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1031 - Good At vs. Good In - What’s the Difference?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000

Good at. Good in. These two phrases seem simple, right? But a lot of people get confused about when to use each one. Should you say, “I’m good in English,” or “I’m good at English”? And what’s the real difference between these two? If you’ve ever wondered about that, don’t worry. Because that’s what we’re going to look at today.

Let’s start with a simple idea that will help you remember everything. We usually use good at to talk about ability or skill. And we use good in to talk about performance in school or social settings or specific situations.

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1030 - Have to → Hafta Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about a very common reduction in American English: “have to.” In everyday conversational English, have to usually becomes hafta. That’s because the V sound in HAVE is pronounced like a weak F sound. And TO is pronounced like TUH. So have to become hafta

Here are some examples:

I have to go now sounds like I hafta go now.
We have to work hard sounds like We hafta work hard
You have to try this sounds like You hafta try this.

Let's practice. Repeat after me: I hafta go. We hafta work hard. You hafta try this.

Hafta. Nice and smooth. Hafta. This is very common in American English, and using it will make your English sound more natural and more fluent.

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1029 - Hit Means Go TO - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Today, let’s look at a really casual conversational use of the word “hit.” In everyday English, we use hit to mean go to or visit a place. It doesn’t mean you’re actually hitting something - it just means you’re going there, usually quickly or casually.

For example, you might say: “I need to hit the restroom.” Or talking about your plans: “I’m gonna hit the gym after work.” You’ll also hear things like: “I need to hit the ATM”

This use of hit is very informal, so it’s perfect for casual conversations with friends and family.
So remember, when you want to talk about going somewhere in a casual way, try using “hit.” It’s short, natural, and very common in everyday English.

Lemme know in the comments where you’re gonna “hit” today, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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1028 - Work vs. Job – What’s the Difference?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:50:37 +0000

Work. Job. Two very common words, right? But a lot of people get confused about how to use them. Do you say, “I have a work,” or “I have a job”? Can you say, “I’m going to my work” or "I'm going to my job" I mean like, what’s the real difference between work and job?

If you’ve ever wondered about that, don’t worry - you’ve come to the right place. Because that’s what we’re going to look at today.

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1027 - Bored vs. Boring - What’s the Difference

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:34 +0000

Bored. Boring. Two simple words, right? But this is something that a lot of people mix up all the time. Like, if the party wasn't so good, is it, “I’m boring,” or “I’m bored”? And what about if someone says, that teacher is so boring. If you’ve ever been confused about this, don’t worry - you’re not alone. So let's dive into this today!

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1026 - Borrow, Lend, Rent, Lease - What's The Difference?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000

Borrow. Lend. Rent. Lease. Four simple words, right? But it seems like it's easy to mix these up. Is it , can you lend me a pen? Or can you borrow me... wait... can I borrow. So what IS the difference? When can we use borrow, lend, rent, and lease? And how do we actually use these in everyday English?

If you need help with this vocabulary, you've come to the right place. Because that’s what we’re going to look at today.

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1025 - Don’t you IS Don-cha Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s look at another very common sound change in American English: “don’t you.” In everyday American English, we usually pronounce don'y you as don-cha.

That’s because when the T sound and the Y sound come together, they blend into a CH sound. And the OO of you becomes UH. So... don’t you becomes don-cha

Don’t you know that? becomes Don-cha know that?
Don’t you want to go? becomes Don-cha wanna go?
Don’t you remember? becomes Don-cha remember?

Let’s practice. Repeat after me: Don-cha know that? Don-cha wanna go? Don-cha remember?

Nice and smooth - don-cha. Using this kind of linking makes your English smoother and more natural.

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1024 - The Thing Is - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Today, let’s look at a really common conversational phrase - “the thing is…”
We use the thing is when we want to explain a situation or give a reason, especially when there’s a problem, a limitation, or something we need to clarify. It’s very similar to here’s the thing, but a little softer and more casual.

For example, someone might ask: “Why didn’t you come to the party?” You could say: “The thing is, I wasn’t feeling well.”

Or maybe you’re explaining a situation: “The thing is, I already made other plans.”

We often use this phrase when we want to be honest, but also polite. It helps soften what we’re about to say.

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1023 - Practical Uses of Like in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000

Do you ever feel like people use the word like all the time… and you’re not really sure why? You hear things like, “I was like…” “It was like…” “He’s like, 50…” and sometimes it feels like that word is everywhere. So if you’re wondering - what does like actually mean in these situations, or, how can I use like like that, you’ve come to the right place. By the end of the podcast English lesson, you’ll learn several practical ways you can use like.

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1022 - Play vs Do vs Go - How to Talk About Sports Naturally

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000

Have you ever tried talking about sports in English and suddenly, you get mixed up with using play, do, or go? Is it “I play skiing”? “I do skiing”? “I go skiing”? Or maybe you’ve heard things like, “I play tennis”… but also “I go swimming”… and then someone says, “I do yoga”… and now you’re thinking… wait, what’s the rule here?

Don’t worry - you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions English learners have. So in today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at how to use play, do, and go when talking about sports and activities, and how you can sound more natural when you talk about them.

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1021 - Win, Lose, Beat - How to Talk About Sports in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:11:41 +0000

Game. Match. Two simple words, right?

But then when you watch sports in English, you understand the game… but not always the language.
Which one should you use? Sometimes I hear people say things like, “I watched a baseball match,” and yeah… it’s understandable, but not so natural.

So what’s the difference? When do you say game, and when do you say match? And how do native speakers actually talk about sports in everyday English? How about win, lose and beat? That’s what we’re going to look at today.

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1020 - To Be Honest – English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:41:34 +0000

Like if a friend asks, “Did you like the movie?” You could say: “To be honest, I thought it was kind of boring.”
Or if your coworkers invite you to get together after work, but you don’t want to. You can say, “To be honest, I’d rather stay home tonight.”

Using to be honest, makes your opinion sound less direct and a little softer. And, it shows that you’re being open and sincere.

So remember, when you want to share your real opinion, try using “to be honest…” It’s simple, natural, and very common in everyday English.

Lemme know in the comments how it goes, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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1019 - Just vs Already vs Yet - How to Really Use Them

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:09:11 +0000

Just. Already. Yet. Three little words. They should be simple, right?

But then when you try to use them in conversation, you’re not really sure which one sounds right.
Should you say, “I just finished”? Or “I already finished”? Or “I haven’t finished yet”?

These are small words, but they can be kind of confusing. So for today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at how you can actually use just, already, and yet in everyday conversation.

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1018 - Practical Uses of Will and Gonna in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:44:12 +0000

Have you ever studied will and be going to and thought… “Okay, I understand the rule… but I still don’t know which one to use when I speak”? Maybe your textbook says something like: “Use will for the future,” and “Use be going to for plans.” And technically… that’s correct. But in real conversations, native speakers are not thinking about grammar rules. We’re reacting in the moment. And depending on the situation, we naturally choose will or gonna.

So for today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very practical situations where you can use will and gonna in everyday conversational English.

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1017 - Spring Idioms for Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:56:23 +0000

Have you ever noticed how spring feels like a fresh start? The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and suddenly you feel like doing something new. Maybe you want to start exercising, clean your house, or even change your habits. That feeling of new energy and new beginnings is something we often connect with spring.

In English, we actually have a lot of idioms and expressions that reflect this idea of growth, change, and starting over. For today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very useful idioms related to spring that you can use in everyday conversation.

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1016 - Did you → Didjya Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:42:49 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about a very common sound change in American English: “did you.” sounds like did-ju
That’s because when the D sound and the Y sound come together, they blend into a J sound.

Dd you sounds like didju
Did you eat yet? sounds like Didju eat yet?
Did you see that movie? sounds like Didju see that movie?

And one more thing. The oo sound in you, often comes out like an uh sound.
So we have did you, did-ju...did-jya. Like..

Didjya call her?
Didjya eat yet?
Didjya see that movie?

Let’s practice. Repeat after me

Didjya call her?
Didjya eat yet?
Didjya see that movie?

Notice how smooth that sounds. This kind of linking is very common in American English, and it helps your speaking sound more natural and more fluent.

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1015 - Here’s the Thing – English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:16:30 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Today, let’s look at another really common conversational phrase - “here’s the thing.”
We use here’s the thing before giving a reason, an opinion, or sometimes even an excuse. Here’s the thing is a perfect thing to day when you want to introduce a point or explain a situation clearly.

For example, imagine a friend asks you to go out on Friday night, you can say: “I’d love to, but here’s the thing - I have an early meeting tomorrow.”
Or if a friend asks you to go somewhere on the weekend. You can explain like this “Here’s the thing - I already promised my brother I’d help him move.”
Here’s the thing also works when you want to disagree in an indirect way. Like your coworker says, “This plan should work, right?” you can disagree with “Here’s the thing - I’m not sure everyone will be able to do it.”

So here’s the thing is like saying, “actually or in fact, plus a reason”

Let’s practice. Write your example with “here’s the thing in the comments. And remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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1014 - Phrasal Verbs for Social Situations

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:25:02 +0000

Have you ever made plans with a friend and they said something like, “Let’s hang out this weekend”… or maybe someone told you, “Just drop by anytime”… or you hear people say, “Let’s catch up soon”… These are all very common phrasal verbs that we use all the time when talking about social situations. Phrasal verbs are everywhere in daily life.

So for today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very practical phrasal verbs that you can use when talking about friends, plans, and everyday social life.

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1013 - Practical Uses of “Actually” in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:40:02 +0000

Have you ever noticed how people use the word actually in conversation? It’s one of those small words that shows up all the time, but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. Sometimes it’s used to correct someone. Sometimes it adds new information. And sometimes it helps soften disagreement so you don’t sound too direct. For example, someone might say, “Actually, I already did that.” Or, “Actually, there’s another option.” Or even, “Actually, I think we should wait.”

So in today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very practical ways that you can use actually in everyday English.

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1012 - Practical Uses of “Just” in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:30:02 +0000

Have you ever noticed how often native speakers use the word just? It’s a small word, but it shows up everywhere in everyday conversation. Like, “I just finished lunch.” Or, “I was just asking...” Or maybe, “I just think this might work.” OR, even the phrase, “just saying”. That little word just helps make English sound more natural, softer, and more conversational. But the interesting thing is that just doesn’t always have the same meaning. Depending on the situation, it can show time, minimize something, or soften what we’re saying.

So in today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very practical ways that native speakers use the word just in everyday English. And once you start noticing it, you’ll realize native speakers use just all the time.

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1011 - TO Sounds Like TUH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:35:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about another tiny word that changes in natural American English: TO.

In everyday English conversation, to usually reduces to a quick “tuh” sound.

I went to bed, sounds like I went tuh bed
I need to study, sounds like I need tuh study.
I walk to the station sounds like, I walk tuh the station

The OO vowel sound of to becomes the unstressed schwa sound ə
Like, Nice tuh meet you. I hafta leave. I went to work

Let’s practice: Repeat after me:

I went to work
They go to school
I have tuh study

Now, you’re speaking like a native!

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1010 - Fair Enough – English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:10:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.
Today, let’s look at a really useful conversational response - “fair enough.”

We use fair enough when we want to acknowledge what someone said, even if we don’t completely agree. It’s a polite and natural way to say, “Okay, I understand your point.”

Like, imagine you’re choosing a restaurant with a friend and they say:
“I don’t like spicy food.”
You could reply: “Fair enough. Let’s find a different place.”

