books, entertainment, movies

Ahhh . . . Hollywood!

I'll never forget the first time when I went to the Steve Harvey Show at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The place wasn't like I expected...

By Ammar Alharbi, High Intermediate Level

May 7, 20181 min read

The Petersen Automotive Museum

Last week a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum was on our sightseeing schedule. There were three classes that went to the Petersen...

By Ammar Alharbi, High Intermediate Level

Apr 30, 20181 min read

Song of the Sea

Seek not happiness too greedily, and be not fearful of happiness -Lao-tzu Song of the Sea is an animated film about adults trying to...

Jichun Qin

Apr 26, 20182 min read

Big Hero 6 Review

There are many incredible movies that have come out this year. Hence, I’m going to review one of these captivating films, which is Big...

by Nida Mao (TOEFL Class)

Apr 26, 20182 min read

The Motorcycle Diaries

It is better to travel well than to arrive - Buddha The Motorcycle Diaries is a movie that reveals the lifestyle of poor people...

by Rocio G. Sierra Honigmann

Aug 8, 20172 min read

City Lights

[One homeless man and one flower-selling girl] One year ago, he met her when she was selling flowers. He felt that he loved her. But, she...

By a student at the Beginning level

Jun 7, 20171 min read

Philomena

Philomena is a dramatic film based on a true history about Philomena Lee’s journey to find the son that she was forced to give up for...

by Soraya Valente Abeilice

Apr 11, 20172 min read

Once

Once is a gentle Irish film that has an emotional punch. Even though it was made on a limited budget, it employs a narrative approach...

Jichun Qin

Mar 8, 20172 min read

PURE: The Next Book You Have to Read

Reading has always been one of my passions. I recently read a trilogy by Julianna Baggott that I really emjoyed reading. The three books...

by Melissa Henrique (TOEFL class)

Mar 2, 20162 min read

Paperman

Paperman is a silent black and white animated film that won an Oscar. The story is about a young man and a young lady falling in love...

Jichun.Qin

Feb 10, 20162 min read

A Separation

A Separation is a movie that leaves you longing for a better solution. It is a nerve-wracking film from Iran that examines strained...

By Yuri

Jan 14, 20162 min read

Alma

Alma is a five-minute horror animated film. As the film opens cheerful music plays in the background and the scenery seems peaceful but...

By Yuri

Nov 12, 20152 min read

Roger Federer VS Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both great tennis players in the history of tennis. Both Roger and Rafa (as he is best known) have...

From a Chinese student in our Westlake Campus

Oct 26, 20152 min read

Dressed to be Unique

Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made they greatly improve his appearance - Arthur Ashe Dressing to be unique is...

Reem Alotaibi Westlake Campus

Sep 21, 20151 min read

RED

BLACK SCREEN. We hear a SNIFF. Silence. Then another SNIFF. We see EXTREME CLOSE UP on a WHITE FLOWER. EXT. WOODS – DAY LAILA, Little...

the Writing Room

Jul 21, 201510 min read

American Education and Chinese Education

The Chinese education system is much different than America’s. Leaving the university level aside, there is a great difference in the...

A Student from China’s thoughts on Education

May 14, 20151 min read

The Gardens of the World

The French garden has a unique feature among these different beautiful gardens. At first glance, you will see a big parterre. It is ...

by the students of AF International Westlake

Mar 24, 20151 min read

Pride & Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a movie adapted from Jane Austin’s novel. It occurs in classic England around the 18th century. This movie is well...

by Sara Alsubaie from AF Westlake Village

Mar 19, 20151 min read

Things You Can Do In California

One of the best things in Cali is to visit Disneyland, where reliving your great childhood years is possible. In LA, there is the Los...

by Hatem Alsowaigh (Advanced Level)

Mar 2, 20151 min read

What is beauty?

We can say that everyone has a description for beauty. But it changes from culture to culture. Beauty is what one sees in your nature and...

by Renad (Beginning Level)

Mar 2, 20151 min read