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English as a Second Language Podcast is for anyone who wants to learn or improve their English listening and speaking. This daily (Monday through Friday) 15-20 minute podcast covers a new topic each podcast. The ESL Podcast is brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. If you are an English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL) speaker, then this podcast is for you!

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529 - Insulting Other People

Slow dialogue: 1:16 Explanations: 3:08 Fast dialogue: 14:49 Lourdes: Do you see those teenagers over there? They’re making trouble again. Nick: Those kids are just messing around. When they get bored, they’ll pipe down and go home. Lourdes: They’re really getting on my nerves, playing loud music and making all that noise. They’re a disgrace. Nick: Get away from that window before they see you. If they see that they can’t get a rise out of us, they’ll move along. What...

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[ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:09 -0500 ]

English Cafe #215

Topics: American Cities: Houston; how to become a police officer; incredible versus unbelievable; to rule the roost; to sort out Words: to be named after oilfield cultural offering urban sprawl lot size low/high urban density forensics ride-along endurance drug test background check police academy incredible unbelievable to rule the roost to sort out...

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[ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:00:52 -0500 ]

528 - Negotiating Salary

Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 4:19 Fast dialogue: 16:09 Renaldo: Hello, may I speak to Simone Otto? Simone: This is Simone. May I ask who’s calling? Renaldo: This is Renaldo Garcia at Cinetect. You interviewed for a position with me last week. Simone: Oh, yes, of course. How are you? Renaldo: I’m doing well. The reason I’m calling is that I was very impressed with you last week, and I’d like to offer you the job. Simone: Thank you very much. I’m delighted...

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[ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:50 -0500 ]

527 - Describing Men's Bodies

Slow dialogue: 1:13 Explanations: 2:32 Fast dialogue: 16:11 Justin: What are you ogling at? Katrina: I’m watching those guys working across the street. Justin: Those construction workers? Katrina: Yeah, those prime examples of manhood. There’s not a flabby gut in the bunch. Justin: I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t appreciate you watching them as though they were pieces of meat. Hasn’t anyone ever told you not to objectify the opposite sex? Katrina: What? I’m not...

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[ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:00:33 -0500 ]

English Cafe #214

Topics: Psychological pricing; daytime soap operas; target versus objective versus purpose; the silent “b”: slumber versus plumber; there, there Words: whole number to make change to round up/down chain soap opera longest-running bizarre plot twist clone to come back from the dead of all time coma target objective purpose slumber plumber there, there...

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[ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:59 -0500 ]

526 - Talking About Age

Slow dialogue: 1:17 Explanations: 3:18 Fast dialogue: 13:12 Gabby: Another birthday! I’m going to stop celebrating. What’s there to celebrate – getting old and decrepit? Cherif: Are you kidding me? We’re in the prime of our lives. Who’s decrepit? I’m not. Gabby: If I’m in my prime, then why do I feel so middle age? Cherif: It’s a matter of perspective. It’s true that we’re not spring chickens anymore, but who wants all of the angst of youth? Not me. I li...

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[ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:52 -0500 ]

525 - Falling in Love

Slow dialogue: 1:12 Explanations: 2:52 Fast dialogue: 14:02 Maya: What are those? Jorge: They’re pictures from our ski trip last weekend. Maya: Is there any reason you’re staring at the ones with Jessica in them? I think you’ve got a crush on her. Jorge: I’m not 10 years old. I don’t get crushes. Maya: Then, I think you’re falling head over heels for her. Jorge: Don’t be ridiculous. I’ve only just met her. Maya: I knew it was love at first sight when I int...

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[ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:00:53 -0400 ]

English Cafe #213

Topics: Famous Americans: Janis Joplin; compulsory education and truancy laws; to bask; to brace; to palm off; to follow one’s hunch(es) Words: blues to catch the attention of lead singer solo artist to struggle with to relapse compulsory to play hooky to skip school truancy detention mandate to bask to palm off to follow one’s hunch(es)...

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[ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:37 -0400 ]

524 - Talking About Failure

Slow dialogue: 1:22 Explanations: 3:04 Fast dialogue: 15:06 Akiko: How did your presentation go over this morning at the meeting? Gerry: It was a complete flop! Akiko: I don’t believe it. You spent weeks working on that presentation. Gerry: It wasn’t the presentation that bombed. It was my big idea. Leona called it a retread of what I presented last year, and she was not in the least impressed. Akiko: Ouch, that’s pretty harsh. What did the others say? Gerry: Overal...