Or maybe you invite a friend out after work and they say:
“I’m too tired to go out tonight.”
You could say: “Fair enough. Let’s go another time.”

Here’s another situation. Maybe you suggest watching a horror movie and your friend says:
“I can’t watch scary movies before bed.”
You might reply: “Fair enough. Let’s pick a comedy.”

We often use fair enough to show respect for someone’s opinion or situation. It keeps the conversation friendly and relaxed. It’s a short, natural response you’ll hear all the time in everyday English.

Why not leave your example in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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1009 - Phrasal Verbs Related to Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:20:02 +0000

Have you ever been in a meeting that felt like it would never end? You keep looking at the clock and thinking… “Is this meeting ever going to finish?” But then there are other times when the opposite happens. Maybe you’re hanging out with friends, watching a great movie, or traveling somewhere fun, and suddenly you look at the clock and think, “Wow… where did the time go?”

In English, we actually have several very useful phrasal verbs to talk about situations like these. So in today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at some common phrasal verbs related to time that you can use all the time in your everyday conversations.

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1008 - Why Americans Say “I Already Ate” - Simple Past vs Present Perfect

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:07:25 +0000

Have you ever studied the present perfect in English and thought… “Okay… I understand the rule… but nobody actually talks like this.” Maybe your textbook says something like: “You must use the present perfect for actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past.” So the example sentence is something like: “I have eaten lunch.” And technically… that sentence is perfectly correct. But if you walk into an office in New York and someone asks you, “Hey, do you want to grab lunch?” most people are not going to say, “No thank you, I have eaten lunch.” They’re going to say something like: “No thanks, I already ate.” So what happened to the present perfect?

English textbooks often teach the perfect present grammar… but in real conversations Americans tend to use the simple past. And that’s what today’s podcast English lesson is all about. Today we’re going to look at several very practical situations where native speakers naturally use the simple past tense in everyday conversational American English - even in situations where a textbook might tell you to use the present perfect. Now don’t get me wrong. The present perfect is still correct, and native speakers definitely use it. And if you'd like to learn more about the present perfect, check out Episode 753. But in fast, casual conversation, we often simplify things. And when we do that… the simple past shows up everywhere.

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1007 - Practical Uses of Would in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:25:02 +0000

When I was a kid, my friends and I would ride our bikes around the neighborhood until it got dark. And then, we would sit around the kitchen table talking about our day. I would like to talk about that more.I mean, I would if I had more time. Notice something interesting there? I used the word would several times. And do you know why? A lot of people learn that would is just the past form of will, but in real life, native speakers use would in several very practical ways in everyday conversation. And that’s what we’re going to look at today!

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1006 - OF Sounds Like UH - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:30:02 +0000

Today, let’s talk about another tiny word that changes in natural American English: OF

In everyday conversation, OF usually reduces to a quick “uh” sound. The “v” sound is dropped and you’re left with the vowel sound, UH

a cup of coffee becomes a cup uh coffee
a lot of people becomes a lotta people
kind of strange becomes kinda strange

You can also say things like: a piece uh cake. a bunch uh flowers. a bottle uh water

Now, you’re speaking like a native!

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1005 - The Bottom Line Is - English Tips in a Minute

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:59:55 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Today, let’s look at a very common conversational phrase - “the bottom line is.” We use the bottom line is when we want to say the most important point after all the discussion. You’ll hear this a lot in business meetings, presentations, and even casual conversations.

For example, in a meeting, someone might say: “We’ve looked at all the numbers, and the bottom line is, we need to increase sales.”
Or a parent might tell their kid, “You can make a lot of excuses, but the bottom line is, you need to study more.
Or in everyday conversation: “The bottom line is, we just don’t have enough money for that vacation this year.”

This phrase helps you sound clear and confident because it tells the listener, “This is the main point - listen closely.” So remember, when you want to focus on what really matters, try using “the bottom line is…” It’s a strong and natural way to conclude what you’re saying.

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1004 - Phrasal Verbs to Describe Annoying People

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:25:02 +0000

Have you ever known someone who interrupts constantly… never finishes their work… or talks to people in a bossy way? We all run into people like that from time to time, right? And in English, we actually have some very colorful phrasal verbs to describe those kinds of behaviors. So, for today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at five very common phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about annoying people.

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1003 - Practical Uses of the Past Perfect

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:10:02 +0000

By the time I got to the party, Jack had already gone home. Ah, the past perfect tense. Have you ever studied this grammar and thought… When do people actually use this? Maybe you learned something like, “The past perfect is the past of the past.” And technically, that’s true… but that rule is not very helpful in real conversation. Because the truth is, native speakers don’t walk around thinking about grammar rules.

We use certain grammar patterns because they help us explain time relationships in a story or conversation. And the past perfect is one of those patterns. So in today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to look at several very practical situations where native speakers naturally use the past perfect in everyday English.

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1002 - How To Check Understanding

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:10:02 +0000

Have you ever been in a conversation in English and suddenly thought… “Wait. I didn’t catch that.” Maybe someone was speaking too fast. Maybe they used a word you don’t know. Maybe you understood the words - but not the meaning. And in that moment, you freeze. You don’t want to say the wrong thing. You don’t want to look confused. You don’t want to interrupt.

Well here’s the good news. Checking understanding and getting clarification is a natural part of a conversation in any language - even English. And today, I’m going to show you how you can do that.

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1001 - And Sounds Like In

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:50:05 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about a tiny word that changes a lot in American English: and.
In everyday conversation and usually reduces to something that sounds like a weak in

So rock and roll sounds like rock ’n roll
salt and pepper sounds like salt ’n pepper
ham and eggs sounds like ham ’n eggs

The reason is, like other short worlds, conjunctions like and are unstressed. Here are a few more:

you and me → you ’n me
black and white → black ’n white
bread and butter → bread ’n butter

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1000 - Thank You for 1,000 Episodes

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:20:27 +0000

This is Happy English Podcast, Episode 1,000. Episode one thousand. I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it to ten.

When I started this podcast, I had no idea who would be listening… or if anyone would be listening. And now, here we are - one thousand episodes later.

And the best part? I’m not doing this alone. It’s the comments and messages I get from all over the world every week. That’s what makes this special. Language connects people. And this podcast became a small part of that connection.

This week, so many of you sent warm, thoughtful messages. Messages about studying on the train… listening before work… improving pronunciation… gaining confidence with phrasal verbs. I couldn’t include every voice today, but please know - I heard you. And I’m grateful. Yes, thank you for 1,000 episodes

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999 - Throw on - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:20 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is throw on. When you throw something on, it means you put on clothes quickly without thinking too much about how you look. You’re not planning an outfit - you’re just getting dressed fast.

Like this morning, I woke up late and just threw on a hoodie and jeans before running out the door.
And my friend Sarah said she didn’t dress up for the party - she just threw something on at the last minute.
Sometimes when I go to the convenience store near my house, I just throw on whatever’s nearby and go.

So how about you? When was the last time you just threw something on and headed out?
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998 - How to Stall for Time When You’re Thinking in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:02 +0000

Have you ever been asked a question in English and suddenly your mind just goes blank? Has that ever happened to you? Maybe someone says, “What do you think about remote work?” Or, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” And inside your head you’re thinking, “Wait… give me a second…” Well, native speakers don’t always answer immediately either. In fact, we use small phrases to buy time while we think.

We use phrases like, “Let me think…” “That’s a good question…” “I’ve never really thought about that…” Or small words like, “Well…” and “Actually…” These little phrases help you sound fluent - even when you’re still organizing your thoughts. And that’s what today’s podcast English lesson is all about.

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997 - How Native Speakers Soften Statements in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:55:02 +0000

Episode 1000 of the Happy English Podcast drops on February 28, and I’d really love to include you in it. If you’ve been listening for a while and this podcast has helped you in any way, please send me a short message — about 20 to 40 seconds. Just tell me your first name, where you’re listening from, how long you’ve been listening, and how the podcast has helped you.

You can record it on your phone in a quiet room and email the audio file to me at michael@myhappyenglish.com. If you’d rather write a message instead, that’s totally fine too. Some of your messages will be featured in Episode 1000. Please send them by February 27. I can’t wait to hear from you.

People often say that Americans speak very directly. Have you ever heard that? Have you ever thought that? Well in some cases it’s true, but quite often in every English conversation, we tend to soften our language in order to sound less direct. And that’s what today’s podcast English lesson is all about.

Have you ever noticed that native English speakers don’t always speak in extremes? We often use phrases to soften our language like, “I’m kind of tired.” “It’s a bit cold outside.” Or when someone asks, “Are you hungry?” we don’t always say, “No.” We say, “Not really.” Native speakers soften things all the time. So today, we’re going to look at five very common softening phrases: kind of, sort of, a bit, a little, and not really. These small phrases can completely change your tone and make your English sound more natural, more polite, and more conversational.

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996 - Why Your and You’re Sound the Same

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:35:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about something that confuses a lot of learners. Why do “your” like, your pen and “you’re” like you are nice sound exactly the same in American English? The reason is, in natural speech, both words usually reduce to “yer.”

So instead of saying: “your phone” Americans say: “yer phone.” And instead of: “you’re late” We say: “yer late.”

Listen to these examples:

“Is that your car?” → “Is that yer car?”
“You’re early today.” → “Yer early today.”
“Your idea is great.” → “Yer idea is great.”

This is part of American rhythm — small words often get weaker, and the important words get the stress.

Try using this pronunciation in your English conversations this week. Let me know in the comments how that goes. And remember to follow and subscribe so you won’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Speak Naturally in a Minute.

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995 - That Figures – English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:30:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Before we get to today’s English point, I need your help. Episode 1000 of the Happy English Podcast drops on February 28, and I’d really love to include you in it.

If you’ve been listening for a while and this podcast has helped you in any way, please send me a short message — about 20 to 40 seconds. Just tell me your first name, where you’re listening from, how long you’ve been listening, and how the podcast has helped you.

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Some of your messages will be featured in Episode 1000. Please send them by February 27. I can’t wait to hear from you.

Today, let’s look at another really natural conversational phrase — “that figures.” We use that figures when something happens that we expected, especially when it’s typical or slightly annoying. It often has a little bit of sarcasm in it.

Like if the train is late. You might say: “The train’s late again? That figures.”
Or maybe your friend always forgets things. “Jack forgot his wallet? That figures.”

So that figures basically means, “Yep… I’m not surprised.” Usually in a slightly frustrated or sarcastic way. Just remember, your tone matters. If you say it lightly, it sounds funny. If you say it strongly, it can sound more annoyed. So next time something predictable happens, try saying “that figures.” It’s short, natural, and very conversational.

Lemme know in the comments if you’ve ever said “that figures,” and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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994 - Turn In - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:20:02 +0000

During the week, I usually turn in at around 10:30.
Jen is a night owl, so she doesn't usually turn in until 1 or 2a,
I was exhausted last night so I turned in at nine!

So how about you? What time do you usually turn in? What time did you turn in last night?

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993 - How To Show Surprise or Disbelief Naturally

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:20:02 +0000

Have you ever heard people say things like this? Really? Get outta here! Seriously? No way! When something surprising happens in an English conversation, we have a number of different ways we can express our surprise or disbelief. And n English, reacting naturally when you feel surprise or disbelief is not just about vocabulary. It’s about tone. It’s about intonation. And sometimes it’s even about your relationship with the other person. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

Today, we’re going to look at 4 very natural reaction phrases that native speakers use all the time - and we’re also going to practice the pronunciation and intonation that make them sound real.

