ESL Podcast 289 – Communication Problems

Ethel: Can we talk? Fred: Uh-huh. Ethel: I dont think we communicate very well. We dont talk to each other like we used to. I think we need to have a dialogue about these dysfunctional communication patterns. Fred: Hmm. Ethel: I think we need to work

ESL Podcast 434 – Using Coupons and Rebates

Torsten: What are you doing, clipping coupons ? Thats a waste of time. Cindy: You can think what you like, but these days, we have to cut corners wherever we can. Torsten: No one actually saves much money using coupons. Cindy: Thats what you think .

ESL Podcast 395 – Watching the Olympic Games

Mary Lou: Am I too late for the opening ceremony? Jesse: No, its just starting. The runner is just coming into Olympic Village with the torch. Mary Lou: Oh, this is so exciting! I love the summer Olympics. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming I cant

地道美语听力播客:Meeting an Out of Town Friend

Lucy: Hey Jeff, have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don't think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my oldest and best friend, Marlene. She's visiting from out of town. Jeff: Hi, I'm Jeff. Marlene: Hi, it's nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be

ESL Podcast 184 – Running a Meeting

Good morning, everyone. I believe we are all here. Please be seated and lets get started. Please join me in welcoming Olivia Dansk, from Garland Corporation Im afraid that Lionel Wu from Manatect cant be with us today, but Im pleased to welcome repre

ESL Podcast 500 – Taking Minutes of a Meeting

I was absent at last months meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been elected the committees secretary ! As part of my duties, I have to take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best

ESL Podcast 407 - Waiting for a Man or Woman to Call

Lyla: Okay, here's a hypothetical . You ask a girl for her number , but wait two weeks to call her. What gives ? George: Well, that depends . Why? Lyla: Well, I met this guy two weeks ago at a party. We spent the entire evening talking and I thought

地道美语听力播客:Going to the Post Office

地道美语听力播客English as a Second Language Podcast (ESLPod)，是一家位于美国加州洛杉矶的英语教育研究机构推出的英文听力会话，于2005年7月23日首播， 主播Dr. Jeff McQuillan为南加州大学的语言学博士

ESL Podcast 389 – Getting a Cold

Walt: Whats the matter with you? Irene: I have a bad cold. Walt: Why didnt you stay home from work? Youre probably contagious! Irene: I had no choice. I have an important presentation this afternoon and I cant play hooky. Walt: You cant give a presen

地道美语听力播客:Cooking Dinner

I'm not a very good cook but I decided to surprise my wife by making a three-course meal. I went to the supermarket to get the dessert, and I stopped by the farmer's market to get some fresh vegetables, my ingredients for the salad. The meal would st

ESL Podcast 642 – Installing Windows and Doors

Vern: I really think weve bitten off more than we can chew. I like do-it- yourself projects, but installing a new window and a new door isnt as easy as it looks. Genevive: What we dont know, well learn as we go. Okay, weve removed the old window. Thi

ESL Podcast 228 – A Christmas Feast

This year, our family decided that the more the merrier and invited Adriano and his family to have Christmas dinner with us. We were thrilled when they accepted our invitation. Lucy: Im so glad you guys could all make it. Adriano: We wouldnt have mis

ESL Podcast 444 – Planning for Retirement

Paulina: Did you get your Social Security statement? I just got mine in the mail. If I keep working at this rate for the next 20 years, between Social Security and my savings , I should be sitting pretty for retirement . Carlos: Yeah, I should be oka

ESL Podcast 286 – Describing Facial Features

I was mugged while I was walking home last night. This morning, I was at the police station with a sketch artist to see if we could come up with a picture of what the thief looked like. Sketch artist: Okay, you said that this was a man in his 40s. Ca

地道美语听力播客:Shopping at the Mall

地道美语听力播客English as a Second Language Podcast (ESLPod)，是一家位于美国加州洛杉矶的英语教育研究机构推出的英文听力会话，于2005年7月23日首播， 主播Dr. Jeff McQuillan为南加州大学的语言学博士

ESL Podcast 531 – Describing Fabric Patterns

Ruth: Now that weve picked out a new couch, we need to pick out an upholstery fabric . What do you think of this checkered one? Gerry: Thats an eyesore . I prefer something a little more subtle . Ruth: Subtle? Whats fun about subtle? I want something

ESL Podcast 456 – Sending Business Packages

Maria: I need this package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. Sam: Sure, Ill send it UPS or FedEx using their ground service . Itll be cheaper than sending it using their overnight service and we can still track it. Is it going to a business? Mari

ESL Podcast 425 – Serving Drinks and Cocktails

Spencer: Im practicing making drinks for the party tonight. Do you want to try one? Heidi: Youre the bartender ? I didnt know you knew how to mix drinks . Spencer: I can hold my own . Okay, name it and Ill make it any mixed drink or cocktail . Heidi:

ESL Podcast 597 – Describing Touch and Textures

Tommy: Its just our luck that theres a major power failure while were shopping in this outdoor bazaar. Louisa: How are we going to find our way back to the hotel? Tommy: Follow me and stay close. Ill lead the way. Louisa: This road is so rough. I kee

ESL Podcast 694 – Going to the Emergency Room

Saturday, 9:35 p.m. I arrive in the emergency room. I had been at a party earlier in the evening when I accidentally cut my finger. My finger wasnt severed, but it did have a very deep cut and I thought I might need stitches. I check in at the admiss