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More than 15 million people in 189 countries have learned English from Speak English with ESLPod.com. Get one free English lesson each week, including selected lessons from the ESLPod.com archive. These daily and cultural English lessons use a proven method that is fast, effective, and fun. They are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited English member and get more than 1,800 lessons, or subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts to get three new premium lessons each week: two Daily English lessons and one Cultural English lesson. Go to www.ESLPod.com for more information.

  1. 12h ago • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 257 - Barnum & Bailey Circus; New York Fashion Week; Q&A

    Topics: Barnum & Bailey Circus; New York Fashion Week; Q&A Words: circus acrobat clown ringmaster clean reach collection what’s in/out star-studded invitation-only to sponsor runway to predict to forecast to foretell to remind to recall

    35 min

  2. 1d ago

    Free Lesson: Daily English 18 - Seeing Old Friends

    In this free lesson, you will learn how to talk about seeing old friends again. Lucy tells a short story about a busy month of meeting people from her past. You will learn natural English expressions for making plans and staying in touch, like "swing by," "make time," "keep in touch," and "catch up." Dialogue/Story This has been a month for seeing old friends. I got an email a couple of weeks ago from an old friend from college. She and her family are visiting L.A. for a week. They plan to see family and to visit old friends. Since she moved away, I hadn't seen her in ages. I'm looking forward to meeting her new kids and seeing her again. Another old friend called this week. She and I were buddies when we were young. She plans to swing by L.A. on her way to San Francisco. We've made plans to have lunch. She works in Washington D.C. and is normally very busy. I'm glad she could make time for us to get together. When we say good-bye to our friends, we always hope to keep in touch. But, what with this and that, it's sometimes hard to do. With friends that I've fallen out of touch with, it's sometimes hard to meet again and pick up where we left off. We've both moved on to a different phase in our lives. Some of my old friends have become very successful, and are living lives in the fast lane. Other friends are having a more difficult time and are just making ends meet. But, no matter how they're doing, it's always nice to touch base again. I'm really looking forward to seeing these old pals and catching up after all this time. We just won’t mention how much we’ve aged.

    18 min

  3. 2d ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 613 - Being a First-Time Parent

    Script: Zuly: Hello. Ricardo: Hi, Zuly. How are you? Zuly: Oh, Ricardo, it’s you. I’m doing okay. How are you? Ricardo: I wanted to call and congratulate you on the birth of your new baby. Zuly: Thanks a lot. Carla was born three weeks ago, and she was eight pounds, three ounces. Ricardo: That’s great! How does it feel to be a first-time parent? Zuly: It’s really overwhelming taking care of a newborn. I’m learning everything from scratch, everything from how to breastfeed and bottle-feed, to burping her, to putting her to bed, to using a car seat and a stroller. Ricardo: You sound overwhelmed. I remember when Adam, our first child, was born. There were the feedings in the middle of the night, and all of those diapers! Zuly: Exactly. I’m exhausted all the time. In fact, I find myself dozing off at all hours of the day. Ricardo: I really sympathize with you, but these days will pass quickly, and then you’ll have such great memories. Have you had much sleep? Zuly: Zzzzzzzz! Ricardo: Zuly? Zuly?

    20 min

  4. 5d ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 612 - Introducing a Speaker

    Script: Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? It is my great honor to introduce our guest speaker today. Our speaker is actually a person who needs no introduction, since she is well known in our field as one of its great innovators. Edwina Litton has been called a revolutionary thinker by those in our field. That’s because she has strived to bring attention to those issues that we believe are so important. Dr. Litton holds four advanced degrees and has an honorary doctorate from Harward University. In her much-anticipated speech today, she will address what she sees as the future of our field. Without further ado, please join me in welcoming Dr. Edwina Litton.

