ESL Podcast 522 – Developing a Healthy Mind

Lorelai: I just finished reading a book about how to get the most out of life . Starting today, Im going to live life to its fullest . Luke: Oh no, not another one of your fads . Werent you eating only blue- and red-colored foods a couple of months a

ESL Podcast 622 – Having Well- and Badly-Behaved Children

Josephine: Hello. Ray: Hi, Josephine, its Ray. We have a meeting today at 10 a.m. and I was wondering if you would mind if I brought my kids with me. Their babysitter didnt show up. Josephine: Oh, sure. Thats no problem. Your children are so well-beh

ESL Podcast 606 – Reading a Bus Schedule

This was my first visit to McQuillanville. I wanted to avoid driving, so I decided to take the bus around the city. However, I was having some trouble figuring out the bus schedule . Louisa: Excuse me, could you help me read this bus schedule? Curt:

ESL Podcast 470 – Avoiding Show and Movie Spoilers

Lee: Im reading this article about the new season of our favorite show. Its premiering next week. Kira: Dont tell me anything about it, especially spoilers . Lee: But don't you want to know which guest stars will be making appearances and the plot tw

ESL Podcast 417 – Getting Travel Documents

Joyce: We need to apply for our passports now if we want to have them in time for our trip to McQuillanland. Steven: I have a passport. Joyce: Yes, but it expired last year. You need to renew it before you can get a visa . McQuillanland requires a vi

ESL Podcast 435 – Describing Aches and Pains

Nivia: Why are you walking funny ? Michael: Oh, I pulled a muscle in my right leg while playing with my kids last weekend. Its hard to walk without feeling a twinge of pain . Nivia: Im sorry to hear that. Why are you sitting in that awkward position?

ESL Podcast 216 – Outsourcing Operations

Bonnie: I wanted us to meet today to talk about ways to reduce our overhead. One suggestion is for us to outsource some of our operations. Id like to hear what you think are the pros and cons of doing that. Jean-Luc: I think that, in principle , its

ESL Podcast 651 – Psychological Disorders

Brett: Hi, Dr. Mollie. Could I speak to you for a few minutes? Dr. Mollie: Certainly. Have a seat. Brett: Im really enjoying your psychology class and I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. Dr. Mollie: Sure, go ahead. Brett: Well, I have

ESL Podcast 656 – Ordering Business Stationery

Jermaine: How did the investor meeting go? Teresa: That meeting has been postponed until next week. One of the potential investors is out of town. Jermaine: In that case, can you help me with some of this work? Teresa: I would, but Im busy ordering s

ESL Podcast 183 – At the Pharmacy

I went to the drugstore down the street to fill a prescription at the pharmacy . I have had some problems with my arm and the doctor prescribed for me a new medication . I waited in line and when it was my turn, I handed the prescription to the pharm

地道美语听力播客:Working Late at the 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 612 – Introducing a Speaker

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention , please? It is my great honor to introduce our guest speaker today. Our speaker is actually a person who needs no introduction , since she is well known in our field as one of its great innovators . Ed

ESL Podcast 354 – Being Scared

Emily: Im not going into that house. Its supposed to be haunted. Stephen: Come on. Dont be a coward. You dont believe in ghosts, do you? Emily: I dont, but Im not taking any chances. Just look at that house! Its spooky. Im getting goosebumps just loo

ESL Podcast 550 – Differences in Male and Female Friendship

Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women put other women down ? Is it to make themselves feel superior ? Lauren: It was only a joke. I didnt mean

ESL Podcast 411 - Eating Junk Food

Frank: Hand me that bag of potato chips . Katie: Here. You mean you're still hungry after two burgers and French fries ? Frank: Yeah, I am. I'm a growing boy. Where's the popcorn ? Katie: I can't believe we're eating all of this junk food . I'm suppo

ESL Podcast 332 – Profit and Loss

Dolores: Manuel in accounting is supposed to help me with this report, but he called in sick today! I cant believe my luck. Hes supposed to be training me in and hes left me holding the bag. Anton: Let me see if I can help. Dolores: Im supposed to us

地道美语听力播客:Answering Machine Messages

I got two tickets to a show at the last minute and I tried to find someone to go with me. First, I called Amanda. The phone rang and rang and then her answering machine picked up. Hi, I'm not in right now. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you

ESL Podcast 261 – Describing People’s Personalities

Joann: Oh, are those pictures of your kids? Artem: Yes. These are my three daughters and these are my two sons. Joann: Your sons look so alike. Are they similar in personality, too? Artem: Its funny you ask that. My wife and I are always saying how d

ESL Podcast 689 – Listening to a Political Speech

Kylie: Can you understand a word hes saying? Ramis: I doubt if anyone can. Hes talking out of both sides of his mouth. First he says hes fighting for the little guy, and then he says hes a champion for businesses. Kylie: I thought hed be different, b

ESL Podcast 521 – Describing Speech and Language Ability

Blaire: Do you have any idea what hes saying? Antonio: Its Greek to me . Youre supposed to be the one whos fluent . Cant you make out what hes saying? Blaire: I never said I was fluent. I said I could get by in the language. Theres a big difference.