New Starters! October 14th

This week we welcome 19 new students who are joining us at Lexis Byron Bay.

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Daichi is from Tokyo, Japan. He lives with his mother, father, and younger sister. He works as a Hairdresser in Tokyo and if he moves back to Japan he will open his own salon. Daichi’s hobbies include skateboarding, tennis, and road tripping. He also likes nature and wildlife and is happy to be in Australia where there is lots of wildlife.

Michela is from Germany. Her Mother is a doctor and her Father is an engineer. She also has an older sister. She works as a nurse in a hospital and has just finished her bachelors degree in health sciences. She loves to spend her time with friends and doing sports like zumba or yoga. Michela decided to study English in Australia because she wanted to combine travelling to New Zealand and Australia while improving her English skills.

Dominik is from Switzerland. His uncle lives in Astonville which is about 20 minutes away from Byron Bay. Dominik will stay in Byron for the next 4 weeks and while he is here he hopes to learn how to surf and to better his English. He has one brother and one sister and works as a tax consultant. In his spare time he enjoys playing soccer and in winter he likes to ski in the Alps.

Katherina is from Germany.  Her hobbies include running, handball, and spending time with her friends. She also has one sister called Jessica. She is in Byron Bay for two weeks to study English and after her course she will travel around Australia and New Zealand. She has been working in a bank and when she returns to Germany she is hoping to find a similar job.

Daria is from Switzerland. She lives with her family and her 3 cats. Her favourite hobby is caring for her cats and meeting with friends. She works in a Hospital as a nurse but would love to work as a doctors assistant in a practice as it has better work hours. She likes the idea of learning English because she will be able to speak to many people from around the world.

Salvador is from Spain. He loves to travel and his hobbies include playing the ukulele and working with wood. He is very keen to learn English in Australia as it is a beautiful country and he is hoping to be able to understand and talk to everyone. He is looking forward to summer in Byron and having a good time.

Melina is from Laax, Switzerland. She usually works for the council office in Laax. Her hobbies include climbing, catching up with friends and listening to music. Melina looks forward to studying English in Australia as it will give her a skill for future use.

Lena is from Switzerland. She lives in a house with her mother and her boyfriend. She loves to play volleyball and is hoping to be able to play while in Byron. Lena works as a medical assistant and just finished her apprenticeship. She loves to travel and after studying in Byron she will travel up the east coast to Cairns.

Celia is from Belgium. She lives with her mother and two younger sisters. She recently finished her studies in social media and when she returns from Australia she will work in this field. Celia is hoping to travel Australia after her course in Byron so she can meet people and progress in her English.

Lisa is from Reunion. Reunion is a small island in the Indian Ocean where she lives with her parents. She has a sister that lives in France and a brother that lives in Quebec, Canada. She loves to travel and wildlife which is what brought her to Australia. Her hobbies are running and surfing. Lisa is here to study English but will also study Biology or Nutrition.

Elvira is from Switzerland. She is a return student to Lexis English. She studied on our English + Surfers programme for four weeks last summer. Now she is back and is hoping to leave with a Advanced level of English after 6 months of study here.

Patrik is from Czech Republic. His hobbies include sport, music, and literature. Patrik and his brother work on project together called ‘The Famous Literary Group’ where they are trying to bring back modern poetry and prose. He likes how relaxed Australia is which is why he chose to study English here.

Magdalena is from Czech Republic. When she was in her country she studied music. Her main subject was singing. She loves Australian music and feels that music helps connect people and words. This is the reason she choose to come to Australia and study English. Her dream is to be creative in English and be fluent enough to write her own lyrics.

Ludovico is from Italy. He is passionate about surfing and nature. He was studying Economics at university but decided to leave and do a bar tending course instead. He choose to come to Australia because of the great surf and amazing beaches. He doesn’t have any plans for the future, but is excited to see where life takes him.

Nolwen is from Reunion Island. Her parents really like to travel, so since she was little, her and her brother have been to many different countries. Her family lived in Australia in 2009 and they have visited every 2 years since. She loves this country and thinks the people are the nicest people she has ever met. She is passionate about music, surfing and the ocean. In the future she would like to study the history of cinema as she loves making film, learning about the process of sound and making stories.

Veronica is from Brazil. Her interests include reading, doing yoga, listening to music, travelling and learning about spirituality. She is an environmental engineer, she typically works with degraded areas and wind farms. She is here in Australia to improve her English so she can confidently work on international projects in the future.

Laura is from Spain. She loves sports, especially trail running and jiu jitsu (martial arts). She studied civil engineering, but currently is not working in this field. In the future she hopes to build a hostel in Spain and attract customers from all over the world, this is why she needs to improve her English.

Miriam is from Spain. Ever since she was a child, she has always loved nature. Her hobbies include trekking in nature and water activities. She also loves to read and listen to music. She has been working as a nurse since 2014 and loves her job. She wants to improve her English so she can become a better nurse and communicate with patients from all over the world.

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New Starters! July 22nd

A warm welcome to our 3 new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Raul is from Spain and he is here with his girlfriend Noemi. He works for a company who fabricate different seeds including; corn seeds, tomatoes, cucumber and melons. His hobbies include playing soccer, running and going to the cinema. It has always been a dream of his dreams to come to Australia because he feels it is an amazing country! In the future Raul hopes to come back and visit other city’s.

Noemi is Raul’s girlfriend and is also from Spain! She currently works as a kindergarten and primary school teacher. In her spare time she loves going out with friends and family and enjoys travelling and learning about new cultures. She is so excited to be in Australia to improve her English and experience the Byron Bay lifestyle.

Juliette is from France. Her favourite things to do are travel, hang out with friends and eat chocolate chip cookies! 😀 She also plays rugby and enjoys taking care of animals. Juliette hopes to improve her English so in the future when she travels she finds it easier to communicate.

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New Starters! 4 March

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

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Busakorn, Mook for short, is from Thailand. She enjoys reading and watching movies. She loves all animals, but especially cats and dogs. She has just graduated from university but wants to improve her English speaking skills before she finds a job. She chose Byron Bay for her studies as there are many things she would like to do here, such as surfing and music festivals!

Charlotte is from France. She lives in the French Alps so loves skiing. She also enjoys going to the cinema and making her own movies. She was studying Economy in France but decided coming to Australia would have more of a positive impact on her. She is looking forward to being able to focus on herself and have new experiences here!

Hikaru is from Osaka, Japan. His hobbies are watching and playing sports. He is currently studying Interculture at university but is taking a break to improve his English and experience Australia for the next year.  He wants to be able to speak to people from all over the world and widen his possibilities for the future!

Ana is from Spain. She loves photography, drawing and painting. She also enjoys dancing and surfing. In September she will start studying fashion in Madrid for 4 years. She decided to study English in Australia because of the amazing weather, waves and people!

Fiona is from Zurich, Switzerland. Most of her hobbies are sports related, she really enjoys to exercise. She finished school last July and has since completed two internships to gain work experience, and will start university in September to study Public Health of International Affairs.  She visited Australia before and loved it so much she decided to come back and study English here!

Lisa is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She enjoys skiing in the winter and going for walks in the summer. She often goes travelling with her family, either to the countryside for treks or to the coast for water activities, such as kite surfing and scuba diving. She needs to improve her English as next year she will study Business Administration at university and it will be taught in English.

Alba is from Spain. She loves to spend her free time outside, skating or meeting up with friends for beers or preparing a nice meal. She studied Marine Biology in Spain, but moved to Brazil last year to finish her degree there. She decided to study English in Australia as she knows she will learn quicker outside of her comfort zone and where she can speak to people from all different countries!

 

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New Starters! 25 February

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

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Hazuki lives in Sendai, Japan. They get lots of snow where she lives so she enjoys skiing in the winter. Her other hobbies include sports, dancing, watching movies and listening to music, and whilst she’s in Byron she wants to add surfing and yoga to this list! She wants to improve her English so she can find a job where she’s able to use the language. She chose Australia for her studies because of the the beautiful nature and warm people.

Stefan is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In his free time he enjoys skiing and jogging. He wants to improve his English so he can make friends from all over the world when he travels Australia and New Zealand!

Georgina is from Spain. She enjoys swimming, walking in the mountains and meeting up with friends. She has a Social Integration degree and is now studying a higher degree as a social worker. She is here to improve her English so she has more confidence speaking when she goes traveling.

Saki is from Japan. Her hobbies are swimming, listening to music and watching movies with her friends. Next year she will study Wedding Planning at university and in the future she would like to organise lots of beautiful weddings!  She wants to improve her English so she can help tourists when they come to Japan 🙂

 

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New Starters! 18 February

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

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Claudia is from Girona, Spain. Her hobbies are photography and going to the cinema. She also loves to travel and be by the ocean. Whilst in Byron she is hoping to add surfing to her list of hobbies! Last year she finished her degree in Advertising and Public Relations. It has always been her dream to come to Australia so she decided to combine this with learning English for her professional future!

Li Yu is from Taiwan and goes by her nickname Lily! She joins Serena’s Elementary class and will study with us for 8 weeks. She loves Australia so is very happy and excited to be here in Byron for the next couple of months!

Hanan is from Bern, the capital of Switzerland. She likes to read books, swim and be outside in nature. She also likes to party and meet new people. She has been working for the past 4 years in event management but wanted a little break; which is what brings her to Byron! She wants to improve her English so she can find a new job in a bigger company!

Gaetan was born in France but grew up in the Canary islands. He is a sea lover and spends much of his time surfing, snorkeling and swimming. He studied Economy -Philosophy but now wants to improve his English so he can complete a Marketing course. He is looking forward to returning home with a new point of view, language and knowledge of another culture!

Joan is from Spain. His interests are history, football and going to the beach with his friends and family. During the summer he works in a hotel and in the winter he studies history. In the future he would like to travel to many countries and have a good job in hotel; English will help him with both these dreams!

Emanuel is from Italy. His hobbies are fishing and cooking. He is a professional chef and has worked for many restaurants and important hotels in Italy. He is looking forward to improving his English here in Australia!

Andrea is from Italy. He has many hobbies, including listening to music, playing basketball, going to the gym, reading and watching TV series. The thing he loves doing the most though is going out with friends! He studied to become an architect but decided it wasn’t the right career path for him and instead became a pizza maker! He went to England last year to learn English but now wants a refresher and to travel around Australia!

