On Friday afternoon the rain held off long enough for the Kindai students to enjoy a game of boys vs. girls soccer at Cotton Tree. the weather stayed sunny and the students quickly wore themselves out, the end result being the girls winning! We then went for a quick dip at Cotton Tree beach before heading back to school for some a well deserved rest!
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Seventeen students from Switzerland, Italy, France, Korea and Brazil partook in a surf lesson on another scorching hot day in Maroochydore. The three instructors worked with the students on both the sand and in the water, helping them with both technique and style. The lesson was filled with laughter and many interesting surf techniques. Congratulations to all participants for their effort and enthusiasm!
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Naomi likes to make sure that everyone remembers to use English while they are at school. Be careful if you don’t!! Her class has decided that a taste of Vegemite will be given to anyone who doesn’t speak English in the classroom. Today it was Sandra, Mohanad & Sultan who had to taste Vegemite. I wonder if they liked it?………. Who will be next?
Find out more about Vegemite, the famous Australian spread.
Monday was yet another cloudy day outside, but inside was another story altogether! Fifteen students gathered in the cosy social space to watch the movie classic ‘Pearl Harbour’ with the comfort of lollies, chocolate and great company of course! This hit flick is based on a true story and features Josh Hartnett, Ben Affleck and the beautiful Kate Beckinsale. Drama, romance and amazing movie footage drew us all in until the finale. I look forward to our next rainy day together for yet another ‘smash hit’!
It’s all serious study in the morning but when the sun is out and the surf is up Lexis English students like to get outside and enjoy the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches. Our surfing lesson activity is always extremely popular and it’s not hard to see why!
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One of the biggest challenges to learning a new language is remembering all those new words each week.
One way to build vocabulary quickly is to use flash cards. Pick up a new word and write it down on a small card with its meaning. Keep the card with you for a day and look at it whenever you get time. Prop them up in your room over the week so that you notice them all the time. Try and use the new words when you are speaking to friends. The more you use these new words the quicker you will remember them!
Another hint is to keep a pencil and exercise book close at hand while reading. You can be reading a magazine, a comic, a novel or a newspaper or this blog! When you come across a word that you are unfamiliar with, write it in your vocabulary exercise book. Later, when you have time, pick up a dictionary and look up the words you have written.
Don’t have an exercise book? Come and see me and I will give you one for free. See you soon. Sharon.
Our SANG students are just as talented outside the classroom. Congratulations on winning the Grand Final boys and to Memo for scoring the winning goal.
Today we enjoyed a free welcome BBQ at Cotton Tree Park!
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Despite the heavy rain, loud thunder and spectacular lightening, quite a few students managed to sacrifice a hard night of grammar study for a few drinks at the local pub last Thursday! The forecast is said to be perfect for beer drinking tonight so I look forward to seeing you ALL there!
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On Monday we had a fantastic birthday BBQ for Sabrina and Taishi. We also said farewell to Costa from Greece.
On Friday we enjoyed a whole school International Lunch celebration with students bringing dishes from across the globe. As part of the festivities the drama option class performed a short play.
Festive cheer will be in the air at Cotton Tree Park as the spirit of Christmas is celebrated at Sunshine Coast Council’s Carols at Cotton Tree on Saturday 3 December.
The free, family-friendly event program boasts an exciting line up of talented musicians and children’s entertainment, including an appearance by Santa himself.
To conclude the celebrations, a spectacular fireworks extravaganza will take place at 8.30pm.
Bring a blanket and picnic basket (no glass and alcohol) as the roving entertainment kicks off from 5.30pm, and carol’s program starts at 6.30pm.
On the evening, food and drink stalls will be provided by local community organisations. Carols at Cotton Tree starts at 6.30pm in Cotton Tree Park, The Esplanade, Cotton Tree. 
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to a lot of our current students on Friday. But we want to celebrate your time here at Lexis English so….on Friday we will have a whole school International Lunch celebration!
Please bring typical food from your country to share with your friends. Your teachers will bring some typical Aussie food and Lexis English will provide some Australian wine. Start planning and cooking everyone ~ it’s going to be a huge celebration!!!!
Today we welcomed 18 new students from Italy, France, Switzerland, Korea and Saudi Arabia. We hope you enjoy your time at Lexis English Sunshine Coast!
Secrets Only a Local Would Know
A GLASS TO THE BRIM with sweet, cold vanilla ice cream, accompanied with a double shot of espresso in a jug. This is the Baked Poetry Café’s unique iced coffee and it’s gastronomically orgasmic. Baked Poetry Café is situated in the courtyard of Peregian Shopping Centre.
AFTER A CRISP, EARLY morning surf or ocean swim at Alexandra Headland, stroll up in your togs to the relaxed Beach Kiosk at the Alex Surf Club for a beachside breakfast. salt road tests this secret on a regular basis and recommends the breakfast wrap, which is made fresh on the spot, washed down with a steamy coffee. Order to go or perch at a table and watch the nippers scramble to and from the surf or the regular stream of walkers, runners and cyclists who pound the path that hugs the coast.
