ESL Pod Official - Speak English Fluently by Listening (with Text)
Episodes
ESLPodcast 55 - A Trip to the Library
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I read in the local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to check it out. But first, I called th...
ESLPodcast 54 - Talking to the Professor
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[A knock on the door.] Jeff: Come in. Julie: Hi, Dr. McQuillan, I'm Julie Taylor. I'm in your 2 o'clock class on Thursdays. Jeff: Hi, Julie. Have a se...
ESLPodcast 53 - Understanding Men and Women
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy: Jeff, here's a question. I was just talking to Dawn. You know, they had their first wedding anniversary last week. Guess what her husband gave h...
ESLPodcast 52 - At the Art Exhibit
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I really wanted to see the new exhibit at the art museum and invited Lucy to come along. We both like contemporary art and this was an exhibition for ...
ESLPodcast 51 - Staying In
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday night and my roommate and I feel like staying in. We've both had a tough week at work and decided to have a low-key evening. On my way hom...
ESLPodcast 50 - Cashing a Check
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The local branch of my bank is located just a few blocks from where I live. It's very convenient, since it has four ATMs open 24/7. Today I had to go ...
ESLPodcast 49 - Car Trouble
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was driving down the Santa Monica freeway yesterday, headed towards downtown, when all of a sudden I see my engine light come on. Needless to say, t...
ESLPodcast 48 - At the Movies
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Jim and I decided to see the latest blockbuster this weekend. I like a good action movie once in a while. We decided to meet at the movie th...
ESLPodcast 47 - A Trip to New York City
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(The phone rings.) Lucy: Hello. Jeff: Hey Lucy, it's Jeff. Lucy: Hey, welcome back. How was your vacation? Jeff: Oh, it was great. The seven days in N...
ESLPodcast 45 - A Visit to the Doctor
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the doctor is never particularly pleasant for me. But I couldn't put it off any longer. It was time for my annual physical, and there was no ...
ESLPodcast 44 - Making a Good Impression
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My interview is today. It is with a marketing company. It is a large corporation with its headquarters in San Francisco, CA. It also has satellite off...
ESLPodcast 43 - Getting an Interview
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've finally landed my first interview. Well, actually, that's not really true. I have been on many interviews for part-time jobs. This was my first i...
ESLPodcast 42 - Formal Emails
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Dr. Lee: I don't know if you'll remember me, but I introduced myself to you after your keynote at last week's conference. As I mentioned to you, ...
ESLPodcast 41 - Tough Negotiations
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not what you would call the world's best negotiator, but sometimes it's necessary to engage in a tough negotiation. Take, for instance, the time I...
ESLPodcast 40 - Homecoming
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is once again upon us, and that means that homecoming celebrations are just around the corner. Homecoming is an American tradition each September...
ESLPodcast 39 - Reality T.V.
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
ESLPodcast 38 - Food for the Barbecue
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I moved into the new apartment last month and decided to invite a few friends over for a house-warming party. I didn't want to spend the day cooking, ...
ESLPodcast 37 - Buying a Pet
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My niece is turning 8 next week and I decided to buy her a new pet. She had been asking her parents for a pet for a long time. But, they were worried ...
ESLPodcast 36 - Shopping at the Mall
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I needed a new dress for a wedding I was attending next week so I went to the mall during my lunch hour. The mall had a big variety of stores, includi...
ESLPodcast 35 - Working Late at the Office
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I've been thinking--TGIF--all day. I was on my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even ...
ESLPodcast 34 - Cafe Living
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite hang-outs is a cafe near where I live called Bolivar in Santa Monica. It's only five minutes away, and its never too busy to find a...
ESLPodcast 33 - Being Gifted
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you want to have a special talent in something? Maybe as a musician or an athlete? I'm of two minds about this. Sometimes I watch TV or read abo...
ESLPodcast 32 - Going to the Post Office
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For me, things never go very smoothly at my local post office. I've learned that if you want to mail a letter, you'll have no problems. But if things ...
ESLPodcast 31 - Reading the Newspaper
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I fell into the habit of reading the newspaper every morning when I was a kid. Back then, there used to be two daily newspapers--morning edition and a...
ESLPodcast 30 - Going to the Drugstore
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I stopped by the drugstore last night on my way back home from work. I had a few toiletries to pick up, as well as my prescription. Fortunately, the c...
ESLPodcast 29 - Unkind Comments
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, I was talking to an ex-colleague of mine who, quite frankly, has something of a big mouth. I bumped into him at the beach, where he was wal...
ESLPodcast 28 - Small Talk About the Weather
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I admit that I'm not very good at small talk . When I'm with friends, I can just shoot the breeze all day long. But when I talk to a stranger or someo...
