QUT Pre-departure Orientation

An Introduction to Brisbane

Life in Brisbane (includes the video 'A student's day in Brisbane')
https://www.qut.edu.au/international/qut-and-brisbane/life-in-brisbane

This video is also available with subtitles in other languages (the link for Japanese is below):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkKtklumrvo&list=PLHdEJlvkSrS4h4F7r8AaDg2Rv8qtQXMFC

QUT Resources

QUTIC homepage:
https://www.qut.edu.au/international/qutic

-This is designed more for our pathways students but study tour students may enjoy looking at the pictures and exploring the site to get a feel for the college.

QUT Campuses and Campus Maps:

https://www.qut.edu.au/campuses-and-facilities
https://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/84759/kg-webmap.pdf
https://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/84773/gp-colour-map.pdf

QUT International College English Language Programs CRICOS No: 00213J

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Tourism Resources

General Tourism sites for Brisbane, Queensland and Australia (Brisbane links):
http://www.visitbrisbane.com.au
http://www.australia.com/explore/cities/brisbane.aspx
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/brisbane/brisbane_home.cfm

Study Brisbane

http://www.studybrisbane.com.au
Facts and figures:

http://www.studybrisbane.com.au/Why%20Choose%20Brisbane/Facts%20and%20Figures

Study Queensland

http://www.studyqueensland.qld.edu.au

Translink (Brisbane public transport, including bus, train and ferry travel)

http://translink.com.au

There are some pages available in other languages (the link for Japanese is below):
http://translink.com.au/site-information/languages/japanese

The Translink Visitor Information pack can be downloaded from here:
http://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/assets/resources/tickets-and-fares/visitor-information/visitor-pack-brisbane.pdf

Tourism Videos

Brisbane Vacation Travel Guide by Expedia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mv48ZM7gu4
-A good orientation to Brisbane and list of things to see and do while here.

Brisbane Marketing video – introduction to Brisbane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ya2wYxvQheQ

South Bank & the Brisbane River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QMUHs7PxdY

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary & Mirimar Cruises
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Q_XhmDW14

North Stradbroke Island (Straddie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwp95NfW_UM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n-oWoKLZa8

Free English Lessons (Australia-Themed)

http://mooec.com

The MOOEC is an open online course focused on teaching the English language at all levels. It started in Brisbane, Australia and the support of the Queensland State Government and the local English Language teaching community. QUT Lessons are organised into established levels of proficiency and approved by a committee of professional English language practitioners providing quality assurance oversight of the content.

Going to the Tourist Information Centre
http://mooec.com/courses/going-to-the-tourist-information-centre

Waltzing Matilda: An Australian Icon

http://mooec.com/courses/waltzing-matilda-an-australian-icon
This lesson teaches you about a famous Australian song.
You will learn Australian vocabulary, culture, and improve your listening skills.

Beach Safety
http://mooec.com/courses/beach-safety

Studying in Brisbane
http://mooec.com/courses/studying-in-brisbane

Watch an interview with an international student from Taiwan to learn about her experiences of living in Brisbane. Test your listening with four different comprehension tasks.