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ESL Podcast - Previous Episodes
These are the previous episodes of English as a Second Language Podcast from ESLPod.com. For the new episodes, please go to our other feed or visit our website. ESL Podcast is brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan of the Center for Educational Development. (Note: Podcasts #2 - #11 are not yet available.)
- 475 - Hiring a Hitman
Slow dialogue: 1:10
Explanations: 3:00
Fast dialogue: 15:16
Gus: Are you Shirley?Shirley: Yeah, thanks for agreeing to meet me here. I’m told you’re the best sniper in the business and you can be discreet. I need a hitman who can do a job, then make himself scarce.
Gus: I’m your man. Tell me about it.
Shirley: There’s someone who’s been a thorn in my side, keeping me up at night, and it’s time to take him out.
Gus: Taking care of problems is my specialty. I’ll need a down payment now and the balance when I finish him off. We shouldn’t meet again, so I’ll tell you later where to make a drop.
Shirley: All right.
Gus: Good. How will I be able to spot the target?
Shirley: Here’s a picture. He’s usually in the yard in the afternoons.
Gus: You want me to kill a dog?!
Shirley: Right, he’s my neighbor’s dog and he keeps me up every night. Is that a problem?
Gus: You bet it is. Who do you think I am? People are disposable, but dogs? They’re a man’s best friend.
Shirley: Are you kidding me? You won’t take the job?
Gus: Nope, I won’t. If you want to pay good money to take out a dog, then that’s your prerogative, but I have my standards!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- English Cafe #188
Topics: Regulating monopolies and antitrust laws; American songs: Happy Birthday; whilst versus while; to blow away (something); using “do” for emphasis
Words:
monopoly
competitor
antitrust law
sanctioned
to break up
to appeal
lyrics
kindergarten
to catch on
copyrighted
royalties
commonplace
while
whilst
to blow away - 474 - Having Trouble Sleeping
Slow dialogue: 1:30
Explanations: 3:14
Fast dialogue: 13:57Luis: So, how are the newlyweds doing?
Stevie: Oh, we’re great. I’m just a little tired.
Luis: Well, that goes with the territory, right?
Stevie: No, that’s not what I mean. Patrick has been keeping me up with his snoring.
Luis: Oh, that’s a bummer.
Stevie: Yeah, it really is. I’m usually awakened soon after I fall asleep, and then I toss and turn all night. That’s not all. Patrick also talks in his sleep.
Luis: Wow, that’s terrible. I’d make a beeline for some sleeping pills, if I were you.
Stevie: I took some one night last week, but I woke up groggy and disoriented. I’d rather have insomnia than load up on drugs.
Luis: Have you tried waking him up when he snores or talks in his sleep?
Stevie: I tried that one night, but he just ended up sleepwalking!
Luis: Geez, what are you going to do?
Stevie: I wish I knew.
Luis: It’s a little early in your marriage for separate bedrooms, but I wouldn’t rule it out.
Stevie: I’ll keep it in mind. If I don’t get a good night’s sleep soon, separate bedrooms will be the least of our problems!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- 473 - Showing Respect and Disrespect
Slow dialogue: 1:24
Explanations: 3:07
Fast dialogue: 12:41Kadir: Stop that! Stop snickering! Gabriel Voltaire is an author of great acclaim. You should show a little reverence.
Melissa: Yes, but he seems to have a bad case of stage fright. I know it’s an honor to hear him speak, but it’s hard to show reverence when the man is sweating like a pig!
Kadir: He’s not sweating like a pig. He’s just talking passionately about his writing. I, for one, appreciate his level of dedication to his work.
Melissa: I admire his work, too, but he’s making a fool of himself. Really, who can pay attention to what he’s saying when he’s stuttering like that.
Kadir: Unlike you, I can listen to the genius of his words without worrying about a little stuttering.
Melissa: The man is making a spectacle of himself. I think he needs to stick to writing and give up public speaking.
Kadir: Shh! That’s enough. I won’t hear another word said against him.
Melissa: Whatever you say. I’ll leave you to your hero worship. For me, enough is enough!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- English Cafe #187
Topics: Ask an American: student exchange programs; begs the question; face value; at the time versus then
Words:
to test (one's) limits
TV production
wrestling
choir
to come down here
to host (someone)
famine
drought
to take (one’s) place
unity
begs the question
face value
at the time
then - 472 - Feeling Nervous About Public Speaking
Slow dialogue: 1:26
Explanations: 2:53
Fast dialogue: 11:49Simone: They’re about to introduce you. You’re on next. Are you ready?
Gabriel: No...yes...no!
Simone: You don’t look so well. Are you all right?
Gabriel: I don’t know. My palms are clammy, I’m breaking out into a cold sweat, and my legs feel like jelly.
Simone: It sounds like a bad case of stage fright, that’s all. Just take a deep breath. You’ll be fine.
Gabriel: I have butterflies in my stomach and my mouth is dry. Where can I get a glass of water?
Simone: I don’t know and there isn’t time.
Gabriel: Oh God, if I go out there, I’m going to freeze up or get tongue-tied. I just know it.
Simone: Get a hold of yourself. You’re well prepared and you’ll do a great job. Okay, they’ve just announced your name. Get out there!
Gabriel: I can’t!
Simone: The entire audience is waiting for you. Pull yourself together and get out there!
Gabriel: Here goes nothing!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- 471 - Trying to Get Off the Phone
Slow dialogue: 1:23
Explanations: 3:26
Fast dialogue: 14:37Erin: So I told Joey that I had no intention of letting him use my car again. Can you believe the nerve of that guy, after what he did?
Curran: That’s terrible, but I’m going to have to let you go. I have an appointment...
Erin: But I didn’t tell you what else he said. He said that running over my cat was just an accident. That’s bull. He said I should be thankful that he took Fifi to a veterinarian!
Curran: Yeah, I can see why you’re mad. I think I have a call on the other line...
Erin: Well, I’m glad you agree with me. I said to him that Fifi may be as good as new now, but that is no thanks to him! He’s never liked Fifi and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was gunning for her when he ran her over. He should count himself lucky he’s getting off scot-free for trying to kill my cat. I said...
Curran: Sorry to have to cut this short, but I really have to get going.
Erin: Oh, sure, but just let me tell you what I plan to do if he asks me again.
Curran: I really want to hear all about it, but...but...nature calls!
Erin: Oh, okay, call me back. I haven’t even told you what Sam told me about Ben yesterday. It’s a real shocker!
Curran: Uh...right. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- English Cafe #186
Topics: American Cities: San Diego; tabloid press and U.S. libel/slander laws; under (someone’s) thumb; precision versus accuracy; coming to you from
Words:
moderate climate
urban renewal
defense
pharmaceutical
press
tabloids
headlines
shocking
slander
libel
to sue
to go over the line
under (someone’s) thumb
precision
accuracy
coming to you from - 470 - Avoiding Show and Movie Spoilers
Slow dialogue: 1:27
Explanations: 2:57
Fast dialogue: 13:41Lee: I’m reading this article about the new season of our favorite show. It’s premiering next week.
Kira: Don’t tell me anything about it, especially spoilers.
Lee: But don't you want to know which guest stars will be making appearances and the plot twists that are coming up?
Kira: No, I don’t! I don’t watch movie trailers and I don’t read reviews. It spoils the fun when you already know what’s going to happen. Where’s the suspense?
Lee: The blogs and reviews I read all have “spoiler alerts” and I avoid reading those sections. Let me just tell you one thing I read...
Kira: Stop right there! I’m covering my ears. I want to stay in the dark, completely in the dark. Got it?
Lee: Okay, I won’t let th