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If you like to go to a cafe that is close to the school, has comfortable atmosphere, various menu and reasonable prices, I can suggest one.
It is Pisco Sour Cafe.
They offer a wide variety of coffee which tastes great for a reasonable price of $4.50 and they are served in ecofriendly cups  that are made from plant materials. the food is a little expensive because it's  6.50 for a ham cheese croissant. there is a great variety of food to choose from: salads, hamburgers to exotic traditional foods like empanadas and scnitzels. And also the menu and the price range are flexible depends on time. There are great Breakfast and Lunch specials. The atmosphere is peaceful and lovely, especially if the weather is good, outside seating could give you wonderful resting (help you relax, help you rejuvinate).  THe Staff is very kind and nice.
Please be sure of some things (please keep a few things in mind). There is student discount, don't miss out on it. And the space is not too big, so sometimes seating may not be available. If you are a big group, please make a reservation in advance.
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On 4 Hickson Road, in The Rocks, Sydney, is located one of the best places to have a perfect meal! It is the Pancakes on the Rocks, and it is open twenty four hours and the seven days of the week.

The idea came from a group of Australians that went to a trip across America and they discovered the Pancakes. After that, they wanted to bring them to Australian people and they opened the first restaurant on 17th August, 1975.
At the Pancakes on the rocks you have plenty of  choices to make your breakfast, lunch or dinner the best of all. For example, on the menu you can choose between pizza, a range of salads, crepes, beef and pork ribs, and, of course, a large variety of pancakes. If you are a vegetarian, you do not have to worry about it because there are a lot of options for you too!

Besides, the ambient is amazing. There are always big screens playing music videos. Also the staff from there are very sympathetic and kind.
You can visit Pancakes on the Rocks with some friends, or with your family, and have a great time.

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Brickfields

Just three minutes away from the Sydney EF school, Brickfields is a nice little cafe with a wide range of drinks and a small menu. They started out as a small coffeeshop  in 2008 and later also developed a carte.

They have inside and outside seating and the interior design is very modern and contemporary. The cafe is near the road which  kind  of ruins the ambiance because of the traffic. Sometimes it is hard to hear each other over the noise of the driving cars, but this is mostly the concern for those who sit outside. 

What you can expect to find at Brickfields is a healthy lunch menu and a big variety of sourdough toast with several toppings. The price ranges from $4 for black coffee to $24 for a big an assortment of toppings with toast. 

The service was great. At Brickfields you get table service so you don't have to go to the bar to order. You can also get all their drinks and dishes to go! Great for those who want to have a snack during class ;) The waitress who helped us was very nice, she made some small talk and she even made a little joke. The coffee we ordered came in about 5 minutes, maybe even less, so the service is also very fast!

Brickfields is totally worth a visit!
206 Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW
96987880
info@brickfields.com.au
brickfields.com.au


Emma & Iris

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Brickfields

Just three minutes away from the Sydney EF school, Brickfields is a nice little cafe with a wide range of drinks and a small menu. They started out as a small coffeeshop  in 2008 and later also developed a carte.

They have inside and outside seating and the interior design is very modern and contemporary. The cafe is near the road which  kind  of ruins the ambiance because of the traffic. Sometimes it is hard to hear each other over the noise of the driving cars, but this is mostly the concern for those who sit outside. 

What you can expect to find at Brickfields is a healthy lunch menu and a big variety of sourdough toast with several toppings. The price ranges from $4 for black coffee to $24 for a big an assortment of toppings with toast. 

The service was great. At Brickfields you get table service so you don't have to go to the bar to order. You can also get all their drinks and dishes to go! Great for those who want to have a snack during class ;) The waitress who helped us was very nice, she made some small talk and she even made a little joke. The coffee we ordered came in about 5 minutes, maybe even less, so the service is also very fast!

Brickfields is totally worth a visit!
206 Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW
96987880
info@brickfields.com.au
brickfields.com.au


Emma & Iris

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Gelatissimo is an ice cream shop, located in the beautiful Central, a quit (quite) busy spot.

The type of food they serve includes ice cream, sweets and cakes. Most people think the service is good. They only  do self-service. Service is not that big of a deal at an ice cream cafe, but for what it's worth, it was fine. The cafe doesn't have that many seats, but that doesn't really matter since they sell ice cream. Their first gelatissimo opened in 2002 at King St. They used secret family recipes. That's how they became popular! nowadays they have stores all across the globe: Australia, China, the Phillipines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Many students think it's close to EF and that it's not that expensive, so it's a convenient and laid back place for students to hangout in . Unique ice creams from secret special recipes are the items that they are known for. In the future, they'll extend (expand) by organising (open) new branches all over the world. Of course ice cream cafes are busy when it is bright sunny day. During lunch and dinner times, it will be busy as well, so make sure you pick the right time to go.

We're really pleased to write this review. We hope you lads will all enjoy it. Good luck eating ice cream.
Cheers brothers
made by: Courtemanche, Villas Boas and the dutch god that wrote all this shit.

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Just around the corner of EF language school you can find a little cafe with a laid-back atmosphere and cute decoration (relaxing interior - They have a white interior, and pillows to help you settle in). You can choose between having a seat inside or outside next to a beautiful huge tree or you can take away (get something to go).
Its specialities are breakfast and brunch with different kinds of coffee like hot cappuccino or iced mocha. If you are hungry, you can also order one of the many varieties of burgers and sandwiches, including vegetarian options.

The service is surprisingly friendly, helpful and fast so even if you are in a rush you can be sure to receive your order quickly. While waiting for your food, you'll get a bottle of  water for free. In case you don't have cash with you, have the option to pay with credit- or debit card.

Another advantage of 101 Kissa is that you can generally find a place to sit and it's not too busy.
Don't waste the opportunity and try (give it a go) it!

Julia and Belen

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Located close to the EF school in Chippendale you can find a cosy little cafe, called pisco sour. It has a big (hugh/large) variety of food and drinks which we'll present (to) you now. We're sure that there is something for everybody as their  (they) also have gluten free and vegan options.

Type of food and prices
At Pisco sour you can eat either breakfast, lunch or just buy something to drink, as they offer different types of toast and food with a south-american twist. You can experience their range of products also with a low budget (if you are short on money, on tight budget, if you are broke, you want to save money then this place is just right for you). Their toasts start from $3.50, their salads start from $13 and you can add different topics (toppings) for a small extra charge. If you go there for a coffee or a fruit juice you can also enjoy their cakes and muffins (as well). As an EF student you can as well (even) benefit from the discounts they offer.

Service
One of the advantages is the young and very friendly staff. They almost always greet you with a smile on their face.They make their clients feel very comfortable and welcome. An other plus-point is that they have their own kitchen and almost everything about their food is homemade, (is made in-house) sauces included.

Ambience
The coffee (cafe) has a very comfortable seating. The big windows spread (let in) a lot of light and turn the place into a bright and colourful (vibrant) spot. Although the place is well known and popular it's not crowded at all.

We would truly recommend you to visit this amazing place.

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Arjen and Soonyoung

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The Type of Food, Menu
The Service
The Seating and Ambience
The History of the Cafe
The Benefits for Students - Is it cheap, is it close to the school, are staff willing to have a conversation?
Their Speciality
What's coming up? (Future of Restaurant)
Popularity? - Is it busy?

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convincing, emphasizing, advertising, introducing something new/spectacular, arouse curiosity

I really think you should....

known for, visited by, located in, built by, designed by,

The Opera House was designed (Passive – Past Simple) by a Danish man. It is located in Circular Quay, Sydney.