Cristina is from Basque country in the North of Spain. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and friends; going for a coffee or to the cinema and beach. She works in Human Resources and her work have told her it is important for her profession that she improves her English, which is what brings her here to Lexis!

Hong Ki is from Korea. He is studying at University and doing an internship with LG Inotek, but wanted to take a break to improve his English. He is looking forward to this new experience, studying English and achieving his goals!

Ivan is from Fuerteventura, Canary Island. He loves surfing and animals; these are two of the main things that brought him to Australia. The other reason he chose Australia for his studies is because of the marine life and forests. He needs to improve his English so he is able to study in other cities when he returns to Europe!

Haruka is from Japan. She enjoys doing yoga and art. She is here to improve her English to find a good job. She will study with us for 10 weeks before returning to Japan to find work with her new language!

Selena, Selly for short, is from Italy and the Republic of San Marino. She enjoys going out with friends, surfing and practicing yoga; all of which she’ll be able to do plenty of here in Byron! She also chose Byron for her studies as she has visited Australia 3 times before and is already so in love with this beautiful laid back town! She has worked as an accountant for a Business Financial company for 15 years but quit to come to this amazing country for a new exciting adventure!

Rumi is from Japan. Her biggest passion is dancing. She works at Costco and they often have customers from different countries, so she wants to improve her English so she is able to help them with their questions. She came to Byron 1 year ago and was so impressed with the nature, beaches, cafes and food that she knew this was the place she wanted to study!

Dorothea is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She goes straight into Paul’s Cambridge Advanced class to prepare her for her upcoming exam!

It’s wonderful to have you all here with us <3

 

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New Starters! 11 February

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

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Kana is from Japan. She enjoys watching movies and going to the museum. She wants to improve her English so she can help overseas tourists when they visit Japan for the 2020 Olympics. She chose Byron bay for her studies because her friend lived here for a year and absolutely loved it! We are hoping Kana will enjoy it just as much 🙂

Sandro is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He loves going hiking and biking in the summer. In the winter he enjoys going skiing and going on ski tours. He studied car diagnostics for 2 years and now works as a car mechanic. He wants to improve his English so he can speak to people from all different countries!

Makiko is from Japan. She likes going to the beach, gardening and yoga. She works as a massage therapist and is very interested in learning about health and natural medicine. She would like to improve her English so she can learn many healing skills from all over the world.

Carina is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies are swimming and doing yoga. She also loves to meet up with friends and go to concerts. She completed an apprenticeship as an early childhood teacher and loved her job working with children. She is now taking a few months out to travel around Australia and Asia, learning English and making lots of friends along the way!

Jun is from Japan. He works in a Junior and Senior school as teacher of the Japanese language and also in charge of the drama club. He is really looking forward to trying surfing whilst here in Byron and will be taking part in our English + Surf programme. He wants to improve his English so he can teach foreigners about the history of Okinawa, his home town.

Pascal is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His biggest passion is motorcycling, but he also enjoys climbing and hiking in the beautiful Swiss mountains. He works as a certified metal worker, a job he really enjoys. He is here with us to improve his English for traveling!

Sirilak is from Thailand. Her family run their own business; a farm, small restaurant and shop. Her interests include drawing, painting, visiting art galleries and cooking. She is here to improve her English so she can get her dream job as a flight attendant. She chose Australia for her studies because she loves to travel and knows talking with native speakers will help her improve her English quicker

Thomas lives in the Swiss mountains, in a town called Frutiga. His hobbies are soccer, skiing, motorcycling and going out with friends. He has just completed his apprenticeship as a Poly Technician. He needs to improve his English as he will travel to Russia in August for a competition relating to his profession and will need to speak in English. He chose Byron for his studies because it is a beautiful and relaxed town and he would love to learn to surf!

Rahel is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her interests include sports and travelling. She is taking a gap year to travel and will then study architecture at University. She decided to study in Byron because of the beaches, surfing and warm weather, and is already in love with the nature and easy going lifestyle!

Maria is from Spain. In her free time she enjoys cooking and enjoying food and wine with her friends and family. She works in Human Resources for a Spanish hospitality company. She wants improve her English so when she returns to Spain she can find a new position as a General Manager in a hotel. She chose Australia for her studies as it has always been her dream to visit and she is looking forward to meeting people from all over the world.

Noemi is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She likes to go swimming and on adventures! She works as a nursery nurse and works in kindergarten. She is here with us at Lexis Byron so she can refresh her English and have a holiday at the same time!

 

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New Starters! 4 February

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

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Alessio is from Sardinia, Italy. She enjoys going to the gym and swimming, particularly in the ocean, it’s her happy place 🙂 She studied at a Scientific school and now works as an ice cream seller. She loves Australia and summer so is very happy to be here with us for the next 3 months!

Jesse is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies include cycling, swimming, being in nature and new experiences. He is hoping to add surfing to his list of hobbies whilst here in Byron! He chose to come to Australia after his friend told him how awesome the people are and how good the weather is! He wants to work in hospitality and for this English is very important!

Kathy (Katherine) is from Chile. Her interests are traveling, watching movies and studying English. She has been working as an accountant for the last 5 years and this has allowed her to travel for work, including 15 months in New Zealand, as well as Asia and Australia. She has chosen to study English in Australia because it’s a great country and her boyfriend lives here!

Jan is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies are football, watching films and going out with friends. He works as an electrician and wants to further improve his skills in the future. He will only stay with us for 2 weeks to improve his English ready for his travels up the East Coast!

Alba is from Barcelona, Spain. She enjoys doing sports, such as swimming, running, Zumba and training at the gym. Her other hobbies include yoga and cooking for her family and friends. Last year she completed her Degree in Teaching, specialising in Physical Education. She works as a swim instructor for children. It has always been her dream to come to Australia so she is very happy to be here!

Shela is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she enjoys doing lots of sports, such as swimming, cycling and walking her dog. She completed a three year apprenticeship in retail and now works in an office. She wants to study English in Australia because it is now winter in Switzerland, so she is here for the sun and beaches!

Nazuki is from Japan. She loves dancing and listening to music, especially K-Pop. She wants to improve her English so she can use it to travel for work in the future; she would like to be able to communicate with people from all different countries via Twitter, Instagram and magazines.

Lisa is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies are riding, hiking and swimming. She works as a nurse but after her travels will go to Bern to study. She chose Australia for her English studies because of the sun and beaches. After her 8 weeks at Lexis she will travel around Australia before returning home.

Anna, from Japan, loves dancing and listening to dance, house and hip hop music. She studied Tourism at University and now wants to improve her English for future jobs in tourism. She chose Australia for her studies because her uncle’s family live here and she wanted to meet them!

Mirko lives in Bern, the capital of Switzerland. He enjoys watching and playing football, as well as boxing. He has completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter and now wants to study economics. He needs to improve his English as he will complete the advanced certificate back in Switzerland.

Patricia is from Spain. In her free time she likes to run on the beach and watch TV series. She wants to improve her English for her professional future. She studied a Bachelors Degree in Childhood Education and teaching Spanish to foreigners. Last year she lived in Amsterdam and is thinking of returning there to teach in a school once her English improves. She chose Australia for her studies because the weather is incredible and the people are funny and open minded!

Rafael is from Brazil. He likes to be in the wilderness and do sports related activities, such as hiking, camping and climbing. He works as a programmer for a gas company and is also an aspiring photographer. He feels studying English in Australia is a chance for him to improve career and expand his client list.

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New Starters! 29 January

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

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Luke is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. One of his hobbies is surfing, which is what brings him to Byron! He is looking forward to being able to improve his surfing at the same time as his English; surfing in the morning and studying in the afternoon! It has always been his dream to come to Australia, especially after his sister visited and told him so many amazing things about Australia!

Rafael is from Spain. He likes going to the beach, surfing and photography, so Byron Bay was the perfect choice for his studies! He has worked in the camera crew for different film companies over the past 9 years. He decided to come to Australia as he wants to learn English in a magical environment.

Maria is from Spain. She has studied cookery for the last 4 years in Valencia. She chose to come to Australia to study English so she could also learn about new culture at the same time. After her 6 months at Lexis she will use her new language to travel around Australia and Asia!

Ramona is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She joins us after 7 weeks at Lexis Perth. She had an amazing time there but wanted to experience living somewhere else while she was in Australia. After her studies with us she will go to Bali and travel the East Coast with friend she made in Perth!

Giovanni is from Italy. He is a big fan of AC Milan, one of the biggest soccer teams in Europe. He is studying Economic Science with a specialisation in Finance. Before he finishes his course he wants to further his English as it will useful for his future career, that is what brings him here to us 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.

New Starters! 21 January

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

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Rebecca is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She enjoys playing floorball, and snowboarding in the winter. She has been working as a painter for the past 3 years and will return to this job after her 6 months in Australia. After her 3 weeks of studying with us she will will work on a farm then travel around Australia!

Patrizia is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She grew up on a farm and her hobbies include helping out on the farm, dancing and reading. She has also worked as a painter for the past 3 years, with Rebecca. They are here to improve their English ready for their farm work and travels in Australia!

Laura is from Spain. She loves live music and walking on the beach with her dog. She works as a marketing manager for a winery. During the summer they have lots of tourists come to visit the winery and part of her job is to lead tours for them; this is one of the main reasons she is here with us to improve her English!

Francesca is from the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. After completing her studies to become a secretary she traveled around Germany for 6 months, learning German along the way. She now wants to improve her English, and chose Australia as it is so different to Switzerland and she wants to learn about another culture.

Ainhoa is from the Canary Islands, Spain. She loves listening to music, learning English, meeting new people and learning about new cultures. She has a Degree in Labour Relations and Human Resources, and has just finished her Masters in Human Resources. She wants to improve her English as she is hoping to find a job in a big company that allows her to travel around the world for work.

Laia is from Barcelona, Spain. Her hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, tennis and traveling. She works in the laboratory of microbiology in a children’s hospital; a job that she loves. She wants to study in Australia because she loves it here and is looking forward to be able to surf lots as well as improving and using her English.

Giulia is from Germany. She loves natures and being outdoors. She has worked for the same sports shop in Luzern for 15 years. She is here with us for the next 4 weeks improving her English so she can then use it on her travels!

Abdallah is from France. He enjoys running, trekking and swimming. He has a wife and two sons; one is a psychologist and the other is a pilot for Cathay Pacific. He is now retired but used to be the director of a moving company and also a personal trainer in the navy. He loves visiting new countries and wants to improve his English as he sometimes has difficulty talking with people.