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992 -How to End a Conversation Naturally

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:56:03 +0000

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and thought, “Okay… I need to leave now… but how do I say that?” Maybe you’re at a party. Maybe you’re on the phone. Maybe you’re chatting with a coworker and you actually have work to do. Well, we usually end a conversation with soft, natural phrases to signal that the conversation is ending. We ease out of it. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

Today, we’re going to look at some very natural phrases native speakers use to wrap up a conversation smoothly, politely, and without awkwardness.

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991 - CAN vs. CAN'T - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:45:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s look at a two words that are often hard to hear: can and can’t First is can. Can is unstressed and the sound is more like kin. And the stress is on the verb after can:
I kin TAKE it
She kin DO it
We kin GO there tomorrow.

On the other hand, can't is stressed
I CAN’T take it
She CAN’T do it
We CAN’T go there tomorrow.

Listen again. I can go. She can’t go.
Can is unstressed, can’t is stressed. I can do it. She can’t do it.

Remember, pronunciation is half listening and half doing, so practice every day!
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990 - I’m Into - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:15:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.
Today, let’s look at another, common conversational phrase - “I’m into…”

We use I’m into to mean I really like or I’m interested in something. And here’s the cool thing - we use it for both romantic situations and everyday interests.

For example, in a romantic way, you might say:
“I think I’m really into her.”
Or, “He’s into girls who love to travel.”
But we also use it for hobbies and interests. Like:
“I’m really into photography these days.”
Or, “I’m not into horror movies.”

So I’m into just means you have a strong interest in something - or someone. It’s casual, natural, and you’ll hear it all the time in everyday conversation.
So remember, the next time you want to say you really like something - or someone - try using “I’m into…”
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989 - Chisel Away At - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:10:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is chisel away at. A chisel is a tool used to shape wood, a little at a time. When you chisel away at a task, it means you work on it little by little over time.

Like my friend Alex has been chiseling away at writing his novel for the past year. He only writes a few pages a week, but it’s adding up.
And my neighbor has been chiseling away at renovating his house - one room at a time.
These days, I’m chiseling away at improving my Japanese reading and writing. A little practice every day really makes a difference.

So how about you? What’s something you’ve been chiseling away at recently? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute.

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988 - Talking About Schedules and Availability in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:33:23 +0000

Sometimes you need to tell someone whether you’re free or not. And when I say free, I’m talking about time, not cost. Maybe a coworker wants to set up a meeting. Maybe a friend wants to grab dinner. Maybe someone asks, “Are you available tomorrow?” In situations like these, you don’t need to say yes or no. In everyday English, we have a few short, natural phrases that clearly show whether we are available - or not. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

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987 - How to Change the Topic Politely in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:10:02 +0000

Sometimes, in the middle of a conversation, you need to change the topic. Maybe something that was said suddenly reminds you of something else that you want to say. Well, if that’s happened to you, then you’ve come to the right podcast. In situations like these, we have a few short, natural phrases that gently guide the conversation in a new direction - and that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

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986 - Liaison Shadowing- Whaddaya Think

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:55:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s practice liaison - how sounds link together in natural American English. Our focus today is the phrase “whaddaya.” I everyday English conversation, what do you and what are you often sound exactly the same: whaddaya.

So instead of saying: “What do you think?” Americans usually say: “Whaddaya think?”
And instead of: “What are you doing?” We say: “Whaddaya doing?”

Now, let’s do some shadowing practice. I’ll say a phrase twice. First, just listen. Then, say it together with me. Ready?

Whaddaya think? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya think?
Whaddaya like? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya like?
Whaddaya want? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya want?
Whaddaya doing? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya doing?
Whaddaya thinking? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya thinking?
Whaddaya getting? (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya getting?

This kind of liaison makes your English sound faster, smoother, and more natural. So next time you ask a question, try it the natural way: Whaddaya think?

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985 - At the End of the Day - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:30:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.

Today, let’s look at another really common conversational phrase - “at the end of the day.” We use at the end of the day to sum things up or to focus on the final point or conclusion. You’ll hear this a lot in business meetings, but people also use it in everyday conversation.

Like, in a meeting, someone might say: “These are all good idea, but at the end of the day, we need to meet the deadline.”
Or in a more personal situation: “The car salesman offered a really good car, for a great price, but at the end of the day it was just too far out of my budget.”
Or about language learning: “There are a lot of apps out there to learn English, but at the end of the day, having English conversation with others is the best way to improve.”

Remember, you can use at the end of the day to focus on the final point or conclusion. It helps your English sound clear, confident, and natural - especially when giving opinions. Practice using at the end of the day in your english conversations this week.

Try leaving an example in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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984 - Follow Through On - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:02 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is follow through on.When you follow through on something, it means you finish what you promised or planned - you don’t quit halfway.

Like the problem with Jack is, he has lots of good ideas, but he never follows through on any of them.
My friend Emily followed through on her goal to read 20 books last year - pretty impressive.
These days, I’m trying to follow through on the study plan I set up.

So how about you? What’s something you’re trying to follow through on these days?

Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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983 - Talking About Rest in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:57:11 +0000

Do you need to recharge? No, I’m not talking about your phone. I’m referring to you! Maybe you need to slow down a bit or take a break. If any of those are relatable, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re gonna talk about slowing down, taking care of ourselves, and getting back our energy.

This English lesson is all about some natural phrases native speakers use when they need to rest, slow down, or recharge - especially after being busy or feeling stressed.

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982 - Naturally Talking About Stress and Being Busy

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:21:01 +0000

Seems like these days a lot of folks are busy, and even stressed. How about you? Have you ever wanted to describe your situation or feeling with something more conversational than “I’m very busy,” or “I’m stressed.” I’m glad you said yes. In fact, native English speakers usually have a few other ways to talk about stress and being busy that sound more natural and more conversational. We often explain why we’re busy, or we soften what we say so we don’t sound dramatic. And that’s what I want to help you with today - talking about stress and being busy naturally in English.

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981 - Stretching Words - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:25:07 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s talk about something fun in American English: Stretching words to show emotion or emphasis. In natural spoken English, we often lengthen the vowel sound in a stressed word. We do this to show feeling - like surprise, excitement, or strong emotion.

Like, That movie was sooooo good.
OR I’m not gooing out because I’m reeeeeally tired.
"Hey Michael! Did you hear? Jenny broke up with her boyfriend." “She diiiid? nooo waaaay”

So the words don’t change - only the length of the vowel changes. Stretching the vowel sounds gives emphasis and emotion to that word. This is part of the melody and rhythm of American English. Try that, and leave me a comment to let me know how it goes.

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980 - Long Story Short - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:59:42 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.
Today, let’s look at another natural conversational phrase - “long story short.”

We use long story short when we want to summarize a situation and skip all the details. It’s like saying, “I’m just gonna tell you the main point.”

Like, “What a morning! Long story short, I missed the train and got to work late.”
Or when talking about a problem: “Long story short, the project took longer than we expected.”
You can also use it when explaining how something ended: “Yeah, we were going to go hiking, but, long story short, we decided not to go.”

You’ll hear long story short a lot in casual conversation, especially when people don’t want to or don’t need to give a full explanation. It helps your English sound more relaxed and natural - just like everyday spoken English.

So remember, the next time you want to summarize a situation quickly, try using “long story short.”
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979 - Stick To - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:30:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.
I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is stick to. When you stick to something, it means you continue doing it and you don’t give up - even when it’s difficult.

You know, a lot of people make New Year’s resolutions but have trouble sticking to them.
My friend Jake wants to stick to his new workout plan… we’ll see how long that lasts.
And I’m trying to stick to my goal of studying Japanese for at least 20 minutes every day.

So how about you? What’s something you are sticking to this year? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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978 - Casually Talking About the Past in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:09 +0000

Here’s a fun fact. In 2010, I started Happy English. In 2010. That sounds pretty accurate, right? And saying the date or the year is certainly correct - but that’s not always how native speakers talk. In everyday conversation, we’re often much more casual and even imprecise when we talk about the past. And that’s what I want to introduce you to today - some very informal ways native speakers talk about the past casually in English.

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977 - Conversational Response Phrases In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:10 +0000

Let’s go to the beach? Yeah, sounds like a plan. Do you ever notice that when someone makes a suggestion in English, native speakers often answer with very short phrases? Things like:
“Sounds good.”
“That works.”
“No problem.”
“Sounds like a plan.”

These responses are everywhere in spoken English — at work, with friends, on the phone, and in text messages.

Today, let’s look at these very common response phrases native speakers use to respond to ideas, plans, and requests — and how each one sounds just a little different.

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976 - Wonder vs. Wander - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:49:53 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s look at a pair of words that sound very similar, but mean very different things: wonder and wander.

First, wonder. The vowel sound here is a short, relaxed uh sound - also known as the schwa.
The one in wonder is like the number one. One wonder. It’s a short vowel sound. One wonder
“I wonder what time it is.” “I wonder if she’s coming.” One wonder - same short sound.

Next is wander, wander. The vowel sound here is longer AH sound, like want. I want to Wander.
Your mouth opens more and the sound lasts longer - I want to Wander.
“We like to wander around the city.” “He wandered into the wrong room.” I want to Wander.

So listen to the difference: wonder - wander / wonder - wander / wonder - wander
The vowel sounds are different lengths: wonder, short. Wander, long. Remember, pronunciation is half listening and half doing, so practice every day!

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975 - That Reminds Me – English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:11 +0000

Like, if your friend says, “I finally finished that book I was reading.” you can say, “Oh! That reminds me, I still have a book I need to return to the library.”
Or, your roommate says, “I’m thinking of making pasta for dinner tonight” you can say, “Oh, that reminds me, we’re out of olive oil.”

“That reminds me” is like saying, “Your comment just made me think of something related.” It’s a very natural way to shift topics in English. Try using it in your English conversations this week.

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974 - Find vs. Find Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:42 +0000

Is it find or find out? A lot of English learners have this question.

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

So yeah, find or find out? Find means to locate a thing.

I just moved here last year and I'm still trying to find a good pizza shop.
I found my wallet. It fell behind my desk.

Find out means discover information.

I found out that my grandfather was a pastry chef.
Janna found out her boss is gonna quit the company.

So remember, you find a thing, but you find out information.

How about you? What are you trying to find? What have you found out recently? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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973 - Giving Advice in English - Have You Ever Thought About It?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:51:10 +0000

Do you ever feel a little uncomfortable giving advice in English? Maybe you want to help someone - but you don’t want to sound pushy, bossy, or rude. So you’re not sure what to say. The good news is, native speakers rarely give advice in a very direct way. Instead of saying things like, “You should do this,” we usually soften our advice and make it sound more friendly and conversational.

So today, let’s look at some very common, very natural ways native speakers give advice in everyday English.

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972 - Why Americans Don’t Say the T in Winter

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:04:41 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today, let’s talk about something fun in American English: Why “winter” and “winner” often sound exactly the same.

This happens because of a sound change called the N-flap. When N + T comes between two vowel sounds, the T often disappears or becomes a soft flap - something like a quick D sound.

winter sounds like winner
twenty sounds like twenny
plenty sounds like plenny

For example:

“I don’t like winter weather.” sounds like “I don’t like winner weather.”
“We invited twenty people.” sounds like “We invited twenny people.”

This isn’t slang - it’s just the natural rhythm of American English.

