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。
Mina: What happened here? Is the washing machine not working? Arlo: What do you mean? Mina: Why are all of your white T-shirts now pink? Arlo: That just happens. Sometimes they turn pink, gray, or another color, depending on which clothes I put in a...
Samantha: Good morning. I had a few questions about buying a bus ticket. Do I need to buy one in advance? Agent: You can, but its not necessary. You just need to arrive at the terminal at least an hour before the scheduled departure time to buy your...
Sylvia: How would you like to take my sister, Donna, to the movies this weekend? Youd be doing me a favor. Joon: Why? Whats wrong with her? Sylvia: Nothing is wrong with her! She just broke up with her boyfriend of four years and shes down in the dum...
Amina: Have you heard the latest news? Shane: No, what is it? Amina: Charlie was fired last Friday after the company found out that he had been cooking the books for over six months and had embezzled more than $50,000. Shane: Charlie? I dont believe...
Margo: Oh geez, youre drenched! It wasnt supposed to rain today. Ali: I know. I looked at the weather report last night and it was supposed to be a nice day. Thats the last time I trust those weathercasters! I hate getting caught in the rain. Im soak...
Antonio: Why are we stopping here? Melanie: We cant go to the dinner party empty-handed. We need to bring a bottle of wine. Antonio: I dont know anything about wines. Youll need to pick a bottle. Melanie: I dont know much about wines, either. I just...
Brett: Do you know what kind of mood Mom is in? Molly: Not really. Why? Brett: I really need a raise in my allowance and Im waiting for the right time to ask. Shell be more likely to say yes if shes not feeling too grouchy. Molly: I wouldnt count on...
Travis: I dont know how were going to keep our free sports program going without more funding. As it is, were strapped and I dont know how were going to continue. Megumi: I know youve been resistant in the past, but what about corporate sponsorship?...
I dont like cats. Thats not really true. I like cats, but they dont like me. Last week, my friend Sara asked me to babysit her cat for two days while she was out of town. Normally, I would have said no, but she was in a jam, so I said okay. As I said...
Ralph: I have a reservation for a car. Clerk: What is the last name on the reservation? Ralph: Its Furcal. Clerk: Just one moment. I have a reservation for Ralph Furcal, picking up today and returning on the 19th. Ralph: Yes, thats right. I reserved...
Michael: Mom, I dont need a new coat. I like my old trench coat. Its comfortable, and I can use it as a raincoat and an overcoat. So what do I need a new coat for? Lisa: If youre going to visit your aunt in Maine, youll need something warmer than a t...
Barry: Where are you going? Jane: Im checking up on Rudy. I gave him a task an hour ago and I want to make sure hes doing it right. Barry: Youre not micromanaging again, are you? Jane: Of course, not. Im only going to observe his work and make sure t...
Wei: Whats wrong? You look like youre in pain. Jason: My stomach is acting up again. Wei: Its all of this stress. I dont know how anyone can cope with the pressures youre under. Jason: Its nothing. Ill just take a pill for my stomach. Wei: That wont...
Isaac: Can you keep it down in there? Im trying to write a song. Brittany: You are? What kind of song? Isaac: Its none of your business. Brittany: Come on. Tell me. Isaac: Its for Melanie. Brittany: Oh, its a love song. Thats so romantic. Are you goi...
William: This is a very special dinner. Its not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect. Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best china? Instead of worrying, why dont you help me set the table? William: Right....
