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。
Michael: Shall we ? Robin: Oh, this is nice. Did you get a new car? Michael: No, this is a company car . Getting to drive one is one of the perks of my new job. Robin: Does your new position call for a lot of driving? Michael: It does. As the regiona...
Ali: Its just our luck that as soon as we arrive here for our island vacation , theres a hurricane warning! Mariela: Its uncanny , isnt it? On last years vacation, we crossed paths with a tornado and now this. Ali: Yeah, that tornado was something. I...
Hamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were headed toward a tragic ending, but there was a twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so satisfying ! Rachel: It sounds sappy to me. Hamid: It wasnt sappy at...
Employee: Welcome to Grubway. What can I get for you? Jared: Im still deciding. Im trying to lose weight and I hear that eating a sandwich for lunch every day will help me do that. Do you guys have a BLT or a club ? Employee: We dont have a BLT, but...
Giselle: Good morning, Brian. This is Giselle calling from Intergroup in Kansas City. Brian: Hi, Giselle. How are you? Giselle: Im great, thanks. Listen, the reason Im calling is that I wanted to touch base with you about the new proposed regulations...
Alberto: What was that ear-splitting scream?! Melissa: That little girl over there is having a temper tantrum . Alberto: Oh, great! The movie hasnt even started and that kid is already acting up . Melissa: I hope shes okay. She looks miserable . Mayb...
Ryan: Its really nice of you to make dinner for me. Its been a long time since Ive had a home-cooked meal. Corrie: Im happy to do it. First, though, lets see what you have in your fridge. Ryan: I have tons of food in there. Corrie: What is that? It l...
Anton: Look at that guy. Hes been in town two weeks and hes already throwing his money around . Vanessa: You know as well as I do that money talks . Hes just trying to make a splash in the business community. Anton: If that were all he was doing then...
Michael: I have some qualms about how were handling these accounts. Leona: What do you mean? Michael: There are strict regulations governing what we can and cannot do, and I think were violating those regulations. Leona: Listen, its a matter of inter...
Sheila: Where are you going? Rudy: Im going to the video store to rent a movie for tonight. Do you want to come? Sheila: You dont need to do that. We can watch nearly any movie you want online . Rudy: Oh, you mean we can pay to download it? Sheila: Y...
Gail: Oh! Mike: Are you okay? Gail: Yeah, Im just not used to these crutches yet. The doctor said I should start using them if I ever want to get out of this wheelchair , but I dont have the strength to stand up. Mike: Youll get the hang of it . Dont...
Edward: Would you dance with me? Bella: Me? Id like to, but I dont dance. Edward: Why? Bella: I have two left feet . Im so clumsy , first Id step all over your feet, and then Id stumble all over the dance floor. Edward: I dont believe that. I bet you...
Emil: Have a seat. As you know, we need to talk about your annual performance evaluation . Is there anything youd like to say before we get started? Sandra: Yes, there is. Ive tried really hard this year to improve on some of the shortcomings identif...
Danny: Youre going to the prom . How exciting! How should we style you hair? Clarissa: Im really not sure. I was hoping you would have some ideas. Danny: I do, but first we need to see if we have the right tools. Lets look in your bathroom. Heres som...
Iktinos: I cant believe were in one of the worlds most famous structures . Look at this architecture ! Pinda: Yeah, great, another old building. Im going to sit in that bay window and rest my feet while you walk around. Iktinos: Come on, come with me...