Sydney
Fuel surcharges have come down. Here's the appeal of — and the things to watch for in — a "New Year study-abroad" trip to Cebu or Sydney, where you can see in 2027, plus the preparations to start in September.
I went to Australia to study twenty years ago and found that my carefully studied English wouldn't get me through a single conversation. Two decades later, has anything changed? Looking at the ministry figures, the proficiency indices and the study-abroad statistics, one gap turns out to be as stubborn as ever — and one thing has changed more than I expected.
Four years into her working life, she set off for two weeks in Sydney — an account of days spent living there rather than touring.
A plain-English guide to how TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS differ, how many weeks of test preparation short-term study abroad or a Working Holiday in Australia realistically needs, and which test suits students, working professionals and readers considering a second career.
Thinking about studying abroad but not sure if you're ready? You're not alone. Here's why we started this, and how we can help.