    18 min

  5. Jun 10 • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 256 - Ask an American - Chocolate; Q&A

    Topics: Ask an American - Chocolate; Q&A Words: comfort food to melt in (one’s) mouth sensation hot off the presses to tend to refrigeration prevalent to secure delectable treat delicacy to speak to (something) soul there’s nothing better dispute disagreement conflict times

    34 min

  6. Jun 8 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 611- Having an Overbearing Father

    Script: Dad: Where are you going? Eva: Out. Dad: Out where? Eva: Dad, I’m nearly a grown woman. You don’t need be so overbearing. You give me the third degree every time I leave the house. Dad: As long as you live under my roof, you’ll live by my rules. Now, where are you going? Eva: I’m going over to Damien’s house to hang out. I’ll be home before curfew. Dad: I don’t like that guy, Damien. He’s not good enough for you. He’s a troublemaker. Mark my words: That kid is going nowhere fast. Is this a date? Eva: No, Dad, we’re just going to watch a movie. Dad: Alone? With no supervision? What is this world coming to? Eva: Dad, we’re not kids anymore. We’re both 17. Dad: That’s exactly the right age to get into the most trouble. Eva: What are you doing? Dad: I’m putting on my coat. Eva: Why? Dad: You and Damien need a chaperon. Eva: No way, Dad! I’m not going over to Damien’s with you tagging along as our chaperon. That would be humiliating. Dad: Good, then you’ll stay home. So, what movie should we watch tonight? Eva: Huh!

    19 min

  7. Jun 5 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 610 - Preparing to Travel

    Script: Shannon: It looks like you’re ready for your trip. You must be psyched. Ignacio: Yeah, I am. I’m almost ready. I’ve gone to the post office and filled out a form so they’ll hold my mail while I’m gone. Shannon: I could pick up your mail for you. Ignacio: Thanks, but it’ll just be easier this way. I’ve also called the newspaper office to have my newspaper delivery suspended. Tomorrow I’ll arrange for my bank to automatically pay my bills so I won’t have my utilities cut off or accrue any late fees. Shannon: I could pay your bills for you. I don’t mind. Ignacio: It’s nice of you to offer, but I’ve got it covered. This morning, I took my plants over to my neighbor’s house. He agreed to water them for me while I’m gone. Shannon: I could have come over and watered your plants. That wouldn’t have been a problem at all. Ignacio: Thanks for being willing to do that. As always, you’re so helpful. Shannon: Oh, I try my best… Ignacio: I was wondering if I could ask just one favor from you. Shannon: Of course you can. Just name it! Ignacio: You know my dog, Rex… Shannon: Oh, no… Ignacio: I could board him at a kennel, but he’s had bad luck at kennels. Could you look after him while I’m gone? Shannon: No way! Ignacio: Why? Shannon: Why don’t you ask the people who worked at those kennels where Rex has been? I’m willing to pitch in, but I’m no sucker!

    19 min

  8. Jun 3 • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 255 - Laura Ingalls Wilder; College secret societies; Q&A

    Topics: Laura Ingalls Wilder; College secret societies; Q&A Words: pioneer homesteader deed to draw on (one’s) experiences prairie drought rerun skull to tap (someone) old-boy network rumor to deny no one nobody anybody Do you feel as though…? rent lease

    32 min
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More than 15 million people in 189 countries have learned English from Speak English with ESLPod.com. Get one free English lesson each week, including selected lessons from the ESLPod.com archive. These daily and cultural English lessons use a proven method that is fast, effective, and fun. They are brought to you by Dr. Lucy Tse and Dr. Jeff McQuillan, former professors of applied linguistics and education. Want to improve your English even faster? Become an Unlimited English member and get more than 1,800 lessons, or subscribe directly on Apple Podcasts to get three new premium lessons each week: two Daily English lessons and one Cultural English lesson. Go to www.ESLPod.com for more information.

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  • Creator
    ESLPod.com
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2005-2026 Center for Educational Development, Inc.
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    Speak English with ESLPod.com
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    Center for Educational Development, Inc.

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