Berkeley City College, ESOL 50, Class Projects
ESOL 50 class projects. Berkeley City College, instructor: Laurie Brion.
Laney College, ESOL 50 Class Projects
Listen to learn why Yodit was suprised, how Tim quit smoking, and how their stories connect to the universal joys and challenges of family.
What happens when parents have to work and leace hteir kids behind? Emily and Jian share two heartbreaking perspectives on China’s “left behind children.”
Can you pass the test? What happens when you fail? In these upbeat stories, Amal and Susan discuss how they made it through the DMV and the US citizenship exam, and the lessons they learned along the way.
If we spend a third of our lives working, we should enjoy it! Tuan passes on the secret of customer service and Angie discusses work fulfillment.
Nao shares a movie that changed her viewpoint on life. Next, Jerry explores how running a marathon affected him.
How can you make it through war? What happens when your American dream fails you? Zuhour and Comfort confront these questions in their powerful stories.
What's on your plate? In these lighthearted stories, we hear about Robiel's very memorable meal and Danli's healthy goals.
We end with tales of starting over. Imagine that you are in a new country, with a new language, and a new job. How do you start again? Lucas, Nely, and Mekdelawit are sure to inspire you with their courage, honesty, and optimism.
Berkeley City College ESOL 50 Class Projects
Stories by Brenda, Klaudia, and Misha
Stories by Arleide, Priscila M., Suree and Valeria
Stories by Priscila V., Christiana, and Ket
Stories by Zen, Naod, and York
Stories by Irana, Mariana S. and Issiaka
Stories by Marcelo, Mariana M. and Quentin
Stories by Anne, Sundas, Lilian, and Wally
Laney College & Oakland International/Castlemont High ESOL Class Projects
Students enrolled in Laney ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) record their final class project at the KGPC studio. These students are part of a dual enrollment agreement with Laney College and their Oakland public high school.
Recordings and names are from right to left.
Produced June 27, 2019.
Group 1 stories by Fikadu, Eyerusalem & Zhully.
Group 2 stories by Maritza, Blanca & Helen.
Group 3 stories by Juan, Natalie & Karla.
Group 4 stories by Juan Bryan & Jacky.
Group 5 stories by Cindy, Kenia & Denia.
Group 6 stories by Julio, Santos & Raymundo.
Group 7 stories by Henry Alex & Agnes.
Laney College at Oakland International High School ESOL Project
Professor Anna Cortesio’s ESOL class from Oakland International High School recorded May 16, 2019. Recording and names are from right - to - left.
Global Voices from the Laney Community
Spring 2019 Class Project
Laney College ESOL 50: Advanced Listening and Speaking
Instructor Beth Wadell.
Beth Waddell will be teaching ESOL 50: Advanced Listening and Speaking at Laney College again in the Fall 2019 semester.
ESOL 50 (hybrid)
Friday, 9-11:50 and online
# 47449/47450
Peter Le & Michelle Lin
Michelle and Peter share what they learned from an elephant at the zoo and from a choral group. These simple experiences have a deeper lesson for all of us.
Luis Hernandez, Alzubair Emam & Ghani Moussaoui
What is it like to come to a new country and start over? Luis, Ghani, and Alzubair have very different backgrounds, but their dreams are the same.
Rick Nguyen, Tran Chan & Di Xian Liu
Immigrating to a new place is also a chance to reinvent yourself. Rick, Tran, and Di Xian share how.
Mei Chun, Raul Montoya & Francisco Rodas (not pictured)
Work & School. When should you work, when should you stay in school, and how can you make the right choices? Mei, and Raul tackle these questions.
Marisol Estrada & Kazuka Yasunari
Kazuka and Marisol share their experiences in facing personal and global crises.
Marisa Lopez ends our stories by exploring how she faced the biggest crisis of her life with the support of friends and music.
Yong Lian Teng & Edwin Tenorio
Edwin and Yong Lian present touching stories of missing their loved ones.
