ESL Podcast 557 – Applying for a Passport

Clerk: Yes, can I help you? Orlando: I want to get a passport . Clerk: Have you filled out the application ? Orlando: No, I havent. Clerk: Come back when youve filled it out. Orlando: Okay, Ive completed the application. Clerk: Let me see it. You nee

ESL Podcast 572 – Blowing the Whistle at Work

Becky: What are we going to do? Saeed: I don't know. I need time to think about the ramifications of blowing the whistle . Becky: There are no two ways about it . If we step up and do the right thing, we are putting our jobs on the line . Saeed: But

ESL Podcast 580 – Retiring From a Job

Meredith: Are you going to Stanleys retirement party ? Oscar: Sure, I want a glimpse of the future. I cant wait to retire . Meredith: Itll be a long time before you get the golden handshake . Me? I may be ready for early retirement . Oscar: Are you s

ESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an Earthquake

Jamal: Did you feel that? Keisha: Was that an earthquake ? Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news. Newscaster: Reports are coming in about an earthquake that occurred at 4:35 p.m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a seismologist at the Earthquake

ESL Podcast 590 – Paying Airline Fees

Justine: So thats the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver. Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying? Justine: Havent you noticed all of the fees the airlines are tacking on t

ESL Podcast 873 – Avoiding Giving an Opinion

Ariel: I know youll give me the inside scoop. Whats going on between Sam and Matt? Paolo: Youre asking the wrong person. Ariel: Dont be like that. You know both of them really well, and I know that Sam confides in you. Dont you think Matt is being un

ESL Podcast 883 – Taking Care of a Willful Child

Mrs. Mason: So, how did things go? Carl: Well... Mrs. Mason: Whats the matter? Didnt you and Jason have a good time while I was away? Carl: It was interesting. He was a little willful. Mrs. Mason: Yes, he can be a little strong- willed at times, but

ESL Podcast 385 – Exercising at the Gym

Jae: Hi, are you done with this weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My muscles are aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. Ive been working out on these machines for a few months, so Im

ESL Podcast 359 – A Fist Fight

Isabella: What are you doing?! Why are you trying to hit that guy? Tony: He deserves it. He insulted you. Im going to knock his block off! Isabella: Stop it! Be civilized. This isnt some free-for-all. You cant punch a guy just because he said somethi

ESL Podcast 253 – Traveling by Train

Katerina: Hey, Joel. Have you ever traveled by train? Joel: Only once, and that was a long time ago when I lived in Orlando. Im not even sure where the train station is in this city. Why do you ask? Katerina: I need to go to San Francisco at the end

ESL Podcast 384 – Accepting Credit Cards

Danny: Are you sure we should start accepting credit cards from our customers? Weve always been a cash-only business. Katy: I think we need to for the convenience of our customers. It wont be as big a nuisance as you think, with this new cash registe

ESL Podcast 288 – A Business Contract

Violet: Thanks for agreeing to meet with me about the new contract. Its important that both parties understand and agree to all of the terms before we can move ahead. Karik: Its in the best interest of both of our companies for this agreement to be s

ESL Podcast 287 – A Traffic Jam

I was on my way to a restaurant to meet my date for dinner when I hit a traffic jam. I saw that the road was congested, but since I had to take the bridge to reach downtown, I had no choice but to stay on that road. The traffic was bumper-to-bumper.

ESL Podcast 426 – Talking About Product Quality

Brenda: Its fun shopping for a new cell phone, dont you think? Yoji: Sure, but I just need one with the bare basics . Brenda: Not me. I want one thats top-of-the-line . My old phone was cheap and flimsy , and it started acting up after only a few mon

ESL Podcast 265 – Listening to the Radio

Kurt: Turn that radio down! Gloria: No way! Im listening to a simulcast of a performance and its live. Kurt: Is it on campus radio? Gloria: No, its on the public radio station. I finally got good reception after putting this long antenna outside my w

ESL Podcast 263 – Getting Older

Angelica: Oh sorry, what was I saying? I lost my train of thought. Yann: You were telling me about the book youre reading. Angelica: Oh, yeah. I must have had one of those senior moments. Yann: Welcome to the club. Thats what happens when youre over-

ESL Podcast 581 – Reading a World Map

Greg: What are you doing with that map and that globe ? Julianna: Im trying to keep track of Carmen as she travels from country to country. I just got another postcard from her today. Greg: Im not sure I like the idea of my daughter traveling around

ESL Podcast 275 – A Soccer Match

Shandy: Oh, that player just hit my boyfriend! Did you see that? That was definitely a penalty. Giuseppe: No, I didnt. I was watching the goalie. The referee isnt doing anything. Shandy: I cant believe it. Why isnt the coach talking to that referee?

ESL Podcast 556 – Scheduling an Appointment

Ann: Hello. Serge: Hi, Ann. Its Serge. Im calling to make an appointment for LeeAnn. She wants to meet with Miles next week sometime. Ann: Let me take a look at his appointment schedule . Lets see, can LeeAnn be here on Tuesday at 2:00? Serge: No, sh

ESL Podcast 447 – Heating and Cooling a Home

Carla: Its freezing in here! Why is the air conditioner on? Trent: I just finished exercising and Im sweating like a pig. Carla: Thats no reason to turn the A/C on full blast ! Im cold. Im turning on the heat for a little while. Trent: Are you crazy?