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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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  1. 2d ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 628 - Introducing a New Product

    Script: Augie: Today’s the day. I’m giving you the heads up. Our company is rolling out its new line of cell phones. Lillian: I can see you’re excited about it. What’s so special about the new products? Augie: This line of phones has state-of-the-art technology and never-before-seen features. It’s been in development for over a year and it’s been really hard keeping it under wraps. Lillian: I thought information was leaked weeks ago. Augie: Those were just rumors, and the company put a clamp on those pretty quickly. Lillian: Wasn’t the new line supposed to come out next month? Augie: That was the original plan, but since McQ Corp. is coming out with its own line of phones soon, we wanted to get a jump on them. Lillian: And steal their thunder. Augie: Yes, and steal their thunder. We had to scramble to get the phones ready ahead of schedule, but I think it was worth it. They’re really going to make a splash. Lillian: I hope so. I hope all of this hype has been justified. Augie: Oh, it will be. I’ll know soon enough. Lillian: How? Augie: You’ll be begging me to get you one.

  2. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 264 - On the Waterfront; “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”; Q&A

    Topics: On the Waterfront;“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”; Q&A Words: waterfront mob union deed whistleblower to give away the ending uplifting slave to do (something) justice chariot to swing bound to bet to wager to gamble U.S. / U.S.A. can/could not help

  3. 4d ago

    Free Lesson: Cultural English 333 - Star Wars

    Topics American Movies: Star Wars · The Securities and Exchange Commission · Questions and Answers Key Terms trilogy prequel outer space extraterrestrial droid to harness box office security commission broker scope disclosure shame pity to be left cold

  4. 6d ago • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 627 - Being Spontaneous or Well-Planned

    Script: Mariela: Wow, it looks like you’re working on a big project. What are all these pages and pages of notes for? Will: I’m preparing for my date with Christine. I want everything to be well-planned and to go without a hitch. Mariela: Okay, but I still don’t understand why you’re making such detailed plans. Will: I want to be ready for every contingency. For instance, I planned a picnic, but if it rains, I’ll take her to lunch at the Garden Café instead. Mariela: Don’t you think you’re taking the spontaneity out of your date? Why don’t you play it by ear? I know you don’t like to fly by the seat of your pants, but maybe she’ll have some ideas about what she’d like to do. Will: Oh, I’ve taken her preferences into account. If she wants to do something active, we can go bowling or take a long walk. If she prefers something more passive, we’ll go to a movie. Mariela: Well, it sounds like you’ve mapped out every possible alternative. Hey, what’s this? Will: Give me that! Mariela: I see you’ve mapped out more than just your date. You mapped out the entire trajectory of your life together: Get married in two years, have your first child two years after that… Will: That is not meant for you. And plus, it’s just a tentative plan… Mariela: You mean Christine will have some say in it? Will: I may let her pick our children’s names. Now, get out of here, will ya?!

  5. Jul 31 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 626 - Wiring Money to Another Country

    Script: Mahmoud: My brother emailed about an emergency situation. He needs $300 by tomorrow, but how can I get cash to him within 24 hours if I’m here in Mexico City and he’s in New York? Sharon: That’s easy. You can wire him the money from here and he can pick it up immediately there. Mahmoud: You mean wire him money through the bank? I already checked with my bank and it’ll take at least five days for them to process the wire. Sharon: You can just use a private wire service like Western Union and the money will be available to him immediately. I wire money all the time using Western Union. Here is a blank form. I can help you fill it out if you want me to. Mahmoud: That would be great. Hey, this form is for a money transfer. Is that the same thing as a wire? Sharon: Yes, it’s the same thing. Fill out the receiver or recipient information here and the sender information there. Mahmoud: Can I pay in local currency? I don’t have that much cash in U.S. dollars. Sharon: Sure. When you go to the Western Union office, they’ll calculate how much you’ll have to pay according to the current exchange rate. Mahmoud: Is there a fee? Sharon: Yeah, there is, and it’s a little higher if you want the money to be available immediately. If you have more time, you could save a little by using the slower service that makes the money available in three business days. All done? Mahmoud: Yeah, I think so. Now what? Sharon: Now you take this to the nearest Western Union office. They’ll give you a copy of this form with a control number. Your brother can use that control number to pick up the money from any Western Union office in New York. Mahmoud: Sharon, you’re a lifesaver. Sharon: So, what’s the emergency? Mahmoud: Tickets go on sale tomorrow for my favorite baseball team. My brother and I have to get tickets. Sharon: That’s the emergency?! Mahmoud: For us, it’s a matter of life and death.

  6. Jul 29 • Subscribers Only

    Cultural English 263 - Cities: Albuquerque; Survivor reality TV show; Q&A

    Topics: Cities: Albuquerque; Survivor reality TV show; Q&A Words: desert to settle to occupy Old West outlaw folklore hot-air balloon reality television stranger shelter reward alliance yet differentiation distinction so near and yet so far

  7. Jul 28

    Free Lesson: Daily English 56 - Noisy Neighbors

    Learn how to talk about problems with noisy neighbors. Jeff's quiet street changes when a new renter starts playing loud music late at night. Dialogue/Story I live in a quiet neighborhood. At least that's what I thought until last week. I live in a cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. There is a nice retired couple that lives kitty-corner from me. They have always been very friendly and we have gotten along very well. About three months ago, they decided to renovate their garage and turn it into a guesthouse. Since they don't have a lot of money, they wanted to rent out the unit to help make ends meet. A new renter moved in about three weeks ago, and that's when the trouble began. She was a student at the local university and she liked to invite her friends over. The trouble was they kept very late hours, and they liked to play loud music. My neighbors were at their wits' end. They talked to their tenant several times about the noise, but nothing worked. Finally, they asked her to move out. Fortunately, she was on a month-to-month lease and they didn't have any problems. Now that my neighbors have learned their lesson, their new tenant is a nice widow with two cats. I'm so glad that everything worked out in the end!

  8. Jul 27 • Subscribers Only

    Daily English 625 - Being Famous and Anonymous

    Script: Erik: Why are you wearing that getup? Juliana: I’m trying to stay under the radar. I don’t want to create a mob by going outside without a disguise. People are going to recognize me. Erik: So? Are you trying to tell me that you think you’re famous after being in one play? Juliana: Of course! I’ve had my name in lights and I have to expect people to know who I am. Losing my privacy is the price of fame. Everybody knows that. Erik: I think you may be overestimating the size of your adoring public. How many people went to see your play? Juliana: Enough. By tomorrow, the newspapers will have my picture plastered across their pages and I’ll have to say good-bye to my anonymity. Erik: If the papers don’t come out until tomorrow, why are you going around incognito? Juliana: I’m just getting ready to meet my fans. Erik: Depending on whether the reviews are good or bad, you may be famous – or infamous.

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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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    ESLPod.com
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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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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