This week we saw the return of Thomas Schenker.
How many times have you been to Byron Bay? Three times so far, the first was in 2009 to study the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) course, then 2010 when I went to the outback, now 2011, I am studying in the advanced class for 1 week.
Why did you come to Byron Bay the first time? My friend’s girlfriend studied at BBELS in Frank’s Cambridge class the year before, she said “if you get Frank as a teacher you will be lucky”.
Why did you come back to Byron Bay? To visit Frank, Max the school and to surf.
What did you most enjoy about studying CAE in BBELS? Frank is a fantastic teacher; the style of his teaching is personal. You feel that he is eager to improve students’ English; his lessons are engaging and interesting. He always knows when students need to have a break and get some fresh air.
Tell me about your homestay? I stayed with Max he was my homestay father and I got to know him well, I played at the BBELS balcony 14 times for BBQs and buddy nights!
It was great because in homestay you can only speak English, you get to meet the locals and do what the locals do.
Who would you recommend BBELS to? I would recommend it to everyone, especially if you like music, surfing and outdoor sports.
Will we see you back here again? Hopefully in two years to study Cambridge Proficiency in English.
*Outback (n) = the remote and usually uninhabited inland regions of Australia.

Name: Zavis

Info: Czech

I feel happiest when… That’s a really good question!

In Byron Bay everyone should… go to the beaches and surf

The world could be a better place if… people talked more to each other

I wish English was… not so complicated (sometimes)

Today or tomorrow? Tomorrow Why? because today I’m always tired

I still haven’t….seen a brown snake (what a shame!)

When I was a child I used to… drink milk only

I always… dream how it would be to speak English

This time next year… I will want to get back to Australia

What I am going to do next is … decide what I’m going to do next

Name: Oliver

Info: Switzerland

I feel happiest when… I’m on the beach

In Byron Bay everyone should… wear sunglasses

The world could be a better place if… there wasn’t war

 I wish English was… easier to learn

 Today or tomorrow? tomorrow                 Why? I’m having a speaking test.

 I still haven’t…. done the CD exercises yet.

When I was a child I used to… play in the forest

I always… surf in Byron when the weather is perfect

This time next year… I will be staying in Au

My favourite afternoon school activity is… drinking a beer at the Rails

What I am going to do next is … learn some new grammar

Michael Meyer

Info: From Switzerland

I feel happiest when… the sun is shining

In Byron Bay everyone should… bring a surfboard to the beach

I wish English was… not the first foreign language I learnt

Today or tomorrow? today                       Why? it’s better

I still haven’t…. tried wake boarding

When I was a child I used to… do crazier things

I always… think of making the best of the day

This time next year… I will probably do more boring stuff

 My favourite afternoon school activity is excursion with Frank’s car!

 What I am going to do next is … try to study

Name: Isadora

Info: Brazilian

I feel happiest when… I’m in love

In Byron Bay everyone should… enjoy

The world could be a better place if… there weren’t wars

I wish English was… easy

Today or tomorrow?  Both          Why? Every day is a day to enjoy

When I was a child I used to… play in the street

I always… wish for good things for everyone

This time next year… I will probably be back in Brazil

What I am going to do next is … go to Hawaii