Coffee and Conversation for ESL Listening
Episodes
Episode 42: Movies
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today, Donielle and Khrystyna are discussing all things movies—genres they love, the films they can wa...
Episode 41: Memory Tips & Tricks
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!What do onions on your head and spaghetti behind your ear have to do with memory? In this fun episode, D...
Episode 40: Summer Travels Part 2 - Mediterranean Cruise
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Join Donielle and Khrystyna for a lively conversation about Donielle’s summer travels through Italy, G...
Episode 39: Summer Travels Part 1: San Francisco
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!We’re catching up after a little summer break and some fun travels, and Khrystyna has plenty to share ...
Episode 38: Coffee Break 5 - Finish the Sentence
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today Donielle and Khrystyna play a spontaneous and silly game of Finish the Sentence. From revealing th...
Episode 37: Quirky Real-Life Stories
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!From the surprising misadventures of a parrot to an unusual case of mistaken identity, Donielle and Khry...
Episode 36: Coffee Break 4 - Would You Rather 2
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Join Donielle and Khrystyna for a relaxed coffee break episode filled with laughs, quirky “Would You R...
Episode 35: Managing Stress
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna open up about the everyday stressors we all face. We share how s...
Episode 34: Hobbies & Leisure
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!What’s your favorite way to relax? In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna chat about hobbies — from...
Episode 33: Social Media
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about their social media preferences and habits. They discuss which p...
Episode 32: Coffee Break 3 - Tell me some things...
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this Coffee Break episode, Donielle and Khrystyna play a fun round of Tell Me Some Things... where th...
Episode 31: Smile-Worthy News
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna need a break from the daily news headlines, so we're s...
Episode 30: Idioms About Parts of the Body
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we're exploring the colorful world of body-related idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions! Wi...
Episode 29: Restaurants Part 2
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we continue our conversation about restaurants and restaurant culture in the United States, includ...
Episode 28: Restaurants Part 1
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we're discussing all things restaurant related: eating out, take out, cuisines, etc. But it t...
Episode 27: Things That Don't Make Sense
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna dive into some of the puzzling customs, habits, and practices th...
Episode 26: Chicago
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we're talking about a famous U.S. city that receives millions of visitors per year: Chicago, ...
Episode 25: Apartment Living
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today, Donielle and Khrystyna are discussing experiences renting and living in apartments. We also dis...
Episode 24: Lottery Luck
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna start off the discussion with a funny news story about not-so-bi...
Episode 23: Coffee Break 2 - Would You Rather...?
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Another fun installment in our coffee break series - a quick game or fun discussion that's perfect ...
Episode 22: Phrasal Verbs with COME
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, our conversation revolves around various phrasal verbs that include the verb "come...
Episode 21: Dreams
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common dreams, dream meanings, and our own dream habits....
Episode 20: Weddings
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about weddings: culture, traditions, and superstitions, and...
Episode 19: Superstitions
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Superstitions are common in just about all cultures, and they are so much fun to discuss! In today’s e...
Episode 18: Coffee Break 1 - Never Have I Ever
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we are trying something new! In addition to our regular, full-length episodes, we are starting a n...
Episode 17: Watching TV
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss an activity almost everyone can relate to in some way: w...
Episode 16: Discovering Ireland
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Today we're doing something a little bit different! Khrystyna has just returned from a fun family t...
Episode 15: Animal Idioms
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In today's episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are having a little fun with animal idioms! English is f...
Episode 14: Pet Peeves
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common everyday annoyances and our personal pet peeves. ...
Episode 13: Jobs and Careers
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are talking all about jobs - different types of jobs we have had...
Episode 12: Phrasal Verbs with PUT
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, we're mixing things up a bit! One of the most important things to learn for conver...
Episode 11: New Year's Traditions
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, we are talking about getting a fresh start with a new year! You'll hear us discuss...
Episode 10: Thanksgiving
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, we are talking about another popular holiday in the United States - Thanksgiving! Y...
Episode 9: Halloween
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Things are getting spooky in here! In this episode, we are talking about one of the most popular holiday...
Episode 8: Breakfast Foods
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!If there's one thing Donielle and Khrystyna love as much as coffee, it's breakfast foods! In t...
Episode 7: Music
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss their opinions of different types of music and share exp...
Episode 6: Weird and Wonderful USA
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss some of the funny observations non-Americans have made...
Episode 5: Pets
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss our love of animals and we share stories about pets ...
Episode 4: April Fools' Day, Pranks, and Practical Jokes
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss the different kinds of pranks and practical jokes that...
Episode 3: Retail Shopping
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss retail shopping habits, likes and dislikes, etc. Be sure...
Episode 2: Vacations and Travel
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In this episode Donielle and Khrystyna talk about favorite vacation destinations and activities. You&apo...
Episode 1: Coffee Talk
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation and share your thoughts!Welcome to Coffee and Conversation for ESL Listening! In this podcast, advanced learners of English will...