Melbourne areas
Dec 28th 2005, 9:39 am
#61
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Re: Melbourne areas
Also look at eastern suburbs.
Moderately priced: Balwyn, Blackburn, Box Hill.
Expensive eastern: Canterbury, Camberwell, Kew.
North Balwyn has a great state school. But there is no train station, have to get a tram/bus/car to a neighbouring suburb.
Moderately priced: Balwyn, Blackburn, Box Hill.
Expensive eastern: Canterbury, Camberwell, Kew.
North Balwyn has a great state school. But there is no train station, have to get a tram/bus/car to a neighbouring suburb.
Dec 28th 2005, 9:52 am
#62
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Re: Melbourne areas
Hi, we just returned form visiting my dad in Mount Eliza. Lovely area must have a car though! I liked Mornington the most, the town was really nice and lots of ex pats shop owners, really lovely place and people even in the winter and I'd forgotten how cold it can get!
I know what they mean about Frankston, I think because the areas are so nice, the older areas appear run down.There could also be a lot of private rental properties in that area (check out before you buy) due to there not being council houses like u.k.
The train service is very central there though, I cannot say I saw a bus other than school buses travelling around Mornington or Mt Eliza. We had a car so you don't notice unless you need one though.
Hope this helps.
I know what they mean about Frankston, I think because the areas are so nice, the older areas appear run down.There could also be a lot of private rental properties in that area (check out before you buy) due to there not being council houses like u.k.
The train service is very central there though, I cannot say I saw a bus other than school buses travelling around Mornington or Mt Eliza. We had a car so you don't notice unless you need one though.
Hope this helps.
Dec 28th 2005, 5:15 pm
#63
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Re: Melbourne areas
Originally Posted by HUP
And they were going to learn 2 languages in UK 
? Well thats a little unfair I still recall how to say Lumpi is my dog in German
? Well thats a little unfair I still recall how to say Lumpi is my dog in GermanCheers
Buzzy
Dec 28th 2005, 5:42 pm
#64
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Re: Melbourne areas
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
I learned 3 languages as well as English at school in the UK. The difference is, in the UK you can travel a relatively short distance and practice those languages with native speakers.
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Buzzy
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Dec 28th 2005, 5:47 pm
#65
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Re: Melbourne areas
Originally Posted by ossigeno
Once you are in an aeroplane the difference between 3 hours and 6 hours is not really a significant factor. Most Australian schools shifted the focus from for second languages from European to Asian in the 80s/90s. Rightly so IMO as Mandarin & Japanese are a whole lot more relevant regionally, and internationally, than old world German & French.
I agree - I would be equally happy for my children to learn an asian language.
I believe firmly that every child should in addition to formal education learn -
- a language
- a musical instrument
- a sport
I was concerned they might not be able to fulfil all 3 in Oz.
Incidentally, though, it's a damn sight easier and cheaper to get from London to France than from Ozzie Cities to an asian one!
Sorry this thread has gone off topic..............
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Buzzy