Isabell is from Germany. In her free time she enjoys riding her bike in the mountains, cooking and meeting up with friends. She is wanting to learn English as it will be important for future work and travels!

 

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New Starters! 14 January

Welcome to our fourteen new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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Welcome to our 14 General English students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

 

Gilles is 24 and comes from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies include snowboarding. He loves to travel with big groups of people and Australia is one of his favourite places! He would like to study here in Australia so he is here to improve his English in order to do so.

Winnie joins us this week from Germany. After travelling for the last three years she has decided to move here permanently and wants to improve her English to do so. She is a passionate musician – playing both piano and guitar. She loves to hold regular jam sessions and believes that happiness is only real when shared with others 🙂 She also enjoys yoga, photography and sunrise at Tallows beach.

Ana joins us from Spain. She came to Australia to improve her English and travel around the world. She loves playing tennis, watching TV and really wants to learn how to surf! She has a degree in Law but works in something totally different – she has her own clothing brand with an online shop. She loves her job! She came to Byron specifically for the way of life and perfect weather.

Jerome is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. He is 23 years old and loves skiing, skating, travelling, dancing and chilling with his friends. Music is very important to him and he plays guitar! His favourite bands are The Doors and the Rolling Stones. His job back home is outdoors which means he cannot work there December – May, due to all the snow. He is here in Australia now until May. He hopes to travel around Australia with his girlfriend, before returning home. He loves Byron as it’s a great place to meet new people from all over the world 🙂

Vadim Thomas joins us from Belgium. He lives in Brussles! He has many interests but his main ones are swimming, going to the gym and photography. He is here to improve his English so he can study Business in Milan and also so he can speak with people from all over the world!

Lucas joins us from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies include reading, cooking and working on his PC! He left his job in mechanical engineering to come to Australia for a break and to refresh his English.

Daniel comes from Spain. He loves reading and plays many sports including running, swimming and chess. He loves science and studied Biotechnology at Uni. After a year working in this field, he decided to leave his job, in search of new adventures! He is here in Byron to meet new people, experience new culture and of course, learn English.

Daniel (or Danny) comes from Spain. He is a big lover of sports, particularly all water sports. He loves surfing and kite-surfing. Back home, he enjoyed playing football and hiking. He is here to learn English to help with future employment. He chose to study in Australia to experience our different culture and because he loves it here!

Eloha joins us from France. She is here to study English and surf! She would love to travel around the world. She is still currently in High School back home. She is not yet sure what she would like to study in the future, but just knows she wants more travel! 🙂 She is here because she wants to improve her English to help with her future travels and because she loves Australia.

Ana is from Barcelona in Spain. Travelling is her passion and she works as a flight attendant for a small airline in Spain. She loves all sports, both indoor and outdoor and loves the sea! Scuba diving is her favourite hobbie. Three years ago, when in Thailand, she got her licence to teach scuba diving! She also loves surfing, skating and mountain climbing. She came to Australia to learn English, do yoga and surf 🙂

Alessandro is from the Italian speaking part of Switzerland. Since finishing school two years ago, he has been saving hard to travel! He chose to study here at Lexis as he loves nature and Aussie people 🙂

Tanja is 21 years old and joins us from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies are skiing, snowboarding, going to the gym and having lots of fun with her friends! She worked as a hairstylist for five years but is ready for something new now. She is studying English because she loves the language and wants to travel! She also thinks she will need to have English for future jobs.

Corsin Andri also joins us from the German speaking part of Switzerland! He is 22 years young 🙂 He enjoys all winter sports back home in Switzerland but has had to take time off this season, due to a knee operation. He wanted to study English here in Australia as he knows it will be a cool experience! After his time in Lexis, he is going to continue his travels in New Zeland.

Ana is from Spain. She joins us after studying at Lexis in Perth. She also spent some time living in South Australia and is looking for new experiences here in Byron Bay. Welcome to New South Wales, Ana! 🙂

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

Cambridge Welcome Pizza! 31 December

On the last day of 2018 we welcomed our new Cambridge students, as well as four new General English students.

Everyone, including returning students, was treated to a free pizza lunch. The weather has been absolutely glorious here over the whole Christmas break, and this was no different on New Years Eve. This meant the students could enjoy their pizza in the sunshine and get to know eachother a little better 🙂

Happy New Year to all, wishing you a wonderful 2019 <3

 

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.

New Starters! 31 December

Welcome to our three General English students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Mayra is from Chile. She has been studying at our Lexis school in Brisbane but wanted to experience a different part of Australia, and Byron’s laid back vibe really appealed to her! She is very happy to be here with us for the next 12 weeks and joins Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class today.

Sara is from Italy. She loves to do sports, in particular running and going to the gym. She is studying law as one day she hopes to be a lawyer or a judge. She is here to improve her English as it will be important for her future job. She chose Australia for her studies as it has always been her dream to come here!

Jasmin is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She plays soccer for the local woman’s team and enjoys all sports. She also loves animals and children. She has just finished high school and is now taking a gap year before starting university in September. Last summer she worked in tourism and was able to use her English skills and would now like to further improve these.

 

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

New Starters! 17 December

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

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Yuka is from Japan. She works as a dental hygienist and also as a textile artist. Her hobbies are walking and sewing. She last studied English twenty years ago so really wants to refresh her knowledge of the language and learn some new vocabulary!

Fernanda is from Brazil and has come here with her fiance Paulo. She loves to travel, go out for dinner and party with friends. She also likes to do sports and relax at the beach. She studied Biology at university but works as a traffic officer. She wants to improve her English so she has more confidence speaking with other nationalities and also to give her more opportunities in life.

Paulo is also from Brazil. He enjoys sporting activities, particularly working out and CrossFit. He also loves to travel and has visited more than 25 countries. He studied International Relations and works for the government as a foreign trade analyst. He chose Australia for his English studies as it is one of his favoruite countries, because of the nice weather and cool vibes!

Nadine is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her parents are both farmers and they grow fruit and vegetables, as well as having pigs and cows. In her free time Nadine likes to sew, knit, draw and see friends. She completed a 3 year apprenticeship as  a pastry chef and would next like to go to a hospitality school. For her studies she needs to speak perfect English, so this is what brings her to Lexis for the next 6 months.

Marina is from Madrid, Spain. Her passion is travelling, and she also enjoys reading and watching TV. After completing her studies in Tourism she worked as a receptionist in a boutique hotel in Ibiza. She is now here in Byron Bay to improve her English so she can find a better job when she returns to Spain.

 

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

New Starters! 10 December

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

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Ana is from Madrid, Spain. She loves going out with friends, discovering new music and taking photos. She studied Psychology at university and worked as a Human Resources specialist. She also did an internship in a hospital, helping children with social disabilities. She decided to study in Australia so she could learn about other cultures and enjoy the wonderful nature here!

Anselmo is from Italy. His passions include cooking, drawing and listening to music. In his summer vacations he enjoys going sailing. His mum and dad are both architects and design furniture, and he has worked in their office for the past 2 years. There are many reasons why he chose Australia for his studies and he is very happy to be here for the next 17 weeks!

Maria is from Chile. She loves hiking, going to the beach, traveling and meeting new people. She studies Law at university and is taking a short break before she finishes her last year and finds a job. She chose to study English in Australia because it is a beautiful country full of good vibes and people!

Pol is from Spain. He lives close to the beach and loves water sports. He has also been skating for 6 years. He has just finished High School and started  a degree in International Commerce. He has worked for a phone company for the past 3 years but has just quit to learn English to help him find a better job!

Jack is from Belgium. His hobbies are sports and traveling. He wants to study International Business and Management, which is taught in English, so first he will join us for 15 weeks to improve his level. He chose Australia for his studies because it is far from his country and a good growing experience for him.

Tomas is from Spain. He loves all types of sports, particularly skiing, surfing, paddling and sailing. His other passion is traveling, and that’s what brings him to the other side of the world to learn English! In his short time in Australia he says it has already made a big impression on him and he is very excited to be here!

Maria is from Spain. She loves swimming, listening to music and writing. She studied Dentistry at university and then a Masters in oral surgery. She has worked as a dentist for the past 4 years but has now decided to take a break here in Australia! She will study with us for 6 months and would then like to return to Spain and open her own dental clinic with her sister.

Karsten is from Germany. He has just transferred to us from Lexis Brisbane. He will only be with us for 1 week but is looking forward to learning to surf during this time and improve his English further! He goes straight into Claudia’s Upper Intermediate class.

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.

New Starters! 26 November

Welcome to our fourteen new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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Ruben is from Spain. He loves all different sports, particularly running and swimming. He has a Degree in sports science and is now doing a Masters to become a Physical Education teacher. He needs a good level of English to be become a teacher as he will sometimes need to teach the lessons in English.

Liseth is from Venezuela but has been living in Spain since she was 6. In her free time she likes to ride her bike, go to the beach and swim. She has a Degree in Law and works as a data protection consultant. She needs to be able to speak English to continue to work there, and that’s what brings her to us! She chose Australia for her studies because of the national parks and healthy lifestyle here.

Jordi is from Spain. His hobbies include diving and swimming in the ocean. In his free time he studies the programming of computers. He chose Australia for his studies because of the climate, the sea and the people. In the future he wants to develop his own music website.

Gabrielle is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She loves sports, particularly horse riding.  She wants to study English here in Australia because she loves the vibes and friendly people here! In the future she would like to study to become a sports teacher and do lots of traveling!

Julia is from Catalonia, Spain. Her passion is traveling and discovering new places and cultures. She has a double degree in primary education and works as a teacher in a private school. She would like to teach English so this is her reason be being here! She chose Byron Bay because of the sunshine and beaches!

Tassia is from Brazil. She loves to go to the beach and take her dogs for walks. She studied Physical Education and has worked in many gyms. It has always been her dream to come to Australia because of how beautiful it is here <3 She is looking forward to improving her English and being able to use her new language.

Simon is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies are sports, particularly climbing, and listening to music. He works on his family’s farm. He wants to study English because he loves the language and feels it will be useful for future jobs.

Natalie is from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. She enjoys going to the beach, traveling, reading and eating! She studied Psychology and now wants to improve her English as it is very important for a job in this industry. She chose Byron Bay because of the calm, beautiful, kind people and wonderful nature and beaches!

