When did you have your first love? Is it romantic? Here is a first love story of a little girl.
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Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 09/11/2011 - 00:33 -
Listen to this conversation between Randall and Pancho as each describe their families. Pancho's family owns a stores in Lima. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 07/19/2011 - 00:21 -
A man tries to invite a woman out on a date and her brother steps in to stop him! This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:05
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Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/13/2015 - 09:33 -
A teenager is going out to a movie on her first date. She discusses the details with her father, who is worried! To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/17/2011 - 02:47 -
Do you believe male and female children behave differently? Josephine and Ray discuss how children behave, especially based on their gender. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:26 -
Cheryl breaks down what makes a good date and what is appropriate for the first date. Includes audio file of native English conversation (Guam / Australia) with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 17:45 -
Crystal gives George female advice on how to ask out a woman he likes. Includes audio file of native English conversation with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/24/2011 - 19:00 -
George gives Crystal advice on how to break up with someone you like. Includes audio file of native English conversation with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/24/2011 - 19:01 -
When I tell people about the idea of moving out, many people’s reaction is like, “what do your parents say?” Well I don’t know if my parents like it but I can tell you my parents support and respect my decision. Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 07/08/2011 - 18:41
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Would you like to have more time to spend with family? This podcast dialogue is a fun way to learn some phrases used in English to talk about spending time with family. Listen to a slow-paced dialogue, then listen to the teacher explain each phrase in the text of the podcast.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/18/2013 - 00:15 -
Do men and women interact with their friends differently? Listen to this podcast of a conversation between a man and woman about how male friendships are different from female relationships. The podcast features trendy phrases typically used when talking about friends.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/18/2013 - 00:23 -
Who is more strict: a mother or a grandmother? Listen to this grandmother talk about how strict her daughter is with her granddaughter, then a teacher explains meanings for certain phrases in the dialogue. Excellent for intermediate students that want more vocabulary.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/18/2013 - 00:28 -
This podcast deals with the situation when you go out with your friend's ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend. A fun typical dialogue about this type of situation and some advice. A teacher gives an excellent explanation of the phrases used.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/18/2013 - 00:29 -
Listen to the speakers talking about important people in their lives and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 08/10/2015 - 08:49 -
Yuji's girlfriend, April, broke up with him. Still, Yuji cannot accept that their relationship is over and tells Grace how he plans to win back his ex-girlfriend! Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:06 -
An overbearing parent doesn't give their children enough freedom. Eva wants to go visit her boyfriend's house, but her Dad won't let her go alone. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:24 -
Zuly had her first baby three weeks ago! She tells Ricardo how hard it is to take care of a newborn baby. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:24 -
Will is a very controlling person - he likes to plan everything ahead of time. Mariela, however, is much more relaxed and pokes fun at Will. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:29 -
For some people, wedding anniversaries are important dates to remember. Here, a man and woman discuss their anniversary celebration. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 18:08 -
Nick asks Cheryl about making the first move with someone you like. Includes audio file of native English conversation (Guam / Australia) with transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. Some words in the transcript are "clickable" and take you directly to the notes. Great for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing pronunciation!
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 17:44 -
Learn how to talk to your boyfriend or girlfriend about your relationship in English. In this intermediate English lesson you will see a couple taking about their lives together. The man would like to move in together, but the woman wants to slow down.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/03/2011 - 18:58 -
Is a close family important to you? How do you teach your children good morals? This family vacations together. This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 22:59 -
Lasagna (plural lasagne) is a dish made with alternate layers of pasta, cheese, and often ragù (a meat sauce) or tomato sauce. Listen to the story and see if the man can attract the girl with lasagna.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/14/2011 - 08:02 -
Rebecca talks about her best friend and where and how they met and why they like each other. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / U.K.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 09:54 -
Vera are angry with Alvaro's joke. Does he apologize on it? It also includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:59 -
This Podcast talks about Valentine's Day and frustration for single folks on this day. It includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 14:48 -
If your friend needed money, would you give it to him? Paul and Katia discuss their personal opinions and experiences with lending money to friends in this podcast. Click on the new vocabulary in blue for an explanation about what the phrase means and how to pronounce it.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 10/21/2011 - 09:29 -
Terry is flirting with Floriane and Javier asks about his intentions. Can you tell when someone is being genuine or is pretending? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/10/2011 - 00:06 -
Julia doesn't want to share her candy with Benny. Do you argue with your siblings about sharing? Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/10/2011 - 00:07 -
Amina feels interest on a new coworker and ask Earl on his information. It includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Must join to access Learning Guide. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 09/07/2011 - 04:50 -
Layla talks about differences in parenting and family life in the U.S. and France. Includes audio file of non-native / native English (U.S.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 03:12 -
A father listens to his daughter's problems and learns he has some problems of his own! This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:13 -
Paul, who is from England, interviews Katia, from Mexico, about what it is like being a woman. Is a woman's life really more difficult than a man's life? Hear what Katia has to say about it.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/19/2011 - 06:33 -
Listen to Katia, from Mexico, talk to Paul, from England, about what is good and bad about being a man. Is it easier to be a man than it is to be a woman? What is different for men?
