Language Study Trip to Australia: The Country's Most Famous Actors and Actresses
Talking about movies during a language study trip to Australia? Our advice: make sure you can tell the difference between Australian actors and their American counterparts! LEC helps you avoid this pitfall with a few examples. Cate Blanchett, who has appeared in *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Aviator*, *Blue Jasmine*, and *Carol*, is …
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Traveling to Australia: A Closer Look at the Great Barrier Reef
Also known as the Great Barrier Reef, this reef is one of Queensland’s—and indeed the entire country’s—most iconic landmarks. Planning a trip to Australia? LEC has the lowdown on what you need to know. A UNESCO World Heritage Site located off the northeast coast of Australia…
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Language Study Abroad in Australia: Understanding the Country's Political System
Are you heading to Australia for a language study program and want to better understand the country’s politics and the nature of its government? LEC provides an overview. Australia is part of the Commonwealth. The official and full name of Australia is “Commonwealth of Australia.” The country is indeed part of the Commonwealth …
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Language Exchange in Australia: The Legendary Rugby Union Team
Going on a language exchange to Australia means flying to a country deeply rooted in cricket, surfing… and rugby. And in this regard, the Australian national team is every bit as good as its longtime rival, New Zealand’s All Blacks. A profile by LEC. Australia, home of the Wallabies In rugby, South Africa …
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Travel to Australia: A Closer Look at the Incredible Fraser Island
What if your trip to Australia took you to Fraser Island, a national wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site? LEC gives you the lowdown. An exceptional island off the coast of Queensland To set foot on Fraser Island, you’ll need to head north of Brisbane, past the idyllic Sunshine Coast and …
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Language study trip to Noosa: a little slice of paradise on the Sunshine Coast
Choosing a language study program in Noosa with LEC means embarking on an educational and exotic journey to Australia’s east coast. Our organization paints a picture of the region that bears its name: an idyllic area located 150 kilometers from Brisbane. One of Australia’s many gems, the Noosa region…
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History of Australia: The Arrival of the First Humans
When did the first signs of human activity appear on the island, which is now separated from the cradle of humanity by nothing less than the Indian Ocean? For your trip, LEC takes you back to the very beginnings of Australia’s history. An Australia that was even larger tens of thousands of years ago. During the major ice ages, the general retreat …
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Traveling to Australia: What Are the Gondwana Rainforests?
The site is little known to the general public; yet UNESCO has included it on its famous World Heritage List since 1986. Today, in anticipation of your next trip to Australia, LEC tells you about the Gondwana Rainforests. The “Gondwana Rainforests of Australia,” located in the eastern part of the island The Gondwana Rainforests—or …
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A Summary of Australia's Physical Geography
The sixth-largest country in the world by land area, Australia is predominantly desert, except for its eastern and southern coasts, and has a temperate climate. While you wait for your next trip, LEC takes a look at Australia’s unique geography. Topography: a country with low elevations The country’s average elevation is 210 …
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Language Study Abroad in Australia: The Country's 5 Largest Cities
Going on a language study trip to Australia means flying to a country fifteen times the size of France, yet much less populated: in 2017, the country had “only” 24.6 million inhabitants. The country’s five largest cities are all coastal and account for nearly 60% of Australia’s population. Discover them. No. 1: Sydney Sydney is …
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