ESL Podcast 471 - Trying to Get Off the Phone

Erin: So I told Joey that I had no intention of letting him use my car again. Can you believe the nerve of that guy, after what he did? Curran: Thats terrible, but Im going to have to let you go . I have an appointment... Erin: But I didnt tell you w

ESL Podcast 396 – Dealing in the Black Market

Jasinda: Was that your friend Mitch? Thomas: Yeah, he and I had lunch today to talk about some business opportunities. Jasinda: What line of work is he in? Thomas: Well, I guess you could say hes in the import/export business. Jasinda: HmmWhy are you

ESL Podcast 279 – Saying Goodbye

Mina: Id better be going. See you later. Oliver: It might be awhile before we run into each other again. Mina: Why is that? Oliver: Im going to Puerto Rico for three months starting next Tuesday. I got a job there for the summer. Mina: I didnt know t

ESL Podcast 501 – Buying Glasses

Alice: Ooh, look at these! Dont I look great? Ive always wanted sunglasses like these. Pierre: Youre supposed to be here helping me pick out frames for my new bifocals . Alice: I dont know why you wont get progressives . Thats what everybody is getti

ESL Podcast 407 - Waiting for a Man or Woman to Call

Lyla: Okay, here's a hypothetical . You ask a girl for her number , but wait two weeks to call her. What gives ? George: Well, that depends . Why? Lyla: Well, I met this guy two weeks ago at a party. We spent the entire evening talking and I thought

ESL Podcast 629 – Being Hungry and Full

Steve: Im finally home and Im hungry . Whats for dinner? Brandy: Im making a new dish . I think youre really going to like it. Steve: Oh, good. Bring it on . Brandy: Well, I miscalculated the cooking time a little and its going to take longer than I

ESL Podcast 535 – Describing Speed and Pace

Chiu: Come on, slowpoke , hurry up ! Well never get to the top of the hill if you dont get a move on . Sarah: Theres no way youre going to get me to move at breakneck speed. Ive gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. T

ESL Podcast 306 – Giving First Aid

Jeng: What did you do this summer? Cynthia: I worked at a summer camp as a nurses aide. I thought we would be giving simple first aid, but you wouldnt believe the kinds of injuries the kids came in with. Jeng: You mean like poison ivy, bee stings, bu

ESL Podcast 175 - Places to Live

Finding a new place to live isnt always easy. I have been living in the same apartment for nine years and I thought it was time for a change. I have always wanted to buy a condo or a townhouse , but I didnt have the money for a down payment . But now

ESL Podcast 663 – Having Problems Concentrating

Vagner: Arent you supposed to be studying for the drivers test? Liesl: Im supposed to be, but I keep getting distracted. Reading this manual is deadly. Vagner: I know, but if you dont study, youll never pass the test. Try to focus. Liesl: Ive tried t

ESL Podcast 667 – Trying to Remember

Randal: Hurry up. Rob will be here any minute. Marjorie: I cant remember the combination to this lock. Randal: I thought you knew it by heart. Marjorie: Its on the tip of my tongue, but I cant seem to remember the last two digits. Its 73 or 63 or 38.

ESL Podcast 637 – Planting Flowers and Trees

Zuly: Hurry up! Mom will be home any minute and were not done planting. Eric: Whose idea was it anyway to plant a garden for Mom for her birthday? Weve been working under this hot sun all day and the smell of the fertilizer is really getting to me. Z

ESL Podcast 300 – Arriving for an Appointment

I arrived a little early for my sales appointment with the office manager of Lyon Industries, and spoke to the receptionist. Juri: Hello. Im here for my 11:30 appointment with Sue Gibbons. Receptionist: What is your name? Juri: Its Juri Lakoff. Recep

ESL Podcast 523 – Having Trouble Making a Decision

Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, Im still looking at consumer reviews and weighing my options . Im not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. Im keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stop

ESL Podcast 393 – Trash and Recycling

Rajid: What are you doing? Nicole: Im putting my garbage into the garbage can. Why? Rajid: Dont you recycle? Youre supposed to separate out your recyclables and put them in a separate bin. Nicole: I know, I know, but who has the time? I dont have tha

ESL Podcast 315 – Going to the Park

I arrived at the park a little early for our neighborhood baseball game and I needed to kill some time. I decided to take a walk along one of the trails so I could look at the scenery. Suddenly, I came across a woman sitting under a tree. Octavi: Wha

ESL Podcast 378 – Talking About Time

Juanita: What time is it? Chuck: Its a quarter to 12. Why? Juanita: At noon, on the dot, Im supposed to meet James. Chuck: On the dot? What if you dont get there until a few minutes past four? Will you turn into a pumpkin? Juanita: Knock it off. I ha

ESL Podcast 240 – Working Overtime

Jeremy: Hello. Miranda: Hi, its me. I cant make it home for dinner tonight. Im working overtime. Jeremy: Again? Thats the third time this week. I cant believe your boss is making you do this. Miranda: Dont get mad, but I actually told him that I didn

ESL Podcast 190 – Taking a Phone Message

I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa

ESL Podcast 558 – Being a Strict Parent

Allison: Im almost ready for my granddaughters visit. Shell be here tomorrow and I want everything to be perfect. Ola: What do you have planned? Allison: Im going to spoil her rotten . My daughter is very strict and doesnt allow her to do anything th