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。
George: What are you doing? Joan: Im looking through these magazines to try and decide which plastic surgery procedures I should have next year. George: Youre not thinking of going under the knife . Joan: Yes, I am. Ive always wanted to improve on th...
I spent the day helping my friend, Babbit, on his farm. When I got home, my wife said, You stink ! I headed straight for the shower . I ran the water , closed the shower curtain , and adjusted the showerhead . I worked the soap into a lather and scru...
Connie: Im so excited! Were finally taking a cruise . Are you sure this is the embarkation area? Robert: Yes, Im sure. We go on board right here, see? Come on, lets find our cabin . Connie: Okay, but I want to go up on deck as soon as possible and lo...
Dennis: Oh, why did I let my temper get the best of me ? I never should have said those things to the new client! Nora: Dont freak out . Im sure you didnt do any damage that cant be rectified . Its true that, in retrospect , you probably shouldnt hav...
I went to visit my old friend, Mina, whom I hadnt seen in several years. It was one of the strangest afternoons of my life! Dan: Hi, Mina, its really good to see you. Mina: Dan, come in. Hurry! Dan: Uh, okay. Why do you have four locks on your door,...
Britney: I was thinking of hitting up Jane for a little loan. You know her better than I do. What are the chances shell spot me a couple hundred dollars until next month? Salvador: I think thats a pipe dream . I wouldnt exactly call her a cheapskate...
Ms. Sanchez: Okay, kids. Im Ms. Sanchez, your substitute for this week. Im taking all of you on the field trip tomorrow. Listen up. There are some ground rules we need to go over . First, each of you will have a partner and you will hold hands while...
Kazuko: I really appreciate you helping with the training of the newbies . I couldnt have done it without you. Martin: Dont mention it. I remember when I was still wet behind the ears and the veterans in the company gave me the benefit of their time...
Dr. Chung: Hello, Luis, Im Dr. Chung. Youre here for a check-up and a cleaning , is that right? Luis: Yes, thats right. Dr. Chung: Okay, lets take a look. Have you had your wisdom teeth taken out? Luis: No, I havent. Dr. Chung: HmmYou may need to do...
Yoshi: Can you hold my jacket while I try to get my roller bag down the aisle ? Tatiana: All right, but I have to roll my own bag down the aisle, you know. Yoshi: Fine, give it back to me. All of these overhead bins are full. Where are we supposed to...
Alice: Ooh, look at these! Dont I look great? Ive always wanted sunglasses like these. Pierre: Youre supposed to be here helping me pick out frames for my new bifocals . Alice: I dont know why you wont get progressives . Thats what everybody is getti...
I was absent at last months meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been elected the committees secretary ! As part of my duties, I have to take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best...
Liza: Isnt Jesse wonderful? Im so glad you got to meet him last night. Sinobu: Uh, hes a little young for you, dont you think? I know youve had boy toys in the past, but he takes the cake . Liza: Hes no boy toy! Its true that theres a 30-year age dif...
Dmitry: Stan is really miffed at you. All of that teasing at lunch really upset him. Charlene: What? I was just poking fun at him for trying to hit on the new, young receptionist . Dmitry: You called him an old goat. Charlene: I said that tongue in c...
Xavier: Thanks for helping me decorate my new apartment. Hey, where are you going? Crystal: Im going to the bedding department. Now that you have a new bed, youll need new bedding. Xavier: Right, okay, but cant I just get some sheets , a couple of pi...
