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。
About a year ago, I came up with an idea that I thought would revolutionize the way people sell their goods on the Internet. After a lot of planning, I decided to try to attract investors by developing a business plan. I got some advice from my frien...
My brother, his wife, and their two daughters are in town and I had promised the girls that I would take them to an amusement park. I dont really like roller coasters, but I knew the kids would like it. On Saturday morning, we drove down to the theme...
About a month ago, my friend Richard called me and asked if he could come stay with me for a couple of weeks. I usually dont like having house guests, but Richard was a good friend. Hes an artist and he was thinking about moving to L.A. He wanted to...
Jessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items...
Daniela: I got our lottery tickets during my lunch break. The jackpot is up to $168 million. Imagine if we won. Boris: Thanks for getting mine, too. When is the drawing? Daniela: Saturday at 6 PM. Its being televised on channel 4. Boris: What would y...
I was at the airport to pick up my friend Sandra, who was visiting from Italy. Gustavo: Do you have everything? Sandra: Yes, I think so. But, I dont have any U.S. dollars. Where can I change money? Can I do that here? Gustavo: You could, but I wouldn...
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, could I speak to Tony? Paolo: Hes not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when hell be back? Pa...
Dad: Where have you been? Do you know what time it is? Caitlin: Im sorry, Dad. I lost track of time. Dad: Lost track of time? Weve been worried sick about you. You were supposed to come straight home after school. Caitlin: I know, but Janet was showi...
I work in our companys Toledo office and I was meeting with my counterpart in our Raleigh office. I was trying to explain to her our new proposal to make some changes in the corporate structure. But, it wasnt going very well. Rory: So, with the new p...
My favorite time of year is the summer. I like being outdoors , doing anything from hiking to going to the beach. One thing about working in an office all week is that I dont get much fresh air. With summer here, I plan to take full advantage. Last w...
Tadashi: Was that Diane you were talking to just now? Helen: Yeah, do you know her? Tadashi: Diane and I used to work together. She looked happy. Helen: Yeah, shes dating a new man. I just got the scoop . Hes not her usual type . Tadashi: What do you...
I was at the store, and when the clerk finished ringing me up , I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take credit cards ? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Heres my Visa. Clerk: HmmIm...
Good morning, everyone. I believe we are all here. Please be seated and lets get started. Please join me in welcoming Olivia Dansk, from Garland Corporation Im afraid that Lionel Wu from Manatect cant be with us today, but Im pleased to welcome repre...
I went to the drugstore down the street to fill a prescription at the pharmacy . I have had some problems with my arm and the doctor prescribed for me a new medication . I waited in line and when it was my turn, I handed the prescription to the pharm...
Guido: Whoa, check you out! Thats a great costume . Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, its in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Dont get me wrong. Im a fan of the shows. And, no offense, but I though...