Designed by a Danish man, The Opera House is located in Circular Quay, Sydney.

1.The light bulb was invented by Edison. It is still widely used even today.
Invented by Edison, the light bulb is still widely used even today.

2.People often come to Australia to see kangaroos for the first time. They are well known for their cute looks. What people don’t know is that they can be dangerous so don’t get too close.
Well known for their cute looks, Kangaroos could be dangerous so don't get too close.
Well known for their cute looks, people often come to Australia to see Kangaroos.

3. Australia is called the land down under. This is its nick name. People often are quite fascinated by this island that is also a country because of its unique flora and fauna.
Nicknamed/Dubbed the land down under, Australia has a lot of unique flora and fauna.

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Week 1: using the present simple to introduce person story...
Week 1: writing informative articles... (structure)....
Week 2: hedging + debating
Week 2: documentary on journalism + writing to introduce an EF activity.
Week 3: writing a review

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Soonyoung, Today's activity "Skydive" in EF Sydney  

Jumping out of the plane, jumping out of the accustomed world

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Soonyoung, Today's activity "Skydive" in EF Sydney  

Jumping out of the plane, jumping out of the accustomed world

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The most popular activity in EF Sydney, “Skydive at the beach” is approaching. If you try this activity once, you will get to know why it is most popular. Just standing on the high altitude could be scary, but  this is not the end. Skydiving means you have to jump from the sky to the ground. Jumping out of the plane, this experience will give you hundreds of complex feeling. Before jumping down, you would feel afraid, fearful, nervous, and at the same time, feel curious, expected, excited. After Jumping out, you could feel free, thrilled, touched. Finally, when you land on safely, you must be proud of yourself. In addition, you can see the whole new world through the broader view. The beautiful golden beach and emerald ocean will attract your heart while you skydive. We guarantee “Skydive at the beach” could be one of the overwhelming moments in your life.

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Camila and Martyna 

Imagine you are home and cannot decide if you want to go for a ''lazy'' or a ''wide'' vacation. What if I told you that you could combine these two. Sydney is a large city, located in New South Wales, Australia. It is not only known for its night life but also for its beautiful nature. 
 
When it comes to nightlife, Ivy Pool club stands as number one on the list. It is a 7th floor club that gives you an oppornity to listen to 7 different types of music. You can choose from reggae to pop. There is something for everybody. We all can agree that it is almost always getting too hot on the dance floor. Imagine that you can jump into the pool and cool down. It is what Ivy Club can provide you with! A beautiful, outside, giant pool!  
Followed by, another great place to enjoy the night is Home. It is located in Darling Harbour, heart of Sydney. Home is //Martyna 

Is there anything better than relaxing in the middle of the city? In Sydney that could be possible. This city is full of parks and green spaces, where you can cycling, relax, or having a picnic. The Royal Botanic Garden is located near the Sydney Opera House and you can have a guided walk there if you want. Another famous park, is called Hyde Park. It is a little bit smaller than the other, but it is actually the oldest one, with a lot of native trees in there. A great trip you can enjoy with friends of family is the Chinese Garden, where you can find beautiful sculptures. 

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Imagine you are arriving at the most beautiful landscape you have ever seen, with a blue horizon of eucalyptus trees and full of montains. You start walking to know better the place, admiring the native bushland and listening to the guide, even if you still can’t believe you are actually there. After a while, you are tired, because you have been walking for like a half an hour. You just want to drink some water and relax a little bit. Anyway, you continue walking, and there it is. The most perfect view you have ever seen before. Blue Mountains are just in front of you, and you feel like you want to stay there forever.

Experiences like this one are available at EF activities desk. They are taking groups to Blue Montains, and you should not miss it! Go there and make yourself sure that you have a seat.

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You are in the middle of a huge crowd, it is summer, the weather is ideal and you are looking out over the blue sea. Suddenly there goes a big cheer through the crowd and you can feel the joy and tension in the air because there are two teams against each other. A feeling of excitement runs through your body, you are...

This Friday the big Volleyball tournament, Vollyfest, will take its beginning

You don't have any plans for your weekend? Well, why not enjoy the beautiful Manly beach and be a part of the huge Volleyfest tournament?

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You are standing on the cool sand of a beach. It is early in the morning. You look up and only see the calm waters of the Australian coast. The waves are crashing lightly on the shore, inviting you to take a dip. But its too cold. You’re hoping for our closest star to warm things up. You wait patiently with your friends. And there it is. Its liberating rays pierce through the darkness as birds fly through the sky in joy. A breeze of fresh air comes to give you the good news. You take in a deep breath, full of delight. This is what you came to see. Best thing is you didn't even pay for it!

The EF activities staff will be taking a group of students to check out the sun rise at Coogee tomorrow at 6am. Make sure you sign up!

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1. have something to _________
2. read ....
3. rhetorical speech... (what did he mean?)
4. make sure your language is not convoluted. (what does he mean?)
5. understand the medium ( what did he mean?)
6. Paint a _____________
7. Ask yourself what is the burden you want your piece to carry. (what does he mean?)
8. Average should be less than 16. (what does he mean) Why?
9. Vary the pace (what does he mean)
10. Use adjectives sparingly. (what does he mean)?
11. Avoid word pairs that are cliches. They won't have an impact. (what does he mean?)
12. Never use a metaphor you don't know the literal meaning of. (can you think of an example).

Vocab:
to evoke a sense of trepidation
to conjure a visual image

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1. have something to _________
2. read ....
3. rhetorical speech... (what did he mean?)
4. make sure your language is not convoluted. (what does he mean?)
5. understand the medium ( what did he mean?)
6. Pain a _____________
7. Ask yourself what is the burden you want your piece to carry. (what does he mean?)
8. Average should be less than 16. (what does he mean) Why?
9. Vary the pace (what does he mean)
10. Use adjectives sparingly. (what does he mean)?
11. Avoid word pairs that are cliches. They won't have an impact. (what does he mean?)
12. Never use a metaphor you don't know the literal meaning of. (can you think of an example).

Vocab:

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1. There were three pieces that were presented in the lecture? What were they about ... explain in one sentence.
2. What were the different pieces of advice he gave in regards to writing?

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Journalism - Tips from BBC - Listen and write a summary of what you have learnt from the lesson.

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Journalism - Tips from BBC - Listen and write a summary of what you have learnt from the lesson.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdkbsl3YjHM

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Sydney Nightlife

Imagine going out to a five-floor club with a huge and beautiful pool in It’s terrace. Would’t that be awesome?. Believe me It is, and you can perfectly do it right here, in Sydney.

Although being one of the most expensives cities in the world, Sydney has nightlife option for all tastes and pockets. From vibrant, multicultural pubs and bars, to luxurious and glamorous nightclubs, this city is one the best places in the world to go out and meet new people while having a great time with your friends.

If you want to spend your night in a fancy nightclub, full of champagne and good music, I highly recommend you to go to Ivy. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this massive nightclub is very popular among tourist from all over the world. Visiting Ivy’s terrace is definetly and unforgettable experience. With a massive pool and an spectacular view of the Sydney’s skyline, this hidden oasis is by far, one of the nightclubs you will ever visit in your whole life!

But if you love dancing as much as I do, you must go to Establishment Bar, particularly on Tuesdays, when latin music takes over the place, and you can almost immediately feel like you were dancing somewhere in Latin America. This unique nighclub is located next to Sydney’s Stock Exchange Building, and between 6 to 9 pm is always full of executive’s who meet there to have some drink before going back home after work.

