英语博客：ESL Podcast 827 – Fad Dieting

Joel: You dont look so hot. Are you okay? Beatrice: Im perfectly fine. Joel: Oh, and youre grouchy, too. Dont tell me. Youre dieting again. Beatrice: Just leave me alone. Im not popping pills or anything like that. Im just trying to shed a few pounds

英语博客：ESL Podcast 826 – Shopping for a Used Car

Mario: Do you want to go with me to test drive a car Im thinking of buying? Danica: Sure. Which dealership are we going to? Mario: Im not buying a used car from a dealership. Im buying it from a private party. Dealerships rip you off. Danica: Are you

英语博客：ESL Podcast 833 – Shooting Travel Videos

Cesar: Hurry up! Well miss the tour bus if we dont leave right now. Matilda: Im just getting some footage of this area before we leave. This area is known for its... Cesar: Now what are you doing? Matilda: Im doing a voice-over for this segment. Voic

ESL Podcast 855 – Learning Fire Safety

The apartment manager asked all of the tenants to come to a short meeting to learn about fire safety. I didnt want to go, but the manager said that there would be free food, and who am I to turn down free pizza? ... Apartment manager: Thank you all f

ESL Podcast 854 – Singing Christmas Carols

Andrea: What are you doing? Stephanie: Im coming up with a list of Christmas carols to sing when we go caroling. Andrea: Can I come? Stephanie: Uh, I dont think... Andrea: What? You dont think I can sing in tune? Stephanie: No, its not that... Andrea

ESL Podcast 852 – Working in a Factory

Tony: The plant manager says that youre the new kid. Amber: Yes, its my first day. Tony: All right, youll be a line worker like the rest of us. Heres your workstation. What you have to remember is that output and productivity are the most important t

ESL Podcast 851 – Finding a House to Buy

Im looking to buy a house and I want a single-family home. I have been living in a townhouse for two years and I am tired of having common walls and very small yards. My new house will have to have a lot more square footage, a large lot size, an open

ESL Podcast 850 – Betting on Sports

Peter: Look at this! I just won 2,000 smackaroos! Angela: Where did you get all that money? Peter: I won it betting on the game last night. I placed a small wager with high odds and won big. Angela: Wow, I always put money in the pools at work, but I

ESL Podcast 849 – Bargaining With Store Owners

Connie: You speak McQuillanese. Ask the store owner the price of this vase. Ivan: All right. He says its $60. Connie: Thats actually a great price, but lets see if I can talk him down a little. You should never accept the starting price and the price

ESL Podcast 848 – An Unscrupulous Partner

My friend Charles convinced me to go into business with him about a year ago. I wish I had had the benefit of hindsight to say no. I was too trusting and that was my downfall. At first, everything was fine. We worked our butts off to get the business

ESL Podcast 847 – Experiencing a Blackout

George: Whoa, what happened? Inga: The lights went out. Did we blow a fuse, or is this a blackout? George: Well, I dont see any lights on in any of the houses down the street. Its pitch black out there. Inga: So its another power outage. Somehow the

ESL Podcast 846 – Donating Blood

Michelle: Did you hurt yourself? Gabriel: No, why? Michelle: You have a Band-Aid on your arm. Gabriel: Oh, that. I donated blood today. Michelle: You did? Thats great. Id like to donate blood, but every time I get close to a needle, I feel light-head

ESL Podcast 845 – Dropping Out of College

Aaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and youre not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: Im dropping out of college. I want to get out into the real world and get a job. Im wasting time in school. Margo: Youll get a better job if you stay i

ESL Podcast 844 – Dealing With Corrupt Officials

Vera: I cant believe that Stan has been arrested. I know that he wasnt always on the up-and-up, but hes being accused of influence peddling and taking bribes. Keigo: Stan has been getting kickbacks for years. Everybody knew that if you wanted to get

ESL Podcast 843 – Passing Through Airport Security

Natalie: But I heard I couldnt bring any liquids with me. Roland: Youre only allowed three ounces of liquids, aerosols, or gels. Those should go inside a zip-top bag and be placed in a bin. Natalie: Do I have to take off my shoes and get one of those

ESL Podcast 853 – Reading an Obituary

Ivy: This is so sad! Stephan: What is? Ivy: Im reading the obituary for one of my favorite actors as a child, Mr. McBoo. He had quite a life. Stephan: Oh, yeah? Ivy: Yeah, and this article has really done him justice. Its a nice tribute to a man who

ESL Podcast 865 – Believing in Predictions

Armond: I hope that this new year will bring me better luck. Patricia: You can find that out easily enough. My astrologer says... Armond: Hold on. You consult an astrologer? You really believe in that nonsense? Patricia: Its not nonsense and, yes, I

ESL Podcast 864 – Going to Business School

Karla: I just heard that youre taking a leave of absence to go to business school. Is that right? Joaquin: Yeah, Ive been thinking about it for a long time, and have finally taken the plunge. I need an MBA to get ahead in my career. Karla: Thats grea

ESL Podcast 863 – Limiting Free Speech

Toshi: You cant go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: Im exercising my right of free speech. Ive put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a message. Toshi: Youre crazy

ESL Podcast 862 – Getting a Massage

Robert: Why are you twisting your back like that? Staci: Im in pain. My back and shoulders really hurt. I think its from sitting at this computer all the time. Robert: What you need is a good massage. It can get rid of the knots in your muscles and g