The ESL Sessions
The ESL Sessions explores the immigrant condition through each individual's unique story. Hosted in English and Spanish, the podcast covers social and cultural subjects relevant to immigrants and foreigners. Episodes include standalone opinion pieces, one-on-one interviews on 'Enigma', and discussions with community leaders on 'En Mi Comunidad'.
Episodes
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad - Marcolina Santana Social Media Entrepreneur
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad- Marcolina Santana As the reach of social media further expands, it becomes an ever more present part of our daily life, this makes the necessity for marketing and scaling more apparent. From new youtubers to tick tokers and channels of all sorts, engagement and analytics are a small and fairly misunderstood part of content creationon this episode I am jo
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad-Cast of "Valmont: The Black Raven Chronicles"
With the rise of podcast, narratvie story telling and role playing adventure online there is a resurgence and demand for orignal stories in the audio format akin to radio plays of old. With a plot entwined in mystery and deseat one of these newly procuded stories is the subject of this episode. Focusing on its cast and cretaors we delv into the story of its creation and inspiration. the journy of
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad - Bobby R. Jones CDR(Ret) USN
What does it mean when your time as a military leader shaped to command forces as a career ends and brings you to the social media landscape to become an advocate for these communities? In this episode , I am joined my not only a fellow service member but one of the role models that had shaped my military career so far. After growing up in Fayetteville Georgia in the 80s, being given the opportuni
Ep 13: 1A and thoughts on the Administration.
on this episode, I conducted some interviews out of New York City, at Washington Square Park, and got the opportunity to get some points of vos from native and recently move New Yorkers. we get their thoughts on The BB bill, ICE raids, and the cuts on Medicare and Medicade. Along with an interesting story about how Trump came to win his first term against Hillary Clinton.
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma "Jacqueline Burns - Acceptance"
On this speical Pride month episode, I am joined by a fellow service member. Growing up in South Carolina, and raised southern baptist we talk about identity and tackeling with accepting yourself, being accepted by your family and how it affects all members of the LGBTQ+ community. After military service, a marriage and subsepquent divorce she recounts her experience of serving during the repeal o
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad - Micah Bellieu, CEO and Teacher Fluency Corp.
From the developmental years in early education to insitutes of higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. Concluding this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am Joined by Micah Belliou CEO of Fluency corp. We explor her story growing up in Oklahoma, and navivating the education system be
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad- Mr. Ted March, ESL Teacher and Vietnam War Vet.
From the developmental years in early education to insitutes of higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. In this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am joined by my first ESL teacher and one of the educators that inspired me to create this podcast. Born at the end of WW2, growing up in
The ESL Sessions Presents: Mrs. Martha Barbosa - Spanish and ESL Teacher
From the developmental years in early education to insitutes of higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. In this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am joined by one of my own teachers and one of the educators that inspired me to create this podcast. From her early life as a teacher in
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad - Ms. Haaj, Special Needs Teacher
From the developmental years in early education to insitutes in higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. In this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am joined once again by Haaj a special needs teacher from New York City. We explore here experience as an educator in the changing field o
The ESL Sessions Presents: En Mi Comunidad - Mr. Chas Clinton
From the developmental years in early education to insitutes in higher learning, teacher and educators help us to understand the world in molding, guiding us and being mentors in aspects of our lives. In this mini series on teachers appreciation week for 2025 I am joined by a fellow Service member, now an educator in the state of Illinois.
After 4 years of military service and becoming a public s
The ESL Sessions Presents: "En Mi Comunidad - Javier Rojas, @Deported Artist"
What happens after your are deported? Who gains moniteeraly and benefits from overreaching laws, punishment and violations of your constitutional rights? And after being forcibly being removed from the united states how do you start all over again, in your country of brith that you have never lived in?