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971 - Talking About Plans and Intentions in English - Want To, Plan To, Be Going To, Hope To, and Intend To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:45:39 +0000

Do you ever notice that when you talk about your plans in English, you use the same phrase again and again?
Maybe you say things like: “I’m gonna do this.” “I’m gonna go there.” “I’m gonna improve my English.” Those sentences are totally fine. No problem at all.

But native speakers don’t only use “be going to” when they talk about future plans. We also use phrases like want to, plan to, hope to, and even intend to - and each one sounds a little different. So today, let’s look at five very common ways to talk about plans and intentions in English, and how native speakers really use them in everyday conversation.

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970 - It Turns Out - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:58:37 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently. And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today, let’s look at a really useful conversational phrase — “it turns out (that).”
We use it turns out to mean actually or in fact, especially when the result is surprising or different from what we expected.

Like, I left the house in a hurry, and it turns out I forgot my wallet.
Or when talking about relationships: They dated for a while, but it turns out they weren’t compatible.
We also use this phrase when we discover new information: I did some research, and it turns out my grandfather was a taxi driver for a while.

So remember, when something ends up being different than you expected, try using “it turns out…” It’s a very natural way to tell that kind of story in English.

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969 - Map Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:14:13 +0000

I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is map out. When you map out something, it means you plan it carefully, step by step - just like drawing a map.

Like, a lot of people map out their goals for the new year - health, work, hobbies, all of it.
My friend Olivia mapped out her budget for 2026 so she can save more.
And I just mapped out my podcast schedule for the next few months… busy but exciting!

And here’s a pronunciation tip. The P of Map links with out. Ma-pout

So how about you? Have you mapped out anything for the new year? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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968 - Talking About Obligation in English - Have To, Must, Need To, and Be Supposed To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:07:38 +0000

Do you ever feel like English has too many ways to say the same thing? Maybe you’ve wondered why English has have to, must, need to, and be supposed to, when they all seem to mean something like “I should do this.” Like, “I have to work late.” “I must finish this.” “I need to call her.” “I’m supposed to send the email.”

Today, we’ll look at four very common ways to talk about obligation, rules, and expectations - and you’ll hear how each one sounds a little different, even though they’re all connected to “things we should do.”

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967 - OR Sounds like ER - Speak Naturally in a Minute

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:42:29 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

One of the biggest pronunciation secrets in American English is how we reduce the sound “or.”
In everyday conversation, “or” often becomes a quick, relaxed “er.”

Do you want tea er coffee
Should we meet today er tomorrow?
Is your answer, yes er no?

This small reduction keeps the rhythm smooth and relaxed.

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966 - When It Comes To - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:49:27 +0000

Like, “When it comes to cooking, my sister is amazing.”
Or “When it comes to playing sports, well, it’s not my cup of tea.”
And you know what, when it comes to learning English, I’m glad you found me here!

It’s simple, natural, and you’ll hear it all the time - at work, in casual conversations, evenin TV shows and movies. So remember, the next time you want to give your opinion about a topic, try using “when it comes to…” It’s one of the most natural ways to start that sentence.

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965 - Gear Up For - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:31:29 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is gear up for. When you gear up for something, it means you get ready or prepare for it - mentally, physically, or with the things you need.

Like, these days a lot of people are gearing up for their New Year’s resolutions.
And the gym near my house is gearing up for the January rush - they even added new machines.
Even I’m gearing up for a busy month of new lessons and new projects.

Here’s a pronunciation tip: gear up for sounds like geer-uhp-for. The R in Gear links with UP.
So how about you? What are you gearing up for this month?

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964 - Talking About Habits in English - Always, Tend To, Keep ing, Used To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:13:52 +0000

Do you have this problem? When you talk about habits in English, you might use the same grammar again and again? Things like, “I eat breakfast at 7,” or “I go to bed late,” or “I work on Saturdays.” Those sentences are correct - no problem there. But if you always talk about habits that way, your English can start to sound a little flat or mechanical. The good news is, native speakers actually use several different expressions to talk about habits, depending on how strong the habit is, how they feel about it, or whether it’s something now or from the past.

Today, we’re going to look at four very common and very natural ways native speakers talk about habits in everyday conversation. And as we go, I’ll show you how each one sounds a little different, even though they’re all talking about repeated actions. Let’s dive in.

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963 - Shadowing - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:11:28 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Since this is the first lesson of this series in the new year, let’s try something different today. Now, I want to practice with you. Today’s tip is shadowing - one of the fastest ways to improve your American English pronunciation. Shadowing means listening to a native speaker and copying them at the same time - kinda like singing along, but with speaking. We’ll try it right now. I’ll say a sentence twice. First, just listen. Then the second time, shadow me - speak with me at the same time. Ready? Here we go.

Sentence 1 - reduction + linking: “I’m tryin’ uh learn more English.”
(Again for shadowing:) “I’m tryin’ uh learn more English.”
Sentence 2 - tiny W: “Doowit again.”
(Shadow:) “Doowit again.”
Sentence 3 - connected speech: “Whaddaya wanna do today?”
(Shadow:) “Whaddaya wanna do today?”

Shadowing helps you pick up natural reductions, linking, and rhythm without memorizing rules. Just copy the sound - your mouth will learn the pattern.

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Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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962 - Start Off On The Right Foot - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:25:19 +0000

Like, when it’s the first day back at work this year, your coworker might say: “I want to start the year off on the right foot.”
Or when you decide to remodel the kitchen, you can say: “Let’s start off on the right foot and keep everything organized from the beginning.”
We also use this phrase to talk about relationships: Like, Jack started off on the right foot with his new neighbors.

It’s positive, it’s friendly, and it’s perfect for January when everyone is thinking about goals, routines, and fresh starts. Start off on the right foot is a natural way to say you want to begin something well - whether it’s a new year, a new job, or even a new habit.

Lemme know in the comments how you’re planning to start your year off on the right foot, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next Saturday’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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961 - Kick Off - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is perfect for the new year - kick off. When you kick off something, it means you start it in an energetic or official way. We use kick of for events, projects, meetings, and even new habits or goals.

Like, my friend Emma kicked of2026 by joining a new gym.
A lot of companies kick off events with a big team meeting.
And me? I’m kicking off the new year with a fresh batch of podcast English lessons like this one.

And here’s a pronunciation tip: kick off sounds like kik-koff. The K at the end of kick links with off. That makes the sound smooth.

So how about you? How are you kicking off the new year? Maybe with a new hobby, a new routine, or a new goal for learning English?

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960 - Talking About Opinions - I Think, I Guess, I Suppose, I’d Say

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:37:49 +0000

Have you ever found yourself using “I think” a little too much when giving your opinion? Like, “I think that’s a good idea,” “I think we should try it,” “I think he’s right.” It’s a good expression - clear and direct - but maybe… a little too common? Well, the good news is, in English we’ve got a few more natural and interesting ways to share your thoughts.

Today, we’re gonna look at how native speakers casually express their opinions - not just with “I think,” but with a few other really natural, common phrases. And I’ll show you how we use each of them in daily conversation. Sound good? I’d say it does.

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959 - The Tiny Y - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:35:41 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.
Now, in everyday spoken American English, when a word ends with an “ee” sound and the next word starts with a vowel sound, we often connect those sounds with a very small, quick Y sound.
I call this the tiny Y.
Like, see it. We don’t stop the sound, and in one breath we say, see-yit. It’s not see. it. It’s see-yit. Like, That movie? I’m gonna see-yit tomorrow. Did you hear the tiny y? I’m gonna see-yit tomorrow.
Here are some other examples:
She is sounds like she-yiz. She-yiz the boss.
We are sounds like we-yar. We-yar happy to see you!
Many apples sounds like meni-yapples. There are meni-yapples on the table.
This tiny Y keeps the flow smooth and natural. Be sure to practice these phrases yourself this week and they will become part of your English.
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958 - To This Day - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:24:59 +0000

Like, I first saw Casablanca when I was in my twenties, and to this day, it’s still my favorite movie.”
Our relationship ended over 25 years ago, but to this day, I don’t know why she broke up with me.

You’ll hear the phrase to this day a lot in stories, interviews, and even documentaries, because it connects the past and present in a simple, powerful way. So try using to this day in your English conversations this week.

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957 - Luck Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:09:05 +0000

Today’s phrasal verb is luck out. When you luck out, it means you have really good luck - usually by chance. Something goes much better than you expected, and you didn’t have to do anything special. It just happened.

For example, this morning I lucked out and found a parking spot right in front of the station.
And my friend Jake lucked out last week - he got the last two tickets to a concert that had been sold out for days.
And yesterday, I lucked out at the supermarket… strawberries were half price!

Here’s a pronunciation tip: luck out sounds like luk-kout. The K at the end of luck connects with out.
So how about you? When was the last time you lucked out?

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956 - “So That,” “So as to” “In Order To,” and “To” - Talking About Purpose in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Thanks for tuning in! So… why are you listening to this podcast? Maybe it’s so that you can improve your English? Or in order to sound more natural? Or just to have fun learning something today? Well, whether you said so that, in order to, or to, you were talking about the purpose of doing something.

And that’s what these expressions are all about - showing the reason or goal behind an action.

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955 - Went, Gone, or Been - What’s the Real Difference?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:09 +0000

Have you ever gone somewhere… and then realized you should’ve been somewhere else? Or maybe you went somewhere, and now you’re trying to explain that… but the grammar just won’t come out right. Don’t worry - this happens to a lot of English learners. So today, we’re going to clear it all up.

Went, Been, Gone. Yeah - I know. These words all seem similar, and sometimes even native speakers mix them up. But there is a pattern. There is a logic behind when we use went, gone, and been. So today, I’m gonna break it down for you in a clear, simple way - with a bunch of examples to make it all stick.

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954 - The Tiny W - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

You are sounds like yoo-wahr. Yoo-wahr a nice person.
Who else sounds like hoo-welse. Hoo-welse is coming to the party?
To ask sounds like too-wask. You need too-wask the boss.

Be sure to practice these phrases yourself this week and they will become part of your English.
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953 - The Next Thing I Knew - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Like, “I sat down on the sofa to rest, and the next thing I knew, I fell asleep.”
Or: “I was looking at instagram on my phone, and the next thing I knew, it was after midnight.”

We use this expression to show a jump in time - like your story skips ahead to the next big moment.
So remember, if you want to make your storytelling more natural and dramatic, try using “the next thing I knew.” It brings your story to life.

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952 - Chew Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.
I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is chew out. When you chew someone out, it means you scold them strongly - usually because they did something wrong or made a big mistake. It’s a very informal, very American way to say “tell someone off.”

Like yesterday in the office, my manager chewed out the team because the report wasn’t finished on time.
And my friend Olivia got chewed out by her mom for coming home too late.
Even I got chewed out once - I forgot to reply to an important email, and the client was not happy.

Here’s a pronunciation tip: chew out sounds like choo-wout. The W sound in chew links with out.

So how about you? Has anyone ever chewed you out - or maybe you had to chew someone out?
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951 - Does "I hear you" mean "I can hear you?"

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Have you ever been in this situation? You’re venting to a friend about having a long and tough day, and your friend’s response is something like, Yeah, I hear you.” That little phrase - "I hear you"- has nothing to do with your friend's ears.
So - let’s talk about those moments when someone is telling you about a bad day, a tough situation, or something that’s just not going well. You want to respond in a way that shows you care, right? That you’re listening. That you understand. There are actually a bunch of phrases like that in everyday English that help you sound more natural when someone is complaining, venting, or just needs to feel heard. That’s what we’re going to look at today!

