Happy English Podcast podcast

Happy English Podcast

This is an American English Podcast with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. You will learn real American English speaking and pronunciation with Michael, who has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested in learning and improving their English skills. Every week, you are going to learn American English idioms, conversational expressions and phrasal verbs. As your American English teacher, I will help you learn real and natural American English  pronunciation and conversational style. You will get the chance to improve your vocabulary and have a clear understanding of practical English grammar. I also help you have a deeper understanding of  American Culture through language learning. Join my podcast learner's study group to practice these lessons with me each week on zoom. Get Happy, Get English. Happy English!

This is an American English Podcast with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. You will learn real American English speaking and pronunciation with Michael, who has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested in learning and improving their English skills. Every week, you are going to learn American English idioms, conversational expressions and phrasal verbs. As your American English teacher, I will help you learn real and natural American English  pronunciation and conversational style. You will get the chance to improve your vocabulary and have a clear understanding of practical English grammar. I also help you have a deeper understanding of  American Culture through language learning. Join my podcast learner's study group to practice these lessons with me each week on zoom. Get Happy, Get English. Happy English!

 

#949

949 - Sure Enough - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

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#948

948 - Bang Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

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#947

947 - Verb + To Do Patterns With Special Meanings

You know, English is funny sometimes. We’ve got a ton of verbs that go with “to + verb” - ... more

11 Dec 2025

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08:56

11 Dec 2025


#946

946 - Phrases With “It’s Time” In English

So, the other day, I was on the phone with my friend Ed. We had plans to meet at 1pm, and ... more

08 Dec 2025

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08 Dec 2025


#945

945 - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy ... more

07 Dec 2025

02 MINS

02:20

07 Dec 2025


#944

944 - All + Adjective - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

06 Dec 2025

02 MINS

02:13

06 Dec 2025


#943

943 - Weigh In (On) - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

05 Dec 2025

01 MINS

01:52

05 Dec 2025


#942

942 - Come vs. Go in English - How to Use Them Correctly

So I got invited to another one of Jack’s parties. If I go by myself, there’s a good chanc... more

04 Dec 2025

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04 Dec 2025


#941

941 - Though, Even Though, & Although - What’s The Difference?

The other day, I was thinking about the difference between though, even though, and althou... more

01 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:24

01 Dec 2025


#940

940 - Doncha & Woncha - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy ... more

30 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:19

30 Nov 2025


#939

939 - What’s Up With? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

29 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:17

29 Nov 2025


#938

938 - Brush Up On - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

28 Nov 2025

01 MINS

01:59

28 Nov 2025


#937

937 - Phrasal Nouns For Daily English Conversation

Do you need a pick-me-up? I’m not being a show-off when I say that our little online get-t... more

27 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:36

27 Nov 2025


#936

936 - Get Outta Here! Casual English Phrases That Show Surprise

Let me ask you something… have you ever been surprised - like, really surprised - and you ... more

24 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:00

24 Nov 2025


#935

935 - Didn’t → Dih-n’t → Dih-n’ - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy ... more

23 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:59

23 Nov 2025


#934

934 - Do Me a Favor - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

22 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:16

22 Nov 2025


#933

933 - Chip In - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

Today’s phrasal verb is chip in. When you chip in, it means you contribute money, effort, ... more

21 Nov 2025

01 MINS

01:56

21 Nov 2025


#932

932 - How To Politely Refuse an Invitation in English

Has this ever happened to you? Someone invites you to do something - maybe go out for dinn... more

19 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:17

19 Nov 2025


#931

931 - Questions and Negatives with Still, Yet, Already, & Anymore

Thanks for joining me today! If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between “Have ... more

17 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:50

17 Nov 2025


#930

930 - I’m Tryin’ To → Ahm Tryin’ Uh - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy ... more

16 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:26

16 Nov 2025


#929

929 - Does That Make Sense? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy Eng... more

15 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:04

15 Nov 2025


#928

928 - Rattle Off - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy En... more

14 Nov 2025

01 MINS

01:55

14 Nov 2025


#927

927 - How to Use ‘Make’ and ‘Do’ in English - What’s the Difference?”

I get it - make and do can be super confusing. You’ve probably learned that both verbs mea... more

12 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:05

12 Nov 2025


#926

926 - How to Agree and Disagree Politely in English

I guess you're here because you think podcasts are a good way to learn English. Yeah, abso... more

10 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:57

10 Nov 2025


#925

925 - Sunday Speak - Lemme, Gimme, Gemme - Reductions in American English

In everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction. Here, reduction means we shor... more

09 Nov 2025

02 MINS

02:38

09 Nov 2025


#924

924 - Saturday Short - Sounds Like a Plan

Today, let’s look at a really natural and friendly phrase you’ll hear all the time in ever... more

08 Nov 2025

01 MINS

01:49

08 Nov 2025


#923

923 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Whip Up

Today’s phrasal verb is whip up.  When you whip something up, it means you make or create ... more

07 Nov 2025

01 MINS

01:37

07 Nov 2025


#922

922 - Office Speak- What Do These Phrases Really Mean?

Let’s table this. That’s what the boss said. And then someone else said, we need to pivot.... more

05 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:12

05 Nov 2025


#921

921 - Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life

I know that I promised to keep you in the loop, so I’m touching base with you in this podc... more

03 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:41

03 Nov 2025