| I was looking for a place far away from home
to improve my English and to get new ideas and
new experiences for my life. It was a great
way for me to do this by studying at SA Adelaide
Language Centre for 4 weeks and living and
working on a cattle-farm for another 2 months on
the Fleurieu Peninsula near Victor Harbor.
I felt very content while studying English
again, almost 20 years after studying at school
. It was the best way for me to get used to the
language again after so many years without
practice. I really enjoyed the exercises and
lessons with students from lots of different
countries and the excursions as well. The
picture shows our class during a trip to a state
park near Adelaide.
After my time in Adelaide I worked on a farm.
The work on the farm was very varied. Working
with cattle, a lot of work with a tractor for
example; mowing, harvesting, working with a
tedder, etc., some building work, gardening,
planting trees, feeding animals and much more.
In this photo we are shifting cattle from
one paddock to another one.
I was living with the farmer's family and I
could join the "real life" which was a really
good experience.
Additionally the farm was surrounded by the
wonderful landscape of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
This landscape with rolling green hills,
little towns and a stunning coastline was
exceptional.
Almost every day I could see kangaroos and lots
of different birds as well.
The excellent organisation of the language
centre led to a very successful experience.
Hartmut
Prüssner
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