ESL Podcast 241 – At the Bakery

Clerk: Hi, can I help you? Leticia: Hi. Im trying to make up my mind about which kind of dessert to get. Everything in the case looks delicious. Clerk: Thanks. As you can see, we have a lot of different types of cookies, brownies, cakes, and muffins

ESL Podcast 485 – Being Clumsy

Edward: Would you dance with me? Bella: Me? Id like to, but I dont dance. Edward: Why? Bella: I have two left feet . Im so clumsy , first Id step all over your feet, and then Id stumble all over the dance floor. Edward: I dont believe that. I bet you

地道美语听力播客:Dating Someone's Ex

Marco: Hello. Claudia: Hey, Marco? It's Claudia. Got a minute? Marco: Sure. What's up? Claudia: I'm just wondering what's going on with you and Beth. Are you guys still going out? Marco: We went out for a while, but we never got serious. Why all the

ESL Podcast 294 – Living in a Condo or Co-op

Diane: Im so exasperated! Im really tired of the homeowners association in my condo building. Ricardo: Whats the matter with it? Diane: The people who sit on the condo association board are a bunch of do-nothings. Ive filed complaint after complaint

ESL Podcast 588 – Hiring Business Consultants

Erica: So your suggestion is to hire outside consultants to handle the extra work associated with the expansion . Stefan: I think there are a lot of benefits: we get someone with the right expertise quickly, we can use him or her as needed , and we c

ESL Podcast 436 – Dealing With an Angry Client

Shawna: Hello, Shawna Davis. Monty: Hello, Shawna. This is Monty Lofti at BMC. I need to talk to you about our ad that ran in your newspaper yesterday. Shawna: Sure, Monty. Was there a problem? Monty: Yes, there certainly was a problem. Instead of th

ESL Podcast 464 – Talking About Inventory

Foreman : Okay, people. Listen up . This is your first day on the job in this warehouse and you need to know what we do here. This warehouse keeps all of the stock for the 10 stores in this region. We get merchandise from the supplier and its our job

ESL Podcast 321 – Buying a Jacket or Coat

Michael: Mom, I dont need a new coat. I like my old trench coat. Its comfortable, and I can use it as a raincoat and an overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If youre going to visit your aunt in Maine, youll need something warmer than a t

ESL Podcast 304 – A Potential Partnership Meeting

Flavio: Thanks for meeting with me. Marcia: Its my pleasure. Were eager to hear your ideas about our companies doing business together in the future. Flavio: Well, I wanted us to meet because I think our two companies can create great synergy. Marcia

ESL Podcast 602 – Calling an Ambulance

Brad: Are you all right? Lydia: What...what happened? Brad: You lost consciousness and someone called 911. My name is Brad and Im a paramedic. Can you answer a few questions for me? Lydia: Ill try. Brad: Have you ever blacked out before? Lydia: No, I

ESL Podcast 439 – Talking about Censorship

The school that my daughter attends is trying to decide whether or not to ban certain books, which some parents think are inappropriate . The school called a parents meeting to talk over the issue. At the meeting, one woman said: The books on this li

ESL Podcast 260 – Business Trends

Today, Im going to be giving you a brief overview of the trends that are likely to affect our industry in the next 10 years. Its difficult to predict the fads that affect how the general public thinks and behaves. However, by looking at recent polls,

ESL Podcast 510 – Taking a Shower or Bath

I spent the day helping my friend, Babbit, on his farm. When I got home, my wife said, You stink ! I headed straight for the shower . I ran the water , closed the shower curtain , and adjusted the showerhead . I worked the soap into a lather and scru

ESL Podcast 410 – Being Evasive

Olivia: Dad, can I ask you a question? Dad: You just did. Olivia: I mean, can I ask you another question? Dad: Ask away . Olivia: Where do babies come from? Dad: What? Where did you come up with that one? Olivia: I don't know. Dad: Let me tell you .

ESL Podcast 402 – Buying Back-to-School Supplies

Svetlana: Tomorrow is the first day of junior high . Are you ready? Quinn: Sure, it's not that big a deal. I already put some supplies in my new backpack . Svetlana: Let's see. You have some folders , a three-ring binder , and a pen . Is that all you

ESL Podcast 616 – Having a Business Mentor

Alex: Where are you going? Kenya: Im going to meet my business mentor . Alex: Your business mentor? What do you do with a business mentor? Kenya: Well, my mentor is like an advisor . We meet regularly and I get her feedback and guidance with my ideas

ESL Podcast 638 – Fire and Firefighters

Rebecca: Look, theres smoke coming from six stories up. Hugh: Yes, I know. Didnt you hear the fire alarm go off upstairs a few minutes ago? Rebecca: No, but Im really glad theres a fire station only a few blocks away. Hey look, theres the fire engine

ESL Podcast 346 – Using the Restroom

Denzel: Excuse me, where is the restroom? Server: Its down the hall, on your left. Denzel: Thanks. When I got into the bathroom, it was a mess. I walked into a stall and there was toilet paper all over the floor. There were no toilet seat covers and

ESL Podcast 392 – An Untrustworthy Co-worker

Vicky: Did I imagine it or did you just give Gavin the cold shoulder? Gerard: You didnt imagine it. Im not too happy with him. Vicky: Why? What did he do? Gerard: Hes two-faced, thats why. Last week, he told me he was going to put in a good word for

ESL Podcast 480 – Riding in a Carpool

Roberto: Hey, Loreto. Got a minute? Loreto: Im going to a meeting off-site , but we can talk if you dont mind walking me to my car. Roberto: Sure, okay. I just wanted to ask if youre interested in carpooling to work. We only live a few blocks from ea