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。
I do a lot of driving in my job. You would think that driving several hours each way would get old really fast, but I have ways of making an interminable drive seem much more exciting. I like to drive fast on the freeways. I usually pass all of the s...
Andrea: Help me decide on which type of hotel room to book. George: I want the one with a bed. Andrea: Very funny. We have a choice of different views, and each one is a different price. For instance, a room with a city view is $175 a night and a pan...
Kylie: Can you understand a word hes saying? Ramis: I doubt if anyone can. Hes talking out of both sides of his mouth. First he says hes fighting for the little guy, and then he says hes a champion for businesses. Kylie: I thought hed be different, b...
Jerry: Whos going to break the news to Tech Experts? Camila: You mean about pulling the plug on using their services? Jerry: Yeah, the contract we signed with them last year is almost up, and as we decided last month, well be going with another compa...
Byung: This is what Im talking about! Its time to upgrade to a big-screen TV and this is the perfect place to buy one. Nelly: They certainly have a large selection. These new TVs have pictures that are much sharper than our current one. Byung: Theres...
Larissa: Im really nervous about meeting your family. Vince: You dont need to be. Theyll love you and youll fit right in. Larissa: Okay, but I want to make sure I know everyone Ill be meeting. Your Grandmother Celine is the matriarch of the family an...
Xica: I just got my paper back from Professor Rodriguez and its all marked up. Lucas: Let me see. It doesnt look too bad. This is a draft, right? His note at the top says to make revisions before handing in a final version. Hes trying to help you get...
Amina: Whats the lowdown on the new guy? Earl: Which new guy? Amina: You know, the cute one. Fill me in. Is he single? Earl: I dont know. I have no idea. Amina: Youre working with him side-by-side and you havent gleaned any personal information about...
Melissa: Youre looking at the next overnight sensation. Im uploading my video right now, and by this time tomorrow, I wouldnt be surprised if its had over 100,000 views. Its going to go viral. Frank: You and your amateur videos. Who is going to watch...
Cherise: Rise and shine! Isnt it a lovely day? I love getting back to nature. Theres nothing like going camping. How did you sleep? Evan: That was the most miserable night of my life! Cherise: Really? What happened? Evan: I woke up in the middle of t...
Jim: You know that religion is a taboo subject, especially with Paul. Why were you baiting him all through dinner? Tammy: I wasnt baiting him. We have very different views on spirituality and I wanted to discuss the subject with him. Jim: You were ma...
Fumi: You may have everyone else fooled, but I know the real reason for the success of this project. Issac: What? Fumi: You. Youve been working behind the scenes to bolster the people who werent up to the task. Without you, this project would have be...
Kurt: Come with me. Ellie: Where are you taking me? Kurt: Im giving you a makeover and you have no say about it. Ellie: A makeover?! I dont need a makeover. Kurt: Yes, you do. Im your best friend and this is an intervention. Youre so busy these days...
I picked up my luggage off of the baggage carousel and noticed that the handle was broken and some of my clothes were falling out of the open zipper. The bag looked like it had been mishandled, but could someone have tampered with it, too? I went to...
Jeremy: Its really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight. Keeley: Im glad to do it. Youre been so helpful to me, its only fair that I return the favor. I hope youve brought your appetite. Jeremy: You bet. Keeley: Great! Heres the first course, a...
