class. She has been a lovely student who was always polite and good to have a conversation with. She put in a great deal of effort during her 4 weeks with us and graduates with a well deserved A; well done Dunia! We hope you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed having you and wish you the very best for the future!
Campus manager, Lisa, stepped in to take the class photo…
Luckily I checked it just before the girls left and managed to get one with them all in! 🙂
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.
Here at Lexis Byron Bay we all care about the environment, but no-one more so then beloved teacher Adrienne. Adrienne is passionate about everything she does, particularly educating and encouraging students and staff to do more to care for this beautiful world we live in <3
Yesterday Adrienne combined this with her love of fashion and showed the students how to make bags from T-shirts!
The bags can be used for shopping to stop us using plastic bags, or make a cute bag for all our regular trips to the beach!
The technique was really simple to follow and Adrienne guided all the students until they each had their own unique bags to take home!
There was lots of fun and laughter along the way, and Ibon even found another use for his…
Thank you Adrienne <3 Looking forward to doing more activities like this in the future!
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.
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!
Friday
Learn to Scuba Dive! FREE swimming pool taster session @ Byron Bay Dive Centre
Saturday
Whale Watching Tour $85
GIGS
FRIDAY 28
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM CARAVANA SUN, GOLD MEMBER & THE DREGGS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY EPIC
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM DU’ EAST, 9PM MADISON
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM Z STAR TRINITY
CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON BAY 6PM IMPOSSIBLE
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM DAN HANNAFORD 9PM UPSTAIRS DJ KYLE WALKER
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM MARTA
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM LIVE MUSIC
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE MUSIC & DJS
SATURDAY 29
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY COCO REPUBLIC
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY MANOA
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM DJ LONGTIME, 9PM TOM & JARRY DJS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM BREWERY BIRTHDAY WITH BUGS, SEASIDE, THE VIOLENT MONKS AND SOPHIE OZARD
BYRON THEATRE 2PM & 6.30PM BRIGHT LIGHTS PERFORMANCE SCHOOL – ANNIE JR
CIRCUS ARTS, BYRON BAY 2PM & 6PM IMPOSSIBLE
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM BEAU & GRACE 9PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM THE CHESTERFIELD BAND
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
SUNDAY 30
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY 9PM 360 ‘VINTAGE MODERN’ REGIONAL TOUR WITH PEZ + SPECIAL GUESTS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY HELL & WHISKEY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM GOODRICH, 7PM NRL GRAND FINAL / DJ LONGTIME & FONZAIUS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM– ROOFLESS RECORDS SHOWCASE FT TAYA SAMMY K SCHYMMO CASIMIR + MORE
BYRON THEATRE 2PM BRIGHT LIGHTS PERFORMANCE SCHOOL –ANNIE JR 7.30PM GUILLERMO GÓMEZ-PEÑA & LA POCHA NOSTRAPSYCHOMAGIC RITUALS AGAINST VIOLENCE
BYRON GOLF CLUB 2PM LIVE MUSIC
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM ADAM HARPAZ
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & DANGEROUS COBRA
MONDAY 1 HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MATTY ROGERS RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAYOOZ BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4’20 SOUND REGGAE NIGHT FRESH, BYRON BAY 4PM SLIM PICKENS WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 8PM REGGAE AFTERPARTY
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.
We didn’t have as many competitors as usual as the sun was shining and the waves were good, so many of the students were heading to the beach for a surf!
Eric, Jeff, Ibon and Lucas couldn’t resist winning the cold beers though!
They each played against eachother to 11,
Eric VS Lucas: Eric11-7
Eric VS Jeff: Eric11-4
Jeff VS Ibon: Jeff11-3
Ibon VS Lucas: Ibon11-6
Jeff VS Lucas: Jeff11-4
Eric VS Ibon: Eric11-10
Then the points from each of their 3 games were added together to determined the winner…
Lucas: 17
Ibon: 24
Jeff: 26
and the winner with 33 points… Eric!!!
Eric did have a slight advantage being that he’s a tennis coach, but he kindly shared his beers so everyone was happy 🙂
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.
It was lovely to see some new faces at Coffee Club yesterday, as well as some regulars 🙂
Coffee Club is every Tuesday at 11.30am and 2pm 🙂 Join me for a variety of coffees, Tim Tams and games!
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.
Byron Bay Hotel & Apartments located at 20-22 Fletcher Street, offers a range of accommodation options centrally located right in the heart of Byron Bay. We are currently seeking casual self-motivated Housekeeping Attendants to join the busy team for an immediate start. The hotel boasts self contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments as well as studio rooms. Our Housekeeping Attendants play a key part of the daily hotel operations by providing a consistent and high quality standard of guest services and ensuring efficient cleaning services to confirm the hotel is presented to the highest standard for all guests. The key responsibilities will include: – Servicing and cleaning all allocated guest rooms, ensuring all tasks are completed at the required standard. – Assist guests with all queries and complaints, and provides accurate information to guests; about the property facilities and features. – Comply with all guest privacy and security procedures. – Stock and maintain the housekeeping trolley, ensuring adequate supplies are available and the trolley is presentable at all times. The ideal candidate will have: -A can-do, responsible, and flexible approach to work with a strong work ethic. – Exceptional customer service skills; including friendly customer service demeanour. – Proven ability to be a proactive individual with strong organisational and time management skills. – A passion for exceeding guest expectations and providing a high standard of guest service. – A strong eye for detail. – Exceptional personal presentation and grooming. – A strong appreciation and compliance of workplace safety. These roles are casual roles working a spread of shifts over a 7 day roster; including week days, weekends and public holidays.
