ESL ALOUD
Guided Practice in Speaking English
Category General Practice
Podcast #96 A Bad Day for Walter
Walter overslept. He had to eat breakfast in a rush. He cut his face in two places shaving. He hadn’t done his weekly clothes washing, so he didn’t have any clean underpants. There was frost on his car’s windshield. He didn’t own a scraper. He did what he could with his fingernails. On the way [...] Read More
Podcast #93 The Final Doctor Visit
A man hasn’t been feeling well. He sees his doctor for a complete physical exam. The lab tests are done immediately. The doctor asks the man into his office. “I’m afraid I have some very bad news, ” the doctor says.“You’re dying, and you don’t have much time left.” “Oh, that’s terrible!” says the man. [...] Read More
Podcast #91 My Barbers
Over the years I have had many barbers. I’ve easily spent over 200 hours in barber chairs. I don’t remember all my barbers. But some are definitely memorable. Jerry was my first barber. Jerry was an Italian immigrant. He always had the radio turned to opera. He charged 60 cents. In college I had a [...] Read More
Podcast #89 Another Joke
A farmer named Clyde had a car accident. He had been hit by a truck. Several weeks later, he was in court. He was suing for medical expenses.The lawyer for the trucking company was questioning him. The lawyer said, “At the scene of the accident, didn’t you say ‘I’m fine’?” Clyde responded, “Well, I’ll tell [...] Read More
Podcast #87 An American Student in Italy
Podcast #87 An American Student in Italy Oliver is the son of my best friend. Oliver spent a college semester in Padua, Italy. He lived with a lovely family. They treated him like a son. Especially the mother, Emelia. He had many nice experiences with them. Some of these were quite funny. Here are two [...] Read More
Podcast #84 When Someone is Angry with You
I’m very sorry about what happened. I’m truly sorry about what happened I’m sincerely sorry about this situation. This situation should never have happened. I agree that this kind of mistake is unacceptable. What happened is unacceptable. You have every right to be angry. I don’t blame you in the least for being [...] Read More
Podcast #82 Saying Good Things About Yourself
I’m an extremely dependable person. I’m a person you can depend on. If I say I’m going to get something done, I do it. Whatever I say I’m going to do, I do. I’m a good listener. I’m good at listening to others. I care about people. I’m an empathetic person. [...] Read More
Podcast #80 ESL Aloud Android APP
I am extremely happy to announce the Android App for ESL Aloud. This app is the most convenient way to bring the ESL Aloud experience to your Android smartphone so that you can practice your English anytime and anyplace. Here are some of the features of the app. Feature 1: A PDF of the sentences [...] Read More
Podcast #79 Intelligence
It was a very hot day. Two men were digging a ditch. One said to the other, “Our boss is up there in the shade of a tree. Why are we down here digging a ditch?” “I don’t know,” replied the other. “I’ll go ask him.” He climbed out of the ditch. He went to his [...] Read More
Podcast #77 Telling People to Wait or Saying You’re Late
Just a second. Just a minute. I’ll be with you in a couple of minutes. I’ll be with you in a second. Just give me a couple of minutes. I just need a couple of minutes. Can you give me just a couple of minutes? I need just a moment. I’ll be with you in [...] Read More
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