Inner Voices: Stories from the Laney Community
Fall 2018 Class Project
Laney College ESOL 50: ADVANCED Listening and Speaking
Instructor Beth Wadell.
If you are interested in taking ESOL 50, Beth will be teaching this course in Spring 2019, at Laney College.
Si está interesado en inscribirse en ESOL 50, Beth impartirá este curso en Laney College en la primavera de 2019.
如果您有興趣參加ESOL 50，Beth將在2019年春季在Laney College教授這門課程。
Nếu bạn muốn tham gia ESOL 50, Beth sẽ giảng dạy khóa học này vào mùa xuân năm 2019, tại trường Laney College.
Kung interesado ka sa pagkuha ng ESOL 50, ituturo ni Beth ang kursong ito sa Spring 2019, sa Laney College.
Yog tias koj xav kawm ESOL 50, Beth yuav qhia hoob no rau Spring 2019, tom Laney College.
ESOL 50에 관심이 있으시면 Beth는 2019 년 봄, Laney College에서이 과정을 가르치게 될 것입니다.
ຖ້າທ່ານມີຄວາມສົນໃຈໃນການກິນ ESOL 50, ທ່ານ Beth ຈະໄດ້ສອນຫຼັກສູດນີ້ໃນພາກຮຽນ spring 2019 ຢູ່ໂຮງຮຽນ Laney.
หากคุณสนใจที่จะใช้ ESOL 50 Beth จะสอนหลักสูตรนี้ในฤดูใบไม้ผลิปี 2019 ที่ Laney College
Если вы заинтересованы в принятии ESOL 50, Бет будет преподавать этот курс весной 2019 года в колледже Laney.
Якщо ви хочете взяти ESOL 50, Бет навчить цей курс навесні 2019 року в Laney College.
Haddii aad xiiseyneysid inaad qaadato ESOL 50, Beth wuxuu ku barayaa koorsadan kambiyuutarka 2019, at Laney College.
Group 1 is Amal Alshaweh, Samnang Ouk and Nao Sumii.
How can you reach your goals, face challenges, and not get overwhelmed? Amal, Samnang, and Nao share inspiring stories to get you motivated. Stories: When We Face Obstacles In Life, Don't Underestimate Yourself, That's Lucky, Don't Be Fed Up With Parenting.
Group 2 is Marisol Estrada & Linh Nguyen.
What lessons can we learn from grief? Linh and Marisol explore how to cope with losing a family member. Stories: What My Family Means To Me, Losing Somebody You Love.
Group 3 is Mungo Tamjid, Kelly Wu and Kenia Perez Barrera.
Being a child and being a parent are two of the most important roles in our lives. In this segment, we learn about being a mother, being a daughter, and the important lessons we can learn from family. Stories: Three Boys, Being A Good Daughter, The Best Advice.
Group 4 is Phong Pham, Carmen Liu, Anson Luo, Phuong Duong and Byambaa Battulga.
In a global world, we often come into contact with new cultures. These stories highlight the unexpected joys and challenges of these interactions. Stories: My life in the US, Cultural Differences, Keep Culture Alive, Being An Immigrant, Dreams Come True.
Group 5 is Di Xian Liu, Mason Wu, Raul Montoya, Loan Le and Buya Tseveendorj.
These stories of starting and resuming school explore the meaning of education. Stories: Continuing My Education, Two Countries Two Systems, Life Experience, How I Got My Education In The US, Choosing A Major.
Group 6 is Maha Elhag, Marisa Hernandez, Midori Watanabe, Pauline Guan and Quang Bui.
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if just one thing was different? In this segment we hear five stories about the unanticipated consequences of events big and small. Stories: Hold Out Hope, When Dreams Come True, An Impressive Accident, Life Is Interesting, Pay It Forward.
Group 7 is Michelle Nguyen, Ashraf Muharam, Joy Zeng and Linh Nim.
