ESL For Equality Podcast
ESL For Equality Podcast
Podcast Description
The ESL for Equality podcast brings teachers the latest developments in English language learning for refugees and immigrants. We discuss teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, and policy that affects our learners. We speak with those driving the field forward and hear stories from refugees during their language acquisition journey.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes such as teaching strategies, curriculum development, and policy issues that impact English language learners. Episodes include discussions on interpretation services in refugee resettlement, insights from notable books about race and language education, and important conversations about cultural orientation and community-based ESL programs.
ESL for Equality is a podcast exploring the powerful intersection of language, identity, and justice. Created for educators, advocates, and multilingual communities, the show delves into how English language learning and access shape, and are shaped by, immigration policy, civil rights, and equity movements in the U.S. and beyond.
Each season brings timely stories and expert voices that unpack how language policy affects real people: from asylum seekers navigating legal systems to students confronting discrimination in schools. Through interviews, storytelling, and critical analysis, ESL for Equality aims to amplify the experiences of those on the front lines of language justice and to spark conversations about how we can build more inclusive, multilingual futures.
In honor of World Refugee Day 2025, Hannah explores the day’s history, this year’s theme Solidarity with Refugees, and why it matters now more than ever. She highlights trailblazers like Luma Mufleh and Omar Bah, outlines ways to celebrate meaningfully, and urges listeners to turn awareness into action through advocacy and support.
Host: Hannah Joos
Original Opening/Closing Music: Michael Caskey aka Bunny Patootie
Resources:
Luma Mufleh Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/luma_mufleh_don_t_feel_sorry_for_refugees_believe_in_them?language=en
UNHCR We Were Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbpi6ZahtOH7c6nDA9YG3QcyRGbZ4xDFn
Emi Mahmoud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av77E3le9ho
Flee Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgj7DUEtfg0
We Dare to Dream Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KvH55DDNzQ
Peace by Chocolate Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YN5ZXrCkik
Salam Neighbor Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6SxPSZVD9o
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