地道美语听力播客English as a Second Language Podcast (ESLPod),是一家位于美国加州洛杉矶的英语教育研究机构推出的英文听力会话,于2005年7月23日首播, 主播Dr. Jeff McQuillan为南加州大学的语言学博士, 现专注于外国语学生的英语学习研究。该播客在iTunes store播客的教育子分类中,与Grammar Girl Just Vocabulary常居前三甲。
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...
Jermaine: Id like a decaf drip, to go. Drew: Would you like our light or dark roast? Jermaine: I'll just have whatever's freshly brewed. Drew: Are you sure you dont want to try an espresso, an Americano, or a latte? Jermaine: No, just a decaf coffee....
Alisa: Dont be mad. Sabir: Im not mad. Alisa: Yes, you are. Im sorry. I admit it was my fault. Will you stop moping now? Sabir: Im not moping. Im giving you the silent treatment. Alisa: I knew it! Youre still peeved at me. What can I do to make it up...
Nick: I dont care what it takes. I want Robinson on my team next year. Jamie: Hell be a free agent and hell be fielding a lot of offers. I dont know if we can make him an attractive enough deal. Nick: Well offer him a signing bonus. That should sweet...
Sybil: Oh, this is it! This is the perfect location for our new store! Leo: Sorry, but this space isnt zoned for retail. Its zoned for offices. Sybil: But couldnt we get the zoning commission to re-zone it? Leo: Thats not an easy process. The citys u...
Ryan: Stop mugging for the camera and stand still! Katrina: Ive been standing still for 10 minutes, while youve been setting up the shot. I have to do something. This is boring! Ryan: I almost have the settings right. Okay, lets try a shot. Say chees...
Jerome: Congratulations! I just heard that youre pregnant with twins. Paula: Thanks. Were very excited, although Im a little worried about a multiple birth. Jerome: I come from a long line of multiple births. My father is an identical twin and he had...
Magda: Oooh, hes so cute. When did you get him? Tony: Yesterday. Im training him to do tricks. Magda: Really? Are you having any luck? Tony: No, not yet. So far, he just lies there, but maybe hes hungry and doesnt have any energy to play. Im going to...
Wendy: I really dont think Monty is the right person for this project. Hes too conservative in his thinking. We need someone whos a risk taker. Burt: Monty will get the job done. Thats the most important thing. Wendy: Not if the finished product is s...
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...
Id been complaining to a coworker, Amy, about having to move to the burbs for my job. She said that there were plenty of things to do outside of the city and invited me to a bar she likes. Amy: Hey, there you are. Mykhailo: Hey, so this is the famous...
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...
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...
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...
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...