英语博客：ESL Podcast 741 – Playing in a Tournament

Irene: How is your team doing in the standings? Kent: Theyre seeded sixth and theyre in a bracket with one of the best teams in the tournament. Our team has already lost to them. Irene: I thought it was a double- elimination tournament. Kent: It is.

英语博客：ESL Podcast 740 – Corporate Gift-Giving

Michelle: Why did I get stuck with buying corporate gifts for our clients this year? Just because Im a woman doesnt mean Im good at buying gifts. Rafiq: Its not because youre a woman. Its because youre the most junior employee of the company. I had t

英语博客：ESL Podcast 739 – Performing an Intervention

Petra: Hey, whats going on here? Why are all of you here in my apartment? Johann: Your family and close friends are here to perform an intervention. We feel that you have a problem that is negatively affecting your life and the lives of the people ar

英语博客：ESL Podcast 738 – Talking to a Mechanic

Mechanic: Hi, Im the mechanic. What can I do for you? Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug... Mechanic: Hm, that doesnt sound good. Where is it coming from? Amy: Im not sure. When Im in the car, it sounds

英语博客：ESL Podcast 742 – Admiring Someone from Afar

Perry: Look at her! What I wouldnt give to get a date with her. Lynn: You should go talk to her and ask her for her number. Perry: No way! Shes completely out of my league. See that guy shes talking to? Hes the kind of guy wholl get her number. Lynn:

英语博客：ESL Podcast 734 – Believing in Scary Things

Ella: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. Its Halloween and evil things are lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, its Halloween! Its the holiday when kids get dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or creepy about this day.

英语博客：ESL Podcast 733 – Voting in an Election

Khaled: Are you going to the polling place or are you voting by absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and in my own time. In fact, Ive already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Go

英语博客：ESL Podcast 732 – Preferring Different Work Styles

Hugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it working out? Melissa: No, its not. Our work styles completely clash and we butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were partnered up because you complemented each others strengths. Melissa:

英语博客：ESL Podcast 731 - Hints and Innuendo

Roberta: You know, my birthday is coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that its kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you driving at? Roberta

英语博客：ESL Podcast 730 – Waiting For Exam Results

Joel: Did it come? Susanne: No, its not in todays mail. Why do I bother, anyway? I know its a foregone conclusion. Ive failed. Joel: Thats bull! I know you passed. Youre just on tenterhooks waiting around for the results to arrive and youre psyching

英语博客：ESL Podcast 729 – Being Blunt and Stubborn

Simone: So, what did you think of Bruce? Isnt he great? Dirk: Well, hes certainly direct and forthright with his opinions. I dont think Ive ever met anyone who speaks his mind the way he does. Simone: Yeah, isnt that great? Ive never liked a guy who

英语博客：ESL Podcast 726 – Taking the Driving Test

Cesar: I just took the driving test. See this? Thats my new license. May: You have to give me the play-by- play. Im taking the test next week and Im freaking out. Cesar: Theres nothing to worry about. It was easy. May: Im not worried about the writte

英语博客：ESL Podcast 724 – Being Impolite in Conversation

Angela: Ugh! I hate talking to Rebecca. Every time I ask her a question, she ignores me or sneers at me. Ronny: Are you sure its not your imagination? Shes perfectly nice to me. Angela: Its not my imagination. When I try to tell her something, she cu

英语博客：ESL Podcast 723 – Things Associated with Autumn

Erin: Smell that! Sean: Smell what? Erin: Cant you smell the changing of the seasons? I love autumn. The fall colors are out and theres a chill is in the air. Sean: That means Ill be raking leaves every weekend when I should be watching football. Eri

英语博客：ESL Podcast 722 – Talking About Television Shows

Cleo: The new TV season is starting this week and I cant wait. Ive been watching reruns all summer and Im ready for the premiers of my favorite shows. Victor: You watch Madwomen, right? Cleo: Yes, its my favorite show. Victor: Then Ive got some bad n

英语博客：ESL Podcast 727 – Home Architectural Styles

Ralph: I just talked to our new real estate agent and shes going to show us some houses tomorrow. I told her that the bigger the better and that were looking for a large Cape Cod or Georgian-style house. Nina: You did? Ive been thinking that wed try

英语博客：ESL Podcast 721 – A Widespread Epidemic

Alan: Did you see todays news? Theres been an outbreak of Podcasters Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcasters Disease! I would not want to come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the health author

英语博客：ESL Podcast 720 – Buying Office Furniture

Natalia: Is that the Office Shop catalogue? Kei: Yeah, Im in charge of furnishing the new offices on the second floor. They need everything desks, file cabinets, bookcases you name it. Natalia: That sounds like fun. I love shopping for new furniture.

英语博客：ESL Podcast 719 – Eating Unhealthy Foods

Helen: So, whats for lunch? Gabe: Since you were nice enough to spend your Saturday morning helping me out, Ill make sandwiches for lunch. I know it doesnt sound like much, but I make a mean sandwich. Helen: That sounds good, but youre not going to u

英语博客：ESL Podcast 718 – Serving on a Jury

Samantha: How was your first day on a jury? Jinho: It was okay. The judge swore us in and then we listened to the beginning of the prosecutors case. Two witnesses testified. Samantha: That sounds exciting! Id love to be on a jury. Why didnt they sequ