A night of pool/billiards with Anthony!

A night of pool/billiards in the Lakewood/Long Beach area was a great social event for the students from LSI #SBLA. There was a showing of more than 13 students from a myriad of levels and backgrounds. And aside from pool playing, there was American music and pizza from a local eatery.

With the large number of students, we took over three tables at Lakewood Family Billiards and took turns learning and playing cutthroat, a three player version of pool, and standard 8-ball, a 1v1 or team version of pool. Students interacted with one another and with LSI teacher Anthony while practicing realistic English use and everyday American social skills.

LACMA with teacher Jordan!

Students from #DTLA and teacher Jordan Kurt spent a leisurely Friday afternoon at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where we saw James Turrell's, Breathing Light, Chris Burden's Metropolis II, exhibitions on Latin American and contemporary Middle Eastern art, and of course the famous streetlamps! 

It was so much fun!!

Fish Tacos with Bhumika!

South Bay students enjoyed a delicious lunch at Wahoo's Fish Tacos, just a short walk from the SB campus. 

Wahoo's is a unique place in that it blends Mexican food with Brazilian and Asian flavors. There was something for everyone to enjoy! 

After lunch, many students hung out and chatted in the gorgeous South Bay afternoon. We are lucky to have such a  yummy place nearby.

Bhumika Chettiar - #SBLA Teacher

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Indian Food with Teacher Sepideh!!!

Students and South Bay teacher Sepideh enjoyed some authentic Indian food at Bombay Tandoori. For some it was the first time trying Indian food. We chit chatted while eating lunch.The food was tasty and also reasonable.

Afterwards,we took a long walk in the beautiful South Coast Botanical Gardens. We encountered plants from all over the world and enjoyed the scenery.

The students were amazed by the size and the beauty of the garden.

Sylvia Macias - #SBLA Program Coordinator

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Evening TOEFL Dinner Mexican Style!!!

Most of my students had not had good Mexican food so I took them to eat at La Parrilla in East Los Angeles.

They enjoyed the food, music and ambiance of the restaurant. The students also had a chance to try Mexican desserts such as flan and churros.

Although some of the students were hesitant at first to try the food they enjoyed it and asked if we could come back again.

Tommy Munoz - #NELA Teacher

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Hike at Rancho Palos Verdes

This month at Language Systems, we are hosting a group of high school students from China. They are here to practice their English and hopefully transfer to a University in the United States after they complete high school.  While they are here, they are enjoying all that Los Angeles has to offer.

On Sunday, the TOEFL teacher Katie took them on a hike in Rancho Palos Verdes.  This hike is at the Trump Golf Course and overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Islands.

It was great exercise, interesting conversation and breathtaking views of the sea. Luckily the weather was just perfect for hiking, not too hot or too cold.  Everyone had a terrific time!

Katie - #SBLA Teacher

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