Mario is from Spain. His favourite hobby is football but he also enjoys boxing, playing the guitar and reading books. He has just completed his Degree in Sociology and will now study English for the next year. He wanted to study here in Australia so he can also discover another culture and different lifestyle.

Julien is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies include motor-cross, cycling and running. He works for a building company back in Switzerland. It has always been his dream to come to Australia so he is very happy to be here with us for the next 8 weeks!

Margaux is from France. She loves doing triathlons and regularly competes in competitions and has won some of them! She also likes hiking in the mountains, spending time in nature and skiing. Her parents are both pilots and she often goes in hot air balloons with them! She has just finished high school and is now taking a gap year to learn English and travel Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Nadja is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She enjoys playing football, snowboarding and meeting up with her friends. She has worked as a chef for the past 4 years in a care home, and also studied administration at evening school. She chose to come to Australia to learn English because here it is hot and in Switzerland it is now winter!

We also have two Lexis transfer students!

Anesa is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She has transferred from Lexis Brisbane and gone straight into our IELTS class.

Asako is from Japan. She has transferred here from Lexis Perth and goes straight into Michelle’s Pre-Intermediate class 🙂

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.

New Starters! 19 November

Welcome to our fourteen new students and one returning student joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Keiko is from Japan. Her hobbies include yoga, taking a walk and watching movies. She wants to work as a receptionist in a hotel and English will be very useful for this. She chose Byron Bay for her studies as it is good for yoga here and has beautiful warm weather!

Erna is from Chile. She likes to travel, read and do outdoor sports, particularly diving. She studied Business and Administration and a Masters in Economics, and is now working in a bank. She wants to improve her English so she can speak with people from all over the world and travel many places without having communication problems.

Mana is from Japan. She enjoys yoga and watching TV dramas. In Japan she was working at a trading company, but will now be in Australia for a year on a working holiday visa.  She wants to improve her English so it is easier for her to find work and makes friends!

Jael is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She works helping people who are having difficulties in their lives. In her free time she helps out at a football club and also regularly babysits. She is here to improve her English so she is able to easily communicate with people from different countries.

Lena is from Hamburg, Germany. Her hobbies are yoga and surfing, so Byron is the perfect fit for her! She studied nursing and works in a small hospital specialising in the treatment of lung cancer. She would like to study medicine, most likely in Bulgaria, and this is what brings her to us; she is wanting to get her English at the perfect level to get a good IELTS score.

Veronica is from Valencia, Spain but moved to Ibiza 5 years ago. Her hobbies are painting, playing djembe and watching the sunset. She studied aesthetic and now works as a spa manager in a hotel in Ibiza. She heard Byron was a hippy, chilled place with open minded people and healthy lifestyles, so thought it would be a good place for her to come and learn English!

Albert is from the South West of France. He has worked in a supermarket for the past four years and is studying at business school. He chose to study English in Australia after people telling him how amazing it is here! He wants to be able to speak to people from all over the world and knows a good level of English will also help him in his professional life.

Benjamin is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His hobbies include playing football, making music and going out with his friends. He is happy to be here in Australia learning English, improving his surfing and doing some traveling. He wants to improve his English to find a good job when he returns to Switzerland.

Marisa is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she likes reading, listening to music and meeting up with friends. She worked as a chef for 4 years but now works in an office in the digital business department. She traveled last year from Perth to Exmouth and Sydney to Adelaide, and knew after this trip she had to come back to Australia!

Suzuka is from Japan. She loves the beach and summer, so is very excited to be here in Byron Bay! She was working as a sales accountant but quit to come to Australia and work for the next year. She will study with us for 8 weeks to help her to find her a job.

Wilson, nickname Neto, is from Brazil. He loves to play soccer at the weekend and spend time with his girlfriend and friends. He is studying Material Engineering at University and will find a job or start his own business when he finishes. He wants to improve his English as he feels it will give him a better way of life.

Moises is from Chile. His hobbies include playing soccer, cycling, scuba diving and snorkeling. He studied accountancy and was working as a auditor accountant. He chose to come to Australia for his studies because of what a beautiful country it is! He is very happy to be here with us for the next 9 months!

Tomoko is from Japan. Her hobbies are playing the guitar, skateboarding and listening to music. She wants to do her farm work so she can get her second year visa and find a job here in Australia. She is very excited that she’ll be able to speak more English after her 8 weeks here with us!

Larissa is from Brazil. She loves everything health related, such as sports, yoga, meditation and organic food; these are just some of the reasons she chose Byron Bay for her studies. She studied dentistry for 4 years and has been working as a dentist for the past 10 years. Three years ago she went to California to complete her yoga teacher training so is now also a qualified yoga teacher. In the future she would like to have her own yoga studio and organic cafe.

Juliane, from Brazil, returns to us after a 5 month break! She first started with us in February and finished in July, without the intention of coming back. After doing some traveling, including going to Europe and seeing the Northern Lights in Norway, she decided there’s no better place then 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.

New Starters! 12 November

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

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Mary is from the German part of Switzerland, in the Swiss alps. Her hobbies include painting and writing. She also enjoys sports, particularly rock climbing, yoga and of course hiking in the alps! She works as a painter, but will find farm work whilst in Australia so she can save money to travel!

Nuria is from Barcelona, Spain. She likes to practice sports and go on adventures with her friends. She also enjoys going to cultural events, listening to music and taking her dog for a walk in the mountains. She studied sports at college and has since worked in a climbing centre. She wants to improve her English for travel and work!

Antonella is from Beunos Aires, Argentina. She is a freelance graphic designer and is training to become a yoga teacher. She wants to improve her English so she can meet people from all over the world and have a good job. She chose Australia for her studies because it is a wonderful place, beautiful beaches and the people who live here are very nice!

Rikiya is from Japan. He enjoys watching soccer, reading book and manga. He is studying at medical school to become a doctor. He chose Australia because his brother said it was a fun place to be! Also because it is a beautiful place and he is happy to be here for the summer season! As well as studying English he is also doing our surf programme, so will be improving at two things during his 6 weeks at Lexis!!

David is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. His biggest passion is racing drones. He builds them himself, connecting a camera on the front, then wears goggles that send him a live feed of where the drone is going! He has completed an apprenticeship as a technical engineer for air conditioning but next would  like to study something more creative. He is here in Byron Bay to gain some life experience as well as improving his English!

Yonghun is Korean, but grew up in Japan. He lives in Japan with his wife, daughter and son. He has worked for 30 years as an x ray technician in a hospital. He enjoys surfing so is looking forward to catching some waves in Byron during his free time; this is the main reason he chose Lexis Byron for his studies!

Madoka is from Japan. She likes reading comics and listening to music. She also enjoys sports and has practiced karate for 7 years. She graduated from studying Physics at University in September, then visited France before coming here to Byron! When she returns to Japan she will start work at a trading company and needs English for this job. When she has finished her 5 weeks of study with us she will visit Cairns with her mum.

Maria is from Spain. Her biggest passion is playing the piano. She studied Business Administration at University but is now thinking of training to become a yoga teacher. She decided to come to Australia to improve her English because she would like to learn about another countries culture and have some fun!

Cynthia is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She loves sports, particularly skiing, cycling, football and hockey. She works for the postal service in Switzerland. After her 12 weeks of study she will travel Australia, and this is her main reason for wanting to improve her English!

Giuseppe is from Florence, Italy. He studies and works within agriculture there. He wants to improve his English as he feels it is important for many things, including getting to know people from other countries and cultures. His biggest passion is travelling and he has visited many places and plans on visiting many more!

Mai is from Japan. She loves music, with her favourite being hip hop. She also loves skateboarding. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because she loves the sunshine and wants to learn to surf! She is here to improve her English because she has a year working holiday visa in Australia and would then like to travel to California!

 

 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.

New Starters! 5 November

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

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Alan is from the Italian part of Switzerland. He loves to travel and discover new places and cultures. His hobbies are listening to music, yoga, trekking and cooking. He studied at hospitality school and has worked in different hotels as a receptionist. He decided to come to Australia to experience something new and create new work opportunities for himself!

Rita is from France. She likes tennis and playing the saxophone. Her biggest passion is traveling and she has visited many countries. Since finishing her Chemistry studies she has been working as a quality engineer in the pharmaceutical industry. English is very important for her job so that is what bring her here to us! She chose Australia for her studies because of the sunshine!

Laura is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she likes to read and spend time with her friends and family. She completed commercial training but decided she would instead like to be a school teacher, so is now studying again at the University of Bern. She is here with us at Lexis so she can achieve the Advanced level in English for her studies.

Marcella is from Brazil. She works there as a lawyer. In her free time she likes to hang out with her friends. She chose Australia for her studies because of the beautiful weather, wonderful landscape and amazing people!

Patrick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He loves to be in nature and regularly goes hiking. He also enjoys playing soccer and floorball (similar to ice hockey but without ice!). After completing his electrician apprenticeship he has been doing the first part of the required 245 day militarily service. He wants to improve his English for his travels around Australia and New Zealand!

 

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

New Starters! 29 October

Welcome to our twelve students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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Maria is from Barcelona, Spain. She plays handball and likes riding her bike. She works as a hairdresser in Spain. She decided to come to Lexis Byron Bay because of the recommendation from her cousin Pol who studied with us for 5 months in 2016, and also her friend Eric who is currently studying with us!

Gustavo is from Brazil and here with his wife Giovana. His favourite hobby is playing soccer. He works within administration but would like to study business when he returns from Australia. He is looking forward to improving his English over the next 20 weeks with us!

Giovana is also from Brazil. She loves animals and takes care of cats and dogs. She wants to improve her English for new opportunities in her professional and personal life. She chose to study in Australia so she can discover a new country, culture and people! She picked Lexis Byron Bay because her cousin Izabel studied with us for nearly a year between 2016-2017 and said it would be the best place for her!

Celine is from the South of France. She loves sports, with her favourite being volleyball and judo, which she has a black belt in! She has a masters degree in Chemistry and works the CNRS (Central National of Research Scientific). She needs to improve her English as it is very important for her future career.

ChangSeok, nickname Eidan, is from Korea. His biggest hobby is basketball, both playing and watching.  He started his English studies in Sydney but there were too many Korean people, so he decided to move to Byron Bay instead to meet people from other countries and improve his English quicker! When he finished his studies he would like to work in Uluru.

