The MX ESL Podcast

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/ [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'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://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_ds9.pdf]

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

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/ [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 [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 [https://share.google/zfD69L9wEKIrYiTO6] Theme music: "Tuesday Night Lofi Piano Beat"

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 [http://www.eze.org]