Diversity is also a defining word of Sydney’s identity. Everyone is welcomed here, no matter how you look, where you come from, or who you choose to love and share your life with. But there’s no other place that embodies this idea more than Newtown. This pintoresque and joyful neightboorhood is the home of Sydney’s LGBTQ community, and It’s full of clubs, bars and pubs where everyone is welcome.

Last but not least, we cannot forget to mention Bondi.

(I will finish it at home)

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Are you a tourist in Sydney looking for some good beaches and beautiful nature to discover? Then this article is something for you (then this article is for you/exactly what you need). The coast line in Sydney is covered with beautiful beaches and coastal walks.

With a convenient transport system to take you to different places around the city you can easily visit some of the best beaches of Sydney. Just a ferry ride away you (will) come across the popular Manly beach. Even though Manly is the most popular beach in that area there are many surrounding places that are worth exploring. If you are interested in seeing multiple beaches in one day you should do the nice coastal walk from the amazing Dee Why Beach to the small but extraordinary Shelly Beach. Shelly Beach is famous for being a protected marine reserve and its location creates (makes for/offers) the perfect environment for snorkelling.

Another famous coastal walk has its starting point at the most famous beach in Sydney, Bondi beach. This beautiful walk takes you from Bondi to Coogee beach and includes spectacular views consisting of cliffs, pools, parks, bays and cozy cafes where you can sit down and relax. In total (all in all) you will see five different beaches of various sizes. The walk is approximately 6 km long and the average time it takes to finish the walk is two hours (on average it would take 2 hours ...). This coastal track is also a perfect path for exercise thanks to its varied landscape.

If you are interested of a day trip outside of the city we recommend you to rent a car or take the bus to Palm Beach. This headland is located one and a half to two and a half (depending on choice of transport) hours north of Sydney and offers a perfect a nice quiet area with a more “local Australian” feeling. While visiting Palm Beach you should absolutely take the time to do the Lighthouse walk. A short but steep path that takes you to a point with spectacular views. It is definitely worth the effort! After the walk you can lay down at one of the beaches to relax. Palm Beach is not as crowded as the beaches surrounding Sydney which means you can really enjoy a quiet time.

These beaches presented are just a few out of many. Sydney and its surroundings offer uncountable beaches where you can spend your days. It is a part of Australia that is worth exploring. We hope that this article has given you some inspiration and motivation to travel inside and outside of the city.

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Nightlife in Sydney - Gianna (CORRECTED)

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Nightlife in Sydney - Gianna (CORRECTED)

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Imagine you just arrived in Sydney and you have no clue about it's nightlife. It would be very useful to get some tips from someone who is in the same situation as you, right? So when I arrived at Sydney last week, I started asking around about Sydneys nightlife. Not only is Sydney the biggest city I ever was (have ever been in ), but it also has a very big and various nightlife (very active and diverse). So after one week of Sydney (or after being here for one week) i followed the advise of most the people I talked to and went to ivy club.

Never before have I seen so many people in one room. Only by going to ivy (did) I realize how big this city really is. It's the perfect club if you're into meeting new people and you aren't afraid of drunk (intoxicated - better word for article) people. If you want to have an affordable night, I highly recommend you to go to ivy on a Thursday night. On Thursdays the entry fee is only 10 Dollars. If you want to save money on drinks as well you should take advantage of the happy hour s in most of the pub and bars in Sydney from 4 pm to 7 pm. Alcohol will be way cheaper. (You'll save a fortune.)

If you want some more diversity in music (if you want to listen to a variety of music) and people (and get to know  people from all walks of life you should try the establishment bar or go to Sydneys LGBT quarter. I hadn't (haven't - present perfect) had the chance to go there myself but I've only heard good things.

Feedback: great informative article. Need to practise present perfect.
Enjoy!

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Oscar - Improving your English on your own in Sydney

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Oscar - Improving your English on your own in Sydney

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Did you know English is the national language of Australia, and is spoken by 73% of the population?

If you want to improve your English in another country, then the best destiny for that might be Sydney, the most populated city in Australia.

There are many ways to improve your English in Sydney, maybe an English course or a Work and Holiday program are the most common ways to learn English in Sydney, but, what about learning English by your own?

Here are many tips on how to improve this difficult language by your own.
First of all try to travel alone, if you are with a partner try to be with someone who doesn't speak your native language. Then if you are going out to some places try to avoid the use of your GPS to get there and try asking every directions you need to the people in the streets. If you want to go on tour trips, try to go on only English tours. And finally, in nightlife, try to go to local bars or clubs, there you can meet a lot of local people who are very sociable, so you can learn with them and also have some fun.

By following these steps you can improve your English a lot and also learn more about this amazing country.

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we will finish home
Camila and Martyna

Imagine you are home and cannot decide if you want to go for a ''lazy'' or a ''wide'' vacation. What if I told you that you could combine these two. Sydney is a large city, located in New South Wales, Australia. It is not only known for its night life but also for its beautiful nature.

When it comes to nightlife, Ivy Pool club stands as number one on the list. It is a 7th floor club that gives you an opportunity to listen to 7 different types of music. You can choose from reggae to pop. There is something for everybody. We all can agree that it is almost always getting too hot on the dance floor. Imagine that you can jump into the pool and cool down. It is what Ivy Club can provide you with! A beautiful, outside, giant pool!

Followed by, another great place to enjoy the night is Home. It is located in Darling Harbor, heart of Sydney. Home is //Martyna

Is there anything better than relaxing in the middle of the city? In Sydney that could be possible. This city is full of parks and green spaces, where you can cycling, relax, or having a picnic. The Royal Botanic Garden is located near the Sydney Opera House and you can have a guided walk there if you want. Another famous park, is called Hyde Park. It is a little bit smaller than the other, but it is actually the oldest one, with a lot of native trees in there. A great trip you can enjoy with friends of family is the Chinese Garden, where you can find beautiful sculptures.

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Culture in Sydney. Multicultural. Vibrant. Perfect combination of beach city and mountains. People from all parts of the word. Big Asian community.

What’s the culture like in Sydney?

Lets start by saying this city is so cosmopolitan that can be defined as multicultural: people from all parts of the world have left and leave its footprint in ti. So if you are searching for somewhere traditional and classic, you are in the wrong continent.

Elizabeth Gilbert, an American writer, said that every city can be defined with one word. For instance, Paris: magic, Buenos Aires: passion, Berlin: architecture. However, what word can Sydney be defined with? Personally, I think about Vibrancy. Sydney is vibrant, full of colours, arts, music: the perfect combination of city, beaches and country side.

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Martyna - how to meet native speakers in Sydney (meetup page)

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Martyna - how to meet native speakers in Sydney (meetup page)

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Meetup is a service that organizes online groups that host-in

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Shark attacks, dangerous currents, huge waves, beaches are nice but they can be dangerous. Especially in Australia.

Sydney is a city that's positioned near beaches. This city has many beaches, most of them are beautiful. The sand is white and the water is clear. However, the beaches can be very dangerous. There are strong currents and sharks are looking for preys. Luckily many big beaches are equipped with very good bay watches and shark nets. the bay watches also put flags on the beach, in between these flags it's safe to swim. The currents in that area aren't strong and the bay watches are always looking with their binoculars. When you're in trouble, you have to put your hand in the air and the bay watches will come directly to help you.

In conclusion, it is safe to swim in the sea of Sydney, but just don't do stupid shit!