CLEANERS REQUIRED
to join team for luxury holiday houses. Must have an ABN (Australian Business Number) & car. Please email interest at villasatbyron@gmail.com
CLEANERS
Seeking energetic persons with positive attitude, eye for detail. Must have own
car, an ABN (Australian Business Number) & cleaning equipment.
Email CV: team@scrubupcleaning.com
Gaia Retreat & Spa, situated in the stunning subtropical Byron Hinterland is currently recruiting for exciting career opportunities. Join our highly dedicated team of professionals for a fulfilling career in hospitality.
ROOM ATTENDANTS – Email leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au
• Well-presented and conscientious;
• Attention to detail essential;
• Previous experience an advantage;
• Available to work weekdays and some weekends
BEAUTY AND MASSAGE THERAPIST – Email spamanager@gaiaretreat.com.au
The successful applicant will have;
• Diploma qualifications in Beauty or Massage Therapy;
• Minimum 3 years Day Spa or Retreat experience;
• Proficient Five-Star reception and guest service skills;
• Available to work weekends;
• Work well within a team environment
CASUAL COOK
A bar/cafe/restaurant 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: – Be available at least 1 day at weekends. – Have at least 3 years of experience as a Cook. – Have the right to work in Australia.
Busy cafe in byron bay smashing breaky/brunch options and redefining what it means to eat out for breakfast! We have a great reputation for both what we produce but also how we do it…About the role: Requiring a sous chef to report to and work with the head chef in executing our dishes at a high quality and fast pace. Will be required to oversee the training of kitchen staff as required, design and implement menu changes, estimate food costings, create systems that ensure all kitchen tasks are completed on a daily basis. Benefits and perks: Super fun family environment, where you will surrounded by proffessionals working with integrity to produce healthy high quality dishes at a fast pace. A well known cafe with a great reputation right in town. A salary will be offered to the right candidate with regular reviews, full time position 4 days a week giving you 3 days to enjoy the northern rivers! Skills and experience: We will need a minimum of 5 years experience working in a similar kitchen environment, experience overseeing/supervising a kitchen team and implementing kitchen systems will be highly regarded.
You must be a motivated and efficient individual to work alongside our talented head chef and his team, maintaining a constantly high level of food production and execution. You should be well organized, inspired, and respectful to others. Have strong experience in high volume quality food service alongside a creative and passion for the industry . This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to live and work in paradise
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
Must have a positive & genuine desire to deliver excellent, pleasant & efficient customer service. ONLY apply in person Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 11am-1pm. Glen Villa Resort, 80 Butler St, Byron Bay.
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.
Adrienne has been at Lexis Byron Bay for a couple of years now and everyone who has ever met her will remember that she is kind, passionate about English, and not short of a word or two. 🙂
Below, find out more about her, her hairless cat, her hobbies, and her passions.
HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
Technically only one now. I grew up in Canada so I was in French immersion in school, but I have forgotten too much. In my 20’s I went travelling in Central America so I learnt Spanish. Now thanks to many years of no practice with either language, I speak Spench. I feel that if I were immersed in either language, I would be speaking both with a terrible anglicised accent quickly. That’s the beauty of a North American accent….I sound like the TV even when I don’t want to…. ;P
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE…someone who is paid to educate people on how to become more environmentally aware with practical tangible solutions that are easy to put into practice. I love permaculture and the ideas the system presents. It’s not just a gardening technique, it can be applied to business as well as lifestyle choices. If I had any skill in maths, I would have become a designer who retrofitted buildings to become energy neutral or make energy.
WHEN YOU ARE IN BYRON BAY, DON’T MISS OUT….on the Farmers Markets. Byron is a place where you can access some of the freshest food available. At the Farmers Markets, you can buy most of your daily groceries including rice, coffee, cheese, and bananas. That’s only mentioning a small portion of what is grown in our region.
BYRON BAY’S BEST KEPT SECRET IS…. Leave and go see other parts of the area. Go see the Border Ranges or Nightcap National Park (Springbrook and Lamington National Parks are just over the border in Queensland). There’s so much to do in the surrounding areas so don’t just party, go interact with our nature; our rainforests are special.
I’LL BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW…that hairless cats are not from Egypt but from Canada and the UK. Sphinx cats (like the one from Austin Powers) was actually developed in Toronto Canada.
All I could think when I learned this is: It’s so cold, why!?
My hairless cat is a Cornish Rex and his breed was developed there. He loves the sun and will spend hours sleeping in the warmest part of my garden. He’s my best friend and cuddle partner.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?
I like to do many things. This is a hard question to answer. I love to garden, swim, dance and listen to podcasts. I love to absorb culture, whether it is radio, theatre or art galleries, I don’t care. I love music that has horns but mostly I love reggae to dance to. In my 20s as I was living in BC and California, I saw some of the most talented musicians around. There’s a lot of music to enjoy, but what makes me smile most is music with a swing beat that has trumpets and other brass instruments. I love melody so music for me must have a melody.
