Words at Work: ESL for Every Day

ESL listening practice, learn how to ask for directions and clarify information. Full episode Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I ask for directions politely in English? A: Use soft, friendly openers like “Excuse me…” or “Could you tell me…?” to sound confident and respectful. Q: What phrases help me clarify ins...

Learn how to confirm details, offer options, and refine plans with clear, supportive workplace language. Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-22d-esl-157486149 Synopsis : In this episode, Lyla and Adam take their community projec...

Lyla and Adam take their first real steps into client work — and discover how simple communication helps them understand what people truly need. Our download bundle includes the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and an audio pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 Available as Epsiode 20D - follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/...

A warm, comedic episode where home and work both settle into something new — and Douglas finally feels the shift. Our workbook bundles include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-19d-esl-155649448 Synopsis : Change doesn’t always arrive loudly — some...

A warm, comedic episode where home and work both settle into something new — and Douglas finally feels the shift. Our workbook bundle includes the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. Links are at the bottom of this page. Synopsis : Change doesn’t always arrive loudly — sometimes it slips in thr...

A doctor’s visit takes an unexpected turn — and the family learns how to stay calm, ask clear questions, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. Spring Gift : The workbook for this episode is completely free — and I’d love for you to download it. Inside you’ll find: •          the full episode script •          Nana’s comedic vocabulary notes •          her sample answer for the writing pr...

A late‑night email at 11:48 PM sends the whole team scrambling to rewrite a project before lunch. The complete downloadable set — including the full script, exercises, and pronunciation audio — is $4.50 in the Patreon iOS app, and as low as $3.00 otherwise. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-17d-esl-154469147 Get the FREE script - link at bottom of this page. Synopsis : A client’s late‑night...

A three‑hour drive, a worried son, a steady grandson, and a grandmother whose strength guides the day. This episode takes learners into the “workplace of family,” where support, respect, and emotional clarity matter just as much as language. A Free Script for this episode is available , Link at bottom of the page. Our $3.00 set of workbook and audio practice downloadables include the full script (...

The team adjusts to a sudden client change, supports each other under pressure, and checks in on Kofi as he recovers. Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 Download the audio file, script, and workbook – only $3- use THIS link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-15...

A story about the phrases that help someone feel grounded and calm again — and the support that appears when they need it most. Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 Download the free script to read along while listening. Link at bottom of this page. 👉 Workbook and A...

This is our refreshed “Start Here” guide — shorter, clearer, and easier for new learners. If you’ve listened before, welcome back. If this is your first time, we’re happy you’re here. This short episode gives you everything you need to begin — who we are, how the show works, and how to learn with us at your own pace . You can download the free script to aid your listening. 🌟 What you’ll hear in t...

A manager prepares for a short leave of absence — and the team steps up with calm, professional leadership. Want to follow along more easily? The full script for this episode is free and available below. If you’d like the complete learning experience — including the workbook, 7 exercises, and the pronunciation audios — The complete lesson is waiting for you in Episode 11D https://www.patreon.com/p...

Start here to see how the episodes, voices, and tools work together to help you learn English. ✨ Synopsis “ Start Here ” is your guide — an engaging introduction about how this podcast works, how to use each episode with confidence, and how to keep learning more over time. A FREE copy of the script is available at the bottom of this page. 🎙️ What This Episode Covers •          What Words at Work...

A gentle Valentine’s Day mystery of trust and new beginnings — with a free workbook bundle as our gift today. A gentle mystery unfolds as Lyla and Penny discover what Adam has been protecting all along, leading them to a window filled with quiet courage and new beginnings. This episode is my Valentine’s Day gift to you — the workbook and pronunciation audio file are completely FREE. Our workbooks...

“Kofi’s ‘hidden hours’ reveal more than study habits — they uncover the power of quiet support.” Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. This episode is just $3  👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-9d-kofi-150282068 Synopsis : Douglas and Penny head to the Community C...

Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. This episode is just $3, or the four‑episode collection is $9. $3  👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/149046122?collection=1962951 Set of 4👉 https://www.patreon.com/collection/1962951?view=expanded Synopsis: At the annual office mixer...

Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. This episode is just $3, or the four‑episode collection is $9. $3  👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-6d-move-149045122 Set of 4👉 https://www.patreon.com/collection/1962951?view=expanded Synopsis: Moving day brings its usual m...

Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. This episode is just $3, or the 4‑episode collection is $9. $3  👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-7d-149044147 Set of 4👉 https://www.patreon.com/collection/1962951?view=expanded Synopsis: Lyla explores her new neighborhood wi...

Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. This episode is just $3, or the 4‑episode collection is $9. $3  👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-8d-task-149037759 Set of 4👉 https://www.patreon.com/collection/1962951?view=expanded Synopsis : In the middle of a busy quarter...

Workbooks with scripts are available for all episodes — link below. Synopsis: Adam’s dedication keeps him at the office long into the night, but Douglas reminds him that balance matters as much as deadlines. With Penny and Lyla offering support, the team learns that health and teamwork are stronger than overtime. Character Spotlight: Adam wrestling with deadlines, while Douglas models leadership b...

Workbooks with scripts are available for all episodes — link below. Synopsis : It’s Lyla’s first day at work, where HR’s Ms. Davies welcomes her with forms and a friendly packet. From Douglas’s office tour to Penny’s quick rescue finding the shared drive, she discovers how teamwork and tone shape her new workplace. Character Spotlight: Lyla navigates formal HR language, Douglas’s warm, confident l...

Workbooks with scripts are available for all episodes — link below. Synopsis: Lyla sets out with Penny on her first apartment search, carrying the sage advice of Kofi — a college student from Ghana who works at the neighborhood coffee shop. From cramped kitchens to lease negotiations with Mr. Evans, she learns the trade‑offs between convenience, comfort, and the fine print of renting. Character Sp...

Synopsis : The premiere introduces Douglas, Penny, Adam, and Lyla as they scramble to meet a sudden website deadline. A “Reply All” email mishap turns into a lesson in teamwork, humor, and clarity under pressure. Character Spotlight: “Meet the team — Douglas, Penny, Adam, and Lyla — each with their own voice, quirks, and phrases that bring them to life.” Learning Hook (Zoe’s Grammar): This episode...