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950 - Stress Shift With Do and Did - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Like if someone says, how come you didn’t finish that report? You can say “I did finish the report.” And I sent it to you.
Or if you got a bad grade on an exam, and someone accuses you of not studying. You can tell them, “I did study. That was just a really tough exam”
Or maybe someone has the wrong idea about you. Like if your friend says, “we can’t go to that new sushi place, because Michael doesn’t like sushi. You can say, “I do like sushi.”

When you use do or did this way, the meaning becomes stronger and clearer. That’s how native speakers show emphasis. So next time you want to correct someone or strongly confirm something, try saying things like, “I did do it.” OR “I do wanna do it.” That’s the music of natural American English.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Like, “I was wondering if Jack would come late to the meeting - and sure enough, he did.”
And yesterday, on the way to the bakery, I was wondering if they would still have sesame bagels left, and when I got there, sure enough, they were sold out.
Here’s one more. The weather looked iffy all morning and sure enough, it started pouring during lunch.

Again, sure enough is not negative or positive. It just means, “Yep… that’s exactly what I thought would happen.”

Try using this phrase in one of your English conversations this week. And hey - sure enough, I think you’re gonna sound even more natural when you do. Lemme know in the comments how it goes, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next Saturday’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. By the way, if you want to see the video version of this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is bang out. When you bang something out, it means you produce it quickly - often a lot of it - without spending too much time on perfect details. It’s all about speed and getting things done fast.

Like, the other day, I had so many emails to answer that I just banged them out one after another.
And in my neighborhood, my friend Atsuko bangs out a lot of bagels at her bakery Cocon.
Yesterday, I banged out a quick pasta dish using whatever I had in the fridge.

And here’s a pronunciation tip: The G at the end of bang links with out. So it sounds like ban-gout
So how about you? What’s something you can bang out quickly - homework, ideas, or maybe dinner?
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947 - Verb + To Do Patterns With Special Meanings

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:00:11 +0000

You know, English is funny sometimes. We’ve got a ton of verbs that go with “to + verb” - like want to do, like to do, plan to do - and most of them just talk about an action, right? I want to go. I like to cook. I plan to travel. That’s easy. But! There are some verb + to do combinations that have a special meaning - a nuance - a deeper idea behind them. And that’s what we’re going to look at today.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

So, the other day, I was on the phone with my friend Ed. We had plans to meet at 1pm, and it was already 1:15. I said, "It’s time to go." And he goes, "It’s about time!" Ha! You ever hear that phrase? "It’s about time"? What does that even mean? Well, today, we’re going to talk about how to use a bunch of conversational phrases with “It’s time” in English.

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945 - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

When we say can’t you, the T of can’t blends with the Y of you. Can’t you becomes can’cha. “Can’cha see that?,” “Can’cha hear me?,” “Can’cha stay a little longer?”
And when we say aren’t you, the T in aren’t also blends with the Y of you. Aren’t you becomes aren’cha. “Aren’cha coming to the party?,” “Aren’cha ready?” “Aren’cha going home soon?”
And finally, It’s the same with ain’t you. The T in ain’t also blends with the Y of you. Ain’t you becomes ain’cha. “Ain’cha coming to the party?,” “Ain’cha ready?” “Ain’cha gonna tell me?”

Can’cha, aren’cha and ain’cha. This is how it goes in spoken American English. They help the rhythm stay smooth and make the whole sentence easier to say.

And if you want to sound more natural yourself, try using them in casual conversation. Hey, thanks for listening! And remember to follow and subscribe so you won’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next Sunday’s Speak Naturally in a Minute. Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Like, Maybe last night, you came home after a long day. You can say: “I was all hungry and tired when I got home last night.” all hungry and tired means very hungry, and very tired.
Or maybe your boss saw last month’s sales numbers and wasn’t happy. You could say: “The boss was all grumpy when he saw last month’s sales data.”
Here's another example. “Jen was all excited about her vacation.”

It’s casual, it’s expressive, and it sounds very natural in everyday American English. Just remember - this is spoken English, not something you’d use in formal writing.

Try using this pattern the next time you want to describe a strong feeling - like “I was all surprised!” It really brings your English to life. Lemme know in the comments how it goes, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next Saturday’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:07 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

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Today’s phrasal verb is weigh in on. When you weigh in on something, it means you offer your opinion in a discussion — especially when people want your thoughts or input.

Like in the office, the boss weighed in on Jack’s new marketing idea.
And yesterday, my friend Justin weighed in on which laptop I should buy.
And whenever I post a lesson like this online, you guys weigh in with awesome comments!

And here’s a pronunciation tip: The A sound of weigh links with in, and the N of in links with on. Altogether, it sounds like way-yih-non. Way-yih-non: very smooth and connected.

So how about you? What’s something you weighed in on recently - maybe a decision at work, a family plan, or even a friend’s problem? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening. And until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000

So I got invited to another one of Jack’s parties. If I go by myself, there’s a good chance I won’t know anyone, which is ok, unless a lot of people come. But if Jenny comes with me, then there’s a better chance of having fun. I wonder if she’ll go... or come with me. Come and go.

That’s the magic - and the confusion - of the verbs come and go in English. They seem simple… but they can be really tricky. Today we’re going to clear up one of the biggest confusions that even intermediate and advanced learners struggle with: the difference between come and go.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:11 +0000

The other day, I was thinking about the difference between though, even though, and although. Even though they all mean but, there’s a difference, though. And although you may not have learned it before… you’ll learn it today.

Though, Even Though, & Although all - express contrast, like you say one thing, but then mention something opposite. But how we use them depends on the situation, how formal or casual we want to sound, and the rhythm of the sentence. So today, I’ll walk you through the differences between though, even though, and although... with clear, natural examples to help you speak more fluently and confidently.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.
As we’ve said before, in everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction - that means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak.

Today, let’s look at two really common question reductions that you hear all the time in natural spoken English: don’t you and won’t you. These are pronounced like, doncha and woncha

When we say don’t you, the T of don’t blends with the Y of you. Don’t you becomes doncha.
Like “Doncha wanna go?” “Doncha know him?” “Doncha like it” Doncha

And when we say won’t you, the T of won’t blends with the Y of you. Won’t you becomes woncha.
“Woncha join us for lunch?” “Woncha come inside?” “Woncha tell me?” Woncha

So remember. Doncha and Woncha. These natural ways to say don’t you and won’t you in American English. They help the rhythm stay smooth and make the whole sentence easier to say.

And if you want to sound more natural yourself, try using them in casual conversation. Hey, thanks for listening! And remember to follow and subscribe so you won’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next Sunday’s Speak Naturally in a Minute. Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 04:00:07 +0000

Like, Maybe your coworker is acting strange. You can say: “What’s up with John today?”
Or if you’re confused about a rule at work, you might say: “What’s up with casual Fridays? Can we wear jeans or not?”
We also use it to talk about trends or new behaviors we don’t get. Like: “I don’t know what’s up with kids these days and that 6-7 thing.”

One thing to keep in mind is tone. With a neutral tone, it sounds curious. With a strong tone, it can sound annoyed or frustrated: “Oh man, what’s up with all this traffic today?”

What’s up with waiting? Go try this phrase in your next conversation!

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.
I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

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Today’s phrasal verb is brush up on. When you brush up on something, it means you review it or practice it again so you can improve. We usually use brush up on for skills, subjects, and knowledge.

For example, before my trip to Paris, I brushed up on my French a little.
And yesterday, my friend Emma brushed up on her Excel skills before her job interview.
If you want to brush up on your English, why not take a lesson with me!

And here’s a pronunciation tip: brush up on sounds like bruh-shuh-pon. The SH of brush links with UP, and the P of UP links with ON bruh-shuh-pon That makes it smooth and quick.

So how about you? What’s something you want to brush up on? Maybe English, a hobby, or a skill you haven’t used in a while? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening. And until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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937 - Phrasal Nouns For Daily English Conversation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Do you need a pick-me-up? I’m not being a show-off when I say that our little online get-togethers like this podcast are probably good for your English.

Thanks for tuning in! Let me start with a quick question. Have you ever heard someone say, “We’re having a little get-together this weekend”? Or maybe, “I could really use a pick-me-up”? You might think, wait a second – isn’t get a verb? Isn’t get together a phrasal verb? Yep - but when we add a hyphen and use it as a noun, it becomes something totally different. Today, we’re going to look at these kinds of phrases that native speakers use all the time, but they don’t always show up in grammar books. These are called phrasal nouns and for today’s lesson, we’re going to see how those verbs become nouns, and how we use them in conversation.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Let me ask you something… have you ever been surprised - like, really surprised - and you just didn’t know what to say in English? Imagine, you’re talking to a friend, and they say something totally unexpected. Like, “Hey, did you hear? Lisa is moving to Australia!” And you want to respond like a native speaker - with something more natural than just “Wow” OR “Really?”

That’s what we’re going to look at today - casual, real-life phrases that native English speakers use to show surprise. And hey - this isn’t just fun stuff. These phrases help you sound more natural and more confident when you speak. So let’s jump in!

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Podcast on YouTube.
Now, in everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction - that means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak. Today’s example is the word “didn’t.”

First, most native speakers drop the D in the middle. So instead of “didn’t,” we say “dih-n’t.” “dih-n’t.” The reason is if you pronounce the final D of did, and the next sound is N, D followed by N makes the sound stop. Did-n’t. Dropping the D makes the sound smoother: “dih-n’t.” Like, “I didn’t see your message.” becomes “I din’t see your message.” OR “She didn’t call me back.” becomes “She dih-n’t call me back.” “dih-n’t.”

And there’s one more thing. The final T in this word also tends to get very soft… or disappears. So “dih-n’t ” becomes “dih-n.” That’s right - both the D and the T get reduced. I’m sure you hear this all the time, like, “I didn’t hear you.” becomes “I dih-n hear you.” “She didn’t call me back.” becomes “She dih-n call me back.” and “They didn’t do it.” becomes “They dih-n do it.”

This is not slang and it’s not lazy. It’s just how real American English flows. So next time you say didn’t, try relaxing your tongue a bit: “I dih-n know.” “I dih-n get it.” That’s the rhythm of natural American speech.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

One common pattern is: Do me a favor and, plus a verb. You can say things like, “Do me a favor and close the window.” OR “Do me a favor and turn down the TV a little.”
We also use Do me a favor followed by a sentence. Like, “Do me a favor. Hand me that dictionary over there.” OR “Do me a favor, don’t tell anyone what we just talked about.
You can also use Do me a favor when you’re annoyed with someone. Like, Do me a favor and talk more quietly. OR Do me a favor. Stop smoking in this restaurant.

Using “do me a favor” is a common, indirect way to soften your request. Even when you’re annoyed. So do me a favor and try using this phrase in one of your English conversations this week, ok?
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933 - Chip In - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Today’s phrasal verb is chip in. When you chip in, it means you contribute money, effort, or help toward something - especially when everyone gives a little to make something happen.

For example, at the office, we all chipped in to buy a birthday gift for our manager.
And last weekend, my friends chipped in to rent a cabin in the mountains.
And at home, my neighbors and I chipped in to help our elderly neighbor clean up his yeard. It was a nice way to do something together.

And gere’s a pronunciation tip: Chip in sounds like chi-pin. The P at the end of chip links with in, so it sounds like chi-pin.

