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。
Ann: Hello. Serge: Hi, Ann. Its Serge. Im calling to make an appointment for LeeAnn. She wants to meet with Miles next week sometime. Ann: Let me take a look at his appointment schedule . Lets see, can LeeAnn be here on Tuesday at 2:00? Serge: No, sh...
Elizabeth: Youre full of it ! Leo: Im telling you the Gods honest truth . Why would I eat the last piece of cake when I know that you had your heart set on it ? Elizabeth: Thats the question, isnt it? Why would you go behind my back and eat it, and t...
I was nearly asleep in my seat when I heard this announcement: Folks, this is the captain speaking from the cockpit . We are experiencing a lot of turbulence and Im turning on the fasten seatbelt sign . Please remain in your seats. I didnt think anyt...
Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the homeowners association ? Emiliano: Im just tired of all of the waste and not having a say . Our dues keep going up and there seems to be special assessments every year. Im not even sure the...
Missy: Okay, lets sort this stack of applications into three piles : good candidates , those worth a second look , and definite nos. Jonathan: Well, that didnt take long. With this poor economy, I thought wed get an embarrassment of riches , but thes...
I needed to make an appointment with a doctor so I called my health plan s phone number for new patients . Before I could schedule my appointment, I had to listen to several recorded messages to be routed to the right medical office. The recording sa...
Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women put other women down ? Is it to make themselves feel superior ? Lauren: It was only a joke. I didnt mean...
Ingrid: I dont mind lending you my camera for the trip, but first, let me show you how to use it. Deng: No need to do that. I took a photography class in high school, and I pretty much know all there is to know about taking pictures. Ingrid: Wasnt th...
Mr. Mann: Why are all these people milling around doing no work? Laura! Youre in charge when Im out of the office and youre incompetent ! Laura: Mr. Mann, we need to talk in private. Lets go into your office. Mr. Mann: What is this about? Laura: Mr....
Christine: What do you think of this one? Eric: Were here to buy hats to protect us from the sun while were on vacation. Do you think a beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, dont you think? Isnt it great to be getting away to t...
Kyoko: Were not supposed to be here. I think we should leave and let our real estate agent hold the open house without us looking over her shoulder . Ernie: Were not looking over her shoulder. I just want to sit in this car to see how many people go...
Caitland: How are you planning on getting to school and to your job without a car? Bruno: Ive got it covered . I have my skateboard . Caitland: Your skateboard wont be any use on those dirt roads . Bruno: No big thing . Ill just take my bike . Caitla...
Adrina: So this is your new home office. Its nice. Victor: Its functional , and I like it. When my company decided to lower its overhead by decentralizing , it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didnt think twice about...
Giles: Do you really think well be able to renovate this place and turn it into a restaurant? Julia: Its not so bad. I know it smells a little stale and musty in here, but all we need to do is air it out . Giles: Air it out? This place needs a lot mo...
Brenda: I have to return these movies in the drop box today or Ill have late fees . Can I get you anything while Im out? Jang: Are you still renting movies from the video store ? I use a service that delivers the movies to my mailbox. There are never...
