Our Spanish students Manuel and Ester visited the Byron Bay Primary school to join the kindergarten class. Both students are qualified primary school teachers in Spain and were interested to see the Australian style of teaching and schooling.
“The children are very friendly and talked so much with us. Naturally we find them easier to understand than some of the Australian people we have met here in Byron Bay. It was an interesting experience for us. Thanks to the BBELS school staff who helped us to have this experience.”
Sadly they have to return to Spain. But their one month stay at the Byron Bay English Language School was one they will always remember. They watched the sun rise from Cape Byron one morning, completed a Learn to Surf Course and spent too many nights at the Railway Friendly Bar.
“We met so many different nationalities at the school – Russian, French, Italians, Korean, Japanese and of course our crazy Taiwanese friends. There were 6 nationalities in our class! Everyone is so friendly. It is very special and we will miss BBELS. Muchas gracias!!!”.
Welcome back to Borja and Juanjo. These 2 Spanish boys both studied at BBELS in 2004 for 3 months. Their dream was always to return to Byron Bay. Today they arrived in Byron Bay with big smiles after a long flight from Madrid. They were happy to see 2 of their teachers from 5 years ago.
The Byron Bay Writers Festival is a great place to go if you are interested in writing. Famous authors from around the world and Australia give talks about writing, discuss important issues and have workshops on how to write. It is a great chance to improve your listening skills and become involved in a community event. Go along to one of the sessions or buy a ticket for 1- 3 days. 
