to bust heads

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 566: Having a Wild Party.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 566. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

Our website is eslpod.com. You can go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode that includes, well, everything you need to improve your English.

This episode is called “Having a Wild Party.” It’s a dialogue between Paula and Mitch about someone who’s having a party that’s a little too crazy. Let’s get started.

Paula: Okay, let’s get this party started!

Mitch: I really don’t think having a party is such a good idea. We’re supposed to be house-sitting, and I’m sure the Abrams wouldn’t want their house used for a big blowout.

Paula: Ignorance is bliss. They’ll never know. Stop being such a goody two- shoes and help me set up.

Mitch: What if something gets broken or damaged? Things usually get out of hand when people start pounding back a few.

Paula: What do you think I’m doing?