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。
Natalie: Why are you wearing that gas mask? Anton: Im getting used to it. If we ever have a bioterrorist attack, Ill be ready. Want to try one on? Natalie: No, thanks. If we get involved in biological warfare, I think well have some warning. Anton: T...
Carmen: Hi, Im looking for Waldo. I was told that he comes in here from time to time. Have you seen him? Antonio: Waldo? I havent seen him in a while. He comes in sometimes, but its pretty hit-and-miss. Carmen: I cant seem to pin him down. Every time...
Andrea: This organizational chart is really confusing. Raffael: Why are you looking at that? Andrea: I have an interview next week and Im trying to bone up on the company Ill be interviewing with. I want to impress them, but this chart is really conf...
Carole: It is beyond me how you and Oscar can be roommates. Youre very tidy and hes, well, a slob. Felix: Its not always easy, but were making it work. Carole: Isnt Oscar really messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes are rumpled and his...
Tammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an advantage? Phillip: I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Were going to have a winning season. Tammy: Are you going to start Wang? Phillip: No, Im redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first...
Customs Officer: Your passports, please. What is your final destination? ?zkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your stay? ?zkan: Well be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? ?zkan: Im going there on business...
Camile: That is a really good idea. Nathan: Thanks, but theres no way I can get past all of the gatekeepers in this company to get access to the president. Hes the only one who can green-light a project like this. Camile: Cant you present it to your...
Alisha: This is the second time Ive been turned down for a credit card in a month. I dont know what Im doing wrong. James: Have you checked your credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good in...
Greg: Where are you going? Anne: Im going to see another doctor to get a second opinion. My doctor diagnosed me with a serious medical condition and I dont want to take it at face value. Greg: Youre second- guessing your doctor? Anne: No, I just want...
Raul: What are the chances that Rob will be here on time? Tiffany: Id say its fifty- fifty. You never know. He might surprise us and be early. Raul: Fat chance of that happening. Ive known him for three years and if I had to stake my life on whether...
Olena: We need to keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going to raise capital to upgrade our equipment? Joel: Im not sure. Maybe we can find a supplier who will extend credit to us. We can pay in installments. Olena: Thatll be hard to d...
Adam: Whats that? Noelle: Its a list of questions Im going to ask at the childcare center when we visit today. I want to be prepared. Adam: We already know that its licensed and has a good reputation. What other questions are you going to ask? Noelle...
Lilly: Quick, we need to go get some supplies. I was listening to talk radio on my way home from work and this guy was on talking about how doomsday is coming and we need to prepare. Paul: Oh no, not this again. You have to stop listening to that gar...
Patricia: Okay, were nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some nametags with father, mother, and kids printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. Itll be easier for people to introduce themselves and make friend...
Julianna: Ha ha! The wicked witch is dead! Hugo: What are you talking about? Julianna: Bettina is stepping down as chairperson of the committee. I thought this day would never come. Hugo: Thats a big surprise. I never thought Id live to see the day w...
