Batman vs Superman with DJ!

Saturday, we had a great time hanging out, eating, and watching Batman vs Superman!

First we headed to the food court so we could avoid the lines and snack prices at the theater.  Next we headed over to the theater early to make sure we could get good seats. Unfortunately we couldn't all sit together because it was super crowded even though it was 30 mins before the show. 

 The students were a little sleepy during the first half of the film, but when the big explosion happened, everyone woke up and was totally back into the action. After the film we all agreed that Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was our favorite character. Lunch and a movie with friends is the best way to start any spring break.  

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Wine tour with John!

On President's Day, Feb. 15th, 10 students and guests visited Santa Barbara for breakfast, wine tasting, sightseeing in Solvang, and trying their luck at Chumash Casino. Breakfast was at Summerland Beach Cafe, and was an instant hit...eating delicious food on the outdoor veranda enjoying the beautiful weather.

 After wine tasting at Koehler Winery & Vineyards and Rusack Winery and Vineyards, the students went sightseeing in Solvang, a cute little European-style village, before trying their luck at Chumash Casino.

Several students won some money with the $50 they received as free-play for signing up as player's club members. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the trip!!

- John Bury, LSI teacher / tour leader

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Valentine’s Day Celebration at the Downtown Los Angeles Campus

Valentine’s Day Celebration at our Downtown Campus

Valentine’s Day is such a popular holiday in the U.S.A!

Last week we had an awesome Valentine’s Day celebration! Students, teachers, and staff gathered at the front desk to take some romantic pictures and enjoy some chocolate fondue…

                 

The chocolate fountain was very popular! There is nothing better than chocolate covered strawberries on Valentine’s Day!

                           

                                     

While students enjoyed the chocolate fountain, some of them shared their countries’ Valentine’s Day traditions. It was a lot of fun!

In the United States it is very common for couples to exchange gifts. Chocolate and flowers are definitely the top gifts on that day. It is also very common for children to exchange valentines at school. They are little notes with romantic messages and drawings given along with candy!

                                                                                                                      

                                       Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Arabic Culture Night in the South Bay with Brandon!

Many students attended Arabic Culture Night, ready to smoke hookah, drink tea and engage in discussions in a relaxed environment with Brandon Monahan, a teacher from LSI's South Bay Campus.

Although most of the students were from Saudi Arabia, there were two Japanese students and one Chilean student in attendance. Questions were asked of the Arabic students about their culture, including what is normally eaten while smoking hookah, how often this practice is done in any given week and why they think hookah has become so popular in the United States.

It was a great time to practice English, learn a few key Arabic phrases and revel in the camaraderie that bridges cultural and geographic borders.

It was an exciting night that extended late into the evening, leaving everyone breathless (and not just because of the hookah).