ELLLO Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsLearn English and improve your vocabulary skills by listening to the elllo podcast, which features interviews with people from all over the world.
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Episode 29: Dream House (Views 1371)
May 27, 2015 07:51 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBIn this episode, Spencer talks with Curtis about her dream house. Students can listen and see what she would do with her kitchen, bathroom, livingroom, outside of the house and yard. Go to elllo.org for the full episode with script. audio, media and quiz.
Episode 28: Hollywood Movies (Views 1351)
January 13, 2015 00:50 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBToday on the elllo podcast, Win from Vietnam, Michael from Norway and Goron from Italy talk about Hollywood movies and films made in 3D. This is lesson 1351 on elllo.org. Go to the website for the complete lessons with downloadable audio and printable worksheets. Below is the transcript to the interview. Michael: Hello, my name is Michael. Next to me I have Goron from Italy and Win from Vietnam, and today we are going to discuss movies and specifically we are going to discuss about Hollywo...
Episode 27: Best Teacher
October 02, 2014 23:46 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBThis week on elllo.org, Abidemi and Jeremy talk about teachers that had a big impact on their lives. See the transcript below. Remember that you can go to the website to see the video, learn now words, download the audio and take a quiz. Transcript of conversation: Jeremy: Abidemi, so looking back at your life as a student, can you tell me a little bit about your experience with the best teacher that you had, and maybe a little bit about your worst teacher? Abidemi: Sure. I think I’ve h...
Episode 26: Cost of Living
September 11, 2014 07:28 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBThis lesson on elllo.org we hear from Dan from Tropical MBA Podcast as he shares basic living costs for working in Southeast Asia. You can see the full lesson here! Transcript of Conversation Todd: So I'm here with Dan, and he lives in Bali, Indonesia. And he’s talking about slow travel, which is the concept of living in a foreign country for a long time to experience the culture and the lifestyle. Dan, can you talk a little bit about the cost, like if somebody wants to really do this, ho...
Episode 25: Working in Bali
September 03, 2014 01:38 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThis week on elllo.org we hear from Dan, an Americna businessman working abroad, and he talks about why he likes to live in Bali and why it is a good place to set roots. The full episode online comes with a video, quiz, audio vocabulary and a speaking/listening challenge. You can get it here or at the link below: http://elllo.org/english/1301/T1323-Dan-SEA.htm Transcript of the Conversation Todd: So now Dan you live in Bali, Indonesia, which is a very beautiful place and you do a lot ...
Episode 24: Sun vs Snow
July 09, 2014 07:35 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBThis week Paul from England and Aimee from Scotland discuss where they would like to live. Go to elllo.org for the full lessons with audio, video, vocabulary, and more. See transcript of interview below: Paul: So, we were talking about climates, Amy. Uhm, you know are there any sort of climates that you’d like to live in? Aimee: I would like to live in Iceland or Scandinavia. Paul: Interesting. Why would you like to live in that sort of climate? Aimee: Uhm, The snow is just so beautif...
Episode 23 - Money and Retirement
June 10, 2014 00:24 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBThis week Sorie and Mark talk about the future and money and saving for retirement. Go to elllo.org for the full lesson online on the web or mobile phone. http://elllo.org/english/1301/T1307-sorie-retirement.htm Transcript Mark: Hi, Sorie. Talking about money, do you worry about money? Sorie: Yes, I do. I especially worry about the future, about my retirement plan. And I’m not saving any money at the moment. And I have friends around me that are already saving up for their retirement...
Episode #18 - Evaluating the Euro
February 06, 2014 01:28 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBThis interview is great for Business students. It is advanced but if you spend a little time working with the transcript and repeating phrases and words you don't know, you'll really improve your English and sound smart! Go online to elllo.org and look for #1284 to read the transcript and take the quiz.
Episode #17 - Local Accents
January 27, 2014 23:34 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBSpencer talks about how her accent has changes over the years and Joel gives students some advice: be proud of your accent! For a full transcript, interactive quizzes, and vocabulary go to elllo.org and look for #1282.
Episode #16: Croatian Cuisine
January 17, 2014 01:09 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBCarlo and Vesna talk about the food and wine in Croatia. Go online at elllo.org and look up 1279 to read the entire transcript, watch the slide show, and take the interactive quiz.
Episode #15: Southern Style
January 01, 2014 21:39 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBSarah and Peter talk about the difference between people in Southern US and the rest of the country. After you have mastered all the vocabulary and phrases in this episode, try to explain the differences people have in different regions where you live. For the full transcript, go to elllo.org and look for episode 1276.
Episode #14: North Carolina
January 01, 2014 21:28 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBPeter and Sarah talk about North Carolina, a state in the US. Go to elllo.org and look for episode 1275 for the full transcript.
Episode #13 Spanish Cuisine (Views 1273)
December 18, 2013 03:35 - 3 minutes - 1.62 MBAde talks about some of the popular dishes in Spain. She goes into detail about paella, one of the most famous dishes, but also one of the dishes with the most different variations. For a full transcript of the audio and to practice vocabulary, go to elllo.org and look for #1273.
Episode #13 Spanish Cuisine (Views 1273)
December 18, 2013 03:35 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBAde talks about some of the popular dishes in Spain. She goes into detail about paella, one of the most famous dishes, but also one of the dishes with the most different variations. For a full transcript of the audio and to practice vocabulary, go to elllo.org and look for #1273.
Episode #12 Viewing Habits (Views 1272)
December 13, 2013 16:41 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBAbiedemi and Todd talk about how people prefer to watch movies in her country. Go to elllo.org for the full transcript, vocabulary, and activities that go with this lesson.
