ESL Podcast 527 – Describing Men’s Bodies

Justin: What are you ogling at? Katrina: Im watching those guys working across the street. Justin: Those construction workers ? Katrina: Yeah, those prime examples of manhood . Theres not a flabby gut in the bunch . Justin: Im pretty sure they wouldn

ESL Podcast 379 – A Routine Procedure

Julia: Arent you nervous about your surgery next week? Hugh: No, its a routine procedure. I dont even need to be admitted overnight. Julia: But arent you going under general anesthesia? Its not the same as local anesthesia, you know. Hugh: Yes, I kno

ESL Podcast 312 – Different Work Styles

Before I started my new job, I didnt know that I would be working so closely with another employee of the company. I was used to a lot of autonomy in my last job, and I have always been self-directed. I didnt need close supervision and the boss never

ESL Podcast 211 – Giving Bad News and Condolences

I was at the hospital at with my friend, Wendy. Her father was in an accident and she was waiting to talk to the doctor. Doctor: Hello, Im Dr. Johnson. How are you holding up? Wendy: Oh, Im fine. Is there any news? Doctor: Yes. I have examined your f

ESL Podcast 455 – Ending a Bad Date

I was on a date from hell . I agreed to go out with this guy who lives in the same apartment building as I do, but hes turned out to be a real creep . He was nice enough at the start of the date, but then he started drinking. Now hes drunk and Im mis

ESL Podcast 457 – Apologizing for a Bad Date

I really blew it last night. I finally asked my neighbor, Fatima, out on a date and she walked out on me in the middle of it. I didnt blame her. I wanted to make a good impression on her, but I felt I was floundering a half an hour into the date. I d

ESL Podcast 233 – Asking for a Date

I admit it. Im a player. I work in an office where there are a lot of attractive women. Take Debra, for example. I heard that she just broke up with her boyfriend last week so I decided to ask her out. Liam: Hi, Debra. Hows it going? Debra: Okay, I g

ESL Podcast 401 – Giving Warnings and Cautions

Brett: Hi, Mom. Come in. Welcome to my new place. My roommates arent here right now or Id introduce you. Mom: Hi, dear. This is...uh...nice. Brett: It is, isnt it? I know you were a little worried about me moving out and into a house with five roomma

ESL Podcast 226 – Holiday Decorating

Now that the holidays are here, its time to decorate the house. Every year, we always go all out. We buy a Christmas tree and the kids decorate it with ornaments that weve bought and made over the years, and with silver and gold tinsel. We also hang

ESL Podcast 375 – A Call from a Telemarketer

Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to the lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: Im calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a bundle of services for the lo

ESL Podcast 630 – Making a Medical Diagnosis

Terrell: Where have you been? Sally: At the hospital, again. My doctor is putting me through another battery of tests. Terrell: She still hasnt been able to zero in on the cause of your pain and make a diagnosis ? Sally: No, she hasnt. Part of the pr

ESL Podcast 483 – Using Hair Products and Accessories

Danny: Youre going to the prom . How exciting! How should we style you hair? Clarissa: Im really not sure. I was hoping you would have some ideas. Danny: I do, but first we need to see if we have the right tools. Lets look in your bathroom. Heres som

ESL Podcast 518 – Learning Self-Defense

Teacher: Welcome, everybody, to this self-defense class. Today, youll learn how to size up a situation and how to tell the difference between a harmless situation and a threatening one. Youll also begin to learn some hand-to-hand combat moves to defe

ESL Podcast 429 – Giving Awards and Congratulations

Part of my job as school principal is to hand out awards and scholarships to students. We recently had a ceremony to do just that . _________ Principal: Miguel, I want to commend you for your work this year and congratulate you for winning the scienc

ESL Podcast 442 – Flying on Low-Cost Airlines

Sue: I just made airline reservations for our trip. Do you want to look over the itinerary before I purchase the tickets? Alex: Which airline is it? Sue: Its McTse Air. Alex: Oh, no, I dont want to fly on that low-cost airline ! We dont get assigned

ESL Podcast 206 – A Generation Gap

Carlos: Belinda, maybe you can explain it to me. My parents still dont get me. I got a couple of tattoos and they freaked out. Belinda: Why are you asking me? I may be a few years older than you are, but I dont understand parents any better than you

ESL Podcast 176 - Time Off from Work

My buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a bachelor party for him in Vegas . It was going to be the last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed

ESL Podcast 188 – Correcting Misunderstandings at Work

I work in our companys Toledo office and I was meeting with my counterpart in our Raleigh office. I was trying to explain to her our new proposal to make some changes in the corporate structure. But, it wasnt going very well. Rory: So, with the new p

ESL Podcast 328 – Dishonesty at Work

Amina: Have you heard the latest news? Shane: No, what is it? Amina: Charlie was fired last Friday after the company found out that he had been cooking the books for over six months and had embezzled more than $50,000. Shane: Charlie? I dont believe

ESL Podcast 372 – A Bully at Work

Wanda: I cant take it anymore. I try to put up with Robert, but Ive had enough! Dana: Im not surprised. That guy is a big bully and its time somebody stood up to him. What has he done now? Wanda: This was the last straw. Were both managers and were s