The MX ESL Podcast

Thomas Osgood
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The official podcast of the ESL (English as a Second Language) Club at Malcolm X College (https://www.ccc.edu/malcolm-x/home/) in Chicago, IL. It seeks to bring a voice to the stories of the students who come through the English Adult Education program. About the host--Thomas Osgood is an Adult ESL Instructor at Malcolm X College in Chicago. He has been teaching ESL for more than a dozen years, assisting students from more than 40 nations advance in their language skills. He holds a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) M.A. from Wheaton College. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter.

Episodes

  1. May 27

    Marjory Shares Her Passion for Brazilian Cuisine

    In this episode Marjory discusses what Brazilian food means to her and how it helps her stay connected to her culture even when she is far away from her homeland. We also get into a discussion of the World Cup '26, and her hopes for Brazil to bring home the championship. https://www.mulatakitchen.com/ Mulata Kitchen--One of Marjory's recommendations for good Brazilian food in Chicago/Oak Park. Mr. Osgood also knows the owner :).

    38 min

  2. Apr 13

    Marlen's Advice on Getting a Driver's License

    Marlen rejoins the podcast to share her tips on getting a driver's license in the U.S., and why it's such an important step for internationals. Written Test Guide and Practice Test: https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_ds9.pdf

    41 min

  3. Apr 6

    The Story Behind the New MX Logo

    Kathia joins the MX to share about the vision behind the new logo she designed for the podcast. Theme Song: Motivational Music Short by Sunsides

    23 min

  4. Apr 1

    Insights on Iran

    Malihe joins the podcast to share about life as an Iranian, and her hopes for the future of Iran. Malihe's favorite Iranian restaurant in Chicago: Noon O Kabab: https://www.noonokabab.com/ Argo movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo_(2012_film)#:~:text=Argo%20is%20a%202012%20American,Affleck.%20The%20screenplay%2C%20written%20by "Tehran" show that Malihe mentions: https://share.google/zfD69L9wEKIrYiTO6 Theme music: "Tuesday Night Lofi Piano Beat"

    30 min

  5. Feb 23

    Marlen's Growth Journey

    Marlen shares about her transition from life in Mexico to life in the United States, and the various challenges she had to overcome. Degree equivalency website that Marlen mentions: www.ece.org

    25 min

  6. Feb 5

    Lessons Learned-Constantino and Teresa

    Two ESL students share about what they have learned in their immigrant journeys.

    19 min

  7. Feb 4 ·  Bonus

    Constantino's Job

    A short discussion of where Constantino works.

    5 min
  • 7 Episodes

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The official podcast of the ESL (English as a Second Language) Club at Malcolm X College (https://www.ccc.edu/malcolm-x/home/) in Chicago, IL. It seeks to bring a voice to the stories of the students who come through the English Adult Education program. About the host--Thomas Osgood is an Adult ESL Instructor at Malcolm X College in Chicago. He has been teaching ESL for more than a dozen years, assisting students from more than 40 nations advance in their language skills. He holds a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) M.A. from Wheaton College. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter.

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