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1,127 - Paying for College It can cost a lot of money to go to college in the U.S. Learn how to pay for it in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:16 Explanations: 3:50 Fast dialog: 18:41 Chris: Wh...

1,126 - Using a Pawnshop If you need money fast, you may have to get a loan from a pawnbroker. Find out how it works in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:13 Explanations: 3:32 Fast dialog: 16:54 ...

1,125 - Serving Alcoholic Drinks Have another round of drinks before you listen to this episode (that is, if you’re old enough to drink). Slow dialog: 1:30 Explanations: 3:04 Fast dialog: 14:04...

1,124 - Hiding Money Offshore It is said that the only certain things in life are death and taxes. Find out if you can avoid at least one of them in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:16 Explanations:...

1,123 - Describing Pleasant Scents Wake up and smell the coffee, folks. It’s time to learn how to describe scents in English. Slow dialog: 1:20 Explanations: 3:13 Fast dialog: 13:57 Kitty: ...

1,122 - Making Peace Come on, people now! Let’s try and love one another right now. Learn how in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:24 Explanations: 3:16 Fast dialog: 16:38 Vladimir: We need a ce...

1,121 - Outdoor Sun Protection If you’re out in the sun all day, you better be prepared. Learn how to talk about it in English in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:23 Explanations: 2:49 Fast dialog:...

1,1120 - Breaching a Contract If you sign a legal agreement, there are consequences for not doing what you promise. Find out more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:28 Explanations: 3:10 Fast dial...

1,119 - Methods for Quitting Smoking Looking to kick the habit of smoking? Find out all the ways not to do it in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:15 Explanations: 3:01 Fast dialog: 16:52 Lisa: ...

1,118 - Bidding on Online Auctions Get a good deal on an online auction. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:15 Explanations: 3:22 Fast dialog: 16:26 Jermaine: Wait! You shouldn’t b...

1,117 - Assembling Furniture Like putting together toys for your children, putting together furniture can be a painful experience. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:25 Explanations: 3:3...

1,116 - Reading and Processing Emails Modern life requires email for most of us. Learn how one person deals with it all in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:37 Explanations: 4:24 Fast dialog: 19:42 ...

1,115 - Buying Meat from a Butcher Not everyone who likes to eat meat wants to know where the meat came from. Learn the facts about food production in this episode. Slow dialog: 2:24 Explanation...

1,114 - Forms of Government Plutocracy is the rule of the rich. Find out about other forms of government in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:12 Explanations: 3:37 Fast dialog: 17:19 Margaret: O...

1,113 - Having a Family Portrait Taken Let’s get our picture taken for the family photograph that everyone will laugh at in 10 years. Slow dialog: 1:18 Explanations: 3:22 Fast dialog: 15:03 ...

1,112 - Doing Impressions Being able to talk and act just like someone else isn’t always a funny thing. Learn why in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:20 Explanations: 3:34 Fast dialog: 16:46 Edi...

1,111 - Symptoms of Depression If you’re feeling a little sad today, listen to this episode to learn about how to talk about in English. Slow dialog: 1:27 Explanations: 2:40 Fast dialog: 14:18 ...

1,110 - Experiencing a Drought Sometimes sunny weather can be a bad thing. Learn why in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:39 Explanations: 3:34 Fast dialog: 14:17 Fabian: How long do you think t...

1,109 - Reading Poor Handwriting Even with all of our wonderful technology, we still sometimes need to write with pen and paper. Learn about how some people don’t do that very well in this episode. ...

1,108 - Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Should your vacation plans depend on the strength of your country’s currency? Find out in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:16 Explanations: 3:25 Fast dialog:...

1,107 - The Death of a Pet All animals eventually die, even your pets. Learn how to deal with it in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:34 Explanations: 3:32 Fast dialog: 15:47 Dad: Honey, I have ...

1,106 - Getting a Flat Tire Be prepared for problems if you own a car. Find out about a common one in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:21 Explanations: 3:19 Fast dialog: 14:45 Jaloliddin: What ...

1,105 - Dressing Appropriately for an Event Learn to dress right for a formal event in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:15 Explanations: 3:03 Fast dialog: 14:45 Patricia: Hey, look at you! You...

1,104 - Making a Discovery Make an amazing discovery about making discoveries in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:18 Explanations: 2:37 Fast dialog: 12:42 Pierre: How does it feel to be on the ...

1,103 - Sports Tryouts Do you have what it takes to make the team? Find out in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:07 Explanations: 2:43 Fast dialog: 14:46 Marcela: All right, you’re ready for the...

