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。
Alan: Did you see todays news? Theres been an outbreak of Podcasters Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcasters Disease! I would not want to come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the health author...
Natalia: Is that the Office Shop catalogue? Kei: Yeah, Im in charge of furnishing the new offices on the second floor. They need everything desks, file cabinets, bookcases you name it. Natalia: That sounds like fun. I love shopping for new furniture....
Helen: So, whats for lunch? Gabe: Since you were nice enough to spend your Saturday morning helping me out, Ill make sandwiches for lunch. I know it doesnt sound like much, but I make a mean sandwich. Helen: That sounds good, but youre not going to u...
Samantha: How was your first day on a jury? Jinho: It was okay. The judge swore us in and then we listened to the beginning of the prosecutors case. Two witnesses testified. Samantha: That sounds exciting! Id love to be on a jury. Why didnt they sequ...
Mom: Its your first day at a new school. Im worried about you. Paul: Mom, Ill be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and supplies in your backpack? Oh and Ive packed you a lunch already. Paul: You didnt have to do that, Mom. I was going to buy l...
Veronica: Wheres Stan? Kyle: Hes not here. Veronica: When will he be back? Kyle: Im not sure. He hasnt been here for a couple of days. Veronica: A couple of days?! Hes supposed to be here overseeing the day-to-day operations. Youre his second-in-comm...
Leti: I am sick and tired of people coming from the big cities into our small town and buying up all of the houses and acting like they own the place. George: This is a dying town and it needs fresh blood. I dont hear the business owners complaining...
I invited my friend Nick to try a new restaurant with me. This restaurant was the latest thing, and since Nick was a foodie, I thought he would have an interesting take on the meal. ... Anita: So, what did you think of the first course? Nick: I thoug...
Takeshi: What do you want me to do with this piano? Paula: I want you to move it from the living room to the family room. Youre as strong as an ox and thats why I called you for help. Takeshi: Lucky me. I dont think I can move that piano by myself, t...
Ron: Im only your tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If youre planning to start a business, youll want to carefully consider what type of business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a...
Ricardo: Im making one more pass and if we dont see a sign for the hotel, Im heading back into town. Im tired and I want a shower. Marsha: Im sure well find it. When I talked to the desk clerk, she said that the hotel is hidden away behind some trees...
Flora: Can you help me? Im working on this email to Emil and Im having trouble coming up with the right words in French. Andy: My French isnt much better than yours, but Ill give it a shot. Flora: Okay, read this sentence for me. What I want to know...
Phil: Did you hear that Melissa has finally left Eric? Its about time! Cameron: Oh, thats sad. Its always sad when two people cant make it work. Phil: Well, it wasnt for a lack of trying, on Melissas part. She bent over backwards trying to please Eri...
Bianca: Look at this logo I designed for our new line of products. Vien: Thats really nice, but it looks a lot like our competitors logo. In fact, its almost identical. Bianca: No, its not. The color is a different shade of green, the graphic is smal...
Nick: Im turning 40 this year and what do I have to show for it? Danielle: Actually, youve accomplished a lot. Do you know what your problem is? Your expectations are too high and your goals are unattainable for most people. Nick: Not for me. They sh...