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[ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:00:11 -0400 ]

523 - Having Trouble Making a Decision

Slow dialogue: 1:21 Explanations: 3:33 Fast dialogue: 13:44 Lorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, I’m still looking at consumer reviews and weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t made up your mind about buying a new one? Katia: Oh, I’ve decided to buy a new one. It’s which one I’m going to ...

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[ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:00:19 -0400 ]

English Cafe #212

Topics: Ask an American: Bartering; waiting versus awaiting; use of the infinitive; answering “yes” to a negative question Words: marketing produce to establish brand in turn down agriculture to barter quaint charming initiative to wait to await...

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[ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:00:28 -0400 ]

522 - Developing a Healthy Mind

Slow dialogue: 1:21 Explanations: 2:59 Fast dialogue: 15:01 Lorelai: I just finished reading a book about how to get the most out of life. Starting today, I’m going to live life to its fullest. Luke: Oh no, not another one of your fads. Weren’t you eating only blue- and red-colored foods a couple of months ago? Lorelai: This is not a fad! I’m changing my lifestyle so I’ll be able to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Luke: And didn’t you go through a phase where ...

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[ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:05 -0400 ]

521 - Describing Speech and Language Ability

Slow dialogue: 1:34 Explanations: 3:32 Fast dialogue: 16:31 Blaire: Do you have any idea what he’s saying? Antonio: It’s Greek to me. You’re supposed to be the one who’s fluent. Can’t you make out what he’s saying? Blaire: I never said I was fluent. I said I could get by in the language. There’s a big difference. Antonio: Why don’t you try saying something to him? Blaire: What should I say? Antonio: How about, “I don’t have a good command of the language....

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[ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:00:35 -0400 ]

English Cafe #211

Topics: U.S. government reparations; TV home shopping networks/shows; neither do I versus so do I versus either I; to talk with versus to talk to; to put the cart before the horse (to put the horse before the cart) Words: reparations to make up for (something) descent to disburse heir slave host testimonial interactive voice response impulse buy to regret to flip through the channels neither do I so do I either I to talk with to talk to to put the cart before the horse (to put the horse before...

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[ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:00:51 -0400 ]

520 - Getting Directions and Parking Instructions

Slow dialogue: 1:29 Explanations: 3:32 Fast dialogue: 15:09 Receptionist: So the meeting is set for 2:00 on Thursday. Do you know how to get to our offices? Asha: No, I don’t. Could you give me directions? Receptionist: Certainly. We’re located on Main Street. The cross street is Udall. If you’re taking the freeway, the best exit to take is Udall East. Once you’re on Udall, head east for about two miles and when you reach the bend, veer right. If you veer left, you’ll ru...

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[ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:15 -0400 ]

519 - Descibing Family Relations

Slow dialogue: 1:24 Explanations: 3:28 Fast dialogue: 15:29 Eri: What’s that? James: It’s an invitation to a family reunion. Once every five years or so, someone in the family organizes one. Eri: Are you going? James: I’m not sure. It’s always a little awkward seeing extended family. Did you know that there used to be a big feud between my father and his brother? Eri: No, what happened? James: I’m not sure, but it was something that happened before they got married. M...

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[ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:00:46 -0400 ]

English Cafe #210

Topics: American Cities (Territories): Puerto Rico; People Who Work for Celebrities; cooperation versus collaboration; instance versus instantaneous versus instant; pronouncing won’t and want Words: appointed resident mainland diaspora celebrity in the spotlight to work behind the scenes agent publicist stylist personal assistant entourage cooperation collaboration instance instantaneous instant...

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[ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:00:52 -0400 ]

518 - Learning Self-Defense

Slow dialogue: 1:14 Explanations: 3:10 Fast dialogue: 13:55 Teacher: Welcome, everybody, to this self-defense class. Today, you’ll learn how to size up a situation and how to tell the difference between a harmless situation and a threatening one. You’ll also begin to learn some hand-to-hand combat moves to defend yourselves. Amy: Oh, good. I can’t wait to learn some martial arts so I can beat up anyone who tries anything. Teacher: Well, the best thing we can do in a dangerous s...

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[ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:00:30 -0400 ]

517 - Watching Competitive Sports

Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 3:14 Fast dialogue: 14:20 Bruno: Hey, what are you doing? Give me back that remote! Tamara: The movie I want to watch is on right now. Do you mind? Bruno: Of course I mind! I’m watching the playoffs. Can’t you see that? Tamara: The playoffs? Oh, I’ll watch with you. Bruno: You? You don’t know anything about sports. Tamara: It doesn’t matter. I always root for the underdog. Our team will be victorious! Go team! Bruno: Fine, ...

