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ESL Podcast 809 – A Weather Forecast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Monica: Wow, check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that.

It must have set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was worth it. Monica: Then you’ve been showing it off around town. Kevin: No, I’ve just been showing it off to a few friends and family members. Monica: Especially since your brother has been gloating about his new boat, you mean. Kevin: There is that. Monica: Do you and your brother always whip it out like this? Kevin: Like what? Monica: Truer words were never spoken. Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast.

Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. ESL Podcast 810 – Switching Cell Phone Plans. Paul: I need a new cell phone plan. These roaming and overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, messaging, and data plan. Paul: I do, but I’m still going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a prepaid plan? You’ll never be charged extra. Paul: That’s not an option. I think I need an unlimited plan. Shauna: Okay, but I don’t understand. Paul: I’ve been taking trips to Mexico to see my new girlfriend and the coverage doesn’t extend to Mexico. Shauna: Oh, I see. Paul: When you’re in a long-distance relationship, you have to do a lot of calling and texting, not to mention updating social media websites to stay in touch. Shauna: What?! Paul: Not all the time, but I’m talking to her now.

Shauna: You’ve been on the phone with her the entire time we’ve been having this conversation? Paul: How else can we keep up on everything that’s going on in each other’s lives? Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars. Martin: Oh, you’re a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a shoestring budget with low production values. Joanna: No, that’s not true. I just don’t like crowd-pleasers that are predictable. I like movies that stretch the imagination and have some artistic value.

Martin: You mean you like those weird movies with no plot and a lot of strange characters. Joanna: I don’t mind some ambiguity, if that’s what you mean. Martin: Well, I’m going to see the new Spiderboy movie next week. Joanna: Spiderboy? Martin: But it’s a big-budget blockbuster. Joanna: I can’t watch artsy films all the time. Script by Dr. ESL Podcast 811 – A Heckler at a Sports Game. Lew: Boo!! Boo!! Your team sucks! Alexa: Sit down and stop heckling the visiting team. You’re making a fool of yourself. Lew: I’m supporting our team. Alexa: If you keep this up, we’ll get kicked out of this stadium. Lew: We won’t get kicked out. Alexa: Stop that! Lew: They just want to catch a glimpse of the person who has the guts to stand up for our team. Alexa: If anyone asks, I don’t know you. Script by Dr. ESL Podcast 808 – Asking for Time Off. Johnny: I just found out that the manager is letting Neal take Friday off. I asked him two days ago for Friday off and he turned me down!

Francesca: Neal’s wife is pregnant, so maybe he needs time off to go with her to a doctor’s visit, or something. Johnny: That’s so messed up! I asked first, so I should have been given permission instead of Neal. I think the manager has it in for me. Francesca: I don’t think that’s the case. Maybe next time, if you ask a couple of weeks in advance, he’ll say “yes.” Johnny: Neal is always going to have seniority over me and I’m always going to get screwed. Francesca: Don’t get a chip on your shoulder about this. Johnny: If I’m still in this job in 17 years, shoot me! Script by Dr. ESL Podcast 812 – Losing Employees to Other Companies. Diego: That’s three in six months! Natalie: What’s three in six months? Diego: That’s three of this company’s employees who have been hired away by other companies. First, there was Lamar. I wasn’t surprised that headhunters were interested in Lamar, since he was clearly a rising star.

Natalie: Yeah, Lamar was a tough loss. His unique set of skills is hard to duplicate. Diego: You’re telling me! Natalie: Sariah was very talented. Diego: And today, Melinda tells me that she’s probably going to accept an offer from a startup that’s made her an offer she can’t refuse. Natalie: Not Melinda, too! Diego: No, not you, too! Natalie: No, not me. Script by Dr. ESL Podcast 807 – Getting an Unexpected Marriage Proposal. Sean: By now, I think you know how I feel about you. I’m madly in love with you and I believe in my heart of hearts that you’re my soul mate.

Ayako: That’s really sweet of you to say. Sean: And because I feel the way I do, I would like to ask you a very important question. Ayako: Okay, but why are you getting down on one knee...? Sean: Ayako, would you marry me? Ayako: Marry you?! Sean: Yes, and before you say anything else, I just want you to know that I’ve given this a lot of thought and I’m convinced that we’re made for each other.

Ayako: I don’t think... Sean: And you just have to say the word and we could elope tomorrow, if you wanted to. Ayako: Elope?! Sean: Or, if you prefer, we can have a lavish wedding. Ayako: Sean, you’re a really nice guy, but don’t you think you might be jumping the gun? Sean: No. Ayako: We’ve only been on two dates! Sean: Yes, but they have been the best two dates of my life! Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Joyce: Lie down on the floor.