So how about you? When was the last time you chipped in for something - maybe a gift, a party, or a project?

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932 - How To Politely Refuse an Invitation in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Has this ever happened to you? Someone invites you to do something - maybe go out for dinner, or join a party - but you can’t go. Maybe you’re too busy. Maybe you don’t want to go. But you feel a little nervous about saying no? Yeah... totally understandable. Saying no in English isn’t always easy, so today let’s learn how to do it.

In this lesson, we’re going to look at how we invite people in English, and more importantly, how to politely say no when you can’t accept that invitation. This is super helpful for conversations at work, school, or even with friends.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Thanks for joining me today! If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between “Have you eaten yet?” and “Are you still eating?”... or if you’re not sure when to use anymore - then this episode is for you. These four little words - still, yet, already, and anymore - seem simple, but when it comes to questions and negative sentences, things can get a little tricky. So today, we’ll take a deep dive into how they work, with plenty of real, everyday examples.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

“I’m tryin’ uh finish this report.”
“I’m tryin’ uh get up earlier.”
And these days, “I’m tryin’ uh learn Japanese.”

It’s quick, relaxed, and totally natural - especially in everyday conversation and songs. You’ll hear this kind of reduction all the time in American English, like what we studied last Sunday: Lemme, gimme, and gemme. So next time you say I’m trying to, relax your mouth and let it flow: “I’m tryin’ uh.” That’s the rhythm of real American English.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.
And if you want to watch this lesson, just look for Happy English Michael on YouTube.

Today, let’s look at a really common phrase you’ll hear in everyday English - “Does that make sense?”
We use does that make sense? to check if the other person understands what we just explained.
It’s a more natural and friendly way to say “Do you understand?” - which can sometimes sound a little too direct.

For example, if you’re giving directions, you could say:
“Go straight two blocks, turn right at the light, and the café’s on the left. Does that make sense?”
Or, if you’re helping a coworker with a report, you might say:
“So, we’ll send this out by Friday, and then follow up next week. Does that make sense?”

It’s polite, warm, and shows you care that the other person understood you. So next time you’re explaining something, try ending with a friendly “Does that make sense?” - just to make sure!

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.
I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. And if you want to watch this lesson just look for Happy English Michael on YouTube.

Today’s phrasal verb is rattle off. When you rattle something off, it means you say or list things quickly and easily - usually without stopping to think much. It’s like when someone just fires off information from memory.

Like, my friend Lisa is amazing with dates. You can ask her about any historical event, and she’ll rattle off the exact year it happened.
And my coworker Tom can rattle off ten phrasal verbs in thirty seconds - no problem at all.

Here’s a pronunciation tip: rattle off - ra-dl-off. The T sound of rattle is a flap T sound, and the L sound of links with off, so it sounds like ra-dloff.
So how about you? Is there something you can rattle off - maybe song lyrics, movie quotes, or English phrasal verbs?

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

I get it - make and do can be super confusing. You’ve probably learned that both verbs mean "to take action" in some way. But for example, how do you know when to say make a mistake or do your homework? That’s what we’re going to clear up.

Today we’re going to talk about two small but mighty verbs in English: make and do. These verbs show up everywhere - but the tricky part is knowing when to use which one. So today, we’ll go over the core difference between make and do, and I’ll give you lots of real-life examples along the way. Let’s get started!

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926 - How to Agree and Disagree Politely in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I guess you're here because you think podcasts are a good way to learn English. Yeah, absolutely — I was thinking the same thing. You might even think they are the best way to learn. Well, I see your point, but I’m not sure everyone would think so. Maybe we can agree to disagree. That’s the language we’ll look at today.

In this podcast English lesson, we’re going to talk about something that happens all the time in conversations — agreeing and disagreeing. But not just saying “yes” or “no.” We’re going to look at how to do this politely — whether you’re in a meeting, having a group chat, or just talking with a friend.

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

In everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction. Here, reduction means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak. It’s when certain words or syllables lose their full sound to make speech smoother and faster. Today, let’s look at three really common reductions: lemme, gimme, and gemme.

Like, instead of saying let me, we reduce it to lemme. The T sound at the end of let, is dropped. Lemme. You can say things like, “Lemme see that.” “Lemme know when you’re ready.” or “Lemme know what time the meeting starts.” Lemme.

And instead of saying give me, we reduce it to gimme comes from give me.The V sound at the end of give, is dropped. Gimme. You can say things like, “Gimme a second.” “Gimme that pen.” Or “Can you gimme a hand moving this desk?. Gimme

Finally for today, instead of saying get me, we reduce it to gemme. The T sound at the end of get is dropped. Gemme. You can say things like, “Gemme a coffee, please.” “Can you gemme a towel?” Or, “You’re going for donuts? Can you gemme one?”

These reductions happen naturally in everyday casual conversation. And reductions aren’t a lazy way of speaking. They’re just how people really talk smoothly. So next time you hear lemme, gimme, or gemme, you’ll know the meaning. And when you use them yourself, your English will sound smoother and more natural.

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924 - Saturday Short - Sounds Like a Plan

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Today, let’s look at a really natural and friendly phrase you’ll hear all the time in everyday English - “Sounds like a plan.” We use sounds like a plan when we agree to someone’s suggestion or idea. It’s a casual, upbeat way to say “That’s a good idea” or “Let’s do that.”

For example, your friend says: “Let’s meet at 6 for dinner.” You can reply: “Sounds like a plan!”
Or maybe your coworker says: “How about we finish this project on Monday?” You can say: “Yeah, sounds like a plan.”

It’s short, friendly, and works perfectly in everyday conversation - at work, with friends, even with your family.

So remember, the next time someone suggests something you agree with, skip the formal “That is a good idea.” and just say “Sounds like a plan!” It’s a natural way to reply!

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923 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Whip Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Today’s phrasal verb is whip up. When you whip something up, it means you make or create something quickly - usually food, but it can also be ideas, energy, or excitement.

Like, yesterday morning I was in a rush, so I whipped up some scrambled eggs before heading out the door.
And the other day, my neighbor whipped up a batch of cookies and brought them over. Best surprise ever!
Or my friend Amy is so creative - she can whip up a great PowerPoint presentation in no time.

So how about you? What’s something you can whip up quickly - maybe a meal, a project, or even a good idea? Leave a comment, and remember to follow or subscribe!

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

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:54:59 +0000

Let’s table this. That’s what the boss said. And then someone else said, we need to pivot. So then I suggested we take it off line, but the boss said, Let’s not reinvent the wheel. Ah, the language of business.

have you ever been in a meeting or on a Zoom call and someone says something like, “Let’s circle back on that” or “We need to pivot”… and you’re just sitting there thinking, “Wait, what did that mean?” Today, let’s take a closer look at what these buzzwords really mean in plain English - and how native speakers use them in everyday business conversations.

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921 - Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:00:08 +0000

I know that I promised to keep you in the loop, so I’m touching base with you in this podcast English lesson to let you know I’ve been thinking outside the box and everything you need to improve your English is here in the pipeline.

Today, we're going to look at six of the most common idioms you’ll hear in American offices, and help you sound more natural and confident at work - or at least understand what your coworkers are saying.

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920 - Sunday Speak - The Schwa Sound- The Secret to Natural Speech

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:00:10 +0000

One of the biggest secrets to sounding natural in English is something called the schwa sound. It’s the most common sound in American English, and it’s a huge reason why native speakers sound so smooth and relaxed when they talk.

The schwa sounds like uh - not strong or clear, just soft and lazy: uh. We use it in many unstressed syllables and small words: Like the vowel sounds in umbrella, the a in what [whut], the i in anima [AN-uh-muhl] and the a in Sofa [SO-fuh].

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919 - 6-7 Is The Hottest Slang From GEN-Z

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:09 +0000

In today’s Saturday Short, Michael talks about one of the newest slang expressions to hit the English language — “6-7.”
You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar.
It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving.
So, what does “6-7” really mean? Let’s find out together!

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918 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Zone Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is zone out. When you zone out, it means your mind starts to wander and you stop paying attention - especially when you’re tired, bored, or distracted. Basically, your body’s there, but your brain takes a little break.

Like the other day, I was in a long meeting, and about halfway through, I totally zoned out.
Or my friend Olivia said she was watching a movie, but she zoned out and missed the ending.
And when I ride the train home at night, sometimes I just zone out and stare out the window. It’s kind of relaxing, actually.

Here’s a pronunciation tip: zone out - zohn-out. The N connects smoothly with out, like zoh-nout.
So how about you? When do you usually zone out - at work, in class, or maybe when someone’s talking too long? Leave a comment, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verb Friday.

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917 - How Halloween is Really Celebrated in the USA

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Boo! Did I scare you? I hope not. Halloween is literally right around the corner, and depending on where you live that may or may not have any particular meaning for you. But in the USA? Well, let’s go trick or treating...

Thanks for tuning in. And hey, Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 If you’re listening to this on October 31st - or even a day or two later - I hope you’re feeling the spooky season vibes. Two weeks ago, we kicked off our Halloween series with some scary vocabulary. And today, we’re keeping the Halloween spirit alive with something a little different - a look at how Halloween is really celebrated here in the USA.

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916 - How to Use “Yet” in Conversations

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:35:28 +0000

“Are we there yet?” That’s a question you’ve probably heard - or maybe even asked - especially if you’ve ever taken a road trip with kids: “Are we there yet?” “Not just yet!”

Yet is just a three-letter word, but it’s packed with meaning. It helps you talk about time, expectations, contrast, and even emphasis. And once you learn how to use yet naturally, your English is going to sound a whole lot more fluent. So today, let’s look at four of the most common ways we use yet - and I’ll show you how this tiny word makes a big impact in everyday conversation.

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915 - How to Use “Get” in 5 Different Ways In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:10 +0000

Let me ask you something - have you ever noticed how often people say get in English? I mean seriously - we get tired, we get pizza, we get better, we get going, we get caught in the rain, and we get used to the cold. Well, some of us. Get is one of the most flexible and common verbs in English - and native speakers use it all the time in conversation. So today, let’s get into it… and take a look at five of the most useful ways we use get in natural, everyday English.

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914 - Sunday Speak - Ya Didja Whaddaya - Connected Speech In American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:10 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally.

Now, In spoken American English, we often connect words together, and when we do, the sounds change. That’s called connected speech. You’ll hear it all the time in words and phrases like ya, didja, and whaddaya.

So instead of saying “Do you”, Americans usually say “d’ya” or just “ya.”
- “Do you like sushi?” → “D’ya like sushi?” or “Ya like sushi?”
Instead of “Did you”, we say “didja.”
- “Did you see that movie?” → “Didja see that movie?”
And instead of “What do you,” we say “whaddaya.”
- “What do you think?” → “Whaddaya think?”
- “What do you mean?” → “Whaddaya mean?”

This kind of connected speech makes English sound smoother and faster — the way people really talk. So next time you listen to native speakers, try to catch those little sound changes. Ya hear ’em? That’s connected speech!

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913 - Saturday Short - You Know What? Guess What?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today, let’s look at two really common and super natural phrases you’ll hear in everyday English: “You know what?” and “Guess what?” We use both of these when we want to grab someone’s attention - usually before we share some news, an idea, or an opinion. They make your speech sound lively and conversational and they’re kind of like how we say, “Hey, listen to this!”

Like: “You know what? I think I’m finally getting used to this cool weather.” Or: “You know what? I’ve decided to start going to the gym again.”

