Coffee and Conversation for ESL Listening
Real English conversations for ESL listening practice. Each episode, your hosts introduce a new topic of conversation for upper intermediate and advanced English learners to practice their listening skills and learn new vocabulary. Throughout the conversation, there are also opportunities to learn about American culture. You'll benefit from just listening to these authentic conversations, but to get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this topic. Get the show notes at realcoolenglish.com/podcast
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34: Hobbies & Leisure
What’s your favorite way to relax? In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna chat about hobbies — from baking and reading to board games and gardening — and share some laughs along the way. Grab a cup and join the conversation!
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32:09
Episode 33: Social Media
Today, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about their social media preferences and habits. They discuss which platforms they use most, the kind of content they enjoy, and their thoughts on pros and cons of social media.
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Episode 33
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33:53
Episode 32: Coffee Break 3 - Tell me some things...
In this Coffee Break episode, Donielle and Khrystyna play a fun round of Tell Me Some Things... where they discuss hilarious do’s and don’ts for various situations. Grab your coffee and join the laughs!
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Episode 32
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19:53
Episode 31: Smile-Worthy News
In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna need a break from the daily news headlines, so we're scouring the interwebs to uncover uplifting and funny news stories. Join us for a lighthearted conversation filled with moments designed to bring a ...
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Episode 31
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35:13
Episode 30: Idioms About Parts of the Body
Today we're exploring the colorful world of body-related idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions! With so many to choose from, we’re putting fate in the hands of a spinning wheel, landing on a body part, and uncovering a few surprising idioms fe...
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Episode 30
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35:36
Episode 29: Restaurants Part 2
Today we continue our conversation about restaurants and restaurant culture in the United States, including explaining a little about how tipping works here. And of course, because it's us, we'll also talk about favorite restaurant foods.
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Episode 29
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35:25
Episode 28: Restaurants Part 1
Today we're discussing all things restaurant related: eating out, take out, cuisines, etc. But it turns out that this is a big topic, and since we love talking about food, we're calling this a part 1, and we'll continue our discussion next time...
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Episode 28
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36:31
Episode 27: Things That Don't Make Sense
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna dive into some of the puzzling customs, habits, and practices that leave us scratching our heads. Join us for a lighthearted conversation about things that just don't make sense to us and our attempts to ...
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Episode 27
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32:06
Episode 26: Chicago
Today we're talking about a famous U.S. city that receives millions of visitors per year: Chicago, Illinois! Donielle has lived there, and Khrystyna has visited many times, so we're sharing our experiences and discussing places to visit and fam...
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Episode 26
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35:16
Episode 25: Apartment Living
Today, Donielle and Khrystyna are discussing experiences renting and living in apartments. We also discuss an interesting court case, sparking conversations about the diverse cultural influences shaping perspectives on adult childre...
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Episode 25
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32:43
Episode 24: Lottery Luck
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna start off the discussion with a funny news story about not-so-big lottery winnings. We then talk about our own luck when it comes to winning things, and imagine what we would do if we ever hit it big in t...
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Episode 24
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31:15
Episode 23: Coffee Break 2 - Would You Rather...?
Another fun installment in our coffee break series - a quick game or fun discussion that's perfect for when you're short on time and would prefer to listen to a shorter recording. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long with a discussion abo...
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Episode 23
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17:45
Episode 22: Phrasal Verbs with COME
In this episode, our conversation revolves around various phrasal verbs that include the verb "come" but you'll also hear about lots of other phrasal verbs and expressions! Be sure to grab the
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Episode 22
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36:51
Episode 21: Dreams
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common dreams, dream meanings, and our own dream habits. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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Episode 21
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33:38
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Episode 20: Weddings
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about weddings: culture, traditions, and superstitions, and you'll hear a little about their own wedding experiences! Be sure to grab the show n...
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Episode 20
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35:36
Episode 19: Superstitions
Superstitions are common in just about all cultures, and they are so much fun to discuss! In today’s episode Donielle and Khrystyna talk about superstitions that are common in the U.S., and Khrystyna shares some unique Ukrainian superstitions. ...
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Episode 19
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38:21
Episode 18: Coffee Break 1 - Never Have I Ever
Today we are trying something new! In addition to our regular, full-length episodes, we are starting a new series we are calling Coffee Break. Each episode will be a short discussion about a topic, a quick Q&A, or a fun game. Because these ...
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Episode 18
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19:12
Episode 17: Watching TV
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss an activity almost everyone can relate to in some way: watching TV. In this conversation, you'll hear about favorite genres of shows, specific show opinions, and television watching habits. ...
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Episode 17
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35:30
Episode 16: Discovering Ireland
Today we're doing something a little bit different! Khrystyna has just returned from a fun family trip to Ireland, and Donielle is talking to her about her experience. You'll hear about some of the places she visited, her impressions of Ireland...
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Episode 16
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40:04
Episode 15: Animal Idioms
In today's episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are having a little fun with animal idioms! English is full of interesting idioms that we frequently use in conversations, but it's not always so easy to understand them from context alone. Today we ar...
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Episode 15
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37:26
Episode 14: Pet Peeves
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common everyday annoyances and our personal pet peeves. Not sure what a "pet peeve" is? Tune in to find out! Be sure to download the show n...
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Episode 14
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36:53
Episode 13: Jobs and Careers
In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are talking all about jobs - different types of jobs we have had, our dream jobs and more. Be sure to download the show notes for eve...
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Episode 13
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36:20
Episode 12: Phrasal Verbs with PUT
In this episode, we're mixing things up a bit! One of the most important things to learn for conversation skills is phrasal verbs because we use them SO often in our daily speech. They are often difficult to learn without some context and lots ...
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Episode 12
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37:13
Episode 11: New Year's Traditions
In this episode, we are talking about getting a fresh start with a new year! You'll hear us discuss different ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and other New Year's Day traditions, including making new year's resolutions. Be sure to download the...
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Episode 11
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36:14
