Pelicans

I've added a new page to the wiki for you so I'm looking forward to reading your descriptions!

I was in the nearby area (everything is relative, isn't it!) in South Carolina, but the pelicans seem to be doing fine there. It seems that activists have quite a bit of weight and are keeping the waterways protected, and thereby the pelicans, but the industrialists are trying to get more land, more influence, etc.
Now why doesn't The Pelican Brief seem to be such an unrealistic fictional piece???

By the way, did you know that Pelicans regularly suffer from concuscions and often have brain damage? This is because they plunge into the water to grab the fish at such high speeds that each it is a bit like running into a wall, or getting punched in a boxing fight, or being a pro at getting those headballs into the goal.

Hi everybody
Here in Australia time runs very fast, and I`ve almost no time to write an e/mail or to work in my exam book! However, the Australian people are very friendly & helpful, and it`s very easy to start a conversation with them. Then, I`m reading many brochures about the current & past Australian life. So, I think I`m improving a lot! The first week we hired a car and started our trip in Adelaide. We drove into the Barossa Valley & tested the famous Australian wine. Driving along the Great Ocean road was very impressing. Kilometres you can stroll along the white sandy beaches. On the Ocean road you have a spectacular view on the 12 apostels & much more. And there was another surprise: When we drove through a part of a rain forest we observed above many other seldom animals 2 koala bears. Are they not cute? The second week we moved to Tasmania & we met a collegue we haven`t seen for 26 years (since our honeymoon!) Travelling through Tasmania with a 6 m long vehicle (camper) was at the beginning quite a challenge for us, as we both are no camping people. But after a while we enjoyed travelling by camper very much as you can pace very quiet. Tasmania boasts of its big National Parks and the unspoiled rural areas. Two days ago we arrived in Sydney an the contrast to Tasmania couldn`t b higher. In Sydney there is a hustle and bustle in town, but we enjoy our stay very much! After an interesting visit in the famous Opera house we had a pot of luck to get tickets for the ballet performance. That was great! Today we had to relax by summer temperature at the famous Bondi beach. (I`m sorry pictures next time!)
Love from Sydney
Annelise&Mark

My dear classmates


You won't believe it, but there are only two days left of my student's life in Exeter. Discovering and trying to fill my gaps, I've been really busy all the time.

But both, the school and my host family are excellent and so, it's highly motivating to study English. Actually, I'd like to stay even longer ...







I had the possibility to visit a primary school and this was impressive too.
There is a smartboard (incl. beamer) in every classroom.
On the other hand, classes with 30 pupils in average are normal. And as you can see on the picture, the furniture is obiously not of the most modern type.



I hope you're enjoying the mild spring weather too and, of course first of all, your lessons this evening.

Kind regards

Fredy from old England

More CAE practice sites

I'm adding a few more links to the link list, but just so they don't go completely lost, I'll leave them here too.
The first one is called LanguageProject and you do the Use of English exercises with a timer. This is very good practice for coping with the time restraints you have during the CAE. (Also check out the phrase of the day!) Will it help you?! I'm absolutely positive!

Then there is parapal which gives you some help with the Use of English but there is also a link to writing for CAE.

Finally, here is one more with practice for Use of English and Reading

Ahoi

Ahoi to all those of you across the pond or heading that way. We over here are enjoying the first signs of spring - birds chirping under a bright grey sky!

How's the weather way up yonder? Do y'all understand those funny kinda speakings them up there have?

Tell us about it, and remember, a picture is worth a thousand words - and I'm expecting at least 2020 from you! :-)

Oh, and didn't you know, it's April fools day today! So was I kidding up there or not? I'll let you decide.
I do have a film for you, though:

An 888.com presentation

And here is another site with information and, my personal favorite, at the bottom there are several quotes 'What you know about fools'.