In this segment we learn about issues and how they affect our community. Stories: My Pets, Who Is Responsible For The Homeless?, Be Safe!, Immigrant Children Interpreters.
Group 8 is Gladiela Marinez, Annie Nguyen, Annie Huang and Gina Cha.
These heartfelt stories explore how the speakers faced challenges and transformed their lives. Stories: How My Trip To The Basilica Changed My Life, It's Okay Not To Be Okay, An Important Person In My Life, Be Slim Or Die.
Group 9 is Huy Doan, Checko Kuong, Doreen Chen, and Son Le.
What do you really want? And how can you geti it? These uplifting stories explore those questions, and end with a surprising twist! Stories: How To Do The Impossible. Becoming A Sales Representative, Changing My Work Schedule, My Artistic Passion.
Radio Final Projects With ESOL 232 Intermediate Listening and Speaking
Group 1: Travel Tips
Ellen Lan, Jinsil Noh, Oahn Trinh, Anna Nguyen and Ngu Nguyen discuss some of their favorite places to travel in Asia.
Group 2: Places to Relax in the Bay Area
Woonlum Jang, Ying Liu, Jenny Wu and Tracy Liang share their favorite places to relax in the Bay Area.
Group 3: Thoughts on Happiness
Luna Lieu, Thao Nguyen, Haley Lan, Mika Feng and Ivy Lin ruminate on the meaning of happiness after watching the documentary "Happy" by Roko Belic.
Group 4: Tang Poetry
Yuji Wang, Kui Liu, and Xianxi Luo talk about the cultural significance of Tang Poetry and recite a few of their favorite poems in both Chinese and English.
Group 5: Musings on Happiness
Yijiao Xiao, Weiming Cai, Maggie Chen, and Jamie Ou share their perspectives on happiness.
Group 6: Traditional Foods
Lin Oo, Crystal Duong, Mandy Zhang and Carolina Arriola- Cordova tell us about their traditional foods in El Salvador, Burma, China and Vietnam. They also offer some tips for healthy eating.
Group 7: Life in the Bay
Jimmy Han, Shir Shah, Carrie Zhen, Meijuan Li, and Uan Le discuss some of the challenges and highlights of living in the Bay Area.
Group 8: Technology's Effect Around the World
Sameera Fnu, Faten Alareqi, Allen Xia and Setare Sadjadi discuss how technology affects lives around the world and in the United States.
Global Voices, Local Stories: Radio Project for ESOL 50
Group 1: Family Ties
Bizi Makonnen, Arch Huang, An Thi Thai
Bizi, Arch, and An share stories of being a parent and being a child. Their stories capture the joy and challenges of family bonds.
Group 2: Love and Adventures
Victoria Mogni and Minami Sugawara
Victoria took the plunge to live in a new country, and future teacher Minami explores what it means to be an educator.
Group 3: Travel
Zhenya Glazyrina, Natalia Diminscaia, Magaly Badan
Travel brings new experiences and also new challenges. Zhenya, Natalia, and Magaly share their travel experiences of trekking in the Himalayas, discovering Moscow for the first time, and being living with a US family as an au pair.
Group 4: Cultural Differences
Clarissa Branco, Meimi Niida, Peter Hein
Cultural differences within
Clarissa, Meimi, and Peter explain how growing up in three very different places led them to discover and embrace cultural differences.
Group 5: Trip of a Lifetime
Mike Hillany, Aysun Ozkose
What is the trip of a lifetime? For Mike, it’s a cruise to Egypt and for Aysun it’s the chance to discover Americana through the humble thrift shop and yard sale.
Group 6: Surprising Combinations
Engin Tekin, Patricia Mozetic, Babak Behziz
What happens when you bring together water guns and faith, students and seniors, or ancient Iranians and gender equality? Engin, Patricia, and Babak explain.
Group 7: Study Abroad, take 2
Jules Lee
Jules lost her first opportunity to study abroad, so now she’s taking advantage of her second.
