英语博客：ESL Podcast 779 – Giving CPR

Joyce: Lie down on the floor. Steve: Why? Joyce: I have to practice for my CPR exam tomorrow. Im taking it so I can get my CPR certification. Lie down please. Steve: Okay, okay. Now what do I do? Joyce: You just lie there and pretend to be unresponsi

英语博客：ESL Podcast 780 – Being Sued

Ally: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. Were being sued and weve just been served. This is one of those times I wish we had in-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best t

英语博客：ESL Podcast 781 – Filming a TV Show or Movie

Martin: Okay, quiet on the set! What are the extras doing over there? Theyre not in this scene. Stephanie: Sorry, Ill get them off the set. Is this the lighting you wanted for this scene? If not, I can tell the lighting crew. Martin: The lighting is

英语博客：ESL Podcast 766 – Describing Shapes and Sizes

Carson: Your apartment is going to look fabulous once Im finished decorating it! Brooke: I really appreciate you taking the time to help me choose some furniture, but Id really like to keep the look conservative and traditional. Carson: Nonsense! You

英语博客：ESL Podcast 765 – Annulling a Marriage.

Courtney: Did you hear? Kate and Christopher are trying to annul their marriage. Ray: What?! Theyve only been married for two months! What brought this on? Courtney: I have no idea. Neither of them is underage or bigamists and they married of their o

英语博客：ESL Podcast 764 – Being Unsure and Unready

Aida: When our bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think well have a lot to show them. Dale: I wouldnt be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that its a toss up whether shell finish the program shes working on by next week

英语博客：ESL Podcast 757 – Getting Political Support

Helen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, youre meeting with a group of constituents concerned about the environment. Then, youre speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, youll be having lunch with a group of high-power donors. Mi

英语博客：ESL Podcast 756 – Holding Structured and Unstructured Meetings

Diego: Okay, why dont you brief me on what youve planned for the meeting tomorrow? Maya: Sure. At the meeting of the managers tomorrow, well begin with introductions. Since youre the most senior manager, the job falls to you. Diego: I dont think we n

英语博客：ESL Podcast 754 – Being in a Flood

Cherise: Well, that was a rude awakening at 2:00 in the morning! Don: At least we got out of our room before it flooded. It serves us right for planning a vacation here during the rainy season. Our luggage is probably soaked. Cherise: Oh, no, Id forg

英语博客：ESL Podcast 752 – Working With Unreliable People

Paul: What time is it? Jackie: Its 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we dont get their report, well have to hold up the production of the ann

英语博客：ESL Podcast 755 – Rejecting Newer Technology

Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. Its been acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I dont mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the ice age. Darlene: I admit its a li

英语博客：ESL Podcast 744 – Dealing With a Mistake

Boss: What is going on here?! Jenny: There was a miscommunication. Boss: A miscommunication?! There are 16 copiers in this office. Who ordered 16 copiers? Jenny: No one did. Clearly wires got crossed somewhere. Ill try to get to the bottom of this, b

英语博客：ESL Podcast 751 – Describing One’s Taste in Music

Arturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. Thats pretty mellow, kinda bluesy, isnt it? Its got an interesting indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: Its all right. I like more funky, dance musi

英语博客：ESL Podcast 750 – After Christmas Sales

Roxana: Get up! Were going to miss out on the best deals if we dont get to the stores when they open. Kurt: What? Im sleeping. Leave me alone. Roxana: You need to get up now and come with me to the store for the after Christmas sales. You know that t

英语博客：ESL Podcast 749 – Getting Standard Medical Test Results

Judith: I had my annual physical two weeks ago and I just got a copy of the lab results, but I cant figure out what they mean. Steven: Let me take a look. The results of your blood tests are good. Your cholesterol is within the normal range, your glu

英语博客：ESL Podcast 748 – Writing a Letter of Inquiry

I was laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, Ive been pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has turned up, so I decided to take the bull by the horns and deliver inquiry letters to every company that might have a

英语博客：ESL Podcast 747 – Visiting a Ranch

Piero: Whats all this? Annie: Im visiting my sister and brother-in-laws new ranch next month and Im getting ready for it. I know Im a city girl, but I plan to fit right in on that ranch and work alongside all of the other cowboys. Piero: Well, you lo

英语博客：ESL Podcast 746 – Traveling Over the Holidays

Sabrina: You look like youre getting ready for battle. Ying: In a way, I am. Im flying home next week to be with my family over the holidays and you know what holiday travel is like. Sabrina: Ive flown during peak travel season before, and now, I try

英语博客：ESL Podcast 745 – Welcoming a Houseguest

Yousef: Why are you rearranging the furniture? Rachel: My Aunt Susan called and shes coming for a visit. Itll be so nice to see her. Its been a while since weve had a houseguest. Yousef: Your crazy Aunt Susan? The one who talks to herself all the tim

英语博客：ESL Podcast 743 – Writing a Story

Xavier: Hows your novel coming along? Sara: Its not. I abandoned it for now. I think I bit off more than I can chew. Now, Im working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main characters? Sara: Im not sure yet. Character deve