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 are, how the show works, and how to learn with us at your own pace.

🌟 What you’ll hear in this episode

• A new introduction from Zoe, your guide and teacher

• Short cameos from our team — Penny, Douglas, Lyla, Adam, and Kofi

• A simple explanation of how to use the stories, workbooks, and pronunciation audios

• A warm invitation to start wherever you feel comfortable

🌟 How to learn with us

Each story episode comes with:

• a workbook

• a pronunciation audio

• clear notes to help you follow along

You’ll find all of these linked in the episode notes of every story.

🌟 Where to begin

You can start with:

• Episode One — the beginning of the main series

• “Chloe’s Window” — a short, heart‑warming story about Adam and a rescued cat

There’s no wrong choice. Pick the one that feels right for you.

Thank you for spending time with us.

Let’s learn together.

ALL OUR EPISODES are ALWAYS FREE TO LISTEN.
Workbooks and scripts are available for every episode.
All voices are digitally created for clarity and accessibility.

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 and empathy. Across three scenes, listeners hear how colleagues balance personal news with project planning, share responsibilities clearly, and use calm leadership language to keep work on track.

Character Spotlight:

Adam

Supports the team by taking over client communication and staying accessible so coworkers feel comfortable asking questions.

Lyla

Asks clarifying questions, takes on content updates, and “flags anything that needs a decision,” modeling proactive communication.

Penny

Provides structure, assigns responsibilities, and keeps deadlines realistic — a steady leadership presence throughout the meeting.

Douglas

Explains his leave with clarity and honesty, balancing personal responsibility with trust in his team’s professionalism.

Learning Hook (Zoe’s Grammar & Vocabulary Corner):

This episode highlights essential workplace language for responsibility and leadership, including:

• “follow up” — checking progress or confirming completion

• “flag anything that needs a decision” — bringing attention to issues early

• shared‑responsibility phrases like “I can handle that” and “I’ll keep everyone informed”

Learners can practice these forms in the workbook’s exercises, using examples from the story.

Tagline:

Leadership isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s the calm language that keeps a team moving forward.

We’d love to hear from you.

Share your thoughts or questions at podcastwordsatwork@gmail.com

Listener messages help us shape future episodes and keep this community warm and connected.

ALL OUR EPISODES are ALWAYS FREE TO LISTEN.
Workbooks and scripts are available for every episode.
All voices are digitally created for clarity and accessibility.

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

• How each episode is structured

• How to use the workbooks, transcripts, and pronunciation guides

• Simple explanations by the voices you’ll hear

• Where to begin if you’re brand new

• How to build confidence step by step

📘 Personalities from Our Episodes will explain:

• Why stories help you learn

• How to practice listening and speaking

• Why short episodes work

• How to follow along at your own pace

• How to use the downloadable materials

· Why listening twice works

Here’s what’s in our workbooks for you to use:

* Meet Today’s Cast
* Podcast Script
* Vocabulary List with Definitions
* Matching exercise, words and meaning
* Fill‑in‑the‑blank ( sentences you complete with vocabulary words)
* Comprehension Questions – make you think, and we give Suggested Answers
* Vocabulary with quotes from script – for special episodes
* Extended Vocabulary with Workplace & Cultural Notes
* Tiered Writing Prompts (A2–B2 learners) –
first we make you think, then we make you write LOL

* Pronunciation Practice – a downloadable audio file
* Self‑Assessment Rubric

ALL OUR EPISODES are ALWAYS FREE TO LISTEN.
Workbooks and scripts are available for every episode.
All voices are digitally created for clarity and accessibility.