This workbook is a supplement to the Slow American English podcast but it can also be used alone for reading/writing lessons The podcast is written, recorded and produced by Karren Doll Tolliver, a CELTA-certified ESL instructor. In the course of her work, Karren recognized the need for students to practice listening skills without the pressure of real-life conversation with native speakers. Thus, the Slow American English podcast was born. Karren reads each podcast slowly so that learners of American English can practice listening skills. She also reads the same transcript at a more natural speed for more advanced students. Exercises in this workbook reinforce listening, speaking and writing skills. This workbook can be used without the recordings as reading/writing lessons. Each chapter -corresponds to a podcast episode and natural-speed recording -is designed for both self-study and teacher-led instruction -includes a transcript of each podcast, suitable for reading practice -contains three exercises vocabulary-definition matching multiple choice quiz discussion questions -is arranged in worksheet form, with spaces provided for answers; no need for a separate answer sheet.