I also have a bizarre love of fashion. I am fully aware of fast fashion and its impact on the environment both as waste and resource use for production. To still enjoy fashion and making clothes, I have started upcycling shirts and other pieces of clothing from old worn out clothing that normally would go to the landfill. It a fantastic creative outlet as well as encouraging both myself and others to do more for the environment.
And as many of my co-workers know, I love to talk and be funny…. Mostly I make fun of myself….
HAVE YOU EVER LIVED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? I am now living in another country….. I have lived in both Canada and the US.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION? My dream holiday destination is the cabin my grandparents owned. My aunts and uncles still own it, but I hardly ever get the chance to stay there. I love nature and swimming. If any destination has those 2 combined, then I am a happy camper.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER?
I didn’t want to be a teacher, however, when I was in university, I got a job teaching swimming and coaching triathletes where I excelled at getting individuals to swim faster and win competitions. I could never decide on a career path when I was in my 20s and just floated through life running grassroots activist organisations. To keep my lifestyle afloat, I kept teaching swimming, fitness, and lifeguarding as it was so easy. I had a fan club and when I quit, some of my clients and students cried. I, by accident, ended up living in Australia full time, and eventually came to an impasse and was bored of being a disability support worker. I wanted an intellectual challenge so I signed up to be a literacy teacher, however, the course I needed wasn’t available so I decided to go the back way in an do my high school teaching certificate. I wasn’t cut out to be a high school teacher, but I did love teaching disadvantaged youth. After a while though, I needed a less stressful job so I got my qualifications for ESL teaching and have never looked back. The only regret I have now is that I didn’t do it sooner. I love English and the reasons behind why we use grammar. I love to edit and can take a moderately well-written piece and make it shine.
WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING TIP?
Listen to the radio. The more you listen to local radio like ABC Radio National, the easier it will be to travel around the country and understand the locals. On top of that you learn more about Australian culture, but also absorb incredible information. We are very blessed in Australia with our National Broadcaster. We have radio stations to suit most interests, but also 4 ad-free TV channels. The radio channels range from music with Triple J, ABC Jazz, and ABC classical to local radio that has talk back shows etc. If you like to know the news ABC News Radio and TV will give you amazing insight to the world. ABC RN is cultural shows about art, books, but also hosts podcasts of all sorts.
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.
The top 5 were selected by Sarah from Happy Travels…
Who then got all the campers to vote for their favourite one!
Chloe won herself a kayaking with dolphins trip, courtesy of Happy Travels, for this beautiful shot of her getting up close to one of Australia’s native animals, the kangaroo!
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.
Welcome to our ten new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!
Cecilia is from Barcelona, Spain. She loves surfing and photography and goes skiing a lot in the winter. She is a psychologist and now needs a higher level of English to receive her title. She chose to study in Bryon because she feels it is the perfect cocktail for learning; surf, sea and sun!
Hana is from Japan. Her hobbies include shopping and walking. She worked in a phone shop in Japan for 5 years, but will now stay and work in Australia for a year. She came to Australia for her studies after friends telling her what a great place it is. She is excited to travel, work and make friends here!
Matteo is from Italy. He wants to improve his English so he can find work on a farm here. He will study with us for 3 months then travel and work for the remaining 9 months of his visa. When he return to Italy he would then like to find a job where he can continue to use his English.
Michelle is from the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, but she grew up in Zurich so can also speak German. She has been playing piano since she was 8 years old and also enjoys watching TV, skiing and cycling. She has just graduated as a Textile Technologist. It has always been a dream of hers to visit Australia, so she decided to combine this with improving her English. In the future she would like to study Fashion Photography, possibly in Italy or England.
Armel is from France. He enjoys surfing and boxing. His mother is a teacher, his father is a butcher and he is a baker! He wants to improve his English for his job. He chose to study in Australia because of how beautiful it is here!
Morgane is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her biggest passion is gymnastics, which she trains for 6 hours a week. In her free time she also enjoys going into town with her friends or reading a book. She is working as a teacher at a primary school. She wants to refresh her English as she hasn’t used it much since college. After one month of studies with us she will visit Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney.
Maria is from Barcelona, Spain. Her main hobbies are diving and climbing. She is a podiatry and auxiliary nurse. She wants to improve her English because it is important for research and information about podiatry. She also wants a higher level of English because she loves to travel and meet people from different countries!
Abraham is from Spain. His favourite hobby is diving and he is needing to improve his English so he can become a divemaster. He works as a welder in Madrid. He will study with us at Lexis for 6 months.
Pablo is from Malaga, Spain but lives in Barcelona. He works as a video game programmer. He has a degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Creation of video games. Once he has improved his English he will do a course on Artificial Intelligence so he can then work with applying this to video games. He chose Byron for his studies because he needs the sun and beach!
Leonardo is from Brazil. He loves to travel and see new places and meet new people. His biggest passion is surfing, which he has been doing since he was 9 and is looking forward to doing lots of in Byron! It has always been his dream to come to Australia so he is very happy to be here and already loving the experience!
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.
Loving the photos from this weekend’s Massive Lexis Camping Bonaza!!