And guess what? is even more playful. We use it when we’re excited to share news or something surprising.
Like: “Guess what? I passed my driving test!” Or: “Guess what? My favorite band is coming to Japan!”

When you use you know what or guess what, your tone matters. Both phrases sound best with energy and a rising intonation - it builds a little excitement before you say your news. So remember...you know what and guess what, are great for starting a story, sharing good news, or giving an opinion in a fun, natural way. And you know what? I think you’re gonna sound even more fluent when you start using these in your conversations!

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912 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Buckle Down

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is buckle down. When you buckle down, it means you start working seriously and with focus — especially after being a bit lazy or distracted. You stop wasting time and get things done. And we tend to say, buckle down and DO somerthing.

Like my buddy Kevin. He was having fun all summer, but now that classes started, he really needs to buckle down and study.
Or my coworker Amy — she had a big project deadline coming up, so she buckled down this week and finished everything on time.
And me? I’ll be honest — I’ve been putting off updating my website, but this weekend I’m gonna buckle down and finally get it done.

So how about you? Is there something you need to buckle down and do — maybe work, study, or a personal goal? Leave a comment, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verb Friday. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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911-Understanding And Using The Subjunctive Mood In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I suggest you listen carefully to this podcast. And if you’re with a friend right now, I suggest he listen carefully as well. Or she listen carefully. I mean, if I were you, I’d definitely stick around for this one.

Today we’re diving into a part of English grammar that doesn’t follow the usual rules - but native speakers use it all the time without thinking twice. Especially in American English. It’s called the subjunctive mood - and while that might sound technical or tricky, it’s actually pretty simple once you know how it works. So today, I’ll walk you through four common ways we use the subjunctive - all with real-life, everyday examples.

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910 - How To Use Should, Wish, And If Only To Express Regret In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey, let me ask you a question - have you ever made a decision… and then later thought, “Oh man, I shouldn’t have done that”? Or maybe you’ve thought, “If only I had done it differently.” Yeah. That, my friend, is regret - and we all feel it sometimes. Regret is one of those universal emotions - something everyone experiences. And in English, we’ve got a few really natural and emotional ways to talk about it. So today, I’ll show you how to use phrases like “I should have,” “I wish I had,” and “If only I had” - plus some everyday expressions people use when they mess up.

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909 - Sunday Speak - The American Flap T Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally.

Now, in American English, there’s a special sound we make with the letter T. It’s called the flap T, and it sounds kind of like a soft D sound. You’ll hear it in words like better, water, and pretty. So instead of saying “BET-ter,” “WAH-ter,” and “PRIT-ty,” Americans usually say “BEH-der,” “WAH-der,” and “PRI-dee.” This sound happens when the T comes between two vowel sounds — like the a and e in water, or the i and y in city. Let me give you some sentences to practice this:

“I feel better today.” → “I feel beh-der today.”
“We had a pretty nice day in the city.” → We had a pri-dee nice day in the sih-dy.”
“Can I get a glass of water?” → “Can I gedda glass of wah-der?”

This flap T sound makes your English smoother and more natural — just like how most Americans really speak. Thanks for listening. And remember to like, follow, and subscribe so you won’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Sunday Speak. Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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908 - Saturday Short – Learn To Use The Conversational Phrase, You Know What I Mean?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:41:26 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today, let’s look at a super common phrase you’ll hear in everyday English: “You know what I mean?” We use you know what I mean? to seek agreement or to check if the other person understands us. It’s kind of like soft tag questions, like isn’t it? that keeps the conversation friendly and connected.

Like, in the office, you might say: “There’s something strange about the new marketing manager, you know what I mean?” OR “That meeting felt way too long, you know what I mean?”
And on a rainy Monday, “Man, this weather makes me so sleepy, you know what I mean?”
Again, when you say you know what I mean, you’re not really asking for information. You’re just trying to connect what you’re thinking with the other person. It makes your English sound more relaxed, natural, and conversational. And here’s a quick pronunciation tip - in real life, we often say it like this: “Y’know what I mean?” Go ahead, try saying that out loud.

So remember, you know what I mean? is a great way to show understanding, invite agreement, and sound more like a native speaker. You know what I mean?

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907 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning and Usage Of Flake Out In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-poi nt English lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is flake out. When you flake out, it means you agree to do something - like meet up, help out, or join an event - but then you don’t show up or don’t follow through. Basically, you cancel or disappear at the last minute.

Like last weekend. My friend Jake said he’d help me move the pianos, but he totally flaked out.
And then the next day, Jenny promised to come to dinner, but she flaked out and texted an hour before saying she was “too tired.”
And honestly, I’ve flaked out before too, totally not something I’m proud of at all.

And here’s a little pronunciation tip: flake out - flay-kout. The K sound at the end of flake connects right into out. Fla......kout. flay-kout!

So how about you? Has a friend ever flaked out on you? Or maybe you’ve flaked out on someone before? Leave a comment, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verb Friday. Thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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906 - How to Use ‘By’ in English - Time, Deadlines, and Authorship Explained

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:10:00 +0000

Welcome - and by the way - thanks for stopping by today! I’ve been thinking… by is one of those little words that shows up everywhere in English. It’s just two letters, but it does a lot of work.

Today we’re gonna take a close look at by - and I think you’ll be surprised at how many different ways we use it. You’ve probably seen BY in phrases like “by the time I got there,” or “a book by Hemingway,” or even “I’ll finish it by Friday.” Yeah - by is short, but powerful. Time, location, who did something, how something happens… yep, by does it all. So, let’s break it down - nice and easy.

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905 - Creepy, Spooky, and Downright Scary - Halloween Words in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to do a little Halloween-themed English. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to dive into some spooky vocabulary, creepy idioms, and even take a look at how Halloween is celebrated in the U.S. Let’s kick it off today with something super useful - Halloween vocabulary! Now, you might be thinking, “Michael, I’m not a fan of horror movies.” That’s totally fine! But you know what? These words aren’t just for Halloween. Native speakers use them in everyday conversation - often in a humorous or exaggerated way. So let’s jump in before something…jumps out.

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904 - How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:57:09 +0000

Did you know? Eating healthy foods can make you healthy, but I heard that drinking certain wines with cheeses can make you happy. Foods? Wines? Cheeses?

You know, English is a strange language sometimes. Like, words that are usually uncountable suddenly show up with an “s” on the end. Like…foods, cheeses, and wines? Wait a minute — aren’t those uncountable nouns? Well… yes! But also… no. Let me show you how it works — and why it actually makes a lot of sense once you understand the pattern.

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903 - Sunday Speak - Use "I Dunno" To Sound More Natural

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally.

Now, one of the most common phrases in English is “I don’t know.” But in everyday conversation, most native speakers don’t pronounce each word clearly like that. Instead, we usually say “I dunno.” (“EYE-duh-NO”) That’s right — I don’t know becomes I dunno. It’s just a natural sound change that happens when we speak quickly.

“Who’s coming to the party?” → “I dunno.”
“What time does the movie start?” → “Eh, I dunno.”
“I’m gonna ask Tom where Jenny is” → “He dunno.”

The meaning doesn’t change — it’s just faster, smoother, and more natural. So next time you want to say I don’t know, try saying I dunno. It’ll make your English sound more relaxed and more natural.

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902 - Saturday Short - How To Use Let Me Tell You Something In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today, let’s look at a really common and powerful phrase: “Let me tell you something.” We use let me tell you something when we want to share our feelings, give an opinion, or emphasize what we’re about to say. It helps grab the listener’s attention and makes your speech sound more natural — and more emotional.

Let’s say your friend just ask you about a new restaurant in town. You could say:
“Oh, let me tell you something - their pasta is incredible!”
Or maybe you saw a movie, and a friend says she heard it’s boring. You can say:
“Let me tell you something, that movie is one of the best I’ve seen this year.”
We also use it when we feel strongly about something: “Let me tell you something — learning English takes time, but it’s totally worth it.”

So remember, let me tell you something is a great way to add emotion, confidence, or strong opinion to what you say. It’s natural, it’s friendly, and it really makes your English sound alive.
And let me tell you something - if you keep practicing with these Saturday Shorts, your English is only going to get better and better! Oh, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Saturday Short. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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901 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning and Usage of Crank Out In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:55:32 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday.
I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is crank out. When you crank something out, it means you produce it quickly, often in large amounts. This phrase is often used for things like writing, work, or manufacturing — anything that can be produced at a fast pace, sometimes with a focus on quantity over quality.

The factory in the next town cranks out thousands of sneakers every week.
My friend Amanda writes for a travel blog, and last week she cranked out five articles in just two days!
And I remember when I was in college — we all cranked out our final papers right before the deadline. Typical, right?

And hey, here’s a little pronunciation tip: crank out… crank-out. The K at the end of crank links smoothly into the O of out. Crank-out.

So how about you? What’s something you’ve cranked out lately — work, content, projects, maybe a bunch of emails? Leave a comment, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next
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900 - Thank You, and What I’ve Learned From 900 Podcasts

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:05:21 +0000

Hey, can you believe it? This is Episode 900 of the Happy English Podcast. Nine. Hundred. Episodes. I can hardly believe it myself. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way!

I just want to take a moment today to say how grateful I am to YOU. Whether this is your first time listening, your 50th time, or you’ve been here since Episode 1, thank you. The fact that you listen, learn, and grow with me is what keeps me showing up here week after week. So today, I want to share a little bit of my story, what I’ve learned from doing 900 episodes, and some advice for you on your English journey.

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899 - How to Use 'Ain’t' in Real English Conversation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Here’s a question. Have you ever heard someone say ain’t in a song or a movie? Like, <“Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone,”> or “I ain’t got no time for that”? Maybe you wondered… is ain’t actually English? Well, it sure ain’t in the textbooks, but it is in real life! And I ain’t kidding.

Today we’re diving into a word that confuses a lot of English learners - ain’t. It’s not considered “standard” grammar, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong. In fact, native speakers use ain’t all the time in casual, spoken English, and especially in music, movies, and everyday conversation. So, if you’ve ever asked yourself, “What does ain’t even mean?” - today’s episode is for you.

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898 - 4 Ways To Use So In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:06:14 +0000

You know, I started this podcast in 2014 so I can help people speak English better. And now, there are so many podcast episodes, It’s almost near a thousand. So, check this one out.

Today, we’re talking about so. Just two letters - S-O. But this little word works overtime in English. We use so to show a result, to give a reason, to add emphasis, and yeah, we even use it when we’re not sure what to say next. So let’s break it down. I’ll show you four ways we use so, with lots of examples to help you sound more natural when you speak English.

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897 - Sunday Speak - Using Hang On To Ask Someone To Wait

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally.

Sometimes, you need to ask someone to wait. In situations like this, you could say “Please wait a moment.” And sure, that’s correct English — but it sounds a bit formal and not something we usually say to friends or coworkers. In everyday conversation, we have a more natural and friendly way to ask someone to wait: “Hang on.”

Like, when you’re on the phone and need to check something. You can say, “Hang on, let me grab my notes.”
Or, if you’re in the middle of doing something, and your friend says, “Hey, can you look at this?” You can say, “Hang on a second.”
Even if someone’s talking too fast, you can say, “Whoa, hang on! Say that again?”

It’s short, casual, and super natural. So next time instead of “Please wait a moment,” just say “Hang on.”