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Oscar - Improving your English on your own in Sydney

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Oscar - Improving your English on your own in Sydney

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-Beaches
-Nature and Parks in Sydney
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

-Zoo

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How to spend time in Sydney if you love walking
Featured Walks in Sydney (Google: walking in sydney)

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk, Palm Beach.

Bondi to Coogee Walk

Bradleys Head Walk near Taronga Zoo

Cahill Walk includes both the Harbour Bridge and Expressway Lookout.

Coast Track, Royal National Park.

Eagle Rock (Curracurrong)

Figure 8 Pools.

Sydney's Great Coastal Walk.

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Task 2: Writing an informative article...

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Read the article "How to save a life in the surf" - This is an example of what I want you to write in the next class. We will discuss vocab and writing techniques in the next class... for now do the following...
Research a topic that you think students need to know about in relation to life in Sydney. Take notes and put all the details of your research on this website. Here are some ideas:
1) Working in Sydney
2) Nightlife in Sydney
3) Things to do in Sydney
4) Culture in Sydney
5) Beach Safety in Sydney
6) Camping in Sydney
7) How to meet native speakers in Sydney
8) Learning about business in Sydney
9) Improving your English on your own in Sydney
10) Living on your own in Sydney
You can come up with your own idea as well.

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Imagine you go out with your friends to the best night club in Sydney. You are having a wonderful time, dancing, singing and drinking, but suddenly, your best friend disappears. You know she's too drunk (another word)  to find the way back home, so you desperately start looking for her all around the club.
One (A) security guard told me that she was kicked out of the place, so I was forced to look for her in the streets. I picked up a bike, and started cycling around the club's surrounding area, shouting her name and imagining that something extremely terrible had happen to her.  Suddenly, I saw a girl in the distance that looked exactly like her, so I started cycling as fast as I could to catch her. But instead of catching the girl, I ended up falling with my bike all down the long stairs of and empty, and dark train station. I thought that my friend had gone, that she was lost in a city full of dangers and lunatics. But unexpectedly, a stranger helped me backing up on my feet . When I was finally able to see her face, I luckily discovered that stranger was actually my best friend. What a happy ending!!!

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Imagine it is your first day in Sydney, you're not used to the public transport system and you don't even know your own address, so you only depend on having your smartphone charged and WiFi. So with all that said, you are with some friends at Bondi Beach, having some drinks, and after the party is over, everyone leaves and you are on your own, but sadly, your smartphone just ran out of battery.

This is what happened to me, it was my first day, my smartphone was dead and i didn't know how to get home. So i started walking and asking people where the train station was. Suddenly, a really drunk guy helped me by lending me his phone, so i was able to find my address. I was 2 hours away from my house. So i started walking, asking every person i found how to get home with the only thing i knew, my address. So after 2 hours of wandering around, i finally got home safe. But wait, the worst thing was that the host family gave me the wrong keys... So i was outside my house until morning because nobody answered the doorbell.

So this is how i was inducted into Sydney for the first time. It was a roller coasterride but actually i was able to know more about the local people, the transport system and how the streets are really safe at night compared to South America.

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Imagine you get kicked out of your host family at midnight. You had to pack your bags and just go away because the host mom couldn't handle you any longer.

so this happened for real, luckily my friend that was kicked out could find a hotel but he had to go there in the middle of the night. personally, I don't think that you should get kicked out of a place in the middle of the night if you've paid for it.

what do you think? Is it okay to kick someone out of your house in the middle of the night if the guy paid to stay at your place?

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Imagine you are going to Ivy with a beautiful girl. You put your most beautiful outfit just to impress the girl. It was your dream to go out with her and it"s happen right now (it finally happened). The lady suppose (was supposed) to arrive at 9pm, but suddenly your phone start (starts) to ring. It's your date, she is arriving. You go to open the door, but there is a problem...She's very intoxicated and throw up (throws up) on you. You are totally flabbergasted with what you live right now (what you have experienced).

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Picture this, you are on a train station and a random guy comes up to you. He asks for your help but the only thing he wanted (wants) was is your Instagram. You politely say no (turn him down). However, he tries to keep up with the conversation (to hold/continue a conversation). You don't want to be rude but you finally managed to escape and took your train home (get rid of him, flee the scenario).

Well this is what happened to me a month ago. The next day, (I - first person, past simple) you get a new follower on Instagram. Guess who. Yes, the guy from the station. It felt very creepy so you decided to block him. He managed to find your number and Facebook as well. You never told him anything about yourself, not even your name. You lied about your nationality but here we are, he found you everywhere. At first, it was normal texts like ''hey, how are you?'' but after you blocked him on the first social media platform, texts became ''you are like everybody else, whore''.

That's what happened to me one month before I left to (leave for) Australia. It took place in Sweden where all of the personal data is public. Which means, you can google someone's name or a telephone number and see their address, house and even the car (even the type of car you have...license plate). I still have those days when I think about it (I still have days when the memory of the incident sends chills up my spine). I feel stalked.

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Imagine you are totally in love and some day your boyfriend tells you that he cheated on you. Your heart is about to break into (a) thousand pieces. You start to think about yourself. You realize you lost yourself and you want to change it. You decide to do something crazy.

This is what happened to me last summer. During that time I decided to make my biggest dream come true and to go to australia to find myself and to do what's good for me. I started to plan my trip and i chose to make (book) my trip with EF, because it is my first solo travel (its my first time travelling solo). To send through the registration form was very hard for me, because I knew that there's no way back when it's sent, so I had cold feet (to second guess your decision). It took a few seconds to click "send", but I did it and now i'm here.

Today is my second day at school and and I still haven't realized that I'm in Sydney, but it was the best decision in my whole life. I've never felt that much (so) proud of myself. (that much pride in myself)

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Imagine that you are in a hurry to school. Your Opal card has no money so you top it up before getting on. Since you are in such a rush you put the card back into your wallet and forget to top on (tap on). After ten minutes on the train you remember that you didn't top on. While sitting there planning different ways of getting off the train without anyone noticing a train inspector walks into your carriage.

This is what happened to me (in) my second week in Sydney. When the inspector checked my card I already knew it was going give a negative response (he was going to hand me a fine). That was when I started to act like a dumb tourist that didn't understand anything about how this might have happened. Luckily the inspector was in a good mood and let me off (let me off the hook) with just a warning and a free card to get out of the station. After this incidence I always take out my Opal card well in advance before entering the train. great story

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Suppose you have just arrived to Sydney and you have no idea how to move through the city. You buy an opal card and decide to go to visit the opera house, most touristic spot of the city. Everything seems nice and you fell asleep without realising. However, you are suddenly waken up by the noise of the train arriving to the station and you go off, assuming that's your stop.

You see google maps to orientate your self and you see that that was not your stop. Your not even close to it. Moreover, you aren't at Sydney any more, you are somewhere to the south called Kiama. You panic, hell you panic. You try to calm down and ask for help. There is a nice boy nearby that seems kind of friendly. You tell him your situation and he turns out to be from your same country! He explains that there won't be any more buses until tomorrow morning and offers you to spend the night on his house (a bit scary, isn't it?) But as you don't have any other option, so you accept. You cook together some traditional food and talk for hours and hours about this and that. You find out he is a surfer and he offers to give you some lessons. Obviously you accept, it's a great opportunity.
The next morning he shows you the surroundings and teaches you how to surf. Later he takes you back in his car back to the city.