In this episodes, i am joined by an individual who has exerienced these violations of his rights
Ep 12: "Liberty and Justice... for All"
With the actions of the current administration, the rights and liberties of legal citizens, residents and undocumented people are being stript. Who is next? Who will they target after "the criminals" are aprehended? What does your 1st ammendment right mean to you and others? And is being an individuals with thaughts and beliefs, criticism of actions being taken by the current administration counte
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma - Haaj "American"
In this episode of The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma
I am joined by a Haaj Fellow American Born, raised, and living in the United States. We explore her American experience as a child with origins in Central Asia, her story brings into light a post-9/11 New York, her views and struggles as a member of the LGBTQ community, being a Special Needz teacher, a polyglot, and her international travels. Wh
The ESL Sessions Presenta: "En Mi Comunidad - El Llamado a la Aventura"
Dentro del mundo fantástico, e historias de aventureros existen los que han ayudado en continuar el legado. Diseminando el sistema, historias de batallas épicas y lore de lo desconocido, ellos han traído el jugo a nuestras mesas
A lo largo de la década de los 2010 y un crecimiento veloz exploramos a uno de estos miembros, Dentro de estos grupos relativamente desconocidos y en veces olvidados.
The ESL Sessions Presenta: Iker - "En Mi Comunidad - Atravez de la Extension"
Dentro del mundo fantástico, e historias de aventureros existen los que han ayudado en continuar el legado. Diseminando el sistema, historias de batallas épicas y lore de lo desconocido, ellos han traído el jugo a nuestras mesas.
A lo largo de 3 décadas, y un crecimiento veloz exploramos a uno de estos miembros, Dentro de estos grupos relativamente desconocidos y en veces olvidados.
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The ESL Sessions Presenta: "En Mi Comunidada - Maestro del Dominio"
Dentro del mundo fantástico, e historias de aventureros existen los que han ayudado en continuar el legado. Diseminado el sistema, historias de batallas épicas y lore de lo desconocido, ellos han traído el jugo a nuestras mesas.
A lo largo de 3 décadas, y un crecimiento velos exploraremos a uno de estos miembros, Dentro de estos grupos relativamente desconocidos y en veces olvidados. Comenzando
Ep 11: "Frontera a Frontera" PT 3 ( El Cine)
(Episodio en Español)
En este episodio con Luis concluimos la temporada explorando la diferencia de el cine dentro nuestras regiones perspectivas. Hablamos de lo común, diferente e influencia en el cine.
Crédito de musica:
Crédito de foto:
I.A. generador, Imágenes de letreros "Deporte Sangriento", "Terminator", " Primera Sangre".
EP 10: "Fronters a Frontera" PT 2 (Anime, Música y Cultura)
( Episodio en Español)
En este episodio continuamos la conversación con Luis. Analizando los cambios dentro la transmisión y las diferencias de el anime en televisión, La cultura que dio a nacer en los principios de 2000s y 2010s. Y para cerra, música y géneros populares de Asia.
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma - Abdullah "Life & Conflict"
In this episode of The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma, we explore Abdullah's experience in coming to the States from Iraq 🇮🇶. After the war, his early years with the Iraq educational system, and even a short story on his interaction with soldiers during the US ocupation, he give us insight from his perspective on confidence as an immigrant in the ealry 2010s.
