Happy English Podcast podcast

Happy English Podcast

Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael 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!

Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael 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!

 

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896 - Saturday Short - Kind of Sort of A bit

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, y... more

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#895

895 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Jazz Up

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Fri... more

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#894

894 - What Does Even Mean in Negative Sentences

They didn’t even say thank you.  Not “they didn’t say thank you.” They didn’t even say tha... more

02 Oct 2025

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02 Oct 2025


#893

893 - Too Very and So - Whats the Difference

It was very cool this morning. Like around 11 degrees celsius. When I took Max for a walk ... more

01 Oct 2025

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01 Oct 2025


#892

892 - How to Say Because Without Saying Because

I’m so hungry. No time for lunch today. No wonder my stomach is grumbling. That’s why i de... more

29 Sep 2025

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29 Sep 2025


#891

891 - Sunday Speak - How Come

Now, when you want to ask why in English, sure, you can just say “why.” But in everyday co... more

28 Sep 2025

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01:51

28 Sep 2025


#890

890 - Saturday Short - Negative Questions

We often use a negative question like “Isn’t this…?” or “Aren’t you…?” in conversation. Te... more

27 Sep 2025

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27 Sep 2025


#889

889 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Slack Off

Today’s phrasal verb is slack off.  When you slack off, it means you become lazy about you... more

26 Sep 2025

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26 Sep 2025


#888

888 - Tag Questions & Negative Questions

Hey, let me ask you a question - You’ve studied English grammar, haven’t you?  And you’ve ... more

25 Sep 2025

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07:20

25 Sep 2025


#887

887 – How to Use Unless, As Long As, and In Case

Unless you have something else to do right now, You should listen to this whole podcast ep... more

24 Sep 2025

09 MINS

09:10

24 Sep 2025


#886

886 - Have Got vs. Have- What’s the Difference

You know what? I’ve got a question for you. Or… should I say, I have a question for you? H... more

22 Sep 2025

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09:25

22 Sep 2025


#885

885 - Sunday Speak - Gotcha

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Eve... more

21 Sep 2025

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21 Sep 2025


#884

884 - Saturday Short – By The Way

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, y... more

20 Sep 2025

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01:46

20 Sep 2025


#883

883 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Mull Over

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Friday Phrasal V... more

19 Sep 2025

02 MINS

02:01

19 Sep 2025


#882

882 - Fall Vocabulary in American English

Fall is right around the corner. Soon there will be a nip in the air as you look at the ha... more

18 Sep 2025

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10:40

18 Sep 2025


#881

881 - Speaking Naturally - How Native Speakers Break Grammar Rules

Let me say right now, this ain’t gonna be your average English lesson. And even considerin... more

17 Sep 2025

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17 Sep 2025