You had had such a great time, and just because you had taken the wrong train. Back at Sydney you think: Isn't it amazing how disastrous situations can become the most wonderful adventures?

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Imagine you are in a country far away from your home, and you are alone  with no friends and family around. You have to take trains and buses to get to other places (get around), and this is rare to you (for you) because in your home country there are no trains and just a few buses. So, if you get lost and you have not (don't have money OR you have not got money) money with you, the better option is to ask someone or to take an uber to your house, but no one were (is) on the streets and your phone is out of battery.

This happened to me the day I arrived (in) Sydney. For you to have an idea, my country has only three million habitants (only has three million homes), so it is very small comparing (comparable) to Sydney. In that moment, I tried to think clearly and not to be (get) scared (freak out) about the situation. But then I remember(ed) that I didn't know which train do I have to take (I had to take), or which bus take me home (would take me home), so I got really nervous. I thought,  what can I do? Is this happening to me on my first day?

Finally, I found a store and I ask(ed) the owners of it if they have anything that (could) help me to charge my phone, so I can ask (past - called an uber) for an uber and finally go home. Luckily they helped me and I was very happy then because twenty minutes later I arrived home.

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Imagine you are at the supermarket with your dad and your siblings. You are seven years old and you are very curious. So you are walking around in the store and suddenly you can't see your dad anymore.

This is what happened to me a couple of years ago. I didn't even had (hadn't even realized) realized in that morning that I was lost, when a worried employee picked me up. She asked me where my parents were and as I didn't saw (didn't see) them I started panicking. So she took me and brought me to the children's playroom. I was so  afraid that I didn't even wanted to go in and play. Then the employee asked me about my fathers name and they started to call him trough the sound system at the shop???. Only that they couldn't pronounce his name correctly...

Luckily he understood anyways and came to my rescue. To be honest I think if the employee hadn't picked me straight up my father would have found me by himself. But anyways I was really happy that at the end we were all reunited.

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Task: using present simple and 2nd person narrative to draw the readers attention... write about a personal experience in Sydney that you think readers may find interesting....

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Getting Lost in Sydney

Imagine you are going out with your friends and you do not know the city at all. The night is long and you get thirsty and hungry after dancing, so you just need to find the closest shop, which is not rocket science. Then you finally get there and you enjoy the first sip of sparkling water. Then you want to say something to your friends and all of the sudden they are gone.

This is what happened to me when I went out with my friends. In that moment I was trying to get a hold of myself and tried to use google maps to get back home. To make matters worse my phone was out of the battery, no surprise for me. Sure I started to stress out, because how could I get back home now? Now it is time to use your inner brain map. Or what else would you do?

To be honest I had no idea how I found the way, but I surprisingly did, without any harm. An even bigger surprise was when my friends met up with me at my residence a few minutes after I had arrived. Feels good to be alive and re-united.

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colonoguerol@gmail.com  :)

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zemanova.tere@gmail.com

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EF school has always plenty of activities and a really organized schedule, some are free and some you have to pay but worth it. We are close to start August and they have a lot of plans for students and teachers also if they want, these activities might be outside school but the greatest activity inside school and for free is the Tim Tam Slam, then we have some big activities like the trip to Port Stephen or Sky Diving but the most recommended from Isabella our activities coordinator is the Surf Camp which will be in the 11 and 12 of August she said “I think everybody should go to that at least once that they are here”. Also a strongly recommended activity is going to Luna Park a theme park built in 1935 during night because the whole park is lit up and is the favorite time to go to Isabella. But things don’t stop here Isabella is looking forward to the Barefoot Lawn Bowls because is right next to the beach were you can go with you friends have some drinks. The recommendation of an authentic Australian as Isabella is going to the bridge climb because you can’t have views like that anywhere, views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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Santi, Ecuador, 18 years

-quite hard, very different from other SPIN-classes

-academic focus: essays, powerpoint, excel

-attendance is 90% (instead of 80% for other classes)

-Why? I want to study here in Australia, marine biology

-Why marine biology? Australia is the perfect place to study it since it has a very interesting marine life, lots of different interesting species. I also wanted to study cinematography, but after a visit to the Galapagos Islands I made my choice

-You have to take a few exams at the end, and you have to get at least a 6.0

-If you go to an Australian university that doesn’t have a partnership with EF, you have to take the IELTS  exam to enter

-You have to take this class very seriously

-I feel like in the UP class we learned more than the other EF students

-I’ve been here for 4 months

-C2 level, but the class is also with other C-level students

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Hugh is the school director of Ef Sydney since April. Before that he used to work as a teacher in Auckland Ef school and then he became the school director for one year.  He has been working with Ef for 9 years now.

We asked him how he feel working in the school and how he see the students and the staff. He pointed out that the thing he liked the most about his job is to see the improvement not only on the staff, but also on students. He also added that the student creat the atmophere of the school. Moreover, he mentiones that what makes him proud is to

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www.padlet.com/efsyd/pub

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Hot jobs

Popular jobs : hospitality industry (coffee shops, restaurants, bars), retailer jobs

Level of English: min. B2 and plus

Application: good cover letter (specific for an exact company), not too long and complicated CV

Contract: necessary to check the trial period, start/end date, description of the job, notice period, holidays, overtimes

Internships: unpaid, part time, administration/marketing/hospitality jobs

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Port Stephens

surf camp

Many students prefer to go on trips on their own

Everyone who has done an activity with EF can recommend it because you get to know new people from the school and you can make new friends from other nationalities

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Whitsundays: a must-see location!

What excites me the most about the Whitsunday Islands is the beautiful nature. Not only do they have pure white beaches and turquoise waters (paradise vibes!), but they also have tropical rainforests and colourful coral reefs.
Only after snorkelling with turtles, some kayaking, doing a croc safari or going for some bushwalking, will you experience the true beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.

The island group contains 74 little islands, of which 4 offer a form of accomodation. You can get there  by plane or by boat and you will most likely leave from Airlie beach.

The thing that makes this destination stand out is dat every island has something to offer. Brampton Island would be perfect for honeymoons, with its luxurious resorts and secluded environment. Daydream Island might be right for families to snorkle or have a got at some mini golf, whereas Hook Island would be perfect for experienced divers and snorkellers, as well as more self-sufficient campers.

Every island has it's own charm, and you might never want to leave!

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ay from Sydney, and I can guarantee you it will be worth the trip.

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Spice Alley

Sometimes you're hungry but you don't really know where you have to (should/want to) go in order to find a good restaurant. Should I go there ? Is it cheap or expensive ? Is it far from the school ? We ask ourselves exactly these same questions. Exactly we ask ourselves quite the same questions. And me I find the answer of for those (these) questions, I've got a good plan for you guys, you, EF's student . You have to go to SPICE ALLEY.
Rarely, people do people know about this place because it's a bit hidden. Near of the Central Park, this place is a 5 minute walk from the school by walk. But what can you eat there ? Speciality delicacies from Asia. So if you're come from Asia it will be the a good place to recreating relive the flavors of your mom's cooking. dishes mom's house. And if you are not, it will be the opportunity to eat good food from countries that you don't even know the existence (past tense - didn't even know existed).
Moreover, the reasons why I love this place are that you can find Chinese food, Malaysian food, Thai food, Japanese food, etc... Also you're full you can eat for Aus$12. That's really cheap, I think we can all agree on that. What makes it different from the other places like Chinatown or whatever ? This place is so small that it creates a cocooning atmosphere. makes you feel like you are in a caccoon.
So,according to me, you have to at least go there once in your life. Little warning - go there earlier because you have there are so many dishes that you can choose from.