Nicol is from Italy and currently living in the Italian part of Switzerland with her family. She likes to spend time with her friends, playing sports. She also loves to travel, which is one of the main reasons she is here! She has worked as a secretary for 3 years in the state’s office, but is taking a year break to travel and improve her English and German. She chose Byron Bay for her studies as it has always been her dream to be near the sea and surf!

Marta is from Spain. She has been living in Sydney for the last year and a half but chose to move to Byron Bay because of the nature and yoga! She worked as a beauty therapist in Sydney, giving massages and facials. In the future she would like to manage a business focusing on health, yoga, surf and massages.

Silvia is from Italy. She loves travelling, reading and all sports, but particularly surfing! She has a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and an after-degree certificate in International Co-operation. It has always been her dream to come to Australia and she wants to be able to surf the beautiful Australian waves! When she has improved her English she would like to do an internship in Civil-Environmental Engineering.

Audrey is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. She works with children, as a social worker. She wants to improve her English so she can travel the East Coast of Australia and makes friends with people from all different countries! She is very excited to be here for the Australia summer, especially as it is snowing now in Switzerland!

Elsa is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies are drawing, painting, snowboarding and hanging out with friends. She studied applied arts and has worked as a decorator for the past 4 years. She wants to study English in Australia for many reasons; the main one being when she returns to Switzerland she would like to be a snowboard teacher and English is very important for this. She also loves travelling and knows English as important for this, as many people are able to communicate in English.

Yaiza is from Spain. She loves surfing, yoga, running and photography. She has been studying human resources at university and also working as a waitress. She wants a good level of English so she is able to speak fluently with people and get a good job. Her dream job is one which will allow her to work online so she has the flexibility to work and travel at the same time!

Alejandro is from Spain. He has been studying at Lexis Brisbane but decided he wanted to experience Byron Bay, so will now study with us for the next 3 months!

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.

New Starters! 22 October

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

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Anja is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she likes to play volleyball and go swimming. She works as a medical assistant, specialising in sports medicine. She wants to improve her English to make her travels around Australia easier!

Nuria is from Madrid but has been living in Mallorca for the past 13 years. She works as a chef on a private yacht, which is a job she loves! She would like to travel around the world cooking, learning about different countries cultures and traditions. Her goal for her 20 weeks with us is to be able to speak English like a native!

Shannon is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies are snowboarding in the winter and playing soccer and riding her motorbike in the winter. She works as a car mechanic with her dad, but is thinking about working abroad in the next few years. She chose to study English in Australia because she really likes the accent and has always wanted to visit!

Chiara, nickname Chichi, is from Italy but currently living with her family in the South of Switzerland. She loves nature and outdoor activities, including horse riding, swimming and sailing. She has just finished high school and is now looking forward to new experiences and meeting new people in beautiful Byron Bay! She wants to improve her English so she is able to travel and work all over the world!

Alexandra is from Barcelona, Spain. She enjoys sports and cooking with her father in his restaurant. She studied nutrition and diet and will train to become a personal trainer when she finishes her studies with us next June! She decided to study English as she feels it is important for work, and chose Byron Bay because of the nature and chilled vibes!

 

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

 

New Starters! 15 October

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

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Deborah is from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her passions are traveling and visiting new places. She works as an analyst in trade marketing. She decided to study English in Australia because she has always wanted to explore this country and learn more about the language!

Alexandre is from New Caledonia. His hobbies include surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding and skating. He is also interested in space and flying. When he finishes school he would like to become a pilot and travel the world. It is important for him to have a good level of English to be able to fulfill his dreams.

Francoise is the mum of Alexandre, so also from New Caledonia! As well as sixteen year old Alexandre, she also has a nine year old daughter. She enjoys horse riding and cooking.  She studied law and worked as a lawyer within the education sector. She wants to improve her English for traveling and plans to visit New Zealand, the United States and England after her trip to Australia!

Fernando is from Brazil. She works in the investment department of a bank. In her free time she likes to watch movies and go out with her friends. Her biggest love is traveling. She wants to improve her English so she will have the confidence to speak to people from all over the world, and also so she can one day work for a global bank.

Noriko is from Japan. She works as a travel agent in Tokyo but has taken a year off to study and travel in Australia. She wants to improve her English so she can be a guide for tourists when the Olympic games are in Tokyo in 2020. Her hobbies are reading, walking and yoga. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because it is popular for yoga and the relaxed lifestyle here!

Rafaela is from Brazil. She has been in Australia for 2 years and already completed our Business course. She likes surfing, traveling and working out. She works at one of the nail bars here in Byron Bay. She loves living in Australia and is now studying IELTs with us so she can pass her exam and apply for a nursing course and extend her visa!

 

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

New Starters! 8 October

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

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Patrick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He likes techno music and going to parties. He is studying and working as a building engineer. He feels it is important to have a good level of English and is looking forward to learning, and also to meet new people from all over the world!

Laura is from Spain. Her hobbies include drawing, playing the guitar and dancing. She has been working as a receptionist at a campsite and also as a yoga teacher. After finishing her studies in Law she spent a year in France and then began studying naturopathy and yoga teaching. When she has finished 3 months of perfecting her English she will travel around Australia before heading home!

Manuele is from Italy, but has lived in Switzerland for the past twenty years. He has been working in a physiotherapist as a personal coach, guiding clients through exercises. He wants to improve his English so he can communicate better with the international clients at his work. He arrived in Byron last week and is very happy with his homestay and how nice and friendly everyone is here!

Samira is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She likes to meet up with friends and go for hikes in the Swiss mountains. She plays for a football team, training twice a week and playing against another team at the weekend. For the past five years she has worked in a private pediatrician office for three doctors. When she finishes her studies with us she will study in Zurich for 3 years to become an operation room assistant.

Yuko is from Japan. Her hobbies are surfing, drinking and yoga, all of which she can do here in Byron Bay! She enjoys learning English and feels improving her level will increase her opportunities. She is very happy to be near the sea and nature, as it is very different to the busy city of Tokyo, where she grew up.

Julia is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She is here with her twin sister Ilona. Her hobbies are tennis and swimming. She works in a hospital in Switzerland. She is looking forward to being in Australia and improving her English.

Ilona is Julia’s twin sister, so also from the German speaking part of Switzerland! In here free time she likes to go swimming. She is excited to be here with us at Lexis for the next 4 weeks improving her English.

Nuria is from Barcelona, Spain. She loves traveling, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Her biggest passion is surfing, not just catching the waves but also just being in the ocean, searching for new spots, the nature and the people. She studied Marketing and finished her degree in International Business. She is now working for a company selling products for agriculture.

Iero is from Brazil. He has worked for the past 11 years in a mining company, and during this time has also studied Geology and completed his degree in Finance. He chose to study in Australia because the warm weather is similar to Brazil and he can surf and work during his studies.

Tania is from Catalonia, Spain. She loves photography, traveling and reading books. She studied Graphic Arts at college and is now studying Communication and Journalism online. She has been working in a jewellery shop for the past year. She chose to study English in Australia so she can also surf and enjoy this beautiful country!

Andrea is from the Czech Republic. She loves being in nature; hiking in the mountains, enjoying the views and watching sunrises and sunsets. She also loves being by the ocean and is wanting to learn to surf while she’s in Byron. After finishing her studies in Psychology and Latin she went to work in Italy for the ski season. She wants to improve her English as it will help here when traveling and in the future she would like to teach English to children.

Elisa is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her biggest passion is dancing and she also use to horse ride and perform in the theatre. She has just finished school so now wants to take a year for herself, to improve her English and travel. She chose Australia for her studies because of the sunny weather, good vibes and surfing!

Dayane is from Brazil. She is currently studying accounting and working as a credit analyst, but is taking a 3 week holiday to study English. She has a daughter who is 9 years old. She is athletic and plays American football. She is wanting to improve her English as she feels it is necessary for work.

Annick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies include floorball, hiking, traveling and riding her motorcycle. She works for as an architecture, drawing diagrams of apartments. She is here here with us fro 3 months to improve her English for traveling!

 

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! 2 October

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

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Eloise is from France. Her passions are discovering new things, new countries and new cultures! She studied Management for 4 years and having now completed her Bachelors, has decided to do some travelling and learn English! She chose Bryon Bay for her studies because of how beautiful it is and she feels our school will be the best fit for her!

Fiona is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She is a very active person and loves doing all different types of sports, particularly skiing. She also loves to play the piano. She is taking a gap year to have some time to think about what she would like to do in the future; she is thinking of perhaps studying medicine. She came to Australia for her studies because she loves the breathtaking scenery and relaxed lifestyle and people.

Eva is from Barcelona, Spain. She works in human resources and also as an events planner! In her free time she likes to go to the gym and salsa classes. She studied Labour Relations at University and has 2 Masters; one in Public Relations and one in Human Resources. She needs to improve her English for her event planning job, as many of her clients come from other countries!

Michele is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She loves to travel and is looking forward to being in Australia for 3 months meeting people from all over the world. She works as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office in Zurich. After 6 weeks of study with us she is hoping to find someone she can then travel Australia with!

Patricia is from Spain. She enjoys going to gym and travelling. She works in a pediatrics, caring for babies and children. Since she was little she also wanted to explore Australia, and now she has decided to combine that with learning English! She is wanting to improve her English so she can then travel to more countries and meet new people and learn about their culture.

Bastien is from the Marseille, in the South of France.  He loves water sports, particularly surfing and wind surfing!  He also likes rugby, riding his motorbike and playing guitar. He has just finished in studies in water sports and  boating. He chose Australia for his studies because of the obvious reason; the number of water related activities! He is looking forward to doing lots of surfing as well as improving his English so he can find work here.

Fernanda is from Brazil. She loves cooking for her friends and family. She works within the IT department of Carrefour, managing projects and apps. English is important for her job so she is here to improve her level and also visit her sister who is now living here!

Eli (Elea) is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In her free time she likes to stand up paddle board on Lake Zurich, and is also in a scouts group. She works as a nurse in a children rehabilitation hospital. There is a lot of international patients coming into her work so it important she has a high level of English. She chose Australia for her studies so she can also surf and visit her cousins in Sydney.

Maite is from Ibiza, Spain, but is now living in Madrid. She completed her Degree in Journalism and was working as a journalist for a Spanish news agency. She decided to quit her job and move to Byron Bay! She wants to improve her English so she can work as a travel reporter. Since arriving last week she has been loving the positive and amazing energy of Byron!