What an awesome start to your Aussie Experience… Camping with kangaroos, BBQs on the Beach, paddle-boarding and of course lots of cold beers!!
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.
Last Friday myself and some of the students had a lovely afternoon at the beach 🙂
The activity that day was soccer but the group got split up on the walk down to the beach and we lost those with the ball! They went ahead and had their game of soccer somewhere else on Byron’s beautiful stretch of beach, while we attempted our own game…
Improvising with a rolled up beach towel! Predictably this version of the game didn’t last long but there was plenty of fun and laughter!
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.
Congratulations and farewell to our two students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!
Jessica, from Japan, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. She has been a very respectful, studios student. Starting with us in Elementary she has worked hard to progress to Intermediate and should be very proud of all her achievements. She asked thoughtful questions, participated well during all activities and got along with all her classmates. We wish you the very best for the future Jessica!
Carla, from Spain, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. She has a wonderful bubbly, bright, positive personality and it was a joy having her here at Lexis. She has made excellent progress in her 12 weeks, starting in Pre-Intermediate and graduating Upper Intermediate with a well deserved A! Claudia says she participated actively in all class discussions and was always respectful and helpful to other students. All the the best for the future Carla, we will miss you!
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.
Yesterday we had Craig, from Fifth Circle Music Therapy, come in to teach us the basics of playing the didgeridoo!
We started with vibrating our lips into the didgeridoo, then practiced incorporating different sounds and rhythms with this.
The didgeridoo is a wooden instrument developed by indigenous Australians. Craig told us a bit about the history and origin of this instrument which has been used within aboriginal tribes for years.
Craig taught us how to the imitate the sounds of two of Australia’s native animals, the kangaroo and dingo; first practicing without, then through the didgeridoo. We had lots of fun howling like wolves and making the bouncing noises of the kangaroo!
Some of us were more natural didgeridoo players than others… teacher Adrienne’s technique was best described as ‘cat’s bum’.
This was a brilliant authentic and cultural experience for all of us and one we all thoroughly enjoyed!
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.
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!
This weekend is the Lexis Camping weekend!! Last month’s group had a brilliant time, and now it’s your turn! There’s limited spots available so see Sarah for more details and to get booked on 🙂
GIGS
FRIDAY 21
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY JACK TULLY & THE SEERS
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY THE SWAMPS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM PINK ZINC DUO, 9PM LA BOUM
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7.30PM GRITTY BLUES MACHINE
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM SHAKTI – WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT FESTIVAL – WOMEN IN CONCERT: PARISSA BOUAS, SHARNY RUSSELL, THE LOVEYS, SOPHIE OZARD, CLANCY MENZIES
TARGA, BYRON BAY 6PM LUKE YEAMAN
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM MANOA – UPSTAIRS 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM BEN JANSZ
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM LAUREL LAXXES
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM ADAM HARPAZ
SATURDAY 22
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY NICE BISCUIT + SEASIDE + THE FAMILY JORDAN
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY GENTLE PERSONS CLUB & BAND OF DAWN
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM DJ REIFLEX, 9PM RHYTHM & CUTLOOSE
BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM CARMADA PLUS GUESTS
BYRON THEATRE 7.30PM SHAKTI – WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT FESTIVAL INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE FEATURING KARMA DANCE
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 9.30PM JAMES SCOTT – 9PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
SUNDAY 23
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY MERCY MERCY
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM EPIC, 8PM DJ FONZAIUS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 4PM BYRON GROOVE LOUNGE – FREESTYLE JAM
BYRON THEATRE 5PM RANGER TO RANGER FOLLOWED BY Q&A
BYRON GOLF CLUB 1PM GREG LYON AND THE HIP OPERATION
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM MATT ARMITAGE
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & DJ DANGEROUS COBRA
PARK HOTEL, SUFFOLK PARK THE EERIE THINGS
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.
2 X Kitchen Hands required. Pop into Top Shop with your resume and ask to speak to Charlie.
CASUAL KITCHEN HAND
A restaurant/other in Byron Bay is seeking a casual Kitchen Hand (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 6 months of experience as a Kitchen Hand
Loft Byron Bay will open its doors in October 2018, and we are looking for hard working and enthusiastic chefs, cooks and kitchen hands to join the newly formed kitchen team. To apply for these positions you must:
Be available to work lunch and dinner service
Possess basic cooking skills
Enjoy cooking good food
Work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Work well in a team
Be able to display an understanding of food related health and safety procedures
Be eligible to live and work in Australia
PLEASE NOTE, THESE POSITIONS WILL COMMENCE MID-OCTOBER 2018. This really is an exciting time to join a brand-new team and be a part of the exciting summer months in Byron Bay!
Required for family home in Myocum. 2-3 days, flexible hours, would suit friendly, efficient, professional housekeeper. Please call Craig 0414566746.
