The MX ESL Podcast

Valeria joins the podcast to talk about how she started reading books in English, and some of her favorite ones.

Here are some of the books she mentions:

Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C645051

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C435025

The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S126C2040929

Listen to Evelyn talk about her recent travels to Boston and Montreal.

Link to a Montreal-style bagel cafe in Chicago: https://www.lrbagels.com/

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 :).

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

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

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"

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

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

A short discussion of where Constantino works.