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Paradise English
Boracay Island
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Were Doing Good And Getting Better!

From Claus & Stephanie

Situated on Boracay, an island destination with one of the best beaches in the world, Paradise English continues to attract students internationally, in an exciting adventure of learning English while enjoying the perks of a perfect beach holiday. Now on our 8 year, we continue to provide the best study programs, customized to suit your needs as well as your budget. Boracay emerged number 1 in Travel+Leisures 2012 Worlds Best Awards with a rating of 93.10 and recently placed second in 2013. Likewise, we stay on top by further improving our standards in teaching English as a Second Language. Enjoy our newsletter and learn why Paradise English is your best choice for learning English.
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Fun Under the Summer Sun

Gentle waves kiss the white sandy shores, coconut trees sway in the cool sea breeze while the tropical sun browns winter-pale skin to a perfect island tan. Yes, where we are is paradise at its best! Summer is indeed the season for relaxation and recreation. Students take a break from school while parents afford themselves some well deserved down time. We provide students and their parents the opportunity to unwind while learning English. We offer Summer Camp, which is an 8-week multi-level FUN language-learning program for kids and teenagers, aimed at improving their English language skills and meeting new friends from various countries like Saudi Arabia, Japan, Russia, China, Taiwan and Korea. Numerous youngsters the world over have already benefitted and more continue to join us each year. Now in full swing, our program includes 5 hours of English classes and 2 hours of outdoor activities each day sailing, beach games and hiking trips, among others. While the kids are in Summer Camp , we invite their parents to sign up for our regular study programs!

Whats Inside
Page 2 Ongoing Programs Upcoming Events Page 3 Updates and Photos on Recent Activities Page 4 PE Staff Feature Student Perspective Vocabulary

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JULY 2013

Studying English is Fun!

Gone are the days when studying English was tedious and boring. Paradise English offers a unique package of the English language learning experience! Our English Plus Programs incorporate FUN in learning. Develop your writing and speaking skills and simultaneously learn to kite board when you sign up for our English Plus Kite Boarding course. If deep sea diving is your preference, English Plus Diving helps you obtain both your language completion certificate and your internationally accredited diving license. If the kitchen is your playground, hone your conversational and culinary skills in Asian and European cuisine with our English Plus Cooking course. Beautiful Boracay beckons! Bask in the perfect beach holiday and benefit from the best English language courses this side of paradise!
- Andrie Nelson Ceballos -

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JULY 2013

How Learning is Spelled F U N

At Paradise English, we work hard and play harder.
Tutor Jing Olid-Melendez recounts two of several recent activities. One activity that I had the privilege to organize and participate in was a sunset sailing trip provided by one of the islands pioneer and well-loved establishments the Red Pirates Pub. An unpretentious yet popular hang-out just off Angol Beach, the native-inspired beach bar is known for its Friday night BBQ buffets and sailing tour activities. Moreover, Red Pirates is an ideal place to chill out with drink in hand, while watching the magnificent Boracay sunset. One recent cloudy Saturday afternoon, the P.E. gang had a blast sailing, swimming, and snorkelling. Our aqua sports activities were followed by happy hour drinks and a sumptuous dinner at another nearby barrestaurant called Treehouse. Suffice it to say time passes quickly when one is having fun. Ours certainly classified as extreme fun since it was almost midnight when we parted ways.

Paradise English students and teachers teamed up and displayed the hearts of champions during the 2013 P.E Beach Games held at Angol Beach. Sponsored by Claus Bauer, school president, the competition successfully imparted the values of individual discipline and team collaboration in the spirit of sportsmanship and fun. The whole day event showcased both students and teachers competitive skills and creative talent in several games. Team Hangover bested all teams. Team Coconuts won 2nd place. Team Tipsies and Johns Island Iced Tea finished 3rd and 4th places respectively. As it is at Paradise English, we all went home as winners of various delightful prizes. The much-anticipated Hotdog Party capped the days event and everyone celebrated with food, fun and fellowship.

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JULY 2013

First Love Rekindled at Paradise English

Tutor Ted Duran interviews PE Staff Warren Cayanan
Weve all paused to admire the schools manicured lawn, its verdant grass and pretty flowers, but have we taken the time to consider the hands that care for them? When I started working as a tutor here, I immediately noticed the man quietly trimming grass and maintaining the school grounds. I soon came to know Warren Cayanan as Tito Boy. This 53-year old father of 2 hails from San Roque, Tarlac in Luzon. Tito Boy was a tricycle driver before fate took him to Boracay. His passion for flowers and plants led him to a new endeavor in Paradise English as groundskeeper and all around handyman. Gardening is my first love, he admits. Flowers abloom uplift his soul and inspire him at work. I guess tending to nature staves off the loneliness of being apart from his family who resides in Metro Manila. The demands of his job at his age are challenging at times but he is grateful to be employed, more so that he is employed by the Bauers. They are kind and treat me as part of their family. Sinisipa na nga ako ng kahirapan eh (The harsh life kicks me hard), he says in jest but goes on persevering for his familys sake. The next time you pause to admire natures beauty all around the Paradise English campus, be on the look out for the bashful Tito Boy. Acknowledge his efforts in beautifying the school grounds and make his day. Hell make yours with his

grateful albeit shy smile. J

STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE
Paradise English has a beautiful campus and is conveniently located near the beach. The teachers are attentive and quickly point out my strengths and weaknesses, helping me improve my skills faster. I appreciate the flexibility the administrators extend in scheduling classes. The activities are fun and they also create the opportunity to interact with students of different nationalities. They encourage me to practice speaking English more frequently. The Filipinos are kind and approachable. I am sure to bring wonderful memories back with me. - Sammy, Korea -

Choice Words
by Benjie Gomez

BEGINNER medal [med-l] noun - A metal disk with an inscription or design, made to
commemorate an event or given as an award Example: Irina was awarded a gold medal for being best speaker in her Conversational English class.

INTERMEDIATE succeed [suhk-seed] verb to achieve ones goal; to accomplish something desired
or intended; to surpass a challenge Example: You will succeed if you dream big and work hard for it.

ADVANCED fastidious [fa-stid-ee-uhs, fuh-] adjective displaying careful attention to detail;

very critical; hard to please Example: Achievers are often fastidious about their work. 4