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Lexis English Noosa Students Celebrate Australia Day

Global Village Noosa — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:07:44 +0000

There was XXXX Aussie beer, snacks and of course… games!

The great Aussie challenge proved to be a challenge indeed for the teams who had no idea what they were in for. First challenge was the Aussie buffet. Teams had to eat a lamington, pie, vegemite, kangaroo sausage and a mintie. Then came the Tim Tam torture where the teams ate a whole pack of Tim Tams. After the feast it was time for some physical action with thong throwing and the kinky koala where students had to catch baby koalas in a pair of underwear. It was a close competition but Team ‘Crazy Asia’ came out on top and won a $60 colesmyer gift card. Congratulations to Hitomi, Hiroyasu, Jason and Kain… you are true blue Aussies!

Tomoyoshi Leaves a Goodbye Message

Global Village Noosa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:54:45 +0000

Tomoyoshi is sad to be leaving this week and gave us this feedback today.

The book we use for general English is awsome contents and all my teachers are awesome. I was taught by Debbie and Shannon. Debbie understands how hard it is to learn a language and always makes a great atmosphere in the classroom. She is also never reluctant to answer questions after class. I was favoured with fantastic teachers and of course I will never forget the other staff and students. Sincerely thanks a lot, you guys are the best school I have ever attended, please keep going with your original teaching ways. Tomo.

Thanks Tomo, we will all miss you also. Good luck for your future and keep in touch on our facebook page.

Introducing… Dionne’s ‘Aussie Slang’ Of The Week

Global Village Noosa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:13:26 +0000

What do Australians really say on the streets, in the pubs and to their family and mates? Aussies have invented their own colourful expressions that make Oz English unique!

It’s frequently rude, always direct and never ever politically correct. The language of Australia is one of the richest and most creative parts of the English language.

Phrase or Word of the week…
Bob’s Your Uncle!… An expression indicating that everything is perfect, going extremely well, as planned or expected.

Try using ‘Bob’s your uncle’ with your host family and friends and see their reaction!

CPE Brain Teaser for this week

Global Village Noosa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:04:07 +0000

So…did you find out what Synaesthesia means? Andi in the Cambridge Proficiency class Knows.

It is the mingling of the senses.

A person who experiences this phenomenon might feel a stimulus to one sense which produces an unexpected response in an entirely different sense. What does that mean? Well Grass might smell like purple or Chocolate might bring on a feeling of pins jabbing at you. Some people even taste words or see people in colour. Unusual but interesting.

This week you need to find out what a Pushchair is….get to it

Jobs Available

Global Village Noosa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:14:01 +0000

If you are looking for harvest and farm work then please see Cindy at the explore desk to get your 2012 Harvest Guide.

Chef / Cook
Noosa North Shore
Noosa North Shore Retreat
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Kitchenhand
Mooloolaba
Spice Bar
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Public Area Cleaner
Noosa Heads
Breakfree Noosa International
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Public Area Cleaner
Noosa Heads
Breakfree South Pacific Resort
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Restaurant Staff
Noosaville
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant
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Bar Staff
Noosa Heads
Halse Lodge
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Take Away Staff
Noosa Heads
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IELTS Scores Continue to Please

Global Village Noosa — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:48:03 +0000

Paulo and IELTS teacher Anjali were thrilled with Paulo’s overall 6.5 and IELTS 7 for his listening.

Anjali commented that she was not surprised as he was such a wonderful hardworking student. Paulo is now studying in our Cambridge Advanced Exam preparation course and will return to Brazil in June. Congratulations Paulo.

Kindai HS Take A Stroll On The Board Walk

Global Village Noosa — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:50:20 +0000

Kindai HS students went for a leisurely boardwalk stroll from Lexis English Noosa to Noosa River mouth and back.

The students were very keen to meet locals and tourists visiting Noosa. As you can see from the photos below, they are anything but shy when it comes to social situations and making new friends. I’m sure the boys will go home with some very interesting pictures to show their friends and family!

Free Futsal Every Tuesday For Lexis English Students!

Global Village Noosa — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:07:50 +0000

Due to popular demand the official Lexis English Futsal season will begin on Tuesday 24th January 2012.

An interschool match between the Noosa and Sunshine Coast campuses will be scheduled in February so stay tuned… let the rivalry begin!

Prizes Galore At Lexis English Noosa

Global Village Noosa — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:57:21 +0000

We have had a few winners this week at the afternoon activities.

A $60 Myer gift card was won by Andi, Jose, Paula, Alex and San who joined forces as The Koala Team for the Trivia Challenge. And lady luck was on the side of the Kindai HS students who got to yell bingo and won an Aussie bag filled with Australian goodies. There will be much more to win this Friday!

CPE Brain Teaser

Global Village Noosa — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:44:49 +0000

Last week the Cambridge Proficiency class left you with Dead as a Dodo. Did you find out what it means and how to use it?

The Dodo was a flightless bird. It has been extinct since 1690.

This expression means unambiguously and unequivocally dead. You can use it to explain the end of almost anything. If you ask someone ..How is your relationship with your girlfriend going? the answer could be ..As dead as a Dodo!!!

This weeks teaser is …What is synaesthesia? Do you have this condition? Ask around. We have someone in our class who has it and it is extremely interesting.