英语博客：ESL Podcast 787 – Speaking to a Baby or Young Child

My sister had to go out of town for a couple of days and I offered to look after her 18-month-old twins. It wasnt long before I realized that I was over my head! ... Colleen: Okay, you two, its time to go beddy-bye. Baby: No! Colleen: Yes, lets get y

英语博客：ESL Podcast 785 – Consulting a Pharmacist

Pharmacist: Can I help you? Sanaz: Yes, I had some questions for the pharmacist. Pharmacist: Im the pharmacist. How can I help you? Sanaz: Can I fill these prescriptions here? Pharmacist: Yes, you can. Just give those to the pharmacy technician and s

英语博客：ESL Podcast 784 – Socializing With Clients

Georgia: Do you know what the best part is of my new promotion? The expense account! I cant wait to wine and dine our clients. Dan: The purpose of the expense account is to win over new clients and to keep our current clients happy. Its not a persona

英语博客：ESL Podcast 783 – Different Political Philosophies

Carla: Our government should do more to help people who cant find jobs. Adam: Be careful. Youre starting to sound like a socialist. Havent you always said that youre a staunch capitalist? Carla: Of course, Im a capitalist, but that doesnt mean I thin

英语博客：ESL Podcast 782 – Expressing Bitter Feelings

Laurent: Im done with women! Theyre liars and manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. Youve had a bad breakup? Laurent: It wasnt just bad. It was monumentally awful. Im never going to date again. Julie: Youre just feeling bitter right now, but youll get o

英语博客：ESL Podcast 796 – Setting Up Conference Calls and Videoconferences

Ewan: Whos running the videoconference next week? Petra: I am. Desmond put me in charge of it last week. Ewan: Oh, somebodys moving up in the world. Its nice that hes giving you more responsibility. Petra: Yeah, but Im not sure Im ready. Ewan: Ive se

英语博客：ESL Podcast 806 – Essential and Optional Things

Ella: Its so exciting that youll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start packing? Marty: Ive already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. Ella: Thats really helpful. Mar

英语博客：ESL Podcast 805 – Listening to Shock Jocks

I like listening to the radio on my morning commute each day. This morning, though, my favorite DJs werent on the air. Howard: Do you know what happened to the Kelvin and Ben show this morning? Robin: Kelvin and Ben are both on suspension. The FCC fi

英语博客：ESL Podcast 804 – Dealing with Time Changes in Scheduling

Danny: Dont bother looking for next years meeting calendar. Im still working on it. Tessa: Whats taking so long? Danny: This is my first time scheduling all of the major meetings for this company and Im getting thrown off by all of the things I have

英语博客：ESL Podcast 803 – Negotiating a Peace Treaty

Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities. This is a historic day! Ahmed: I never thought Id live to see this day

英语博客：ESL Podcast 802 – Talking About Movies

Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but Im not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars. Martin: Oh, youre a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a shoestring budget with

英语博客：ESL Podcast 801 – Reading Online Reviews

Marisa: When we go to our favorite vacation spot in two months, lets stay at a different hotel. Oscar: I like the hotel we always stay at. Its in a convenient location and were already familiar with it. Marisa: Thats just it. Its tried and true, but

英语博客：ESL Podcast 800 – Advertising Jobs on the Internet

Wendy: I just heard that youre not going to use a recruitment agency to fill the new position. Pedro: No, Im not. There are so many Internet job boards out there that I think we can find good candidates without using headhunters. Wendy: But headhunte

英语博客：ESL Podcast 799 – Dealing With the Heat

Jolene: Im sweating like a pig. When is this heat wave going to end? Eric: Ive no idea, but Im not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. Im not moving until it drops below 80 degrees. Eri

英语博客：ESL Podcast 798 – Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking

Paula: Did you get an invitation to Kip and Sheris wedding? Robert: Yeah, I did. Im still trying to wrap my head around the two of them getting married. Never in my wildest dreams would I put those two together. It boggles my mind that theyre in the

英语博客：ESL Podcast 797 – Managing a Classroom

After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. ... Okay, everybody, settle down. Take your seats and get out your textbook. Charlie, eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something to share wit

英语博客：ESL Podcast 808 – Asking for Time Off

Johnny: I just found out that the manager is letting Neal take Friday off. I asked him two days ago for Friday off and he turned me down! Francesca: Neals wife is pregnant, so maybe he needs time off to go with her to a doctors visit, or something. J

英语博客：ESL Podcast 807 – Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal

Sean: By now, I think you know how I feel about you. Im madly in love with you and I believe in my heart of hearts that youre my soul mate. Ayako: Thats really sweet of you to say. Sean: And because I feel the way I do, I would like to ask you a very

英语博客：ESL Podcast 809 – A Weather Forecast

Colleen: Shh! I want to hear the weather forecast for this week. Jerry: Whats so important about this week? Colleen: Shh! Radio Announcer: Tomorrow, this warm front will move out and a cold front will move in, bringing with it windy conditions with a

英语博客：ESL Podcast 810 – Switching Cell Phone Plans

Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but Im still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a prepaid plan? Y