464 - How to Talk About WORK in English Like a Native — Our First Jobs, Careers, and Natural English Expressions

464 - How to Talk About WORK in English Like a Native — Our First Jobs, Careers, and Natural English Expressions

Author: RealLife English September 8, 2026 Duration: 31:17

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What was your very first job? In this episode, Ethan and Izzy look back on their first work experiences. Join the conversation as they discuss what it really takes to find your "calling," push past your comfort zone, and step out of the "zoo" of formal education into the real-world "savannah."

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Helpful phrasal verbs and expressions for describing life-changing "aha moments" and epiphanies.
  • Essential vocabulary for discussing jobs, careers, and business (like knack, vocation, foot in the door, and entrepreneurial spirit).
  • The difference between doing something literally vs. metaphorically.

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