Words at Work: ESL for Every Day

10:29

✨ Episode 23: English Listening Practice for Asking...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/05/13

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 instructions when I’m confused? A: Try “Can you repeat that more slowly?” or “Is that before or afte...

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9:40

Episode 22 “ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/05/06

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 projects to the next stage — refining drafts, confirming details, and adjusting plans after clear

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15:05

✨ Episode 21 “ESL Listening Practice: From First...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/04/29

From first conversations to first plans — learn how Lyla and Adam turn real listening into simple next steps. Our downloadable bundle has the full script, an audio for pronunciation, and a workbook with seven exercises and step‑by‑step practice. It will help you use today’s language in your conversations. At less than five dollars, it’s quite a value — designed to support you when you study off-line. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-21d-esl-156822748 Synopsis: Lyla and Adam retur...

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12:25

✨ Episode 20 “ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for...

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2026/04/22

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 is less than $5. It includes the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and an audio pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. It’s available at this link 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-20d-esl-156221124 Synopsis: In this episode, Lyla and Adam visit two small

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12:13

✨ Episode19 ESL Listening Practice — Phrases for...

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2026/04/15

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 — sometimes it slips in through a calmer house, a smoother workday, or the way people breathe when they

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10:56

✨ Episode 18 Phrases for Staying Calm, Asking...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/04/08

Phrases for staying calm, asking questions, and speaking up — in a doctor’s visit that doesn’t go as planned. Our Spring Gift for You: 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 prompts • and a specia...

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10:23

Episode17 ESL Listening Practice – Phrases for...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/04/01

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 Synopsis: A client’s late‑night message changes the direction of the entire project. Penny, Adam, and Lyla regroup to understand what happened, what the client said, and how sh...

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11:46

✨ Episode 16 “Phrases for Talking with a...

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2026/03/25

A warm, funny, emotionally rich episode about supporting a strong‑willed parent. Our $3.00 set of workbook and audio practice downloadables include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 Workbook link here : https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-16d-for-153877613 Synopsis Douglas is anxious about visiting his mother after her recent health challenges. He arrives with l...

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10:48

Episode 15 "Simple English Phrases for Supporting a...

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/03/18

The team adjusts to a sudden client change, supports each other under pressure, and checks in on Kofi as he recovers. The episode audio will play from here. Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confidently. 👉 You can download the workbook, audio practice – only $3- on our other page at THIS link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-15d-calm-153312694 Synopsi...

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12:02

Episode 14 D “ Phrases for Support and Reassurance”

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2026/03/11

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. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-14-d-for-152740094 👉 Get just the free workbook at THIS episode page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-14-for-152742253 Synopsis: Douglas begins the e...

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6:03

Episode 12A : Start Here… Again ( Yeah, We Know.)

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2026/03/04

This quick guide helps you learn with us — meet the voices, understand the method; Free Script: with photos of the cast to help you follow the voices and understand the story more easily. https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-12a-here-152184947 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 a...

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15:01

Episode 11 “Douglas Steps Back – The Team Rises”

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/02/25

A manager prepares for a short leave of absence — and the team steps up with calm, professional leadership. 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-11d-back-151593779 Synopsis: When Douglas announces he’ll be taking a short leave of absence to care of his mother, the team at Finn Enterprises responds with steady professionalism an...

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6:51

Episode 12 “Start Here”

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2026/02/22

Start here to see how the episodes, voices, and learning tools fit together to build your English. “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 here: https://patreon.com/posts/151354432 What This Episode Covers • What Words at Work is and who it’s designed for • &...

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12:57

“Delegate a Task”

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/02/18

Listen to this Episode for FREE: Hear how clear language turns Adam’s vague request into real teamwork. 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 bus...

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12:42

Episode 10 “Chloe’s Window”

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/02/14

A gentle Valentine’s Day mystery of trust and new beginnings — with a free workbook bundle as our gift today. Episode 10 “Chloe’s Window” 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 include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exerci...

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8:53

Episode 7 – “Finding Places”

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2026/02/11

Lyla explores her new neighborhood with Penny’s help and Kofi’s unforgettable, rapid‑fire tour of every essential place near her new apartment. 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...

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7:01

Move-In Day

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2026/02/04

Episode 6 – “Move In Day” Moving day brings its usual mix of stress and surprises as Lyla packs up her old apartment with help from her brother Michael. 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-6d-move-149045122 Set of 4👉 https://www.patreon.com/collectio...

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11:47

Episode 5 – “Making Friends, Not Just Memos”

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/01/30

Synopsis: At the annual office mixer, Lyla and Penny discover that small talk can lead to real connection — from hobbies with Chloe to software tips from Mark. When David admits he’s feeling burnt out, Penny gently redirects the conversation, reminding everyone that friendship and balance matter just as much as productivity. Note: Our workbooks include the full script (easy to follow along), seven creative exercises, and pronunciation practice so you can listen, practice, and learn confi...

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9:23

Episode 2 Lyla’s Apartment Search

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/01/16

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 Spotlight: Lyla weighing choices and comparing advantages between different apartments. “It’s a tra...

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9:33

Episode 3 - First Day on the Job

Words at Work: ESL for Every Day ·

2026/01/16

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 leadership as a successful African American manager, and Penny’s friendly coworker support. “Welcom...

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