Meet our wonderful summer FCE class!
ABOUT MARVIN
The name of Marvin’s hometown is Lucerne, which has 80,000 inhabitants.
You can visit many nice places, like rivers and lakes, and it is also very popular for its many bridges.
If you prefer visiting the mountains, you can reach them in just 10 minutes.
The typical food of Switzerland, including Lucerne, is fondue and raclette.
The temperature in this town is approximately 30°C in summer and 0°C in winter.
Marvin likes to spend his free time playing football, tennis, or meeting his friends.
Now he is in Australia and, during his 11 weeks here, he would like to try different sports like surfing and also see koalas, dolphins, and kangaroos.
ABOUT NADINE
Nadine is from Switzerland, and she lives in Zurich. This town is home to the famous Kapellbrücke, one of the highest towers in the area.
There are many restaurants and a fantastic viewpoint overlooking the mountains.
The best food in this city is cheese, including special dishes like raclette, and chocolate fondue as a dessert.
People who live in the mountains often wear traditional thermal clothing.
Nadine loves going to the gym for body pump classes and trying new food at different restaurants with her friends.
Over the next 11 weeks, she hopes to learn how to surf, explore new places around Byron Bay, and improve her English skills.
ABOUT CRIS
Cris told me about her hometown in Spain. Her hometown is Villena, located in the northeast of Spain, with a population of 35,000 people.
During the summer, it’s very hot, with temperatures around 40°C, while in winter, they drop to around 20°C.
Villena is just 30 minutes from the beach, and in September, they have a big festival.
A typical food from this region is paella, often made with steamed fish.
In her free time, Cris loves swimming in the sea, hiking, and meeting her friends for a drink.
In Australia, she plans to try surfing, learn more English, and, at the end of her course, travel around the country.
ABOUT SARA
Sara is a Spanish girl who lives in Barcelona, in a small village called Sant Joan de Llobregat.
Barcelona is one of the biggest cities in Spain and has many interesting landmarks.
In her free time, Sara usually attends yoga classes with her partner and reads thriller books.
On her “To-Do” list over the next 11 weeks, she has a lot planned. Three of her goals are to travel to Japan, do a retreat in Bali, and, of course, improve her English level.
ABOUT CRISTINA
Cristina lives in Valencia, one of the biggest cities in Spain, located on the east coast.
She enjoys doing sports in her free time and loves skating. Cristina also likes trying new foods at different restaurants and reading thrillers.
She wants to improve her English, visit Sydney, and explore other interesting places.
ABOUT ERIKA
Erika lives in Chiba (Tateyama), Japan, where there are 44,865 residents.
She enjoys swimming and snowboarding. At home, she has two cats, Mimi and Ane, and in her free time, she loves playing with them, drawing, and watching movies.
On her to-do list, Erika hopes to go paddleboarding on the river, take a weekend trip to Sydney, and improve her skills at her restaurant job to earn more money.
ABOUT NILS
Nils lives in Zurich, Switzerland, in an area called Saland.
The summer temperatures range from 25-30°C, while in winter, it drops to around -10°C.
He lives in the uplands, where he enjoys walking his dog, Zeus, and playing American football with friends.
He used to play on a team and still loves watching movies.
In Australia, Nils plans to go surfing, travel around, and try skydiving.
ABOUT GRETA
Greta’s hometown is Tesserete, a small village in Switzerland near the mountains.
There are many hiking trails, and she loves her hometown for its quietness and beautiful nature.
In her free time, Greta enjoys hanging out with friends and doing sports like volleyball, swimming, and snowboarding. She is also a big fan of Formula 1, even though she doesn’t drive a car herself.
On her to-do list for the next 11 weeks, she wants to pass her exam, travel around Australia, and try skydiving. I hope she achieves all her goals!
ABOUT MARIKO
Mariko lives in Okayama, a small town in Japan where it is often sunny.
She enjoys living there because it is close to nature and has many traditional Japanese buildings.
In her free time, Mariko likes spending days at the beach, doing yoga, and visiting cafés.
Over the next 11 weeks, her goals are to study English and improve her skills, enjoy her stay in Byron Bay with friends, and see Australian wildlife.
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