地道美语听力播客:Allergic to Cats

When I was little, we had a family pet. His name was Jupiter and he was a kitten. I wanted a cat more than anything else and finally, my parents gave in and said that we could have one. We went to the pound and saw dozens of cats of different breeds.

ESL Podcast 329 – Being Persuasive

Sylvia: How would you like to take my sister, Donna, to the movies this weekend? Youd be doing me a favor. Joon: Why? Whats wrong with her? Sylvia: Nothing is wrong with her! She just broke up with her boyfriend of four years and shes down in the dum

ESL Podcast ESL Podcast 377 – Reporting a Stolen Car

Kenji: Hello, my car was stolen and I want to report it. Officer: Where was it when it was stolen? Kenji: It was parked outside of my apartment building. I went outside this morning to drive to work, and it was gone. Officer: Okay, you need to fill o

ESL Podcast 506 – Being Generous and Stingy

Britney: I was thinking of hitting up Jane for a little loan. You know her better than I do. What are the chances shell spot me a couple hundred dollars until next month? Salvador: I think thats a pipe dream . I wouldnt exactly call her a cheapskate

ESL Podcast 370 – Describing a Bad Experience

Caterina: I cant believe I let you rope me into seeing this performance. It was so lame! Oliver: Okay, youre right, it was the pits. I had no idea it was going to be amateur hour. When I saw the ad in the paper describing this as an experimental play

ESL Podcast 398 – Parts of a City

Tanya: Weve been here for three days and Im still getting lost. Darren: Heres a map. These are the residential neighborhoods. See? This is where were staying. Tanya: I know, I know. But where were we today? The tour bus went down so many alleys that

ESL Podcast 234 – Seeing an Eye Doctor

Ive been getting a lot of headaches the past few weeks and my co-worker suggested I go see an optometrist. Dr. Olho: Okay, lets take a look. Do you wear glasses or contacts? Virginia: I used to, but I had laser eye surgery three years ago and I dont

ESL Podcast 452 – Dealing with Unhappy Employees

Asa: I dont know how we got stuck with reviewing employee complaints . This has got to be the worst job ever! Samantha: This is important work and somebody has to do it. Come on, lets get started. Asa: I think its bad for morale to allow employees to

英语博客：ESL Podcast 703 – Attending an Auction

Diane: This is so exciting! Ive never been to an auction before. Martin: Sit down. Its about to start. The auctioneer is on the podium with her gavel and shes ready to start the bidding. Diane: Are you bidding on the first lot? Martin: No, the reserv

ESL Podcast 671 – Vacationing on an Island

Mohsen: I need to get off this island. Im getting island fever. Ella: Weve only been here two days. Give it a chance. Were here to enjoy a slower pace of life, remember? Mohsen: When you said we were going on an island vacation, I didnt know wed be s

ESL Podcast 318 – Writing a Love Song

Isaac: Can you keep it down in there? Im trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: Its none of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: Its for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, its a love song. Thats so romantic. Are you goi

ESL Podcast 316 – Business Emails and Abbreviations

Dear Sam, I am writing to follow up on our phone conversation re: the upcoming meeting. Weve made good headway in our planning, having settled many of the arrangements, e.g., the date, time, and venue. However, we still need to decide on the agenda,

ESL Podcast 465 – Describing Boring and Exciting Things

Ina: It was a great idea to split up to go see different movies. I really liked The McQuillanator! Paco: Im glad to hear it. You made a better choice than I did. The biopic I saw was mind-numbing . I was bored to death ! Ina: Really? My movie was gre

ESL Podcast 298 – Visiting a Museum

I wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed. Rudy: Can you tell me the hours of operation for the Museum? Guard: Its open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Its closed on Sunday. Rudy: Thanks. Ill be back to

ESL Podcast 368 – A Corporate Takeover

Lee: Hello, Lee Williams. Bruce: Hi, Lee. This is Bruce Eng. The reason Im calling is to find out if there is any news about your companys takeover bid for Shamrock Corp. Its been a week and I was wondering whats happening. Lee: Hi, Bruce. Im glad yo

ESL Podcast 309 – Describing Distances and Giving Direction

Daniella: Could you tell where I can find a drugstore? Hotel clerk: Sure. Theres one up the street near the corner of Selma and Main. If you get to Abreu Avenue, youve gone too far. Its set back from the street so its a little hard to find. Daniella:

地道美语听力播客:Going to a Wedding

I got an invitation in the mail last month that really surprised me. My friend Ulrich was getting married! We went to college together and he always said that hed never get married. I guess he found his dream girl in the end. The church wedding was g

ESL Podcast 303 – A Traditional Wedding

I arrived at my friend Karins wedding a little late and the ceremony had already begun. Ive been to a lot of civil ceremonies, but it had been a while since Id attended a religious one. They had asked a minister to officiate. When I arrived, Karin an

ESL Podcast 284 – A Friendly Rivalry

Veronica: Im finishing up for the day. Do you want to walk out together? Bogdan: Yeah, that would be great, if you dont mind waiting until Ive finished sending this email. Im letting Tom know that I got another account. That makes four new customers

ESL Podcast 494 – Types of Story Endings

Hamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were headed toward a tragic ending, but there was a twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so satisfying ! Rachel: It sounds sappy to me. Hamid: It wasnt sappy at