Feedback:
remember - difference between have to, want to, should
a 5 min walk, 5 mins on foot
keep in mind structure of sentence with inversion

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Eventhough I haven't been in Sydney for a long time, I'm already excited about the beauty and diversity of this city. What surprised me the most, is that the most amazing beaches, like Maroubra Beach, are only an hour away from school. The thing I liked the most about Maroubra Beach was the laid back style of the people visiting the place. What struck me was that there were obviously less tourists on the beach than on Bondi Beach for example. The reason why I'm so enthusiastic about this place is that you're not surrounded by people who want to take their perfect Instagram photo but only by people who enjoy and respect their environment and are passionate about the sea. People usually meet friends and family on this beach and that's what makes this place welcoming. The reason why I visited Maroubra Beach was to catch some waves. That's what the inhabitants of Maroubra love to do the most. I want to recommend to all people who love the relaxing and cheerful Australian way of life is to visit this beautiful place. Make sure to put your cellphones away and enjoy the moment!

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In my opinion, the Royal Botanic Garden is a must-see during your stay in Sydney. It ‘s situated near to the Sydney Opera House.

The reason why you should definitely visit the Royal Botanic Garden, is to admire the stunning view of the skyline of Sydney and the Harbour Bridge you can admire there.

The thing, that I like about the Royal Botanic Garden, is that you can go there for a walk and discover very rare plants and some animals, like cockatoos or flying foxes. This garden is so huge and there they are so many things to discover, that you can spend there plenty of time there. So if you don’t know, what to do on a sunny day and if you like to walk and to enjoy the nature, this may be the perfect place for you.

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Great ending - nice sentence structure.
Good use of cleft sentences - practice the reason why... (use to + verb - see above correction)
near to - this is wrong --- we say It is close to the Opera house. It is near the Opera house.
talk about location 'there' at the end of the sentence.

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Im going to talk about the royal botanical garden. The garden is located at Mrs Macquaries Road in Sydney. The main reason why i think you should visit the garden is because there are so many things you can do, which makes sure means that there is something to do for everyone. The garden is open in the months of  june and july open from 7am till 5 pm. You can enter get to the garden for example at the from the Opera house. If you keep walking you'll and end up at Woolloomooloo or keep on walking and enter the and further down you'll find hyde park. In the park you can find The Domain Loop Running Trail. This 1 km section is only 5 minutes from the heart of Sydney's CBD. You can have a walk with the water at your side or you can shop, eat something or go to an exhibition at The Calyx. Beside the beautiful garden, there are also a few things organized attractions like New Year's Eve (???), living Laborary and Art&Lifestyle. You can also get a tour with on a small train. While on this tour you can experience the beauty of the garden and learn a bit about the history of it. While During my stay at Sydney i visited the garden multiple times per week. It's great to see the wildlife of Australia while having a break from the busy city (hustle and bustle of the city - advanced vocab - check dictionary). This is why you should visit the garden when (while) you're in Sydney.

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Great job. You need to practice using conjunctions - when, while , during... when for past simple, while with past continuous and present continuous and during is for a period. during my stay in sydeny, during summer etc. come to me if you need help. Look online for practice ... otherwise come to me and I'll help.

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During my stay in Sydney I've been in (to) many parts of Australia not only Sydney even though I would say Sydney is my favourite place because you can go to new places and do many things every day and yes I would recommend you to visit the more tourist things the more touristy places like the Opera house or Bondi beach but what I recommend the most is to visit the Christian church called "Hillsong", It isn't an issue/problem if important that you aren't christian for example me in my case I don't actually believe in any kind of God but I really find interesting other cultures interesting and believing so one of my friends told me about it and invites (Past tense) me to go and I didn't think twice, immediately we went there and the first thing I thought was "this is not a church" then she realised we were late to the event so we quickly went to this room which was a hole concert hall with thousands of people for from every part of the world during that event people dance a let them and let themselves go like they were free and surprisingly the (they) also pray (Past Tense) at the same time and later you go (we went) to another room were they give you coffee or hot chocolate or if you want hot dogs for new people and they also explained to me that most of the christian songs were recorded in that church and that is not all the church I went to is only a "small" church but for me it was huge and they told me I should visit the principal (main) church.

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very interesting story. focus on past tense...
go to, went to, have been to.
to + verb (to explain the reason or purpose of something) Practice using the preposition to in these ways... Please use sentences!!!!

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Bondi beach

My whole life I (have) dreamt of a beach like Bondi Beach, I always used to see pictures of it on Instagram, but I never thought that I could ever go there. When I first arrived, what I felt was like I was still sleeping and i was still dreaming. (it felt surreal) Everything was so perfect that it didn’t seem real to me. I remember that my feeling was that I was inside of an Instagram picture (just to be clear). It isn’t that funny weird? Wouldn’t you like to feel the same?

This amazing beach is situated in the east of Sydney,New South Wales, Australia. What it is more (most) famous for, is the incredible pool right next to the ocean and its awesome scenic backdrop that you can enjoy while laying in the sand with your friends and family. Moreover, if you are a surf person enjoy the surf, it is also the perfect beach to go to and spend a beautiful sunny day surfing with astonishing waves for you to appreciate.

To sum up, this stunning beach is the one that you need not only to have fun that is not only fun, but also to relax and enjoy the huge and  offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants that offers with your friends that you can enjoy with your friends.

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Australia is an amazing country with beautiful nature and multiple cultures. What I love the most about this country is that there are a variety of beaches you can choose to chill at and have a wonderful time. The very beach (nice language 'very') I want to share with you is the 7 mile beach.
The thing that attracts me the most is that 7 mile beach is not only enormous but also has great waves which even the first-time surfer can handle. What's more, there are fewer people compared to other famous beaches so you can enjoy your own time (enjoy your privacy/the time you have with yourself). And little do people know that the view at night is more spectacular. Laying down at the beach, listening to the wind and the waves, and enjoying the sky full of stars is the best experience I had ever had in my entire life. (very poetic - love it!)
So, if you want to travel (to) in the east of Australia, don't forget to add the 7 mile beach to your (bucket) list. It is only 2 hours away from Sydney, and I can guarantee you it will be worth the trip.

Tina

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Sydney Harbour National Park

The Sydney Harbour National Park is a great place to meet your friends beside other than the more crowded places like Bondi Beach or the Opera house. It seems like you are aware of the big city, which gives a relaxing atmosphere (what do you mean???) .
Many small beaches, shops, restaurants or the national park itself is completely worth visiting. What I loved the most, is the crystal clear blue water, the fresh air and the cliffs. It's nice to do a hiking day off to take a day off to go hiking, after spending the whole day at school.
But please, do not go to the Lady Beach! It's a "naked" beach and it was really confusing for me and my friends to see people like this, because we had no idea!
Furthermore, you can buy some food or ice cream for a picnic or just spend the evening in at (for places) a beach club, enjoying the beautiful sunset.

Do you want to go?

Neele

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good job
whole vs hole - check definition
to take a day off - phrasal verb
in - for closed places but only to emphasize you are 'in' and not around the place...
at - is usually the preposition used to talk about places, at the beach, at the bar, at the club etc.
good use of clauses
need to push yourself to use more sophisticated vocab... example beautiful vs picturesque, scenic...