EXPERIENCED CLEANER
A part time position has become available in a small resort. Must have car, ABN (Australian Business Number) & experience in quality cleaning, attention to detail & be polite & well presented. Excellent rates. Phone 0422036770 or
email resume to: vistabyron@gmail.com
BAR AND FLOOR STAFF – LOFT BYRON BAY
Loft Byron Bay will open its doors in October 2018, and we are looking for hard working and enthusiastic, true hospitality professionals to work across our Bar & Floor departments. You must have a demonstrated passion for all things hospitality and come equipped with a high level of customer service and professionalism. Ideally located on Jonson Street with stunning beach views, Loft Byron Bay and is set to become the next iconic venue of Byron Bay, and now is definitely the time to get on board for the exciting times to come! The ideal Loft Byron Bay employee will have:
Extensive hospitality experience
Food & Beverage product knowledge
Great customer service skills
An outgoing and enthusiastic nature
The determination to work hard
The ability to work under pressure across both the Bar and Floor departments
A good understanding of the meaning of ‘teamwork’
PLEASE NOTE THESE POSITIONS WILL COMMENCE MID-OCTOBER 2018. If you are truly passionate about hospitality and want to forge a career forward now is the time to join our team! Applicants must be available 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends, must hold a current RSA and must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered.
Work in one of the most beautiful places in Australia. You can imagine yourself right there catching some waves or taking a hike up to the historic Lighthouse and stand at the most Easterly point in Australia. Stunning rolling hills and Waterfalls to visit. About the role: -Start straight away for 4-6 weeks holiday cover. – Combination of lunch and dinner shifts. – Pub/Bistro food. – Leading the team of Head chef days off. Benefits: – Transport to and from the workplace. – Accommodation fully paid for. – Meals while on shift. – Ongoing career progression provided by Atlas People. – Get Paid for EVERY hour that you work! – This Venue is a busy Hotel, which serves modern Australian style food. This is a creative role and provides the right candidate the opportunity to work within an excellent team. About you: If you are and MUST BE trade qualified with three or more years’ experience, and: – Possess a strong work ethic and have excellent communication skills. – Can produce consistent quality. – Have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. – Own traditional uniform and knives. – Have experience in quality a la carte dining. – Have a keen eye with high attention to detail. – Would like to assist with menu planning and suggestions. About Atlas People: At Atlas People, we believe that people come first. We pride ourselves on the service we give to our clients and candidates. So, if you have a positive outlook and a proven track record this could be the opportunity for you. Then this is the role for you! Please Apply now. ** ALL applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights within Australia. *** Applicants must be willing and able to provide a current National Police Check. If you have a current CV and are interested in hearing about other positions well, then please send us your details. All information is held confidentially. Website:www.atlaspeople.com.au Facebook:www.atlaspeople.com/atlaspeople
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.
Today at Coffee Club we played Jenga with questions!
Each block has a question for the player to answer before placing it back on top of the tower. It’s a great way of learning new and interesting things about eachother!
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.
Welcome to our eighteen new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!
Francine is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she likes doing outdoor activities with her friends and also going to parties. She has worked as a secretary for 3 years but has now quit to learn English and travel! After her 4 weeks with us she will visit Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali and the Philippines!
Teresa (Maria Teresa) is from Catalonia, Spain. She enjoys cycling, cooking , reading and traveling. She studied Marketing and worked in the marketing department of a supermarket near Barcelona. She chose to come to Australia as the country has always interested her and she loves animals and is excited to see all the different ones we have here!
Kaho is from Japan. Her hobbies include yoga, swimming and cooking, especially sweet things like cookies and chocolate sweets. She visited Australia for 2 weeks when she was 17 and fell in love with the ocean, food and people, so decided to come back and study English! She is looking forward to meeting new people, improving her English and taking part in lots of activities.
Anaid is from Spain. She loves being in nature, at the beach and reading. She completed her Lawyers degree at University and now works in an office during the week and a coffee shop at the weekend. With English being a global language she wants to to have a good level so she can develop her career. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because she feels it is the perfect place for her; she is excited for adventures, meeting new people, working and learning a lot of English!
Fuki is from Hiroshima, Japan. Her hobbies are shopping, Instagram and travel! She will study with us for 4 months to improve her English for travel. When she has finished her studies she will find work on a farm, then travel around Australia, Asia and America!
Julia is from Brazil. She has three pitbulls who are the loves of her lives! She likes to read about Greek physiology and psychology. She is studying psychology in Brazil and would like to work in a hospital and own a clinic to help people suffering from mental health issues. To be here in Byron Bay is a dream come true for her!
Surim is from Korea. Her interests are science and making deserts. She will be here studying with us until July next year. Once her English has improved she would like to complete the IELTs exam and start University. She has studied Optometry in Korea but would like to advance her studies here in Australia.
Mireia is from Spain. She enjoys cycling (in the mountains and in the city), hiking, running and watching Netflix. She worked a s a community manager and looked after the social media for brands such as McCormick and Pioneer. She wants to improve her English so she can further her career when she returns to Spain. She loves fashion so in the future would like to work for an international fashion brand.
Vivienne is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her biggest passion is travel and meeting people from all over the world. She also loves to dance and went to dance school when she was younger. She came to Australia to visit relatives and improve her English so she is able to take the Cambridge First exam when she returns to Switzerland.
Tsu-Chen, English name Charlie, is from Taiwan. He has lots of hobbies , but his favourite is watching NBA live. He will study with us at Lexis for 15 weeks and is looking forward to improving his English level during this time, as well as enjoying the beautiful beaches and climate!
