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Enfield Centre, Leeds City College

Every Wednesday during term time

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00:08:30

We Cannot Walk Alone, Hamida Khoder

Radio ESOL ·

2021/06/15

REFUGEE WEEK 2021 A short story written by Hamida Khoder. Hamida won this year's ilearn creative writing short story competition at college for her poignant story called Nora and The War, and was invited to write a new story to read aloud on Radio ESOL for Refugee Week 2021. "I am really proud because I'm a refugee. My way wasn’t easy. I worked hard, I cried. I felt scared, but I didn’t give up. I don't think I am alone. I found kind people like my family who supported me and stayed with me and

00:04:03

Josephine

Radio ESOL ·

2021/05/27

Listen to Josephine talking about her struggles and challenges during lockdown. She talks about how lucky she felt, having family around her, and what lessons she learned during this time. Did Josephine enjoy lockdown? What happened to Josephine just before lockdown? What challenges did Josephine face during lockdown? What did Josephine miss during lockdown? What has lockdown taught Josephine? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:01:45

Salahaldein

Radio ESOL ·

2021/05/20

Listen to Salahaldein from Sudan, introducing himself and talking about coming to the UK. He also talks about some of the things he likes to do. When did Salahaldein leave his country? Where did he live for one year? What are his hobbies? What does he enjoy doing? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:01:46

Short Conversations: Flo & Elsie (Episode 4)

Radio ESOL ·

2021/05/13

Episode 4: everything's blurred In this 4 part series, we drop in on two characters called Flo and Elsie. In episode 4, we hear Elsie talking about her new glasses. (Flo and Elsie bump into each other on the way to the shops) Flo: Elsie! Are you okay? You look a bit flustered! Elsie: Oh it’s you Flo! I didn’t see you there! Not really, love, not really. Flo: What’s up, love? Elsie: It’s these new glasses I got fitted with yesterday. Flo: I thought you were looking different! Elsie: Yes, the

00:02:20

Short Conversations: Flo & Elsie (Episode 3)

Radio ESOL ·

2021/05/06

Episode 3: that new shopping centre In this 4 part series, we drop in on two characters called Flo and Elsie. In episode 3, we hear Flo & Elsie talking about the new shopping centre. Flo and Elsie talk on the phone: (phone ringing, Elsie picks up) Elsie: Hello? Flo: Morning, Elsie, it’s Flo here. Elsie: Oh, hello Flo, nice to hear from you. Flo: I was ringing to ask what you were doing today. Do you want to meet in the café on the high street for a cup of tea later? Elsie: Well, I’ve just got

00:01:36

Short Conversations: Flo & Elsie (Episode 2)

Radio ESOL ·

2021/04/29

Episode 2: the price of things today In this 4 part series, we drop in on two characters called Flo and Elsie. In this second episode, we hear Flo & Elsie talking about food prices in supermarkets. Flo: What’s that you’ve got there, Elsie? Elsie: It’s a digestive biscuit Flo. Flo: Oh I LOVE digestives. Especially the chocolate ones. Elsie: I do too. But I tell you something … Flo: What’s that? Elsie: They haven’t half gone up in price recently! Flo: Well you know why that is, don’t you! Elsie:

00:01:26

Short Conversations: Flo & Elsie (Episode 1)

Radio ESOL ·

2021/04/22

Episode 1: why don't you...? In this 4 part series, we drop in on two characters called Flo and Elsie. In this first episode, Flo doesn't know what to do at the weekend and we hear Elsie offering lots of suggestions. Flo: I don't know what to do this weekend… Elsie: Ahh, okay, erm, why don't you go to the cinema? Flo: It's too expensive, I haven't got any money. Elsie: Hmm, okay. Maybe you could go to the park? Flo: Oh, it's too cold! Elsie: Right, right okay, well, the city museum - that’s