Music Credit:
photo credit: Abdullah a
The ESL Sessions Presents: "En Mi Communidad-Repatriate Our Patriots"
When we talk about our veterans, and active duty service members as a niche great strides have been made from pushing to end The 22 perday suicide of service members, to reforms on the post-service medical treatment with the department of veteran affairs and each respective branch. But one front we may not have been aware of is the immigration status and deportation of many honorable Soldiers Sail
The ESL Sessions Presenta: Enigma - Manuel Urrutia - Percistencia e Importancia
En este segmento de "The ESL Sessions Presenta:" soy acompañado por Manuel Urrutia. Conversamos sobre su experiencia crucando Los Estados Unidos en sus dos ocasiones. De cómo fueron esas dos experiencias tan diferentes. Admesas nos cuneta un pocos sobre lo que significa no permanecer en los estado y esa lección. De no tomarlo como fracaso si no dabdo le prioridad a lo imediato de su vida. Music C
Ep 9:"Frontera a Frontera" Pt1, Con Luis Angel (En Espanol)
El día a día se vive de manera paralela. Lo que nosotros conocemos en nuestras vidas, es muy diferente a lo que otros conocen de ellos. Al mismo tiempo que el mundo observó el cambio de milenio vimos muchas cosas cambiar. Tecnología , música, arte, entretenimiento, cine y escuela. Estos son solo uno de los temas en el que la diferencia de opinión nos ayuda a comprender lo que tan diferentes son l
The ESL Sessions Presenta: "En Mi Comunidad - Arte en Concepto y Practica"
En este episodio de "The ESL Sessions Presenta: En Mi Communidad" Soy acompañado por un artista de la República Mexicana, Hablamos sobre su propia perspectiva en el mundo del arte y sus inspiraciones en aprender esta maestría como su carrera. Igual escuchamos su punto de vista como artista en el tema de los video juegos, y sus consideraciones a llamarlos arte. Music Credit: I.E. Productions - "Al
Ep 8:"PIXELS-Una Vida Más"(En Espanol)
( Episodio en español)
Como a la persona normal que no consume video juegos del dia a dia, que llega a la mente cuando escuchan la palabra, vídeo juegos? En veces lo controversia o los efectos negativos secundarios médicos. Pero pocas la veces de su orígenes, avances en tecnología o simplemente como sea an estacado como una faceta del día a día de manera secundaria. En este breve resumen exploramo
The ESL Sessions Presenta: Enigma - Victor Duran Educando y Educación
En este el primer segmento de "The ESL Sessions Presenta:" de la segunda temporad, soy acompañado por Victor Duran Professor de Lenguas extranjeras en el estado de Zacatecas. Conversamos sobre su experiencia en el sistema educativo de Los Estados Unidos. También de su experiencia como emigrante en tress ocasiones de niño a adolescente dentro los dos paises. Y sobre su carrera profesional enseñan
Ep 7:"El Cinco de Mayo(May 5th)"
How was it that a small almost insignificant battle in a town in Mexcio is tide to the largest celebration of Mexican culture in the United States? In the first episode of the second season of The ESL Sessions, I discuss a brief in depth history if the Battle of Puebla on May 5th 1862 and its roll in the shaping of the future of the country. As well take a brief personal analysis of what the Celib
The ESL Sessions Presents: "En Mi Communidad-Decorated, Honored and Deported"
On this special Veterans Day episode I am joined by one of many veterans dealing with deportation from the United states.
Working with the Deported Veterans Support House, he actively campaigns to spread word of this situation still affecting all service memebers of the US Military.
After over 8 years of Service to the US ARMY, serving in the Iraq war, and multiple tours in training and over seas
The ESL Sessions Presents: "En Mi Comunidad - Arte, Cultura y Tradicion
En este nuevo segmento de "The ESL Sessions Presents:" hablo con dos miembros de la communidad que han hecho un efecto positivo a su alrededor, sea con las artes, ser voluntarios, o asistir en recursos para mejorar el buen estar y el ambiente de sus comunidades.