Episode #12 Viewing Habits (Views 1272)
December 13, 2013 16:41 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MBAbiedemi and Todd talk about how people prefer to watch movies in her country. Go to elllo.org for the full transcript, vocabulary, and activities that go with this lesson.
Episode #11: Nigeria's Big Industry (Views #1271)
December 09, 2013 03:26 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBAbedimi and Todd discuss one of the biggest industries in Nigeria. Only India produces more of this product worldwide. Can you guess what it is? To check out the full transcript of the audio, go to elllo.org and search for interview 1271.
Episode 10: Travels Tips for Pula (Views 1270)
December 06, 2013 00:48 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBVesna talks about Pula Croatia. Go to elllo.org for the full transcript and lesson with vocabulary.
Episode #9 Sleeping Time (Views 1268)
November 29, 2013 06:21 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBDaniel talks to Hana about how much they sleep. They talk about taking naps as well. You can go to the elllo.org for the full lesson.
Episode #8 Scary Movie
October 30, 2013 13:56 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBIn the spirit of Halloween, we talk about scary movies. Listen to Akane tell Ruth how she feels about horror films. Go to elllo.org for the full lesson. Ruth: So Akane, is there anything that you’re frightened of? Akane: Well… I’m, I’m really scared of horror movies. I never watch them, cuz they really really frighten me. Ruth: Horror movies wow. Have your ever seen a horror movie? Akane: Well, um, when I was little I used to watch them with my friends, because, back in the 80’s, horro...
Episode #7 Trick or Treat (Views #289)
October 30, 2013 13:48 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBHappy Halloween. This week we listen to an older recording of Mike and Adrienne talking about Halloween. Go to elllo.org for the complete lesson. Transcript of the Conversation: Todd: OK, guys we're going to talk about Halloween. So, what do you think about Halloween? Adrienne: I actually like it. It's a fun holiday for kids especially because you get to dress up in costumes and you get lots of candy if you go trick-or-treating. I have a lot of good memories. of Halloween growing up. To...
Episode #6 Music in Nigeria (Views #1261).
October 24, 2013 12:11 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBToday in the podcast, Abidemi talks about the music scene in Nigeria. Go to elllo.org for the full lesson. Transcript of the audio: Todd: So Abidemi, you're from Nigeria. Can you talk a little bit about the music scene in your country? Abidemi: Yes. Nigeria is just amazing now in terms of music and even in the past we’ve had and we still do have great music, great musicians. We love to party just as much as we love to eat, there's nothing that Nigerians loves more than parties. We love t...
Episode #5 Three Choices (Views #532)
October 24, 2013 11:27 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBToday on the podcast Eucharia takes a quiz with Todd. She answers what she prefers for different situations. She talks about reading, drinking and other things. Go to elllo.org and see Views #512 for the lesson. Here is the transcript of the conversation: Todd: OK. Eucharia, we’re going to play a game "Choices". I will say 3 things, you tell me which would you choose. OK, the first one - coffee, tea or water in the morning? Eucharia: Water. Todd: Water. Eucharia: Yeah, when I wake up I...
Views #1258 Greek Vacation
October 09, 2013 13:34 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBIn today's podcast, Daniel talks with Hana about her trip to Greece. Go to elllo.org for the complete lesson for this audio. Transcript of Conversation | elllo.org | #1259 Greek Vacation Daniel: So we're talking about holidays. Is there any really, really good holidays that you remember? Hana: Well, one of my favourite holidays was when I went to Greece a couple of years ago with my family. Daniel: Wow, Greece, I've never been there. How is it? Sounds really, really nice. Hana: Greece ...
Episode 3 Education in Spain
September 30, 2013 07:42 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBIn the podcast today we listen to Adelina from Spain talk with Chris from Belgium about her thoughts on Education in her country. This podcast is lesson #1255 on elllo.org Here is the transcript to the coversation: Chris: So Adelina, I guess it's not polite to ask a girl for her age, but you must be more or less like me, 31, you're in your early 30s or maybe a bit less? Ade: Well I just turned 34. Chris: Wow! Well you wouldn't say that. Well, what's your profession, what do you do? A...
Episode 2: The Prank
August 03, 2013 09:25 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBShirley talks about a prank she played with her brothers as child. Go to elllo.org/podcast/ for links to bonus material (Start of Audio Script) Hello, everybody and welcome to the podcast. This is episode #2 - The Prank. And in today's podcast we hear from Shirley and Yuri again. We heard them in episode #1 talking about the shack. Shirley is from Scotland and Yuri is from Italy. And today, we hear about a prank Shirley did as child. Now, a prank is like a joke you play on other peo...
Episode 2: The Prank
August 03, 2013 09:25 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBShirley talks about a prank she played with her brothers as child. Go to elllo.org/podcast/ for links to bonus material (Start of Audio Script) Hello, everybody and welcome to the podcast. This is episode #2 - The Prank. And in today's podcast we hear from Shirley and Yuri again. We heard them in episode #1 talking about the shack. Shirley is from Scotland and Yuri is from Italy. And today, we hear about a prank Shirley did as child. Now, a prank is like a joke you play on other peo...
Episode 1: The Shack
August 03, 2013 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBIn today's show we will here Shirley from Scotland talk about a special place she visited as a child. She talks with Yuri from Italy. Visit elllo.org #998 by going here for multimedia and lesson activities. (Transcript of audio) elllo, everybody, welcome to the elllo podcast. today we are going to talk about summer, or summer memories. We are going to hear Sharon from Scottland and Yuri and from Italy. Sharon will share her memories of a special place she visited as a child. Enjoy! ...