1,102 - Discussing Capital Punishment Should the government put certain criminals to death? Learn how to talk about that question in English in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:12 Explanations: 3:09...

1,101 - Problems Getting Along With Family Do your family parties look like boxing matches? Then you’ll enjoy this episode about getting along with your family members. Slow dialog: 1:14 Explana...

1,100 - Making and Receiving a Job Offer Getting a job offer is great, but getting a good salary is even better. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:09 Explanations: 3:53 Fast dialog: 19...

1,099 - Child Sports Injuries Playing sports can be dangerous, but some parents worry a little too much. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:21 Explanations: 3:29 Fast dialog: 16:44 A...

1,098 - Riding in a Limousine Party on at the prom! Go for a fun ride in this episode about renting a limousine. Slow dialog: 1:13 Explanations: 3:30 Fast dialog: 17:21 Mandy: Whoo! Whoo! ...

1,097 - Landscaping a Home Make your house the talk of the neighborhood after listening to this episode. Slow dialog: 1:15 Explanations: 3:03 Fast dialog: 16:15 Mona: I want a lawn. I’ve a...

1,096 - Improving Online Reviews Many people look at reviews online before making a purchase. Learn more in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:08 Explanations: 3:42 Fast dialog: 15:50 Jerrise: Ok...

1,095 - Childhood Fitness If your children are fat and lazy, you’ll want to listen to this episode on childhood fitness. Slow dialog: 1:21 Explanations: 3:30 Fast dialog: 17:45 Mom: Hold it...

1,094 - Tracing One's Genealogy Are you related to Elvis? Find out how to find out in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:20 Explanations: 3:48 Fast dialog: 16:21 Aaron: Do you think you can help ...

1,093 - Having a Picnic If you like eating outside with the ants and the bugs, you’ll love this episode on having a picnic. Slow dialog: 1:14 Explanations: 3:39 Fast dialog: 14:42 Bill: Sur...

1,092 - Keeping a Meeting On Track Don’t you hate it when people keep talking at a meeting you want to end? Learn how to deal with that situation in this episode. Slow dialog: 1:10 Explanations:...

about yourself Well, I was born and raised in Minnesota, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact. I won't say how long ago that was, but let's just say I'm no spring chicken. I grew up there with my...

ESL Podcast Special Announcement Beginning April 3, 2006, we will be changing our weekly schedule of podcasts. Instead of five podcasts per week (Monday-Friday), we will now have three podcast...

going to the moviesI love watching movies. I like a lot of different genres. No matter what my mood is, I can always find something that fits the bill. When I'm feeling down, I sometimes like a g...

buying a new computerMy computer has been acting up on me. It's a pretty old model, and I need to replace it. So I decided to call up my friend Kevin to ask for his two cents. Kevin is a computer...

getting around Getting around in the United States is sometimes not very easy. Most people own their own cars, but not everyone can foot the bill for the car, plus the insurance, gas, and mainten...

vacation I think the best summer vacation I've ever taken was when I went out East a few years ago. Two of my friends and I went on a two-week road trip. At the time, I was living in St. Paul, Min...

going to concert 1 I heard on the radio this morning that my favorite band was going to be in concert here next month. I was so excited. The first thing I did was to call my friend Ben who is also...

goning to concert 2 My friend Ben and I have been waiting a month to see our favorite band in concert. This was the night. We were so excited. In a small venue like the Whiskey, there wouldn't be ...

dining2 I love coming to this Italian restaurant. The appetizers and desserts are to die for. When the waiter came to our table to take our order, my friend ordered a lobster ravioli dish, and I a...

dining1 Well, I love going out to restaurants to eat. One of the best experiences I've had recently was at a place here in Los Angeles called Il Fornaio. It's an Italian restaurant in a very nice ...

Welcome to our first English as a Second Language Podcast! In this podcast, we are going to introduce you to the format of the podcast, as well as the people who record it. ESLPodcast is desig...

old friends This is turning out to be a month for seeing old friends. I got an email a couple of weeks ago from an old friend from graduate school. She and her family are visiting L.A. for a we...

spring cleaning Spring cleaning is suppose to take place before summer, not after it. But, as usual, I procrastinated and now I have to finally get rid of all the junk I've accumulated over the ...

reality tv It's hard to watch TV these days without seeing reality shows. Some nights, it's hard to find a scripted drama to watch. There are so many different kinds of reality shows, too. The m...