ESL Podcast 933 – Letting Go of the Past

Emma: I think its time. Uday: I beg to differ. Emma: You cant live in the past. I know that you like reliving your glory days, but the only way to move on is to let go of the past. Uday: I dont want to move on. If youve had the life Ive had, youd cli

ESL Podcast 945 – Using Electronics While Traveling

Justin: Are you nearly packed? Marsha: Almost. Lets see, I have wall chargers for my cell phone and other devices, extra memory cards for my camera, and noise- canceling headphonesfor the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. Id

ESL Podcast 939–Planning a Wedding

Seamus: Whats that? Cathy: Its a planning book for our wedding. Seamus: We arent getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the hall far in advance, you know, and once we set the date,

ESL Podcast 874 – Poor Road Conditions

Alice: Im really glad I let you talk me into going for a bike ride. Its been years since Ive been on a bicycle. Sam: This is the only way to travel. You get to really see the scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Alice: Hey, watch out! You almost dropped

ESL Podcast 882 – Playing a Practical Joke

Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: Im setting up a practical joke for Bobby. I cant wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike in pieces. Itll be the best prank ever! Patricia: Youre not really going to take apart his

ESL Podcast 875 – Shopping at the Supermarket

Stocker: Can I help you find something? Meg: Yes, Im looking for coffee. Stocker: Thats on aisle 3. Let me show you where it is. Meg: Thanks. Hmm, I dont see the Jitters brand that I normally buy. Stocker: It looks like were out of stock. We should g

ESL Podcast 266 – Making a Move on Someone

A.J.: What was going on with you and Tiago in his office earlier today? You two were pretty cozy in there. Gloria: What? Oh, I was a little upset about messing up my presentation in the morning meeting, and Tiago was trying to reassure me about it. A

ESL Podcast 360 – A Management Dispute

Jeannie: Have you heard about the new management dispute? Salih: No, whats happening? Jeannie: Well, the CEO is having problems with the head of one of the subsidiaries. Salih: Which one? Jeannie: Lance Publishing. Apparently, the head, Bill Riker, i

ESL Podcast 343 – Being Alike and Different

Fabian: Oh, your babies are adorable. Theyre like two peas in a pod. Clarissa: They may look like mirror images of each other, but theyre nothing alike. They each have their distinct personalities. Randy likes to sleep during the day and Dominic like

ESL Podcast 525 – Falling in Love

Maya: What are those? Jorge: Theyre pictures from our ski trip last weekend. Maya: Is there any reason youre staring at the ones with Jessica in them? I think youve got a crush on her. Jorge: Im not 10 years old. I dont get crushes. Maya: Then, I thi

ESL Podcast 427 – Planning a Protest

Becky: I want to thank all of you for coming today. I think we all agree that we need to organize a protest ... Pedro: Hold on , Becky. We all want to voice our opinion that we oppose what is going on here, but Im not sure a protest is the answer. Be

ESL Podcast 314 – Buying a Digital Audio (MP3) Player

Clerk: Can I help you? Sandy: Im looking for an MP3 player, but I dont know a lot about them. Clerk: We have a large selection, as you can see. Sandy: Wow, I really dont know where to begin. Clerk: What do you want to be able to do? Sandy: I just wan

ESL Podcast 366 – Talking About Prices

Rosalba: Can you believe these prices? I know were in a recession, but the cost of everyday necessities shouldnt skyrocket overnight. William: I think it has something to do with the shortage of produce. I dont know why Im surprised that stores like

ESL Podcast 420 – Workplace Safety

Lon: Whats this? Abigail: Its a memo about a safety inspection scheduled for next week. Lon: A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection? Abigail: What do you mean? This isnt an unsafe workplace. Weve had a good record. Non

ESL Podcast 524 – Talking About Failure

Akiko: How did your presentation go over this morning at the meeting? Gerry: It was a complete flop ! Akiko: I dont believe it. You spent weeks working on that presentation. Gerry: It wasnt the presentation that bombed . It was my big idea. Leona cal

ESL Podcast 419 – Planting a Garden

Joni: Smell that! Giuseppe: Smell what? Joni: Smell that fresh air . Arent you glad I got you to help me plant this garden ? Were going to have so much fun today. Giuseppe: Uh huh. Im glad to help, but I dont exactly have a green thumb . Joni: Thats

ESL Podcast 352 – Understanding Interest Rates

Kerry: I need to take out a small business loan and Im trying to figure out what the interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If its the same as a mortgage loan, then I think I understand it in general terms. The interest rate wou

ESL Podcast 567 – Visiting a Patient in the Hospital

George: Youre just in time . Theres only another 20 minutes until the end of visiting hours . Inez: I got here as soon as I could. How is Uncle Peter? George: They moved him from the emergency ward to the intensive care unit . Hes on life support . I

ESL Podcast 571 – Assigning Blame in a Car Accident

Tarik: Are you okay? Stacey: Yeah, I think so. Im just a little shaken up , but look at my car! Tarik: Mine is in pretty bad shape, too. Good thing, though, it wasnt totaled . Stacey: Okay, lets exchange insurance information, so we can both get out

ESL Podcast 566 – Having a Wild Party

Paula: Okay, lets get this party started! Mitch: I really dont think having a party is such a good idea. Were supposed to be house-sitting , and Im sure the Abrams wouldnt want their house used for a big blowout . Paula: Ignorance is bliss . Theyll n