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The MX ESL Podcast

The MX ESL Podcast

Written by: 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.

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Episodes
  • Marjory Shares Her Passion for Brazilian Cuisine

    Marjory Shares Her Passion for Brazilian Cuisine
    May 27 2026

    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 :).
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    38 mins
  • Marlen's Advice on Getting a Driver's License

    Marlen's Advice on Getting a Driver's License
    Apr 13 2026

    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
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    41 mins
  • The Story Behind the New MX Logo

    The Story Behind the New MX Logo
    Apr 6 2026

    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
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    23 mins
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