2009年ESL之旅行交通购物 13 Having Trouble Making a Decision

13 Having Trouble Making a Decision GLOSSARY consumer review a short paragraph written by someone who has bought andused a product, sharing his or her experience and recommending that otherpeople do or dont buy it * Dido likes to read the consumer re

2008年ESL之商务英语 04 Showing Disapproval and Sympathy

04Showing Disapproval and Sympathy GLOSSARY long face an expression of sadness, depression, and/or disappointment* Heidi had a long face for weeks after her dog died. thats awful thats too bad; a phrase used to show that one sympathizes withanother p

2008年ESL之商务英语 02 Office Competition

02Office Competition GLOSSARY listen up an informal phrase used to get people to pay attention and listen to what one has to say* Listen up! Im going to explain the rules of the game. competition an event where people try to win by getting the best o

2008年ESL之商务英语 01 Going Out of Business

01Going Out of Business GLOSSARY to gobelly up to fail as a business; to have to close because a business is not earning enough money* The farm went belly up when it didnt rain enough for two summers in a row. to struggle to try very hard or for a ve

2015年ESL之日常生活 31 Describing the Fit of Clothing

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2015年ESL之日常生活 30 Describing Nudity

ESL Podcast 1157 Describing Nudity Venus: Kids, cover your eyes! Dont look at that. I didnt know there would be nudity here. Why did you bring us here? Milo: I brought you here to see this celebration of the beauty of the human form. Venus: This is o

2015年ESL之就医和人际交往 19 Cold Weather Complaints

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2015年ESL之商务英语 24 Being Reprimanded at Work

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2015年ESL之商务英语 23 Unsafe Factory Conditions

ESL Podcast 1156 Unsafe Factory Conditions Kathy Lee: You wont find any problems in your inspection of our factory. Rashed: Im glad to hear that. Where do these stairs lead? Kathy Lee: Its just a level for storage. You dont need to see that. Rashed:

2015年ESL之日常生活 32 Types of Religious Leaders

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2015年ESL之日常生活 26 Repairing an Appliance

Repairing an Appliance Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you? Alonso: Dont tell me youre trying to fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman. Virginia: Do you have any idea what theyll charge? Alonso: A

2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 20 Storing Food

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2014年ESL之旅行交通购物 08 Being Cited for a DUI

Being Cited for a DUI Susan: Hey, Jack, youre an attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, Ive handled a few DUI cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if its a first offense, youll be fined and may

2014年ESL之商务英语 06 Retiring Abroad

Retiring Abroad Wanda: I just heard the news. Youre moving to McQuillanland? George: I am. Ive decided to retire abroad. Wanda: Why? George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a fixed income. Social Security will only go so far here, but the cos

2013年ESL之日常生活 26 Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

Being a Stay-at-Home Dad Gladys: Hi, Dan. Im surprised to see you here at the supermarket in the middle of the day. Dan: Why? Gladys: I thought youd be working. Dan: I am working. Im a stay-at-home dad and I take care of the kids while my wife goes t

2013年ESL之日常生活 24 Letting Go of the Past

Letting Go of the Past Emma: I think its time. Uday: I beg to differ. Emma: You cant live in the past. I know that you like reliving your glory days, but the only way to move on is to let go of the past. Uday: I dont want to move on. If youve had the

2013年ESL之日常生活 25 Showing Signs of Age

Showing Signs of Age Julian: What is that, another gray hair?! My hair is already thinning on top. I dont need more gray hairs. Vera: I think salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look distinguished. Julian: It makes them look old. T

2013年ESL之就医和人际交往 16 Getting a Second Opinion

Getting a Second Opinion Greg: Where are you going? Anne: Im going to see another doctor to get a second opinion. My doctor diagnosed me with a serious medical condition and I dont want to take it at face value. Greg: Youre second- guessing your doct

2016年ESL之日常生活 06 Sentencing a Criminal

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ESL Podcast 931 – Solving a Mystery

Jane: You have to watch this movie. Its so good! Hercule: Im not really into mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of clues, and the detective follows hunch afte