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 10/21/2011 - 15:52 -
Audio file about family members includes a vocabulary preparation, transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 01:21 -
Samantha is a single girl planning her vacation. Ray, her brother, suggests she take a singles vacation so that she can meet her husband-to-be! Samantha is not so fond of the idea. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 08/06/2014 - 01:54
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Brittany has had too much alcohol! Tri excuses himself because he doesn't want to take advantage of her. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/02/2011 - 16:09 -
Family is very important. Let me tell you about my family. What are my children like? This interesting and useful page includes audio and four exercises to test your listening and comprehension.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/11/2011 - 22:31 -
Gareth talks about his best friend and how they get along now. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / U.K.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 02:39 -
Larissa is going to meet Vince's family, but she feel nervous. Can Vince calm her down? It also includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:35 -
Rebecca talks about growing up as a tomboy and what made her change. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / U.K.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 06/06/2014 - 12:08 -
Adrienne talks to Todd about the different personalities in her family. The site includes an audio file and transcript of all audio and vocabulary notes. There are 2 quizzes as well to test your vocabulary and comprehension.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 04/13/2015 - 05:51 -
Have you been in any difficult situations recently? What happened? Listen to the people discussing different problems and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 02/25/2016 - 13:40 -
Andy does not like his brother's girlfriend, Carla, and he lists all the negative things about her. Listen to the slow and fast dialogue of the podcast while following along with the transcript. This podcast includes explanations of highlighted words to help you expand your vocabulary, especially regarding slang terms or everyday phrases.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sun, 07/10/2011 - 00:17 -
Amir and Tu talks about social contact in their home countries between various people. Includes audio file of non-native English conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 10/11/2011 - 07:43 -
Learn how to talk about dating and romance in English by using "so" and "such" combined with adjectives. In this advanced English lesson you will see two girlfriends discussing their love lives. One woman is having a hard time finding a boyfriend and the other gives her some advice. You will learn some common expressions for talking about dating.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Sat, 11/26/2011 - 08:26 -
A new concept in old people's homes in France. The idea is simple, but revolutionary: combining a residential home for the elderly with a nursery school in the same building. This audio file includes a vocabulary preparation, transcript and a comprehension task. All items, including the audio file, are downloadable.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 01:22
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This podcast discusses what are appropriate displays of affection in public. Is it appropriate for people to kiss in public? Do couples hold hands in public in your country? Learn new vocabulary and phrases by clicking on the blue for an explanation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 14:38 -
Touching other people is culturally distinct. Cheryl talks about three different cultures she has lived in and how touching your friends and family is really very different in each culture. Learn new phrases and vocabulary by clicking on the blue for an explanation and pronunciation.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 14:45 -
A Christmas story about giving of oneself by volunteering during the holidays. This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Status: PublishedUpdated date: Tue, 08/05/2014 - 09:35 -
Two men talking about their ideas on the characteristics of "the ideal woman." This site includes audio, a transcript and exercises to practice listening with slang/vocabulary notes in the transcript. To see the full transcript and vocabulary notes, click "Quick Script" at the top of the page.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 23:03 -
Angela got angry with Barbara, but finally forgive her. Listen and know more on the story. It also includes downloadable audio file with slow dialogue, explanations and fast dialogue. Dialogue is short and focuses on slang terms for everyday life.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 10/12/2011 - 10:39 -
Rebecca talks about how she was introduced to make-up and her thoughts on it. Includes audio file of native English (U.S. / U.K.) conversation with transcript and vocabulary notes.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 11/21/2011 - 14:46
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