Teresa is from Spain. She loves going to the beach, singing, surfing and yoga! She needs to pass the IELTs exam so she can go to London and study fashion styling and creative direction at University. She chose Byron for her studies because of the nice weather and wanting to travel around the surrounding areas!

Christelle is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. Her interests are travelling, psychology, meeting and learning about new people. In her free time she likes to relax as she studies and works hard. She has just completed an apprenticeship and is now taking a break to gain new skills and improve her English before staring University. She chose Australia to study because it is a beautiful country with nice weather.

Claudia is from Portugal. She likes art and going to the gym. She works for a sports medicine company, within the manufacturing department. She wants to improve her English so when she returns to Portugal she can find a job within the tourism industry.

Jose is from Malaga, Spain, but lives in Barcelona. He likes to go out partying and for dinner with friends. He was working for a gas company, maintaining installations and repairing machines. He will be with us here at Lexis Byron for 6 months to improve his English for travelling and work.

Karin is from Japan. She likes listening to music and watching movies. She loves her dog, Hime, who is 13 years old. She is very happy to be here studying English and living in a homestay.

Carlos is from Spain. He loves to surf and is looking forward to improving on a shortboard here in Byron. He also really enjoys reading. He works as a nurse in the emergency department of a hospital. English is very important for his job, so he will spend the next 6 months improving it with us! After his studies with us he will travel Australia and Asia.

 

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.

New Starters! 24 September

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

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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.

New Starters! 17 September

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

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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.

New Starters! 10 September

Welcome to our thirteen General English students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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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.

New Starters! 3 September

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

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Giorgia is from the Italian part of Switzerland. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, walking at the beach, shopping, skiing and travelling! She has just finished studying Economics at school and now wants to take some time to learn new languages! She will study English with us for 6 months and then wants to study German and French. She chose Australia for her studies because of it being a beautiful place with nice and helpful people!

Nora is also from the Italian part of Switzerland and has traveled here with her friend Giorgia. She loves animals and has a turtle and cat. She also enjoys reading, partying, skiing and eating Italian food. She has just finished studying Economics and is now dedicating this year to learning new languages, starting with English! She chose to come to Byron Bay because we have the best beaches and plenty of different activities!

Gara is from Lanzarote, one of the Canary islands in Spain. She loves animals, especially her two dogs and four cats. Her hobbies include going to the cinema and photography, which she studied in Madrid. She chose to come Australia to learn English so she can travel and meet people from all over the world!

Gilles is from the French speaking part of Switzerland. In his free time he likes to hang out with friends, practice sports and hip hop dance. After he finishes his studies in Australia and his military service he will study Economics at University. He is wanting to improve his English because he feels it is important the world over and very useful for traveling. It has always been his dream to come to Australia so combining the two is what brings him to Lexis today!

Jin Wook is from Korea. His hobbies include Table Tennis and pocket ball. He works as a car engineer in Korea and is hoping to find a job here in Australia doing the same. He will study at Lexis for 3 months and then travel Australia, which he is very excited about! He went to Byron main beach when he arrived at the weekend and is already in love with Byron!

Salome is from the Italian part of Switzerland. She loves music and plays the harp. She also loves to travel, discover new places and experience new things.  She has just finished High School and is very excited to be here for a new adventure! As well as studying English she is also looking forward to going to the beach and doing lots of activities in Byron! After her 13 weeks at Lexis she will travel Australia before returning to continue her studies.

Cristina is from Spain. She loves sports, particularly triathlon and would now like to learn surfing here in Byron Bay! She works as a computer programmer in Spain and is hoping to find similar work here in Australia. She loves to travel and wants to improve her English  so it is easier for her and she can make new friends in other countries. She also thinks improving her English will help her find better work in Spain.

Daniel is Spanish but lives in Switzerland with his family. He enjoys all sports, but his favourite is Thai boxing. He also loves natures and his dog, especially combining the two by taking his dog for runs in the forest! He works in an architect office in Switzerland. He chose to come to Australia to learn English after two of his friends told him ‘it is the best country in the world’!

Saskia is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She loves snowboarding and hiking in nature. She has just finished studying to become a primary school teacher. She now needs to improve her English so she can take the Advanced test and start teaching next year. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because of it being a small town and having lots of nature.

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

New Starters! 27 August

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

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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.

New Starters! 13 August

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

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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.

New Starters! 6 August

Welcome to our six new students and two returning students joining us today at Lexis Byron Bay!

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Theophile is from Belgium. His hobbies include travelling, off-roading in his 4×4 and going to party with friends. He has completed studies in Horticulture and now works in a mechanical garage for landscaping and forestry materials. He wants to improve his English for travelling and meeting new people. To come to Australia has always been a dream of his as (in his opinion, and ours!) it is the most beautiful country in the world!

Bartosz is from Poland. He loves nature and being in the mountains. He also really enjoys reading and listening to music. His biggest passion is traveling, which he has done a lot of; mostly hitch hiking around Europe! He has a Masters Degree in Finance and Accounting. He chose to study in Australia because of the beautiful weather and also because there are not so many Polish people here, so he’s able to practice speaking English more!

Yagoba is from the Basque Country, in the North of Spain. He has been surfing since he was 7 years old and has worked in a surf school, so is hoping to do some surf instructor training whilst here in Byron. He also enjoys tennis, climbing and horse riding. He studied in a French school and speaks Spanish, French and Basque fluently. After his 4 weeks of study at Lexis he will go to University in Switzerland to study Hospitality and Management, which will be taught in English.

Aza is from Spain. Her hobbies include surfing, yoga, dancing flamenco, bush walking and reading. She also loves cooking, aromatherapy, design, art and eating! She is currently working as a cleaner in a hotel and private house here in Byron Bay and after her studies with us she will start a yoga course at the Byron Yoga Centre. She chose Australia for her studies because of the warm weather, nature and good surf!

Corentin lives in the mountains, in the French speaking part of Switzerland. He loves to be outdoors; skiing, trekking and climbing. He also loves to ride his bike and works as a bike mechanic in the summer. In the winter he works at a ski station and this is one of the reasons he wants to improve his English, because of the many tourists. He chose Australia for his studies as he also wants to learn to surf whilst here!

Nicolas is from the French speaking part of Switzerland, next to Lake Geneva. In the winter he enjoys skiing, and running, swimming and chilling with friends in the summer. He also likes to play the guitar. He has just finished High School and is now taking a year to travel before starting Psychology at university. He wants to improve his English as it is important for university and travelling. He chose Byron Bay as he was here 2 years ago and loved the peaceful atmosphere.

We also have two returning students joining us today!

Ferran, from Spain, is returning for the third year in a row! As well as our English classes he also takes part in our surf programme with 4 lessons per week. He is joining our Advanced class with Paul.

Fuku, from Japan, is mum to our lovely homestay co-ordinator Koko! She studied with us last October and loved it so much she decided to come back (and to see her daughter of course)! She will be joining Mel’s Intermediate class.

 

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 – Hiroshima Study Group! 30 July

Joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today we have eleven Hiroshima school students! All aged between 15 and 17, they will be studying with us for 2 weeks as well as taking part in our daily activities and homestay programme.

We are very excited to have them all here with us!

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Yuno, 15, enjoys watching basketball games. She has wanted to come to Australia since she was 10 because of the beautiful nature and cute animals!

Mana, 17, likes to play badminton. She wanted to come to Australia to improve her English after her father told her ‘Australia is very good. They are kind so you can do it’!! 🙂

Ryo, 17, enjoys reading books and playing video games. His favourite writer is Honobu Yonezawa, who’s stories he finds very interesting.

Fuki, 15, enjoys playing soccer and loves animals. She would like to be a vet when she is older. She is very excited to be here to improve her English and learn about the Australian culture.

Rei, 16, enjoys listening to music and playing video games. His favourite band is DIR EN GREY.

Ai, 15, loves to play sports. Her dream is to be a nurse so she can help people. She goes to Yasuda Girls High School along with some of the others girls from the study group.

Haruna, 16, likes Japanese animation and comics. Her other interests include speaking English, which is what brings her here to us at Lexis!

Ryuta, 15, wants to study English so he is able to help people from around the world. His mother is a nurse and his father works in a Japanese ‘inkan’ shop.

Itsumi, 15, enjoys track and field and listening to music. She wants to improve her English so she can become a nurse.

Nonoka, 17, likes to sail and listen to J-Pop music. He enjoys English so would like to improve his level so he can speak it more often!

Mikio, 17, lives with his father, mother, brother and 2 sisters. His hobby is judo and he is a black belt!

 

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 – General English! 30 July

Welcome to our four General English students joining us Lexis Byron Bay today!

Roberta, from Brazil, has been living in Australia with her husband and two daughters since last December. They chose to stay in Byron because they loves beaches and sunny days! Roberta also loves yoga and has been teaching it for the past 5 years. They are very happy here in Byron and hope to stay for a while, describing it as ‘the best place to be’!

Guillermo is from Chile. He has just finished his studies in Civil Engineering. He enjoys spending time with his friends, doing sports, drinking beers and travelling around the world! He came to Australia because of his three main goals: improve his English, surf, and meet new people from different countries and cultures!

Nina is from the West Coast of France. She worked as a nurse in France and then lived on a French island in the Caribbean until it was sadly destroyed by a cyclone. She has just done 2 months work on a pearl farm in Western Australia and is now here in Byron to enjoy the weather, surf and improve her English!

Alya is from France. Her favourite pastimes include drama and the movies. She loves to go to the beach and is taking part in our surf programme while here. Since last September she has been living in Bali where she studies at a French school. She chose to study English in Australia because she thinks it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and it will be good for her to improve her English, surf and learn about other cultures.

 

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! 16 July

Welcome to our two new students joining us at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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Mary-Sheila is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. Her hobbies include skiing, climbing, volleyball and shopping! She works as a pharmacy assistant and also in her grandma’s restaurant. She is looking forward to improving her English during her 20 weeks here at Lexis Byron!

DaEun, from Korea, will go by her English name Sarah during her 24 weeks here at Lexis! Her hobbies include reading and eating at famous restaurants! She works as ground staff at Daegu Airport. She chose to study in Byron Bay as there are not many Koreans here and she wants to meet people from all different countries and be able to practice her English!

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.

New Starters! 9 July

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

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Lorenza is from Italy and lives near Milan. In her free time she enjoys going to the cinema with her friends and spending time with her family. She works as a physocotherapist. She would like to improve her English so she has more confidence meeting people on her travels!

