ELT Podcast - Intermediate Conversations for EFL and ESL
by Robert Chartrand and Bill Pellowe
Theme-based dialog podcasts include language practice for intermediate-level students of English, such as EFL, ESL and ESOL. These conversations have two or more speakers. Read transcripts and listen to mp3 files.
Episodes
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Intermediate Conversations - I got a new computer
Conversation: Bill: I got a new computer yesterday. Robert: You got a new computer? Bill: Yes, a new notebook computer. Robert: Why didn't you get a desktop computer? Bill: The notebook is light, and has a battery, so I can use it anywhere. I can use it on the train or the bus. Robert: Isn't the...
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The food is spicy.
A: Where should we have our year-end party? B: How about that new Sri Lankan restaurant downtown? I hear it's good. A: Yeah, I read a review about it in the newspaper. Apparently, it's good, but the food is spicy. B: Now that you mention it, it's probably too spicy for me. A: OK, so do you know…
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Call Me
(Phone rings.) A: Hello? B: Hey Robert, this is Bill. A: Bill who? B: Bill Clinton. Who do you think it is? A: Ah, you must be Bill Pellowe. B: Yep. How are you doing? A: Not too bad. B: Great. Listen, are you free tomorrow? Some friends of mine are coming over. Do you want to join us? A: Sorry,...
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What happened?
A: Hey, what happened to you? B: I broke my arm. A: Well, I can see that by your cast. How did it happen? B: I got hit by a car. A: You got hit by a car? How? B: Well, I was crossing the street and a car came around the corner pretty fast. A: Did you break anything else? B: No, just my arm. I got...
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How has your summer been so far?
Note: "How's" can mean either "How is" or "How has." In this conversation, it means "How has." A: How's your summer been so far? B: I haven't really done much yet. A: Have you been to the beach? B: Yes, I went there last weekend. I want to go a few more times before the summer is over. What about...
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The Weather
As the conversation begins, we can hear heavy rain. When Mr. A says, "Nice weather," he is being sarcastic. A: Nice weather isn't it? B: Yeah, tell me about it. It's been raining cats and dogs for three days. I just hate the rainy season. A: Well, at least it's not too hot. What I hate the most…
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Part-Time Job
A: Do you have a part-time job, Joe? B: Yes, I work at a convenience store. A: What do you do there? B: I do a little of everything. When there are a lot of customers, I work at the cash register. At other times, I put stuff on the shelves. A: Do you have to clean the store? B: Of course. We all...
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Intermediate Conversations - What have you been up to?
Bill: Do you want a cup of coffee? Robert: Yeah, sure. So, what have you been up to? Bill: Well, I've been really busy trying to finish this project on time. Robert: Are you having a hard time? Bill: Yes, but I haven't had enough time to really concentrate on it. Robert: I know what you mean.…
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About this show
Theme-based dialog podcasts include language practice for intermediate-level students of English, such as EFL, ESL and ESOL. These conversations have two or more speakers. Read transcripts and listen to mp3 files.
Hosted by
Robert Chartrand and Bill Pellowe