Estelle is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She loves to ski, hike in the mountains and go for drinks with friends. She has just finished an apprenticeship and received her Certificate of Federal Capacity. After 14 weeks of General English she will complete our Cambridge course, as she needs the Advanced certificate for her job in Switzerland.
Ania (Anna) is half Polish but lives in Spain with her family. She studied to be a nurse in Madrid and worked in surgery at a hospital. She enjoyed her job but had to see many bad things, so decided to take some time for herself and come study with us in Byron Bay for 9 months! She is very happy to be here improving her English, meeting new people and exploring new places!
Paula is from the Canary Islands, Spain. Her hobbies include basketball, watching series and reading books about pedagogy and education. She has a Degree in Education and is a teacher at a primary school. She wants to improve improve her English so she can become the best teacher to her students. She chose Australia for her studies because if has everything she could ever need!
Lara is from the French speaking part of Switzerland, in Geneva. She likes music and sports, particularly cross country skiing which she has been doing for 9 years. She has just finished college and is now taking some time to decide what she would like to study at University. She is excited to discover a different life in Australia after friends told her she’d never want to go home!
Isabelle is from Brazil. She enjoys spending time with her family, walking their dog Simba, going to the beach and cooking. She worked as architect and now needs to improve her English to find a better job when she returns to Brazil. She chose Australia for her studies because it is an amazing country and she knows she will make great memories here.
Helene is from Belgium. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, running and travel. Spending time with her friends and going to parties are her favourite things to do! She has just finished high school and is thinking of studying communication in Brussels when she returns to Belgium. It has always been her dream to visit Australia because of the relaxed vibe and wonderful landscapes.
Alex is from Spain. She works in marketing and needs to improve her English as most of their clients are international. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because she loves nature, animals, surfing, hiking, diving and snorkeling; all of which she can enjoys lots of here! She is also excited to learn about a new culture, meet new people and have new experiences!
Akane is from Japan. Her passions are travelling and yoga. She is studying History, Economy and Politics of America at University. After she has completed her 8 months with us she will travel Australia then return to finish her course and find work. She wants to learn about the culture of Australia and enjoy the beautiful beaches here in Byron!
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.
Claire joined Lexis English at our busiest time of year just before Christmas 2016. Within one week of starting she had a huge Cambridge intake to manage and about 120 on campus. Her smile never wavered and she has been helping students and making their (and our) lives easier and better ever since. Here are some things you might not know about her.
HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
Other than English, I speak basic Spanish and French. Next year I would really like to focus on improving my Spanish and I’m also keen to learn some Japanese (so far I can say hello, thank you, goodbye and cute!)
I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE…?
Happy 🙂
WHEN YOU ARE IN BYRON BAY, DON’T MISS OUT ON….
There’s so many amazing things to do in Byron! I love when the whales are here between May and October, I definitely recommend going on one of the boat tours to get closer to them! Take a picnic up to the lighthouse for sunrise, have lunch at The Pass cafe looking out at the ocean and go to the Rails for drinks and live music! Also, explore the areas around Byron, there’s so many beautiful national parks great for walking and camping.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING TO DO?
I love nature, animals and long walks, and try to combine these three things as much as possible! My perfect weekend would be camping with my husband and friends, a bush/rainforest walk looking for animals, some beach time, sunset, drinks round a fire, then up for sunrise!
I BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW….
I got married on Clarkes beach, here in Byron Bay!
HAVE YOU EVER LIVED IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?
I’m from the UK so lived there until 4 years ago when I moved to Australia! I’ve also lived in Spain (where my dad lives) for 6 months and worked in Guatemala for a month!
Climbing Pacaya volcano in Guatemala
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
Fiji!!! I just got back from a two week holiday there and it is just beautiful, I can’t wait to go back.
It’s also my dream to go to Canada and Alaska; I’m hoping to make this happen in the next few years!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOUR JOB?
The wonderful team I work with and all the lovely students I get to meet and help! My job is very rewarding and lots of fun, I feel very lucky to be part of the Lexis team!
WHAT IS YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING TIP?
If you don’t understand something don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask a few times or make mistakes. Also, make friends with people from different countries and speak it as much as possible!
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.
On Friday, our Speaking Out and About class went out to a new place in town called the Golden Doughnut. The B1 Level students discovered Golden Mylk (soy or almond milk with turmeric) and Fererro Roche doughnuts amongst other things…yum!
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Then they took their purchases to enjoy some speaking practise Railway Park. They sat in the shade and talked and talked. It was a really lovely and sunny afternoon with good company.
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.
Congratulations and farewell to our three students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay today!
Claudia, from Switzerland, graduates from Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class. Claudia has loved teaching her, saying she was respectful, helpful and friendly to all other students. All of her participation in class was greatly appreciated and her hard work paid off, with her graduating with an A-. Wishing you all the best for the future Claudia!
Antonio, from Spain, graduates from Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class. Michelle says he worked very well with all his classmates and brought great enthusiasm and attitude to class. He has been a great asset to the class, bringing lots of laughter and excellent questions. Best of luck for the future Antonio!
Song (Kyoung), from Korea, graduates from Mel and Julia’s Intermediate class. He has worked extremely hard during his time at Lexis, progressing from Elementary to graduating Intermediate with a well deserved A grade! He also maintained 100% for 28 weeks!! It has been a pleasure having you here Song, you will be missed!