00:01:11

Roya

Radio ESOL ·

2021/04/01

Listen to Roya from Iran, introducing herself and talking about where she lived before coming to Leeds. She also talks about her hobbies and what she enjoys doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:02:55

Gheorghina

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/25

Listen to Gheorghina talking about how she coped when she was ill with coronavirus. She talks about spending time with her family and shares her new lockdown hobby, playing chess with her son. She also tells us what this experience has taught her. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:08:24

Nora and The War (a story by Hamida Khoder)

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/18

Listen to Hamida reading her story called Nora and The War. Hamida won a college creative writing competition for this story. Before Hamida reads her story, she talks about how winning the competition made her feel. NORA AND THE WAR Nora was born in a nice country with a beautiful big house and a beautiful garden. She loved the garden because there were beautiful red flowers. She liked to stay in the garden and draw. The area where she was living was so beautiful and there were a lot of gardens and

00:02:47

Ebrahim

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/11

Listen to Ebrahim talking how he used his time in lockdown to learn how to cook. Ebrahim also talks about his plans to travel when lockdown ends. Where does Ebrahim want to travel to? Does Ebrahim want to travel to a hot or a cold country? Can you make a list of 3 hot countries and 3 cold countries? Where would you like to travel to? Would you prefer to travel to a hot or a cold country? Why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:05:14

Maria

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/05

Listen to Maria talking about lockdown and how she's learned to be patient during this time. She talks about enjoying having more family time and what her lockdown daily routine is like. She also talks about what she misses and how she enjoys having more time to read novels and write short stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:05:43

Nelson

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/05

Listen to Nelson talking about the 'new normal' and how he's spending time with his family. He talks about how he's used technology to bring his family together and how he's had to learn how to cut hair and be the family barber. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:06:44

Azmera

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/04

Listen to Azmera talking about her struggles with lockdown. She talks about the challenge of home studying with her children and juggling her studies with family responsibilities. She talks about finding the positives in lockdown and trying something new to avoid boredom. She also talks of learning about the value in everyday things during her time in lockdown. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:03:56

Baydaa

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/04

Listen to Baydaa talking about life with her children in lockdown. She talks about how excited and happy she feels studying and seeing her teacher and classmates online. She talks about how she enjoys sharing experiences with her class, not just studying language. She talks about her hopes for the future and to be able to travel to Iraq to see her family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:03:13

Esther

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/04

Listen to Esther talking about the challenges of lockdown. She talks about the importance of family support and shares her new hobby that has kept her busy during this time. She lists what she plans to do once lockdown finishes and finally, she tells us what lockdown has taught her. What does Esther do to keep busy in lockdown? What has she enjoyed during lockdown? What new hobby has Esther got during lockdown? What does Esther want to do once lockdown has finished? What lesson has lockdown taught

00:02:09

Desiderio

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/03

Listen to Desiderio talking about the challenges of coronavirus and what he does to stay busy. He also talks about how lockdown has made him recognise our need to socialise. How does Desiderio keep busy during lockdown? What challenges does Desiderio face during lockdown? What does Desiderio miss during lockdown? Has lockdown been productive for Desiderio? Has your experience been similar or different? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:06:53

Sofya

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/03

Listen to Sofya talking about the difficulties in lockdown. She talks about the impact coronavirus has had on travel and socialising. She lists what she's done to stay positive during this time. She also talks about how she dreams of seeing her family in her own country and what she thinks life will be like once lockdown finishes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:02:54

Taha

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/03

Listen to Taha talking about how coronavirus has changed his family life and how he has kept busy during this time. How has life changed for Taha? How has his daily routine changed? What does Taha do to stay busy? What has Taha noticed about his children and their daily routine? What does Taha plan to do when lockdown finishes? Has your experience been similar or different? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

00:01:21

Weather Forecast

Radio ESOL ·

2021/03/02

Listen to the weather forecast. Make a list of all the weather words used. Listen out for a weather idiom and see if you can think of others! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radioesol/message

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