En este episodio inaugural, estoy acompañado por Mariano Lemos y Anastacio Duran Medina. Dos miembros de del norte de Nevada ya que por
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma-SSGT Antonio Gomez Mexicano Y Airman
On this segment of "The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma" we celebrate Hispano Heritage month with a series covering Hispanos in the Military. Continueing with the US Airforce. I am joined by SSgt ANTONIO GOMEZ,active duty US Air National Gaurdsman,as we discuss his early life coming to this country, his early struggles as an ESL student, the influence of living near the US/MEXICO border before emigr
Ep 6:"Se Busca Trabajo"
Early mornings in the dead of the northern Nevada winter, getting ready to go to work and earn those "$5" dollars. Thats how I remember spending some of my weekends growing up in my mexican household. Now as an I adult it brings the questions. What fortune do I have now that I'm a citizen? How did those days working shape me? Even with little opportunities and resources how did we make it? These a
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma- CPL. MARTINEZ Mexicano y Marine
On this segment of "The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma" we celebrate Hispano Heritage month with a series covering Hispanos in the Military. Starting off with the Marines Corps. I am joined CPL. MARTINEZ former active duty US Marine,as we discuss his early life coming to this country, his early struggles as an ESL student, along with the opportunities that we create and are presented with while
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Ep 5:" Ni de aqui, Ni de aya"
What does it mean to be Hispano? What does heritage and culture have to do with pride and honor? When it comes to identifying as a Mexican the lines are grey, especially when you come here at a young age, and in your istablishment to your new surroundings you begin to forget your teachings. Sometimes denying your ancestry. Although it seems lost, there is always a realization. That everything that
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma-Juanita Sanchez Resilience
On this segment of "The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma", My guest Juanita Sánchez discusses a very critical point in her life and how it changed her perspective on health, family and what it means to be resilient. As well we delv into her experience in the ESL program and the influence it has had on her career path.
Music Credit: Airtone-"CO2" Creative Commons license
Ep 4:"English as a Second Language"
Why "The ESL Sessions"? Why are the letters ESL so important? Sometimes the meaning to things is far deeper than we expect, but can be so simple. This is an introspective look on why I chose the name for the podcast and the importance of ESL in my life. Music credits:
DJLang-"White in the Moon(The Other Side of the Moon Remix)" Creative Commons (cc) license. Airtone-"Seachange" Creative Commons (c
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma-Cassandra Gomez Identity
On this segment of "The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma", My guest Cassandra Gomez reminisces on past experiences with the confusion in the Latino/Hispano naming conventions, growing up in the early 2000s in a small town, and how our music choices are just branches of the same tree in the emotional angst that is being a teenager.
Music Credit: Airtone-"CO2" Creative Commons license.
Ep 3:"In Between Class"
To the graduating class of 20XX,
When you look back on your school days, what do you remember? Who comes to mind? what experiences stand out? For some its a respite, a break from the normal. To others its just another bad memory. After so many years and hearing how things changed...a lot still stays the same. From how the school system is still teaching unnecessary things, to the implementation of
Ep 2:"The Price Of Glory"
What would you give up to be considered glorious? What does it mean to be glorious? The Sacrifice for every one is different and the pay out will not always be what you expect. Knowing what you would be willing to give up to achieve greatness and success, is it as great of a sacrifice as others have given? This is an introspective look at success and glory while being an immigrant, and a perspecti
The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma-Joel Pulido Discipline
On this segment of "The ESL Sessions Presents: Enigma", My Guest is Joel Pulido a long time friend and fellow member in military service. We discuss the subject of Discipline. How it ties to his life growing up and day to day experiences.
Music Credit: Airtone-"CO2" Creative Commons license.
The ESL Sessions Presenta: Enigma-Rita Leticia Inmigrante, Figura, Madre.
En el primer segmento de "The ESL Sessions Presenta "Tengo de envitada a alguien muy especial en mi vida, quien todos podemos reconocer como alguien muy influte en nuestro desarrollo. Yo la conosis como mi madre pero tiene muchos nombres roles y scucharemos de sus muchas experiencias que al fin del segmento nos ayudara entender el Enigma que Rita Leticia.
Ep 1:"Fronteras"
Intro: " I see the foot prints left on the sand from people walking through an unknown desert. I can see no more than a few feet in front of me, only illuminated by the moonlight. As we cross through the brush in the southern part of the United States, I know that we are close to where we need to be but far away from our actual destination. As we finished this track of the journey, indicating us w
Session ø(Zero)- "Welcome to ESL-English as a Second Language"
As you entered the class room for initial orientation you remember "I've been here before". You recognize the banter of the class room and the familliar sounds and the distinct chatter from all the students. As you are about to begin the class you recognize how "They"must have felt all those years ago, as they stood in front of the class room ready to begin their lectures, just as you are about to
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