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.
There was plenty of different fabrics, threads, beads and feathers for the students to use, so they were all able to make theirs completely unique!
Entertainment was provided with some beautiful singing from Eric, Lorene and Sacha, my particular favourite being their rendition of Queen’s Break Free!
I was very impressed by the different ideas everyone had for their dreamcathcers and the brilliant results!
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.
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
BIG BRUNSWICK BBQ!!
Sunday
Kayaking with dolphins – $65
GIGS
FRIDAY 14
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY MINI SKIRT, TONY DORK, YOURS TRULY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY THOR PHILLIPS BAND
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM LEIGH JAMES, 9PM CHEAP FAKES
BYRON BAY BREWERY 7PM THE LYRICAL + TAY OSKEE + PHIL & TILLEY
BYRON THEATRE 7PM CONTEMPORARY BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 10PM ROB EDWARDS UPSTAIRS 9PM DJ KYLE WALKER
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 7PM JAMES SCOTT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM JAMES D’KHAN
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM OLE FALCO
SATURDAY 15
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY THE VIOLENT MONKS, GARAGE SALE, SOPHIE OZARD
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY RAGGA JUMP
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 5PM DJ REIFLEX, 9PM DJ NOWAK
BYRON BAY BREWERY 6PM– CURIOUS.COSMIC OSMOSIS
BYRON BAY BOWLING CLUB 5.30PM ROD MURRAY JAZZ AND BLUES
THE STICKY WICKET BAR, BYRON BAY 10PM LUKE MORRIS – 9PM UPSTAIRS LOCAL DJS
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 6PM OPEN MIC NIGHT
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY 7PM NICOLE BROPHY
WOODY’S SURF SHACK, BYRON BAY 9PM LIVE DJS
BANGALOW FARMERS MARKET 8AM JESSE MORRIS
SUNDAY 16
HOTEL GREAT NORTHERN, BYRON BAY JESSE PUMPHREY
RAILWAY HOTEL, BYRON BAY ROMANIACS
BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY 4.30PM ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS, 8PM DJ DAVE DOGS
BYRON BAY BREWERY 3PM BEN CARTLEY
BYRON THEATRE 3PM SERAPHIM TRIO: OUR BELOVED SCHUBERT PRESENTED BY BYRON MUSIC SOCIETY
BYRON GOLF CLUB 1PM ROD MURRAY DUO
THE SUN, BYRON BAY 5PM OOZ
TREEHOUSE, BYRON BAY LUNCH ’TIL LATE SUNDAY SESSION DJS EVA J & JEZ VEGAS
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.
This week we welcomed twelve new Cambridge students, as well as thirteen new General English students!
To celebrate the start of our high season and Cambridge courses we put on a sausage sizzle for all of our students to enjoy and get to know each other!
Teacher Paul did an excellent job on BBQ duty and the students were able to relax, chat and eat in the beautiful sunshine!
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.
Anji has been at Lexis English since 2010. She currently teaches both our Certificate IV and Diploma in Business but previously has taught all levels of General English, IELTs and Cambridge and she sometimes comes back over to the English side to cover teachers and to help out with intake of new students on Mondays.
Don’t hang out with students who speak your native language.
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.
There’s not many job advertised this week, but that doesn’t mean there’s not jobs out there!
The best thing to do is go round all the bars, restaurants, cafes, hostels and hotels handing out your resume. If you need help writing your resume you can go to GIL any day between 2 and 3pm; in room 8 every day except Mondays when it’s in room 7. Then email to me: adminbyron@lexisenglish.com and I can print 10 free copies every day for you 🙂
Persistence is key, so if you don’t hear back from them after a few days go back in and follow up. If they remember you you’ll be the first person they think to call when a job does become available!
Here are the jobs that were online and in the Echo this week:
HOUSEKEEPING STAFF – BEACH HOTEL
The Beach Hotel Resort is looking for hardworking, experienced cleaners, quality cleans essential, perfectionists are ideal. The hours will be between 15-30 hours per week, paid casually. A busy, fast paced work environment, candidates must be able to work weekends and available long term. Paid award rates.
Send resumes to reception@beachhotel.com.au or drop yours into reception on Bay Lane
DELI ASSISTANT – BLUE OLIVE DELI
Busy Byron cafe seeks hard-working deli assistant with barista skills. 25 hours per week. Must be available Saturdays. Apply in person with resume.
CHEFS – ST ELMO
St. Elmo Dining in Byron Bay is looking for full-time qualified chefs to join our professional and hard-working team. If you are interested, please send your CV to Brendan at chef@stelmodining.com or come past St. Elmo to speak to Brendan.