Nori (Noriyuki) is from Japan. His hobbies are playing basketball, watching movies and listening to music. He chose to come to Australia because of the beautiful weather and to have a different experience from being in Japan. Once he has improved his English he would like to find work here in Australia!

Izumi is from Tokyo, Japan. She works as a nursing assistant. Before coming to Byron she studied English in the Philippines for 2 months, and will now have 6 weeks with us! She chose Byron Bay because of recommendations from her agency. She is interested in dramas and taking photos. She is looking forward to being in Australia and being able to communicate with more people once she has improved her English further!

Haruna is from Hiroshima, Japan. Her hobbies include cooking, listening to music and watching movies. She wants to improve her English so she is able to work here in Australia. She wants to be here in Australia because of the warm and wonderful beaches!

Claudia is from Madrid, Spain. She is a psychologist and has been working for a children’s helpline for the past 2 years. She loves listening to music, doing yoga, traveling and photography. She is excited to be here in Australia and during her time in Byron is looking forward to practicing her English, meeting people from all over the world, surfing and taking pictures of the beautiful scenery!

Xisca (Francisca) is from Spain. Her biggest passion is travelling, which she plans to do lots of! She has a degree in German to Spanish translation and interpreting, and works as a German teacher in a school. She wants to improve her English so she can also become an English teacher.

Alex (Alexandre) is from Paris, France. He is currently still studying at school, but in his free time he likes hanging out with friends and doing sports, particularly skating and football. He is very excited to be here in Australia because of the chilled vibe and also he loves to discover new places, new people and new cultures! He is wanting to improve his English so he can maybe next year go to University in London!

 

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! 2 July

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

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Celine is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. She enjoys all types of sports, but particularly tennis, skiing, running and climbing. Her goal is to visit as many countries as possible as she loves learning about their different cultures. When she has finished her 6 weeks of studies with us she will take the Cambridge exam, start learning Italian and then begin University!

Alexandra is from Belgium. In her free time she likes to paint and take pictures. When she returns to Belgium she will start studying Graphic Designs in Computer at University. She wants to improve her English as she feels it is very important for travel and meeting people from all different countries!

Jessica lives in Japan with her Japanese mother, Brazilian father and 2 siblings. She loves going to music festivals and regularly goes camping in the mountains with friends. She wants to improve her English so she can communicate with many people and travel to other countries. She chose Australia for her studies as she loves the beach and friendly people here!

Kana is from Japan. She has been working as a pastry chef in an Italian restaurant for the past 2 years, making lots of cakes every day! Her hobbies include listening to music, dance and fashion. She chose to study in Byron Bay after a recommendation from a friend, who told her the sea is beautiful, scenery is very nice, people are very kind and warm, and the coffee is delicious!

 

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! 18 June

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

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Koki is from Tokyo, Japan. He has just spent the past 2 years studying English in New Zealand and will now spend a year in Australia studying and working. He is really looking forward to his time here, meeting new people and experiencing new things!

Christoph is from Germany and lives near Frankfurt. He has played football for many years and also tennis for 4 years. He wants to study English as he feels it is an important language, and chose Australia for his studies as it has always been his dream to come here. After his 4 weeks at Lexis he will travel to Sydney and then New Zealand.

Theo is from Reunion Island, a region of France in the Indian Ocean (it’s closer to Australia than France!). His hobbies include skating and surfing, which he’ll be able to do plenty of in Byron Bay! He is studying Science at high school as he hopes to become a doctor one day. He is really happy to be here to improve his English and enjoy Byron’s famous waves!

Sacha is also from Reunion Island, travelling with Theo. He enjoys sports, surfing and skating. He is currently studying at High School, with English being one of his main subjects. He visited Byron Bay last year with his family and after enjoying it so much decided to come back this year to further his English and improve his surfing!

Ayumi is from Japan. She works in a vegan cafe there and is very interested in biodynamic and organic farming. Her other interests include yoga and foreign culture and languages. She is really looking forward to her time at Lexis Byron, meeting people from all different countries and learning about their cultures!

Patrick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He loves to go skiing in the winter and play squash in the summer, but his favourite thing is Carnival. In the future he would like to have his own carpentry business.  He will study with Lexis for 4 weeks and is hoping he’ll be able to make big improvements in his English and make lots of friends in this time; we’re sure you will!

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

New Starters! 12 June

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

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Ikhyeon is from Korea. His hobbies include travelling and being in nature. He is interested in surfing and looking forward to learning whilst in Byron Bay! He has been studying nursing for the past 2 years and has 2 more years left of study before he can start working in a hospital. He is excited to be here improving his English and making new friends from many different countries!

Aya (Ayaka) is from Japan. Her biggest passions are golf and yoga. She traveled to India to study yoga for a month, but regrets that she was not able to speak English and communicate with more people, that is what brings her here to Lexis Byron Bay! When she returned to Japan she was teaching yoga, and when she returns again she would like to extend her classes to foreign travellers. She is hoping to find work and travel around Australia, using her new English skills along the way!

Jinyapa (nickname Pinky!) is from Thailand. She enjoys travelling and exercising. She is a trained yoga instructor, but will also do a course here in Byron Bay so she can then become an international yoga teacher; for this she is wanting to improve her English first. She chose Byron Bay for her studies because of it’s healthy lifestyle, friendly people and beautiful surroundings!

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.

New Starters! 4 June

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

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Chihiro is from Japan. She studied Tourism at University and is particularly interested in hospitality. She is here to improve her English so she can work in a hotel and talk with tourists from many different countries. She enjoys going out for drinks with her friends, relaxing at the beach and snowboarding! She chose Byron for her studies after seeing pictures of our beautiful beaches and nature <3

Juliana is from Brazil. She wants to improve her English so she is able to find work here in Australia and make friends from all over the world. She is a Spanish and Portuguese teacher, and has also studied Philosophy. She enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, learning new things and travelling!

 

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

New Starters! 28 May

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

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Eleonora is from Rome, Italy. She is an active person who loves sports and meeting new people. She works as a bartender and needs to speak fluent English for her job. She joins her brother who is already here in Australia and his girlfriend Carla who is also at Lexis with us! She is really excited for this new adventure and experiencing the Australian way of life!

Asa (Asana) is from Japan. She likes yoga and surfing, which are two of the main reasons she chose Byron Bay for her studies! She wants to improve her English so she can find a good job in Tokyo when she returns to Japan!

Catalina is from Chile. She completed her Masters in Physiotherapy and works as a Spa Therapist in a hotel. It has always been her dream to come to Australia and also to speak fluent English, so she decided to combine the two and come to Lexis Byron! She is very happy to be here, describing it as a beautiful country with amazing scenery and friendly people!

 

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 Starter! 21 May

Welcome to our one new student joining us at Lexis Byron Bay today!

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Carla is from Barcelona, Spain. She has been working in a Bingo hall for the past 5 years but is now wanting a new adventure! She will be living in Byron with her boyfriend until November, improving her English, working and enjoying this beautiful town! She has stayed in Byron previously and knew it would be the perfect location for her studies!

We’re very happy to have you here Carla, enjoy your first day!!

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.

New Starters! 14 May

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

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Elmedina lives in Switzerland, but is originally from Montenegro. She used to work in a laboratory but is now studying to become a primary school teacher. In her free time she likes to draw and snowboard in the winter. In the future she would like to do a lot of travelling, and improving her English will help her with this!

Maho is from Japan. She is currently studying at University, majoring in architecture. She enjoys learning new languages and at the moment is learning Chinese and is now here with us to improve her English! She is looking forward to experiencing the Australian culture and meeting new people!

 

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 Starter! 30 April

Welcome to our one new starter joining us today at Lexis Byron Bay!

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Fabio is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. He loves all sports, particularly football and tennis. Living in the Alps he also loves skiing and hiking in the mountains. He has completed his apprenticeship as a draughtsman, but when he returns to Switzerland he would like to focus on his main goal of becoming a teacher. In the future he would like to teach English so this is his main reason for being with us here at Lexis Byron, the second reason being that he wants to improve his surfing!

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.

New Starters! 23 April

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

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Cinzia is from Italy. Her family own a restaurant and small hotel in Sardinia. She works as a barista and has an international qualification as a coffee and cocktail maker! She wants to improve her English so she can speak with more people at her job. She is looking forward to her experience here in Byron Bay!

Francesco is from Italy. His favourite hobby is football, which he has played for 10 years. He works as a waiter and barman. He is wanting to have perfect English so he can travel the world and find work in top restaurants in different countries!

Judith is from Barcelona, Spain. She loves to travel and has visited more than forty countries! She graduated from Business Administration and will complete her Masters online whilst in Australia.  She has worked as a receptionist and within human resources for luxury hotels and also in a real estate agency. She wants to improve her English as she feels it is necessary to get a good job and connect with people from all over the world!

Alicia is from Spain. Her biggest passion is dancing, which she has been doing since she was nine years old. She has a degree in Advertisement and Public Relations, and for the past 5 years has been working for a communication agency. She decided she wanted a change and this is what brought her to Australia! After her studies with us she is looking forward to returning to Spain and finding a better job with all that she has learnt during her time here!

Kana is from Okinawa, Japan. She loves the sea and that is one of the main reasons she chose Byron Bay for her studies, because of the beautiful beaches we have here! She is excited to be her studying English with us for the next 3 months!

Yui is from Japan. Her hobbies include drawing, playing ukulele and watching movies. She wants to improve her English so she is able to talk to people from all different countries. She chose Australia for her studies after visiting here on holiday and loving what a beautiful place it is, full of kind, friendly and optimistic people!

Eri is from Japan. Her hobbies include cooking and travelling. She has traveled many places, including Hawaii, Las Vegas, Korea, Thailand and Spain. She is looking forward to improving her English and making lots of friends whilst at Lexis Byron!

Hyeji, English name Tina, is from Korea. She is here on a Working Holiday Visa and has just finished working on a farm in Queensland, where her duties included planting and trimming strawberry plants. In the future she would like to be a flight attendant and for this she will need a high level of English, which is what brings her to Lexis!

 

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.

New Starters! 16 April

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

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Elisabet is from Gran Canaria, Spain. Her biggest passion is surfing, which she has been doing for 15 years; this is her main reason for picking Byron Bay for her English studies! She also enjoys swimming, running and studying! She works as a lifeguard at her local beach. She is really looking forward to her 7 months in Australia!

