Welcome to the strange world of Australian humour. You’re in for a bumpy ride! Aussie humour sits somewhere in the middle of British and American sensibilities. It’s a unique strain (especially combined with the accent and somewhat crazy slang) and has bewildered visitors to the country for decades. Australians love to… Make fun of friends […]
Moving to study in a foreign country comes with many challenges – from adapting to a new culture and learning a new language, to trying to find a place to live. However, one of the toughest – and least spoken about – challenges is making new friends. First things first, You must be confident in […]
A good rooftop bar lets you forget the world below. The music, the laughter, the stars above – it’s the perfect recipe for getting study out of your head, just for a moment or two. Time for yourself is important when studying, and a rooftop bar is a great place to spend this time […]
The average UK student lives on a diet of spag bol, jacket potatoes, frozen pizzas, stir fry dishes and beans on toast. Other favourites include curry, microwave ready meals, pesto pasta, lasagne, spaghetti carbonara and noodles. These meals are quick, affordable and easy to make, but shouldn’t your diet include more? In Sydney, dining […]
Lovely Benjamas (Nickname: Ice) from Thailand studied Eurocentres General English for 20 weeks at Lonsdale Institute. Her English has been improved like a rocket – from Pre‐intermediate to Upper Intermediate. Do you want to know more about her experience at Lonsdale Institute? Here is what she said. Did you like studying with us? Why/Why not? […]
So you’ve explored a bit of the CBD and now you’re wondering what else is around – great to know you’re making the most of your Australian experience! The area around Sydney is spectacular and there are so many sights to explore. If you’ve got yourself an Opal Card, Sydney is your oyster. Here […]