RECEPTIONIST – THE LORD BYRON HOTEL
Your ability to ‘surprise’ our guests with your natural bright and bubbly customer service style is what sets you apart from the rest. You are naturally a confident person who is able to approach people and initiate conversation along with a strong knowledge of the hotel it’s and surrounding area. If so, The Lord Byron is seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated Receptionist to join our team to help effectively run day-to-day operations of the hotel and create memorable experiences with all our guests. Reporting directly to the Hotel Manager, your primary responsibility is ensuring a high level of guest service at all times across the hotel. A day in the life of an Receptionist consists of: – Lead by example and create a welcoming experience for guests to the hotel whilst providing prompt, courteous and efficient service from the first point of contact at check-in through to the last at check-out. – Finding common ground with our guests, building human connection and ensuring their stay is a memorable experience by creating that WOW factor. – Meeting and exceeding guest expectations and handling customer complaints in an efficient and proactive manner. – Have the necessary skills and training to actively resolve complaints and challenges presented by customers. – Daily liaison with maintenance and housekeeping for guest movements, requests and activities. To be successful in this role,wearesearchingforapersonwhohas: – At least 2 years experience in a similar role. A background in a hotel Front Office environment is a must. – Excellent time management, communication and customer service skills. – Previous experience with the CMS GuestCentrix PMS and the Siteminder Channel Manager is highly favourable. – Must have unlimited work rights in Australia. – Flexibility to work various shifts including week-ends, evenings and public holidays. If this sounds like you, then The Lord Byron is looking forward to hearing from you!
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.
They are joined by our existing Lexis students Judith, Salome, Nicolas, Shannon, Bartosz and Tania.
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.
Welcome to our thirteen General English students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!
Eric is from Catalonia, Spain. He is a tennis player and also likes to play basketball. He was working as a bar man and also in a tennis camp, but when he returns he will start studying Psychology at University. He loves to travel and it has always been his dream to come to Australia; he is very happy to be here improving his English and explore this beautiful country!
Nathalie is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her biggest passion is music and she loves listening to it at home as well as going to festivals and concerts! She also enjoys Zumba and cooking with friends. She has completed an apprenticeship and worked for 7 years in a pharmacy. She chose to come to Australia because of all the great things she’s heard from friends, and because of her love for the beach, sea and friendly people!
Vanesa is from Spain. She loves scuba diving and has completed dives in Spain, Australia and around Asia. She has completed a Bachelor Degree in Translation and Interpretation of French and Italian and has been working as a freelance translator. She loves her job as languages is one of her passions and she gets to travel around the world for work. After Australia she will will go to Orlando, Florida where her biggest clients are based!
Valeria is from Columbia. She studied Graphic Design in Columbia and Art Direction in Argentina. Once she has completed her English studies with us she will complete her Masters in Interactive Design. She has been working for the past four years as a Graphic Designer with a tropical disease group from Columbia and also as a Social Media Manager for the World Mosquito programme!
Sacha is from Belgium. His hobbies are listening to music, cooking, art and hanging out with his friends. He has just finished his High School studies and will now complete 8 weeks study with us before doing some traveling. He chose to come to Australia as his parents came when they were younger and often talk about their trip, so he wanted to come and experience it for himself!
Lorene is from a little village in the Swiss mountains. She loves hiking, yoga and stand up paddle boarding. She is a social worker and worked for 8 years in an institution for people with disabilities, but quit her job to come travelling and take some time for herself. Australia has always been a big dream for her and she is really looking forward to meeting people from lots of different cultures, trying new foods and learning to surf!
Melanie is from the German speaking part of Switzerland, in a small town called Zermatt where many tourists visit to see the Matterhorn (the mountain on Toblerone chocolate!). Her passion is skiing and when she returns to Switzerland she would like to become a ski instructor. As well as studying English she will also be learning to surf through our surf programme (4 lessons per week).
Arisa is from Japan. She loves nature, yoga and organic food, so Byron was an obvious choice for her studies! She will stay here for a year with her husband, studying at the Byron Yoga Centre after her 8 weeks studying at Lexis. In Japan she worked as a real estate agent. She is looking forward to being able to speak and understand English better after her time with us!
Elona is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She loves reading, walking and traveling. She works as a baker and pastry chef at the Guillaume bakery, where they specialise in cream cakes! She is very happy to be here, saying she loves Byron Bay and has a really nice host family!
Nina is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies include going out with friends, watching TV and going swimming. She is a nurse at the Berne hospital, where she is positioned in the stroke unit. Since she was a little girl she has always dreamed of coming to Australia so she decided to combine this dream with improving her English for traveling!
Ibon is from Spain. He loves sports, particularly football, surfing, skiing and running. He wants to improve his English so he can travel and meet people from all over the world. He would also like to work in other countries and English will be important for this, so he is happy to be here with us for the next 14 weeks working towards his goals!
Camila is from Chile. She loves the beach and her hobbies include swimming in the ocean and relaxing in the sun. She is a speech therapist and has worked for six years in a public school helping children with talking difficulties. She chose to come to Australia for her studies because she loves the weather, the friendly people and the education system. After her 3 months study with us she will travel Asia and then return to Chile to work again as a speech therapist but in a English sector of a private school.
Mayuka is from Japan. She has been studying at our Lexis Brisbane campus and reached Upper Intermediate level. She is excited to be seeing more of Australia and spending the next 10 weeks with us here at Lexis Byron Bay!
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.
Yesterday we had a brilliant afternoon making Korean Kimchi!
Despite being advised by our Korean students that it was ‘impossible’ to make in such a short amount of time, I put together an adapted recipe and (hopefully!) made it work!
Lisa brought in jars for us to re-use so each of the students could take their own Kimchi home with them <3
HOW MANY LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
