<![CDATA[The MX ESL Podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast 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.

]]> RSS.com 2026.428.112250 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:44:27 GMT en da39b059-4f12-54b0-9bb5-c1910071aaa6 https://media.rss.com/the-mx-esl-podcast/20260330_090320_15b4567f53eae8df43af84147ebed855.jpg The MX ESL Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast yes Thomas Osgood Thomas Osgood false episodic podcast Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60605, USA Chicago, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60605, USA false <![CDATA[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://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2864241 7c5d08b2-9c8b-42f2-a8fa-ecd9a07c0547 2305 full 1 1 6 6 false Wed, 27 May 2026 23:44:25 GMT <![CDATA[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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2732736 40aad1ed-5f2a-4cc4-92ef-5cca72c157c8 2467 full 1 1 5 5 false Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:55 GMT <![CDATA[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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2695093 d70689d1-9841-4e36-b94d-4e54d988cf3f 1375 full 1 1 4 4 false Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:21:49 GMT <![CDATA[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"

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2681132 bf91a522-529d-4a90-911e-c4df5462007c 1791 full 1 1 3 3 false Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:41:59 GMT false <![CDATA[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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2573574 655c3e98-aff9-4d25-bd0e-bbf916f26faa 1499 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:13:39 GMT <![CDATA[Lessons Learned-Constantino and Teresa]]> Two ESL students share about what they have learned in their immigrant journeys.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-mx-esl-podcast/2524397 7866752f-9e25-4c7c-a848-c0209030b099 1164 full 1 1 1 1 false Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:33:59 GMT <![CDATA[Constantino's Job]]> A short discussion of where Constantino works.

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