Santa Anita Race Track

The Santa Anita race track provided an excellent learning experience for our students on the importance of horses in American culture. 

The students were able to see the horses up close and watch how the handlers took care of the horses. Many students also questioned how people were able to select one horse over another. 

 I explained the process on how some people select their horse. 

 Students were then given the opportunity to try to select a horse based on its appearance and racing record. 

 The students watched in excitement as the horses raced around the track and they cheered along with the crowd for their horse. 

 This experience provided many students with an understanding of America’s love of horse racing.

By Tommy Munoz, ESL/TOEFL/TOEIC Teacher at Language Systems 

The race track was lively. People who were there were so excited about the race. It was so fun just being there. 

 I had never been to the horse races or seen horses running that close so it was a completely new experience for me. 

When the first race started, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the horses. I was so into it. When the horses were close to the finish line, I even forgot to breath. 

Even though I had bet no money on the race, I still felt the excitement of betting. It was just exciting being there with my classmates.

Ryo Higuchi

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Downtown LA

Teacher Sarah took a group of students for a little adventure in Downtown LA! 

First they went ice skating at Pershing Square. 

After that, they visited Grand Central Market and the Last Bookstore! 

It was a wonderful afternoon and students got to enjoy our city, meet new friends, and of course, practice English! 

By Ligia Andersen, Program Coordinator at DT 

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The Arts District Trip

The field trip to the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles was filled with many historical and cultural lessons. First, we reviewed how the Arts District came into existence as the City of Los Angeles tries to revitalize DTLA.

Our first stop was the Urban Radish, a modern grocery market. This market takes on social responsibility by employing former convicts. This allowed them to have an opportunity to succeed after their incarceration and signal honest employment. 

Next, our students walked to the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel museum, however, it was closed. Nevertheless, the students were able to walk around for a little bit and explore the garden and space before we were eventually asked to leave.

Finally, we went to Angel City Brewery, which combines modern warehouse space with a brewery and modern art. This was also a time for the students to enjoy some street food and socialize with one another.

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By Andrew Pak, teacher at NELA