ESL: How We Use Language

ESL: How We Use Language

“ESL” featuring Fernando Oleas: How We Use Language

Hosted by Ezzat Wanas

On this episode of “ESL” host Ezzat Wanas interviews Fernando Oleas chairperson for the modern language department to discus the different aspects of language and their applications in everyday use.

Podcast: Professor Noel Colaco

Podcast: Professor Noel Colaco

Podcast: Professor Noel Colaco

by Ezzat Wanas

Ezzat Wanas features an Alumni and current professor, Noel Colaco. Colaco’s children have also graduated from Pierce College. Coming to the United States at the age of 13, he never forgot the difficulties he faced while being an outsider. Click play below to listen to the story of how an ESL student became an ESL teacher.

ESL: Father Daniel Meleka

ESL: Father Daniel Meleka

ESL featuring Father Daniel Meleka

Hosted by Ezzat Wanas

On this episode of “ESL,” host Ezzat Wanas sits down with Father Daniel Meleka to discuss the language of love and his opinion on how it should be the language that unites all people. They talk about Father Daniel Meleka’s journey and how he thinks language affects a community.

ESL: Father David Elias

ESL: Father David Elias

ESL Featuring Father David Elias

Hosted by Ezzat Wanas

On this episode of “ESL” host Ezzat Wanas sits down with Father David Elias to discuss experiences ESL students have in relation to religious institutions. Elias came to the US when he was 26 years-old and earned a masters degree in project management and serves as a priest at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic church in Northridge.

 

ESL: Making a Difference

ESL: Making a Difference

ESL featuring Noel Colaco: Making a Difference

Hosted by Ezzat Wanas

On this episode of “ESL” host Ezzat Wanas Talks with Noel Colaco, a Pierce professor for over 17 years, who once was an ESL student himself.

 

ESL: Waiting for Education

ESL: Waiting for Education

ESL featuring Raghdaa Jabr: Waiting for Education

Hosted by Ezzat Wanas

On this episode of “ESL” host Ezzat Wanas talks with a woman who preferred the interests of her family over her own. Raghdaa Jabr, a palestinian student who waited 18 years to begin her education on the Pierce College campus. Click below to listen to her story.