Mr. Lawrence
Words at Work: ESL for Every Day
Welcome to Words at Work — an ESL podcast designed for everyday English, real conversations, and a little encouragement along the way. You can listen to every episode for free right here in the feed. If you’d like the full learning experience — the workbook PDFs, the pronunciation practice audio, and the monthly collection of four episodes — you can get all of that on the Words at Work home page for $9 USD a month (less than the cost of a deluxe latte).Learn more or join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/WordsatWorkThanks for listening — I’m glad you’re here, like friends and family.
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Episodes
✨ Episode 31: English Speaking Practice — Phrases for Handling Changes at Home and Work 08.07.2026 12:08
Build confidence with simple English phrases for staying calm and clear when plans change at home or at work. Level: A2–B1 ESL listening practice for handling sudden changes in daily life and on the job. Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. Description Learn clear, practical English phrases for staying calm and confident when plans change at home or at work. In th...
✨ Episode 30: English Listening Practice, Directions, Prepositions, and Finding Your Way at Work 01.07.2026 11:56
A simple office tour becomes a fun English listening lesson with real direction phrases—down the hall, on your right, across from—and a little office comedy. Level: A2–B1 (High Beginner to Intermediate) Category: Workplace English · ESL Listening · Everyday English Improve your English with clear, simple phrases for giving and understanding directions inside a building. This episode helps you foll...
✨ Episode 28: English Speaking Practice: How to Ask Better Questions for Clarity 17.06.2026 10:55
A simple question becomes a lesson in clarity: asking clear questions at work and in daily life. Level: A2–B1 (High Beginner to Intermediate) Description: Learn how to ask clear questions in English so you can understand people, avoid confusion, and work with confidence. In this episode, Zoe guides you through real-life examples, common mistakes, and the “magic question” that makes communication e...
✨Episode 27: English Listening Practice: Help Someone in a Stressful Moment 10.06.2026 9:29
A neighbor needs urgent help, and Lyla and Zander must stay calm and use clear English in a stressful moment. Full episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: What can I say to help someone who is stressed or scared? A: Use calm, simple phrases like “I’m here,” “Take a breath,” and “Tell me what you need.” Q: How do...
✨ Episode 26: English Listening Practice — Describing Feelings and Actions in Progress 03.06.2026 12:34
A gentle mystery of trust, patience, and quiet courage — perfect for learners who want to hear English in emotional, everyday situations. ESL listening practice for present continuous and vocabulary about feelings, routines, and change . Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I describe actions happening...
[PREVIEW] Episode 26D: English Listening Practice — Describing Feelings and Actions in Progress 03.06.2026 3:47
A gentle mystery of trust, patience, and quiet courage — perfect for learners who want to hear English in emotional, everyday situations. ESL listening practice for present continuous and vocabulary about feelings, routines, and change . Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I describe actions happening...
✨ Episode 25 : Easy English Practice: Polite English for Busy Workdays 27.05.2026 9:29
Learn the three English phrases that protect your time — without sounding rude. Full episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I say “no” politely at work? A: Use phrases like “I can help for a few minutes, but I can’t stay late” to stay helpful and clear. Q: What phrases help me protect my time? A: Try “...
[PREVIEW] Episode 25D : Easy English Practice: Polite English for Busy Workdays 27.05.2026 2:51
Learn the three English phrases that protect your time — without sounding rude. Full episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I say “no” politely at work? A: Use phrases like “I can help for a few minutes, but I can’t stay late” to stay helpful and clear. Q: What phrases help me protect my time? A: Try “...
✨ Episode 24: English Listening Practice: Giving Directions, Using Words Phrases & Landmarks 20.05.2026 9:07
English listening practice for giving directions, using landmarks, and helping people find where they need to go. All our episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major apps. What You’ll Learn (Common Questions + Quick Answers) Q: How do I give simple directions in English? A: Use short, clear steps like “Go straight,” “Turn right,” and “It’s on the corner.” Q: What are landmarks...
✨ Episode 23: English Listening Practice for Asking Directions and Clarifying Information 13.05.2026 10:30
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...
✨ Episode 22 “ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for Understanding People’s Needs” 06.05.2026 9:41
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...
✨ Episode 20 “ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for Understanding People’s Needs” 22.04.2026 12:26
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/...
✨ Episode 19: ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for Describing Change at Home and Work 15.04.2026 12:14
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...
[PREVIEW] ✨ Episode 19D: ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for Describing Change at Home and Work 15.04.2026 3:41
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...
✨ Episode 18 ESL Listening: Phrases for Staying Calm, Asking Questions, and Speaking Up 08.04.2026 10:57
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...
✨ Episode 17 “ESL Listening Practice – Phrases for Handling Last‑Minute Changes at Work” 01.04.2026 10:24
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...
✨ Episode 16 “Phrases for Talking with a Strong‑Willed Grandmother” 25.03.2026 11:47
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 (...
✨ Episode 15 — Staying Calm When Everything Changes: Simple English Phrases for Supporting a Coworker 18.03.2026 10:49
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...
Episode 14 “ Phrases for Support and Reassurance” 11.03.2026 12:03
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...
Episode 12A: Start Here… Again ( Yeah, We Know.) 04.03.2026 6:04
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...
Episode 11 “Douglas Steps Back – The Team Rises” 25.02.2026 15:02
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...
Episode 12: “Start Here” 22.02.2026 6:52
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...
Episode 10 “Chloe’s Window” 14.02.2026 12:43
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...
Episode 9 “Kofi Kindness and the Hidden Hours ” 09.02.2026 10:13
“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...
Episode 5 – “Making Friends, Not Just Memos” 28.01.2026 11:48
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...
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