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[ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:00:54 -0400 ]

English Cafe #209

Topics: The Golden Age of Hollywood and the studio system; the busing controversy of the 1970s; as well versus also versus too; to take into account; “why” as an interjection Words: cinema silent movie of all time classic studio to have (someone) on salary controversy desegregated predominantly inconvenient white flight suburbs as well to take into account why...

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[ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400 ]

516 - Naming and Appointing Officials

Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 3:02 Fast dialogue: 15:21 Goran: Who do you think will be appointed to succeed Ramon on the board? Anne: I don’t know whom they’ll pick to fill the position, but I know who the candidates are. The higher ups have been quietly vetting three people to make sure they don’t have any skeletons in their closets. Goran: Really? Who are they? Anne: I’m not at liberty to say, but I think at least two of the candidates are people outside of the inner...

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[ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:00:18 -0400 ]

515 - Starting a Blog

Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 3:01 Fast dialogue: 13:06 I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a long time now, and after talking to my friend Traver, a popular blogger, I’ve decided to take the leap. Traver got me started with a basic template, but I wanted to customize the blog to give it my own flavor before launching it. I already have my first few posts ready to go, and I plan to update it a few times a week. Traver told me that it may take a little time for my blog...

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[ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:00:56 -0400 ]

English Cafe #208

Topics: Beauty pageants and controversies; the National Weather Service; like versus same as; how do you do?; what’s up; have a good one Words: beauty pageant to be judged contestant articulate talent poise crown sash demeaning forecast warning to disseminate like same as How do you do? what’s up? have a good one...

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[ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:00:18 -0400 ]

514 - Describing Old and New Clothes

Slow dialogue: 1:33 Explanations: 3:09 Fast dialogue: 14:27 Ellen: What are you wearing to the party? Hiro: Your guess is as good as mine. Ellen: Let’s look through your closet and I’ll help you pick something out. Hiro: Okay, but I have to warn you. I have a pretty limited wardrobe. Ellen: Let’s see, these black pants are nice, but they’re frayed on the bottom. How about these jeans? Hiro: You don’t think they’re too faded? There’s also a rip in the back. Ellen:...

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[ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:40:21 -0400 ]

513 - Snooping and Eavesdropping

Slow dialogue: 1:31 Explanations: 2:58 Fast dialogue: 12:38 Enrique: I don’t know how you talked me into coming with you to Dan’s apartment to rifle through his papers. This snooping is stupid! If you have suspicions, you should just talk to him. Stella: Confront him without any evidence? That would be the height of stupidity. Enrique: Instead, we’re holed up in this closet until he leaves. I thought you said he wouldn’t be home until 6:00. Stella: That’s what I thou...

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[ Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:06 -0400 ]

English Cafe #207

Topics: Ask an American: Nursing; responsible versus accountable; -wise; to double back Words: handmaiden keystone interaction consistently to give care to pull (someone) through to come up to (someone) to proceed to measure to specialize out in acute-care responsible accountable -wise to double back...

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[ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:00:40 -0400 ]

512 - Changing the Subject in Conversation

Slow dialogue: 1:25 Explanations: 3:46 Fast dialogue: 15:50 Laura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s turn to this month’s report, shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems to me that we need more information on how the Duluth office is doing. Could we ask for more info to be included in next month’s...

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[ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:00:20 -0400 ]

511 - Getting Plastic Surgery

Slow dialogue: 1:24 Explanations: 3:43 Fast dialogue: 15:51 George: What are you doing? Joan: I’m looking through these magazines to try and decide which plastic surgery procedures I should have next year. George: You’re not thinking of going under the knife. Joan: Yes, I am. I’ve always wanted to improve on the way I look, and I’m tired of these wrinkles and sagging skin. I want to look 25 again! George: That’s ridiculous. Nobody who is 45 can look 25. People who get...

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[ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:00:23 -0400 ]

English Cafe #206

Topics: NASA; Famous Americans: Jackie Robinson; conference versus meeting versus session; second to none; narrative versus story Words: outer space to spur on space race advocate to orbit height of (something) league segregated fan racial slur to unify prestigious meeting conference session second to none narrative story...

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[ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:00:59 -0400 ]

510 - Taking a Shower or a Bath

Slow dialogue: 1:19 Explanations: 3:12 Fast dialogue: 14:44 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 scrubbed from head to toe. I rinsed off the soap and toweled off. When I went back into the living room, my wife said, “You still stink! You need to soak in a bath!” I went bac...

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[ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:00:52 -0400 ]

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