Steve: Why? Joyce: I have to practice for my CPR exam tomorrow. I’m taking it so I can get my CPR certification. Lie down please. Steve: Okay, okay. Joyce: You just lie there and pretend to be unresponsive, like you’re in cardiac arrest. Steve: Hey, get your fingers out of my mouth! Joyce: Lie still! Steve: Thank God for small favors! Joyce: But I do need to practice restoring your circulation by doing chest compressions. Steve: Ouch, that hurts! Joyce: You’re supposed to be unresponsive, remember? Steve: Oh, no, you don’t! Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Ella: It’s so exciting that you’ll be spending a month studying in McQuillanland this summer. When do you start packing? Marty: I’ve already started. The organizers of the program gave me a list of things I need to bring. Ella: That’s really helpful. Marty: Yeah. Ella: Oh, I didn’t know that.

Marty: Yeah, and they say that it’s advisable that I bring medications for every malady I can think of because there are a lot of health dangers. Ella: Wow, I never knew that about McQuillanland. Marty: Me, neither. Ella: Geez, that’s a lot to take in. Marty: You’re telling me. Ella: You’re not having second thoughts about going, are you? Marty: No, why? Script by Dr. Show_podcast. After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. ... Okay, everybody, settle down. Take your seats and get out your textbook. Charlie, eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something to share with the rest of the class? No? Now, does anyone know the answer to this question I’ve written on the board?

Michael and Stephen, no talking in the back of the classroom. Duane and Frank, I don’t see you two jotting down the assignment for tomorrow. Okay, everybody, read silently at your desks for the next 10 minutes. ... I always forget how exhausting it is to manage a classroom full of students. Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Lenny: Wait a second. Where is my wallet? Anita: It’s not in your back pocket?

Lenny: No, it’s in none of my pockets. My pocket’s been picked! Anita: It must have happened when our attention was diverted by those boys fighting over there. Lenny: I should have been paying more attention in a busy market like this. Anita: I’ve been clutching my purse, worried about purse-snatchers. Lenny: Me, neither. Anita: Come on, we’d better go file a police report. Lenny: Fat chance of that happening. Anita: Stop stalling. Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Ahmed: Have you heard the news? Menna: The nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a peace treaty.

This means that there will be an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities. This is a historic day! Ahmed: I never thought I’d live to see this day. Has everything been settled? Menna: Only the most important things. Ahmed: That’s great, but does the treaty need to be ratified by the people of the two nations? Menna: Yes, but the leaders have already signed the documents and the ratification process is just a formality at this point. Ahmed: This means that refugees will be able to return home. Menna: That’s right.

Ahmed: This is a banner day for world peace, don’t you think? Menna: Yes, and in that spirit, why don’t you call Hanna and invite her over for dinner? Ahmed: It’s not going to be that easy. Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Laurent: I’m done with women! They’re liars and manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was monumentally awful. Julie: You’re just feeling bitter right now, but you’ll get over it. Laurent: Yeah, I’ve told you about her before. Julie: I remember. Laurent: Yeah, but this was the absolute end. Julie: But didn’t you say that three months ago? Laurent: Absolutely not! [Phone rings] Julie: Hello. Laurent: Yes...no...yes! Script by Dr. Show_podcast. Show_podcast. Jim: I shouldn’t have let my brother pack my supplies for this trip.

I was running late and he offered to do it. Fumiko: What’s the problem? Jim: He doesn’t know the first thing about hiking or camping. Look at this! My backpack is filled with bottles of water! Fumiko: What’s wrong with that? Jim: He should have just packed me a water filter, instead of all these heavy bottles to lug around. Fumiko: You’re welcome to borrow any of our supplies. Jim: Yeah, I do. Fumiko: Maybe your brother is telling you something. Jim: What? Fumiko: Maybe he wants to be included in your camping trips. Jim: You might have something there. Script by Dr. Show_podcast. English Café 354. Show_podcast. Ally: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. We’re being sued and we’ve just been served. This is one of those times I wish we had in-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best to represent you, as we’ve done in the past. You can count on me and all of the attorneys in this office. Jerry: Okay, that’s great.

Ally: In the meantime, can you give me a brief rundown? Jerry: Yeah, we’re being sued for negligence. Ally: All right. Jerry: Yes, I can do that. Ally: Don’t panic. Jerry: If they have a case, you’ll have to find a loophole to get us out of this, or negotiate a settlement. Ally: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Jerry: Yeah? Ally: In the meantime, try to lay off the coffee. Script by Dr. Show_podcast.

ESL Podcast 798 – Being Cautious or Thrill-Seeking.