The Arboretum with Teacher Marcia!

 

The TOEIC students from the NELA campus were finally able to take a much needed break from their studies and we all headed to THE ARBORETUM in Arcadia on Friday, August 14. 

The Arboretum is a paradise for those who love nature. The park has beautifully maintained gardens displaying native flora from a variety of countries, a natural lake, a restaurant and a concert venue. 

 

Friday was a very hot day and it was visibly challenging for the students to carry out their assignments.

They soldiered on, however, and were even able to enjoy and interact with the resident peacocks and their chicks.

One big wake-up call for everyone  and a reminder of the serious drought California is going through was the low level of the water in the lake and the poor fish struggling to swim in it. It was a heartbreaking sight that had everyone saying that from then on, they would make an effort to conserve and appreciate water. 

The field trip was challenging but it help put into perspective the precarious state nature and the animals are in.

Marcia - #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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Memorial Day Hike

On Memorial Day, students from Language Systems SBLA joined TOEFL teacher Katie and a local hiking group on a hike through the hills of Rancho Palos Verdes.  






This hike offers sweeping views of the ocean and Catalina Island.  It was a beautiful day in Southern California, and we enjoyed the fresh air, sunshine and exercise.  

Thanks to everyone for coming out and I hope to see you all on the next hike! 

Hike, Picnic and Yoga in Palos Verdes

 

      On August 2, TOEFL teacher Katie led a hike in beautiful Rancho Palos Verdes. The group met native English speakers and enjoyed a picnic overlooking the ocean. It was a beautiful day and the views of the ocean and Catalina Island were amazing. Everyone had a great time and got good exercise, and even did a little yoga on the cliffsides.       @LSISouthBay

           

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Memorial Day Hike and Picnic On The Ocean

   On Memorial Day, teacher Katie took the students hiking at the Donald Trump Golf Course. This is a four mile round trip hike with amazing views of the ocean. Katie runs a Torrance hiking group so we enjoyed a picnic with local residents of Torrance and the students had the chance to practice their English with native speakers. We enjoyed watching a pod of dolphins pass by us during the picnic, and the beautiful views of Catalina Island off the California coast. The weather was perfect and it was a terrific time was had by all.

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