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Have you ever felt like escaping this big city for a moment, although you love it? Wandering around for hours and watching a beautiful sunset could be exactly what you need. Being away from the hustle and bustle of the city and just relaxing on your own or with a few friends? Than I think I have the perfect place for you. Seven mile beach, is only 2 hours from Sydney but it is worth the ride.
A secluded beach where you can be on your own. You hear nothing but the sound of the wind, the waves and the birds. No car sounds, no people yelling everywhere, just you and the beach. If you want to stay at this beautiful beach for a weekend than you should really go to Surfcamp Australia. Not only can you learn to surf there, you will also make new friends and experience the life of a surfer. While you're there you get the chance of trying out some Australian food. At the end of the day you can just sit back and relax. The best part is that this place is only 5 minutes away from the beach. It's a place where you can get to know the Australian side of you. Worth a try don't you think?

Thalina Geenens

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Sydney’s dance academy

Have you ever heard about it?

I visited this academy several times and I joined different dance classes. The thing what I love the most at about this place is the atmosphere, the building and the location. If you like open people, who share their passion for dancing with others it will probably be the perfect place for you too.

I found this place, because a friend of my recommended this dance academy to me. In my home country I loved to dance and I planned to continue my passion here in Sydney.

If you are looking for a place to work out or you are planning to take dance lessons I can recommend you this academy, because they have beginner levels and everyone can easily follow the instructions.

Sydney’s dance academy is located in Pier 4, close to the Harbour Bridge. The location is in an old building and it is really charming.

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https://padlet.com/efsyd/writing

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Structure of an article that expresses an opinion...

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Structure of an article that expresses an opinion...

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Who is the audience of the article?
How is the reader hooked in to the article?
In which paragraph is the reader's concerns addressed?
In which paragraph is the issue explained?
What is the tone of the conclusion? How else could the article be concluded?

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Never before have we seen such incredible works of art, so we’re going to give you a tour.

Not only does this museum have sculptures, but it also displays paintings and collages.

Under no circumstance at this museum would you be able to touch any of the exhibits!

You’ll have to do a bit of research on this piece of art. Only then will you understand what it’s all about!

Rarely do we see sculptures like this in our country, so we didn’t know much about it. However, we did a bit of research, and now we can tell you about it!

You’ll have to think about symbolism. Only in this way will you realise the deep message that this painting wants to communicate.

Little do people know that this artist painted this painting while he was in jail.

Only when you see this painting will you realise how much the artist may have suffered.

Not until this artist travelled did he begin to be inspired to paint.

Only by digging deep within yourself will you understand how this painting relates to your life.

Only after you think about this sculpture will you realise the importance of human rights.

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Week 4 - Expressing Your Opinion on Something

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Week 4 - Expressing Your Opinion on Something

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Aim: use adverbs to emphasize your point

Optional: use historical present, adjectives and linking words... any vocab you may have learnt this term.

Fill in the gaps with the following adverbs:

substantially, rarely, invariably, commonly, regrettably, certainly, necessarily, emphatically, classically

Tourists ________________ (often) assume that Sydneysiders are laid-back but that isn't _____________ (isn't always true) the case. ____________ (only sometimes) do we city dwellers, duck out of work early. In fact, nowadays it is common to see people take work home. So what has happened to the Aussies that ____________ (always) told everyone to "have no worries" and ______________ (traditionally) advised people to leave their to-do list to the next day. They did this by _______________ (to give special importance/to stress something) saying, "she'll be alright"?
What has happened is that Sydney needs to keep up with international corporations in this globalized marketplace. Not only do businesses deal with local issues but they also need to manage staff and deals overseas. This means that a lot of businesses now need to work around the clock. The work-load trickles down to the blue-collar workers as well, who are asked to work longer hours. ______________ (unfortunately) everyone seems to be affected by the pace of the global economy.
How does this affect tourists? Well what they see in the city is ____________ (definitely) something they expected. People in black suits and formal wear, rushing around without a single concern for anyone else. We are turning in to a mini New York. To experience the authentic Aussie culture that everyone has heard of you need to go further away from the city. The closer you get to the country the more welcoming people become. Despite all this, Sydney is still renowned for its resident’s willingness to help tourists. Europeans ___________ (in particular) are surprised by how kind people are here. We still sleep earlier than most countries around the world. On average people in Sydney go to sleep at about 10pm.
All in all it is clear that Sydney has _____________ (significantly) changed in the last decade but it offers a healthy balance between the hustle and bustle of the city and the relaxing suburban and country lifestyle.

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Week 2 - Writing Grammar (Historical Present, Idioms and Adjectives)

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Week 2 - Writing Grammar (Historical Present, Idioms and Adjectives)

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Historical Present (Example Writing):
Use the present tense to introduce the story and bring the past into the current moment, to make the reader experience the event as you experienced. Then finish the story off with the past tense.

Imagine you just moved to a new place in Sydney with no working SIM card in your phone. You only know how to get to the house, using both a train and a bus. But then the train you were taking got delayed by 20 minutes, and by the time you arrived the nearest station, the last bus to the house was gone. You ask other drivers for help but they don’t even try to help you. You feel devastated until the last driver you asked tells that he could take you to the bus stop you wanted to go, even though his bus actually doesn’t run that route.

This is a story I had on my 2nd day in Sydney, and it made me think, a country like Australia that is flourished with multiculturalism should be more tolerate toward the new people who don’t know much about the place and who are not fluent in English, because without help, we really have no idea how to get through the situation.

Are many of Sydney siders stuck up and thus, they should be more considerate to others?
-Chisa

Idioms:
https://www.ef-australia.com.au/english-resources/english-idioms/

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Week 2 - Article (Discussing Both Sides of an Argument)

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Week 2 - Article (Discussing Both Sides of an Argument)

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Vocab: stakeholders, to stun someone, to pre-empt, ironclad, to enact a law, to enforce a law, ordinances, to pass a bill, a ballot, an initiative, to barr something, legislators, to oppose someone or something, autonomy, a measure, to champion something, to advocate, to Shepard someone or something, a progressive person, to raise money/taxes/funds, to discourage someone, scarce, to be short on something, to lobby, to rally

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Week 3 - Article (Expressing an Opinion)

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Week 3 - Article (Expressing an Opinion)

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-04/why-children-lie/9936262
Vocab:
deceptive, to deceive, to mask a behaviour, to mislead, a social deviant, to comply with rules, to deviate from, to emphatize with someone, prevalance, to vary, deceit, to defy, disruptive, violate, to confront, a stigma

it is cause for concern, from a ___adj___ perspective, a study found, to raise a question, to be indicative of,

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http://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/eve-exercises/EngVocEx_transitions_1.htm

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Learn how to use the following linking words in bold.

Come to school _____or/otherwise_________ (the consequence will be) you won't get attendance.

_______Unless_______ (if you don't) you come to school you won't get attendance.

I work at a restaurant. _________Moreover/Furthermore/Besides_______ (words similar to - In addition) I also work from home as a freelancer. So I have two jobs.

________Although/even though/In spite of the fact that/Despite the fact that__________ I haven't been learning English for a while, (but) I am quite good at it (result is the opposite of what was expected).   Despite not learning English for a while...

I was sick. ______therefore/hence/thus/as a consequence/as a result_______ (and so - result) I didn't come to school.

The weather in Sydney is pretty unpredictable. ______whereas/however/while______ (on the other hand - to compare opposite things) the weather in Bali is quite stable.

