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。
Martin: Okay, quiet on the set! What are the extras doing over there? Theyre not in this scene. Stephanie: Sorry, Ill get them off the set. Is this the lighting you wanted for this scene? If not, I can tell the lighting crew. Martin: The lighting is...
Ally: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. Were being sued and weve just been served. This is one of those times I wish we had in-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best t...
Joyce: Lie down on the floor. Steve: Why? Joyce: I have to practice for my CPR exam tomorrow. Im taking it so I can get my CPR certification. Lie down please. Steve: Okay, okay. Now what do I do? Joyce: You just lie there and pretend to be unresponsi...
Lenny: Wait a second. Where is my wallet? Anita: Its not in your back pocket? Lenny: No, its in none of my pockets. My pockets been picked! Anita: It must have happened when our attention was diverted by those boys fighting over there. Lenny: I shoul...
Jim: I shouldnt have let my brother pack my supplies for this trip. I was running late and he offered to do it. Fumiko: Whats the problem? Jim: He doesnt know the first thing about hiking or camping. Look at this! My backpack is filled with bottles o...
Rene: Hey, look whos here. Its the companys golden boy. Bruno: Very funny. Rene: Im not joking. First, youre recognized at the annual meeting for your work in the company, and then you get a commendation from the city for your volunteer work. Im bask...
Maggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: Im fine, but I almost tripped over that crack in the driveway. Weve got to get that fixed. Maggie: I know its a hazard, but first things first. We should fix those broken front steps, dont you think? Conrad: I...
Gwen: Do you see that heavyset guy over there, the one towering over everyone else? Denzel: Yeah, what about him? Gwen: Hes my ex-boyfriend. I havent seen him in years. When I knew him he was really skinny. Hes really put on a few pounds. Its amazing...
Kristin: Lets go shopping! Ed: Wait a second. What are all these? Kristin: Theyre bills, but they dont have to be paid yet. Dont worry. Lets go! Theres a new pair of shoes with my name on it. Ed: Hold on a minute. This is a notice saying that youre b...
Raul: Thanks for showing me around on my first day. Ursula: Its no problem. I want to give you the lay of the land and tell you about the people youll be working with. For instance, thats Julie over there. Shes really nice, but shes also a perfection...
Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right platform for the train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: Im starting a new job and I have to com...
Darrel: What are you looking at? Alice: Tours for our vacation. I was thinking that itd be hard for us to get around on our own, so I think joining a tour is a good idea. Darrel: Really? I thought wed make our way around leisurely to see the sites. I...
Antonio: What is that smell?! It stinks! Candace: This is a dish my roommate taught me to make. Its really good. Want a bite? Antonio: Youve got to be kidding me! You actually eat that? You can stomach something that smells that foul? Candace: Dont k...
Justin: Hello. Rachel: Hi, Justin. Its Rachel from McQ Corp. Justin: Oh hi, Rachel. Did you get our bid for the job? Rachel: Yes, we did. We like your proposal, but we still need to come to terms on the price. Justin: Weve already given you our rock-...
Martha: Oh, I have a toothache! George: It sounds like youre in for a visit to the dentist. Martha: That would be the last resort. I hate going to the dentist. I dont like needles and the sound of the drill scares me to death. Im hoping the toothache...