Tania is also from the Canary islands and travelling with her friend Elisabet. She has also been surfing for 15 years and enjoys swimming and running. She has been working for the past 10 years as a lifeguard and now also works as a paramedic. She has recently qualified to be a surf instructor and is now wanting to improve her English so she can open a surf school when she returns to Spain!

Patrick is from the German speaking part of Switzerland. In his free time he loves going to concerts and spending time with his friends. He also enjoys sports, but mostly just to keep his fitness up. He is excited for his 6 weeks at Lexis Byron, improving his English and making friends from all over the world!

Gabriela, from Brazil, is a Journalist. She loves nature so is always happiest by the beach, in the forest or at waterfalls; Byron was definitely a good pick for her studies!  Her hobbies include trekking, jogging, reading and watching TV. She also loves travelling and has visited many places and is now very happy to here exploring Australia and it’s culture!

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.

New Starters! 9 April

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

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Luis is from Porto Alegre, Brazil. His hobbies include playing volleyball, travelling with his family and going to the beach with his friends. He is here at Lexis to improve is English as it is very important for his job, and he feels learning it Australia will be easier than in Brazil!

Yu was born in China but moved to Japan with her family when she was sixteen. She enjoys nature and being by the ocean. She chose Australia for her English studies because of the warm weather and friendly people!

Lou is from France. Her biggest passion is dancing, which she’s been doing since she was 3 years old! She has just been studying English in San Diego but decided to join her parents in Australia and continue her studies here. She will only be with us at Lexis for 2 weeks before returning to France to find work!

Yuichi is from Japan. His main hobbies are football and tennis. He is very happy to be here in Australia improving his English for the next 8 weeks! In the future he would like to work for a football club.

Benoit is from Antwerp, Belgium. His interests are sports, travelling and music. He plays field hockey and is also in the boy scouts. He completed his studies in Economics and Modern Languages and started University, but decided instead to do some travelling and improve his English first! When he returns to Belgium he will continue his University course and hopefully find an international job where he is able to use his new English!

Karin is from Chile. She lives with 7 members of her family and 5 animals! She loves to listen to music, particularly Spanish hip hop. She has been living in Melbourne for the past 10 months and will now spend the next 6 months living and studying in Byron Bay. She has really enjoyed her Australian experience so far and is looking forward to improving her English even further before returning home.

Moe is from Tokyo, Japan. She likes music, movies and art. Her favourite thing to do in her free time is go to festivals. She is very interested in the English language and happy to be here improving her reading and listening skills over the next 4 weeks!

Thalia is from the German speaking part of Switzerland, but her parents are from Central and South America so she grew up bilingual. She enjoys learning new languages, and has even learnt some sign language. Her other hobbies include reading and going to concerts. Since finishing her apprenticeship she has been working for the local government for the past 2 years. She chose Australia for her studies because she wants to experience living on the other side of the world!

Helena is from Brazil. She works for the Federal Government as a civil engineer, supporting water and waste works all over the country. It is important for her work that she improves her English as they have partnerships with foreign countries and she sometimes has to have meetings or give a presentation in English. She chose Australia for her studies because of it being a beautiful country and the warm weather being similar to Brazil; so far she is very happy with her choice!

Marie is from Belgium. She has been playing field hockey since she was 5 years old and has been in the boy scouts since she was very young. She also plays the piano and enjoys reading, drawing, art and history. Another love is hers is learning new languages and using this to make friends from all over the world. She has just been to Spain and Costa Rica to learn Spanish and spent 3 months volunteering there using her new 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.

New Starters! 3 April

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

 

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Shiho is from Japan. In her free time she likes to have BBQs with friends and go snowboarding. She is really excited to be here in Byron Bay and make new friends she can go to the beach with! She chose Australia for her studies as she was here 2 years ago and found the people to be very friendly and kind. In the future she would like to be a study abroad counselor, and for this she needs a high level of English!

Benjamin, from Chile, comes from a family of 6 sisters and 2 brothers! He enjoys playing sports, particularly soccer and tennis. He studied Administration and Business for 5 years at University and will now study at Lexis for 3 months to improve his English so he is able to find the perfect job when he returns to Chile!

Nao is from Japan. Her hobbies include travelling, shopping and scuba diving. She also loves the sea and nature, so she’s definitely picked the perfect place for her English studies! She has been working in a restaurant kitchen for the past 5 years whilst she finished high school. She would like to find work where she is able to meet people from all countries, and having a good level of English will help her with this!

Rodrigo is from Brazil. In his free time he enjoys going to the beach, partying and playing soccer. He has been studying to be a lawyer and now needs to improve his English as it is very important for this job. After his 14 weeks at Lexis he will go to Africa to teach children English and then back to Brazil to finish University. He chose Byron for his studies because of the weather, relaxed lifestyle and beautiful beaches!

Rachel (Hyunjung) is from Korea. After lots of research she decided Australia was the best place for her English studies and for her to complete a year working visa. She would like to work for a company such as Ebay and found that many Australians use this website, so she is wanting to learn all about their style and culture to help her get into this industry!

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

New Starters! 26 March

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

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Hans (HanSoo) is from Korea. His main passion is playing the guitar and he is a member of his school’s band. He is also interested in cycling and would like to try surfing whilst in Byron. He wants to improve his English so he can better his life and travel the world! He is currently studying Medical Engineering in Korea but is taking a year long break to explore the world!

Jeferson is from Brazil. He enjoys sports, particularly soccer, swimming and running. Whilst in Australia he would like to learn to surf; he has definitely picked the best location for this! He studied Computer Science and has worked within this industry for the past 15 years. He chose Australia for his studies because of the warm weather, beaches and laid back lifestyle!

Victor (Vitezslav) is from the Czech Republic. His hobbies include running, working out and cycling. He studied to be a blacksmith and has worked as a laborer for the past four years. He will study at Lexis Byron for the next 9 months to improve his English so he is able to move to England to work. He is looking forward to exploring this country and learning to surf!

Martin is from Spain. His main interests are sports and travel. He also enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies and going out with friends. He will study with us for the next 12 weeks to further his English and decide what he would like to do with his future!

Shoto is from Japan. His main hobby is playing the guitar. He choose Byron Bay for his studies as he has heard great things about this beautiful town! He will study with us for 3 months and then work on a farm picking fruits. After he would like to get a car so he can travel around Australia!

Esther is from Spain. Her biggest love is to travel and meet new people. She also enjoys surfing, reading, sports and good food! She has a Bachelor Degree from the University of Barcelona and is a trained teacher. It has always been her dream to come to Australia so she is very excited to be here! In the future she would like to work on yachts with her boyfriend and English is important for this, so she will study with Lexis Byron for the next 6 months to improve this!

 

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.

 

New Starters! 19 March

Welcome to our five new students joining our General English classes this week!

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Roman is from the German part of Switzerland. His hobbies include ice hockey, skiing, snowboarding and swimming in the lake nearby his home. He has just completed 3 years of studies in Business Process Engineering. He chose Byron Bay to further his English studies because he wants to be in a warm place where he can also learn to surf! After his 10 weeks at Lexis he will travel to Cairns, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand!

Jose is from Spain. His hobbies include travelling, climbing and swimming. He was working in I.T but decided to take a break to discover new things! He is looking forward to his time in Australia, meeting new people, improving his English, surfing and scuba diving! When he finishes his 7 weeks of studies he will rent a camper van to travel around New Zealand!

Maria is from Spain. She enjoys all sports related activities, particularly running and tennis. She also enjoys reading and taking photos. She has worked for many years within administration and as a PA. She wants to improve her English as when she returns to Spain she will be able to get a higher salary job using the language, or she may choose to live and work in another country!

Hinano is from Japan. Her main hobby is swimming. She works for a hotel company in Japan that allows her to travel and stay at different resorts, whilst working in their cafes and restaurants. She wants to improve her English as it will open up new jobs for her. She is already in love with Australia; the organic food, yoga, nature and beach!

Shizuku is from Japan. Her school teacher was from Australia and she enjoyed listening to him speak English and found the pronunciation very interesting; this is why she has chosen to come to Australia to learn English! She also wants to have a good level of English so she is able to travel to many countries for work!

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.

New Starters – Cambridge! 19 March

Welcome to our new students starting our Cambridge Courses at Lexis Byron Bay this week!

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Left to Right: Manuel, Patrick, Tanja, Yves, Xenia, Rieko, Celine, Sandra, Alexander, Cristiano and Noe.

The group will be split into two classes: Cambridge Advanced (CAE) with Josie and Cambridge First (FCE) with Paul!

We look forward to getting to know you all over the next 3 months and hope you enjoy your studies 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.

New Starters! 12 March

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

 

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Lucas is from Sao Paulo, Brazil. He enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, going to the beach and cooking. He has graduated from his Civil Engineer course and  worked within construction. He is looking forward to learning to surf at the same time as improving his English! He chose Australia for his studies because he loves the country and warm weather!

Constanze is from Germany. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and editing videos. She has recently finished her school studies so is now taking the time to travel and work out what she would like to do with her future! She has always wanted to come to Australia so decided to combine improving her English with travelling!

Ayaka is from Hiroshima, Japan. She is currently studying Peace and International Politics at University. Her hobbies include Japanese archery and watching movies. She choose Byron Bay for her English studies after recommendations from her teacher, who told her Australians are very kind and Byron Bay has beautiful countryside!

Seunghyeon, from Korea, will go by her English nickname Dana. She enjoys listening to music, singing and riding bikes. She lived in and worked in Ballina (close to Byron) last year but now wants to improve her English so she can find other work. Her goals for the future are to speak fluent English and manage a sushi shop!

Christel is from Germany. She is here visiting her daughter who is now living in Australia and studied with Lexis in 2015 and 2016! She wants to improve her English for when she comes to Australia to visit. She enjoys traveling, swimming and dancing. She is very happy to be here and hopes to one day also live in Australia!

Shiori is from Japan. Her hobbies include going to the beach and surfing; so she’s picked the perfect place for her studies! She is majoring in International Communication and currently has 765 TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication) points but would like to reach the maximum! Her goal is find a job where she is able to use English and work all over the world!

Riccardo is from Italy. His favourite hobby is skydiving, so he’ll no doubt be doing one over Byron’s beautiful beaches! He’s had many jobs in his life but now wants to focus on his studies, starting with English. He decided to do his studies in Australia because he loves this incredible country and the friendly Australian people!

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.