I didn't study today ________instead_________ I watched TV shows on Netflix. (talking about options)

It was raining today. ______despite that,/nonetheless/nevertheless_______ I went out to surf.
I went to surf __________nonetheless_________. _______Despite_______ the rain, I went out to surf. (unexpected action)

I don't like pancakes. _______In fact_______, I think I am allergic to them! (used to emphasize a truth, second statement has to be stronger)

Learning English is necessary. ________however______ it isn't spoken everywhere in the world.  (used to introduce a sentence that is the opposite of the first)

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Imagine you have just finished your party at 12 pm and you are about to miss the latest train that is in 15 minutes. Your phone is out of battery and you can not use the Google maps to search for the directions to the nearest train station. You ask someone you meet on the street for help but they just do nothing but pull your leg cause they are so drunk. Your time is running out and you had better go faster, or else you will have to sleep on the street tonight. It seems to be the perfect storm on your second day abroad, isn't it? The only thing you can do now is to run like the wind but not sure whether you are in the right way.
That is what happened to me a few weeks ago

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Imagine you are in the supermarket and want to pay for your groceries but then realize you forgot your wallet. You are trying to courteously explain what happend to the cashier but you miss the boat and she already called the police. The police arrive to make matters worse they think you were trying to steal the groceries and want you to come with them to the police station.

This is what happend to my friend when she was on vacation in Sydney. She tried to pull herself together even though she was frightened. They didn't even give her a chance to explain herself even though it wasn't rocket science. This is an unfair situation. Don't you think so?

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Imagine you get to some place and suddenly it is like dreaming, so surreal that it feels like being in instagram picture, images that you have been looking at for your whole life. wouldn't it be amazing?

That is the priceless feeling I experienced when i got to Bondi Beach, one of the most famous and iconic beaches of sydney. When I saw the unmistakable pool next to the sea I couldn't even take my phone out to take pictures, I just stood there appreciating the view. it was the best of both worlds.

has this ever happened to you?

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Imagine you just arrived to Sydney and you aren't sure how to get home from central at night, the only thing you know is that you have to take the train to Mount Druit and then take a bus and commute around 20 minutes but you don't know which bus you have to take and if you take the correct one you are not sure where you should get off the bus. Even though in that kind of situation you have to pull yourself together and try to ask for directions and get help.

This happened to me in the first week in Sydney I didn't have a SIM so I couldn't get in touch with my roommate and I felt so lost but I stay calm and start talking with the bus driver who was very polite and when there were no more people at the bus he went out of his route and drive around 15 minutes and drop me of a supermarket I knew it was close from my home and since then I felt less annoyed from the whole situation.

Would you say people in Sydney are considerate in this type of situation? aren't they?

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Imagine you are going out with your friends and you do not know the city at all. The night is long and you get thirsty and hungry after dancing, so you just need to find the closest shop, which is not rocket science. Then you finally get there and you can enjoy the first sip of sparkling water. Then you want to say something to your friends and out of the sudden they are gone.

This is what happened to me when I went out with my friends. In that moment I was trying to pull myself together and tried to use google maps to get back home. To make matters worse my phone was out of the battery, no surprise for me. Sure I started to stress out, because how should I get back home now? Now it is time to use your inner brain map. Or what else would you do?

To be honest I had no idea how I found the way, but I surprisingly did, without any harm. Feels good to be alive.

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Imagine you are at the airport and you can not go to your gate, because the airline staff told you that you have problems with your visa. You just arrive at the airport with your family and friends, looking for your gate. First you would like to bring your luggage to the right airline. Your family and friends are there to support you. Now the first shock, your luggage is overweight. With help from your sister you start packing out, at the same time the airline staff is on the way to you, to tell you that they have problems with your visa and they can not let you to the gate.

You were almost freaking out and got very worried, so you tried to pull your self together. After 1 hour or more you said goodbye to your family and you were following the staff to your gate. Finally you were in the air plain and you felt delighted that you doesn't miss your fly.

Do your trip usually starts without problem?

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Imagine you finally arrive at Sydney airport after an exhausting 24 hour journey. You feel tired because you couldn't sleep at all in the plane. You are anxious and feel lost because you are travelling alone for the first time in your entire life. Now you are on the other side of the world, where nobody speaks your native language and the woman at the reception of the student residence, where you are going to live for the next three months, has no idea that you are coming today.

This is what happened to me when I arrived in Sydney a few weeks ago. There wasn't a free room for that night in the residence. I tried to call EF but unfortunately nobody answered the phone. After many ridiculous upsetting phone calls with my family and friends at home, I decided to spend the night in a hostel in the city center. I think it is not surprising, that I got bent out of shape in that situation, isn't it?

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Imagine you are enjoying the beautiful day at Bondi Icebergs. You didn't bring your swimsuit, but you are still curious to find out how warm the water in the pool is. You crouch down to test the water and suddenly an energetic kid slips on to you and you fall into the pool with your clothes on. The little boy runs quickly elsewhere without even apologizing and nobody is willing to help you out of the pool. You finally get out of the pool by yourself and just want to get back to your home. You would be so pissed off to the ill-mannered little boy who ruined you day, wouldn't you?

That's how my Saturday went. When I was in the bus I was just thinking about why nobody was interested in help me. Probably I should have asked for help and not expect that people would help me? I don't know, but the whole terrible day wouldn't feel so awful if someone would have help me. Offering a helping hand or some nice words aren't rocket science.

That experience shifted my mindset and made me feel more helpful towards others. I hope we could make the world a better place by saying some nice words and offering help. Do you think you could challenging yourself by doing so?

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Imagine you have to change your accommodation three times for four month, and these aren't your fault. You will feel nervous and get bent out of shape

to move new place and new family. Maybe new family isn't good previous one, and also you have to move when you get used to go to school, spend life with your host family. Do you want to pack your luggage again and again?

This is a story I experienced while I study abroad in Sydney. It made me think, a country like Australia that people are detail-oriented. My first host family didn't know my coming so I asked staff why this accident happened. They said we often contacted to your host mother,so she may forget about your stay. I couldn't  give EF staff  the benefit of the doubt, and also my first host family. Have you ever felt Australian are detail-oriented?

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https://www.ef-australia.com.au/english-resources/english-idioms/

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Imagine you just moved to a new place in Sydney with no working SIM card in your phone. You only know how to get to the house, using both a train and a bus. But then the train you were taking got delayed by 20 minutes, and by the time you arrived the nearest station, the last bus to the house was gone. You ask other drivers for help but they don’t even try to help you. You feel devastated until the last driver you asked tells that he could take you to the bus stop you wanted to go, even though his bus actually doesn’t run that route.

This is a story I had on my 2nd day in Sydney, and it made me think, a country like Australia that is flourished with multiculturalism should be more tolerate toward the new people who don’t know much about the place and who are not fluent in English, because without help, we really have no idea how to get through the situation.

Are many of Sydney siders stuck up and thus, they should be more considerate to others?
-Chisa

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Optus has just announced that it is going to have to revert back to the 3G network. This is potentially going to cause customers to lose their services.

ABC has denied using news material from CNN without asking for permission. This whole controversy has substantially affected ABC reputation.

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BREAKING NEWS : A NEW CLASS HAS STARTED !

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BREAKING NEWS : A NEW CLASS HAS STARTED !

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The director of the school has claimed that "Students should have the opportunity to enjoy Sydney by going out the night."  This is why EF Sydney has officially declared that the going-out-to-the-club class has started this week. You will have to go out every nights of the week and in order to prove you attended class you will need a picture or a video of yourself in the club. See you there ;)

Here an example of what you shouldn't do :