ESLPodcast 27 - Good Advice
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I came across some good advice while reading this week. If you're like me, you spend most of your time thinking about all of the things that are on yo...
ESLPodcast 26 - Daily Errands
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've had a really busy day today. I rolled out of bed at around 7:00 AM, like every morning, and jumped in the shower. After brushing my teeth and sha...
ESLPodcast 25 - Problems at the Office
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy: Hey Jeff, can I pick your brain for a minute?Jeff: Sure, what's up? Lucy: Well, I have a sticky situation at work and I wanted to get your input...
ESLPodcast 024 - Driving on the Freeways
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driving in a big city like L.A. can be so stressful. It sometimes feels like I'm doing battle just to get to the grocery store, much less across town....
ESLPodcast 023 - Spring Cleaning
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring cleaning is supposed to take place before summer, not after it. But, as usual, I procrastinated and now I have to finally get rid of all the ju...
ESLPodcast 022 - Seeing Old Friends
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
ESLPodcast 21 - Tell Me About Yourself
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chi...
ESLPodcast 020 - Buying a New Computer
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My 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 ce...
ESLPod019 - Going Shopping
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 19 - Going Shopping Tags: ShoppingAudio Index: 15:33Believe it or not, I don't own an iPod. I know, I know. I'm really behind the times, ...
ESLPod018 - Getting Around (Fast)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 18 - Getting Around (Fast) Tags: Daily Life , TransportationAudio Index: 15:34Getting around in the United States is sometimes not very e...
ESLPod017 - Going to the Movies (Fast)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 17 - Going to the Movies (Fast) Tags: EntertainmentAudio Index: 20:00I love watching movies. I like a lot of different genres. No matter ...
ESLPod016 - Summertime Vacations (Fast)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 16 - Summertime Vacations (Fast) Tags: TravelAudio Index: 18:41I think the best summer vacation I've ever taken was when I went out East ...
ESLPod015 - Going to a Concert II (Fast)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 15 - Going to a Concert II (Fast)Tags: EntertainmentAudio Index: 14:52My friend Ben and I have been waiting a month to see our favorite b...
ESLPod014 - Going to a Concert I (Fast)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 14 - Going to a Concert I (Fast) Tags: EntertainmentAudio Index: 15:47I heard on the radio this morning that my favorite band was going t...
ESLPod013 - Dining at a Restaurant II (Fast)
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 13 - Dining at a Restaurant II (Fast)Tags: DiningAudio Index: 14:52I love coming to this Italian restaurant. The appetizers and desserts ...
ESLPod012 - Dining at a Restaurant I (Fast)
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESLPodcast 12 - Dining at a Restaurant I (Fast) Tags: DiningAudio Index: 12:13 Well, I love going out to restaurants to eat. One of the best expe...
ESLPod011 - Expressing Emotions
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
InterviewIt would be great if I could always feel happy all the time, day in and day out. But sometimes I feel down. This is one of those days. Someti...
ESLPod010 - Asking Information Politely
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Telephone ConversationGood morning, Roth and Company. Good morning. I'm trying to reach Michael Dobson. I'm sorry, Mr. Dobson is not in the office. Wo...
ESLPod009 - Asking for Favor
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been several times in my work where I had to ask permission or for a favor that was somewhat difficult. And so I wanted to ask very nicely,...
ESLPod008 - Writing an Email to a Friend
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Personal Email Hi, Julia. I'm sitting here in front of the computer in our apartment writing this email to you. It feels so weird not to have you here...
ESLPod007 - Food and Cooking
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary's Response I love to eat, but I don't like to cook—not at all. I probably don't like to cook because I'm really bad at it. When I was growing u...
ESLPod006 - Bad Dreams
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I do have nightmares sometimes. I do have bad dreams. A lot of my bad dreams are things like I'm being chased by someone and I can't get away from the...
ESLPod005 - Favorite Place to Live
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to talk about favorite places to live. I'm going to talk a few minutes, and then we'll go back and listen for some particular vocabu...
ESLPod004 - Bad Habits
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, my worst habit that I have ever had is probably smoking. I don't smoke anymore, but when I graduated from college, I went abroad to study in Mex...
ESLPod003 - Interview with Lucy
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you asked me which I like better, the suburbs or the city, I would definitely say the city. I'm a little biased, though. I have only lived in a cit...
ESLPod002 - Family Members
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Jeff McQuillan, and let's get started.Today we're going to talk about family and family members, and in doing so, we're going to go over so...
ESL Podcast 1 - Introduction
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESL Podcast 1 - Introduction Welcome to our first English as a Second Language Podcast! In this podcast, we are going to introduce you to the...