IF YOU’RE A LOVER OF CLASSIC old-style Australian pubs that ooze charm and have a great bar to perch at, then salt recommends a visit to the Apollionian Hotel, Laguna Street, Boreen Point. Sit out in the bougainvillea-lined deck, order a counter meal and a jug full of golden beer and settle in for a lazy Sunday session.
GET FRESH AT COTTON TREE is a gourmet grocer of the highest standard. It’s a feast for the eyes for first time customers where a long timber table sits in the centre of the shop overflowing with bright, healthy produce. At the back of the shop sits a boutique bakery selling fresh bread and gourmet pies. Get Fresh was established by Grant and Nadine Imlach, who moved with their children from the chilly streets of Queenstown in New Zealand to the laid back coastal culture of Cotton Tree. They’ve been in produce all their working lives and it shows with their newest venture. Shop 10, 1 King Street, Cotton Tree. 5443 3131.
On Monday we welcomed 11 new students from Japan, Germany, Lichtenstein, Austria and France. We also noticed it was Takahiro’s birthday so we surprised him with a cake and a beautiful rendition of “Happy Birthday” sang by students from all over the world.
We hope you all enjoy your time with us here at Lexis English Maroochydore!!
The whole school got together to celebrate Melbourne Cup day in traditional Australian fashion. Teachers Andy, Jonathan and Rainee took control of the BBQ and cooked for all of the students. Teams of students got together to create hats and head pieces to try and win the best hat competition. We also had a fashion parade for the best dressed male and the best dressed female – it was a close competition but in the end Khalid Alhafi and Yuki Keage were the winners! In true Aussie tradition students took part in Cup Day sweeps, paying $1 to choose a horse from a hat in the hope of winning the prize money. The day ended by watching the most famous horse race in Australia on the big screen. We can’t wait to do it all again next year…..
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There were games and activities for Halloween yesterday and a lot of fun was had by everyone…….
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Today we started a new cooking class! The students cooked pikelets and enjoyed some Australian afternoon tea.
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The activity today is a photography competition. Meet at 2pm in the common room!
Bring along your best snaps!
There is no better way to stay in touch with your classmates than by joining the Lexis Sunshine Coast Facebook Group!
Every Thursday night is student night at Lexis English! What a great way to relax and practise your English in an informal setting.
How long have you been teaching at Lexis Maroochydore and what did you do before you worked here?
I’ve been working for Lexis for nearly one month. Before that I was in Barcelona for over a year teaching English and learning Spanish.
Do you speak another language and what was your biggest challenge when you learnt it?
I speak intermediate level Spanish. The most difficult thing when learning it was trying to understand people in the street. Spanish people speak really fast!
What class are you teaching at the moment?
Intermediate- a lovely class
Please tell us about a student in your class who has made outstanding progress…
All of the students are making progress but Melanie in particular. Melanie has no trouble speaking but the grammar can be challenging. Recently, she has been putting in a lot of effort to get her head around the present perfect tenses and she’s doing great!
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Lexis Maroochydore?
I like that it’s a small, friendly school. The atmosphere is good because the students are relaxed and having fun. The balcony is pretty nice too!
If you weren’t a teacher what do you think you would be doing now?
I would be a yoga teacher, ommm……..
What do you like the most about living on the Sunshine Coast?
The beaches, the friendly people and the relaxing lifestyle.
What is your favourite cafe, restaurant, shop or place in Maroochydore?
I love Gopal’s, which is just down the street. they do delicious vegetarian food and it’s cheap too.
Would you like to attend university or TAFE in Australia?
The University of the Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast TAFE will hold an information session in the common room on Tuesday 4th October at 12.15pm.
Come along and find out about all the wonderful opportunities available to you. Lunch provided.
The University’s 100-hectare campus is located in Sippy Downs, in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. Distinctively designed, the award-winning buildings house cafes, an art gallery, an expansive library, bookshop, 24-hour computer labs, as well as lecture theatres and teaching spaces. The sports precinct includes an international-standard athletics track and a $10 million sport stadium. Wildlife, including eastern grey kangaroos, roam freely around the grounds.
When the sun is shining the balcony is the best place to study! Robyn’s Pre-Intermediate class enjoyed a lesson in the sun learning about cultural greetings from around the world.
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Friday 23rd September is a National holiday in Saudi Arabia so today some of our Saudi students decided to come to school dressed in traditional clothes to share more of their culture with us here at Lexis English Maroochydore.
The whole school was treated to traditional music and dancing after classes and everyone was encouraged to join in and learn the dance steps.
Thank you to our wonderful Saudi Arabian students ~ we really enjoyed the dancing and music!
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This week we welcomed four new students! Li Wen from Taiwan, Kevin from Switzerland, Chan from Korea and Magali from France.
The students sat their placement tests on the balcony and had a stunning view of the ocean. We hope you all enjoy your stay here!