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896 - Saturday Short - Using Kind of, Sort of, and A bit To Soften Your Sentence

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today, let’s look at three really natural phrases: kind of, sort of, and a bit. We use these to soften what we’re saying. They make a statement sound less strong, less direct — and that makes your English sound more natural in everyday conversation.
For example, let’s say you’re tired after work. Instead of just saying, “I’m tired,” you can soften it by saying: “I’m kind of tired today.” Or: “I’m a bit tired after work.” Here’s another one. Imagine you saw a movie, but you didn’t really love a it, but you don’t want to sound too negative. You could say: “That movie was sort of boring.” It’s not as harsh as, “That movie was boring.”

So remember — kind of, sort of, and a bit are like little cushions for your sentences. They soften your opinion and make it sound friendlier and more natural. So, are you kind of ready to try these out in your own conversations? I bet you are! Oh, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Saturday Short. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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895 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Using Jazz Up Make Something More Exciting

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday, with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. Today’s phrasal verb is jazz up.

When you jazz something up, it means you make it more interesting, exciting, or attractive. It’s like giving something a little extra style or energy. Like, my friend Lisa was hosting a party last weekend. She jazzed up her living room with some cool lights and a new playlist. At work, Tony jazzed up his presentation by adding some funny memes. And me? Well, I jazzed up my dinner the other night by adding some hot chili sauce.

So how about you? Do you like to jazz up your cooking, your house, or maybe even your social media posts? Leave a comment below, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verb Friday. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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894 - Usage and Meaning Of "Even" In Negative Sentences

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

They didn’t even say thank you. Not “they didn’t say thank you.” They didn’t even say thank you. So… what’s the deal with even in negative sentences?

In Episode 880, we looked at how to use even in general - like for comparisons and emphasis. But today, we’re going to zoom in on something more specific… and honestly, something really common - using even in negative sentences.

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893 - The Difference Between So, Too, & Very In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:09 +0000

It was very cool this morning. Like around 11 degrees celsius. When I took Max for a walk I was actually surprised it was so cool. Like, there’s a nip in the air kinda cool. Boy, I’m hoping this coming winter isn’t too cold. Let’s see how it goes.

These three little words - too, very, and so - all come before adjectives, and they all talk about how much of something there is. Like, how hot, how tall, how tired… but the feeling and intention behind each word is a little different. So today, we’re going to break it all down with real examples, and I’ll show you exactly how to use them naturally.

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892 - How To Talk About Reason Without Saying Because In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I’m so hungry. No time for lunch today. No wonder my stomach is grumbling. That’s why i decided to order a double cheeseburger and some fries...at the diner.

Because is a great word - and it’s totally correct. But when it comes to speaking naturally, we often don’t use because directly. Instead, we give the reason in a more casual, fluent way. So today, I’ll show you how native English speakers give reasons in conversation - without actually saying because.

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891 - Sunday Speak - Using How Come Instead Of Why

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:07 +0000

Now, when you want to ask why in English, sure, you can just say “why.” But in everyday conversation, native speakers often use a more casual phrase: “How come?” “How come” means the same as “why,” but it sounds softer, friendlier, and very conversational. And, it’s easy to use. You can use it by itself! Like, your friend says, “I’m skipping lunch today.” You can ask, “How come?” Or your coworker says, “I can’t make it to the meeting.” You can ask, “Oh really? How come?”

You can also put how come in front of any sentence to make a casual question. Like, if your friend never comes to the karaoke party, you can ask, How come you don’t like karaoke? Or if a coworker comes to the office late, you can ask, How come you came late this morning.

How come. It’s short, casual, and super natural. So next time, instead of just “why,” try saying “How come?”

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890 - Saturday Short: How to Use Negative Questions Naturally in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

We often use a negative question like “Isn’t this…?” or “Aren’t you…?” in conversation. Technically, these are not questions for asking something. They are a casual and friendly way to confirm something or make a suggestion.
For example, if you and your friend are at the peir on a sunny day, you might say: “Isn’t this a perfect day for fishing?” You’re not really asking for information — you’re confirming what you already think. OR "Aren't these donuts delicious!”
Or if you’re making a suggestion, you can use the same pattern. Like: “It’s almost 5pm. Isn’t it better to take the subway?” Here, you’re giving your suggestion in the form of a question. Here’s another one. “The exam is a week away. Shouldn’t you start studying?”
So remember, negative questions like “Isn’t it…?” and “Aren’t you…?” are great for confirming ideas or suggesting something in a very natural, conversational way. “Isn’t that interesting!” So, aren’t you gonna try to use this kind of English in your conversations?

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889 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning And Usage Of Slack Off In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Today’s phrasal verb is slack off. When you slack off, it means you become lazy about your work, your studies, or your responsibilities. You don’t try as hard as you should.

Like, my friend Eddie started going to the gym in in July, but by the middle of this month, he really started to slack off. And in the office, Jenny was slacking off all week, so now she has to stay late to finish her project. And me? Honestly speaking, I’ve been slacking off on studying Japanese reading and writing. But now that I have Sayaka-sensei’s new book, Japanese Kanji from scratch, I’m a lot more motivated.

By the way, notice the pronunciation: slack off…slack-koff (2x). We connect the K at the end of slack with off: slack-koff.

So how about you? Do you ever slack off — maybe at work, school, or even with your hobbies? Leave a comment below, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Friday Phrasal Verb. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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888 - Using Tag & Negative Questions To Comment And Confirm In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey, let me ask you a question - You’ve studied English grammar, haven’t you? And you’ve probably heard tag questions or negative questions before, right? Well, isn’t this going to be an interesting lesson for you!

It's a nice day, isn't it? That's a Tag Question, and today, I’ll show you how these work - and how you can use them to sound more like a native speaker.

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887 – How To Use Unless, As Long As, And In Case In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Unless you have something else to do right now, You should listen to this whole podcast episode. And as long as you’re listening, why not take notes...In case you want to use the phrases from this lesson in your daily English.

These three little phrases - unless, as long as, and in case - all help us talk about situations that might happen. But they each have a different nuance, and getting them right can make your English sound much more natural. Let's dive in!

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886 - Learn The Difference Between Have Got And Have In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

You know what? I’ve got a question for you. Or… should I say, I have a question for you? Hmm. Which one sounds better? Or… are they both OK?

For many English learners, “have got” can be a little confusing. I mean, we’ve got “I have a dog,” and “I’ve got a dog”… and both are correct? What’s going on here? Well today, we’re going to break it all down — grammar, style, and real-world usage — so you’ll know exactly how and when to use “have” and “have got.”

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885 - Sunday Speak - How To Use Gotcha To Show Understanding In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally.

One thing you need to know how to do in English is to communicate that you understood what someone said. Like if someone gives you directions on the street. You could say, Oh ok, I understand. And sure, that’s correct English — but it can sound a little formal or stiff in everyday conversation. In everyday, English conversation, we use the compact form of I understand, gotcha. Gotcha is the short and quick version of “I got what you said.” “I gah-twa-cha-said” “gotcha!

Like, your friend says, “Let’s meet at 7 instead of 6.” You can just reply, “Gotcha.”
Or your coworker says, “Don’t forget to send that email before lunch.” You can answer, “Gotcha.”
Or if someone gives you directions — “Turn left at the bank and then right at the station.” — you can simply say, “turn left, and then right. Gotcha.”

It’s short, it’s casual, and it sounds super natural. So next time instead of “I understand,” try saying “Gotcha.”

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884 - Saturday Short - How To Use By The Way To Change The Topic In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today, let’s look at a commonly used conversational phrase is “by the way.”
We use by the way when we want to add something to the conversation, kind of like when we need to change the topic, or bringing up an extra point. It’s casual, friendly, and super common in everyday English.

Like of you’re at a party, catching up with a friend. You can say something like, “It’s great seeing you tonight. Oh, and by the way, how’s your brother doing?” OR if you’re talking to a coworker about something and you want to bring up another point. The conversation can go like this. “Yea, I finally finished that coding project this morning. Oh, by the way, did you get a chance to check your email?”

Using by the way is like saying, “Oh, there’s one more thing…” but in a natural, conversational way.
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883 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Mull Over

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb. Every Friday, I’ll be here with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Last week we looked at toy with, which means to consider something not so seriously. Today’s phrasal verb is the opposite of that: mull over. When you mull something over, it means you think about it carefully before making a decision. You’re not rushing. You’re taking your time to consider the options.

Like, my buddy David got a job offer in another city. He said he needs to mull it over before he gives them his answer.
Last week, Emily was thinking about buying a new car, but she told me she wanted to mull it over for a few days first.
And me? I’ve been mulling over the idea of starting a new project for my students — but I want to be sure it’s the right time.

By the way, notice the pronunciation: mull over...muh-lover. We link the L at the end of mull with over: muh-lover.

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882 - Fall Vocabulary in American English - Autumn Words and Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Fall is right around the corner. Soon there will be a nip in the air as you look at the harvest moon, while sipping your pumpkin spice latte. When the season changes, so does the way we talk. So today, before Indian Summer comes, let’s dive into some seasonal vocabulary and phrases that’ll help you talk about fall just like a native speaker.

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881 - Speaking Naturally - How Native Speakers Break Grammar Rules

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Let me say right now, this ain’t gonna be your average English lesson. And even considering that I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years, I ain’t got no problem sharing this information with you. What I’m trying to say is, would you mind if I break some grammar rules today?

In this lesson, I want to show you how native speakers break grammar rules — and why that’s actually a part of sounding more natural when you speak.

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880 - Seven Ways To Use Even In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I came up with this podcast yesterday. I even wrote some of it in the car. And even though I touched on this topic in a podcast like 10 years ago, this lesson is ever better.

Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “He even brought his cat to the party,” and thought… what’s going on with that little word even? It’s just four letters, but even does a lot of work in English. Native speakers use it all the time — in comparisons, for contrast, for emphasis — and in a few fixed phrases, too. So today, let’s break it down.

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879 - Sunday Speak - Polite Ways to Say No In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:00:10 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally. Now, sometimes in English we need to say “no,” but just saying no can sound too direct or even a little rude. So let’s look at some casual, yet polite, natural ways to say no.

If someone invites you to do something and you don’t want to, you can say:

“I’ll pass.” Like, Want to come out for karaoke tonight? → Thanks, I’ll pass.
“Not really my thing.” Like, do you want to go bouldering? → Nah, That’s not really my thing.
And one that I like to use all the time is “It’s not my cup of tea.” Like, Everyone’s watching that new horror movie, but scary films are not my cup of tea.

So, I’ll pass, It’s not really my thing, and It’s not my cult of tea. When you need to refuse or decline something, these all sound softer, more polite, and very natural. So how about you? What’s something that’s Not your cup of tea? Leave a comment below

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878 - Saturday Short - Learn The Difference Between Everyday & Every Day

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.

Today’s point is one that even native speakers sometimes get mixed up: 👉 everyday which is one word vs. every day which is two words. Here’s the deal:

Everyday (which is one word) is an adjective. It means “common” or “ordinary.” Like, Having a cup of green tea is part of my everyday routine. Or These sneakers are my everyday shoes. Your everyday something is common or usual for you.

On the other hand, every day (which is two words) means “each day.” For example: I drink coffee every day. Or Meg goes for a jog every day before work. So, when something happens each day, it is an every day (that’s two words) activity.

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877 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Toy With

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb.
Starting today, I’ll be here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is toy with. When you toy with something, it means you’re considering it, but not very seriously. It’s like you’re playing with the idea — maybe yes, maybe no, but you’re not 100% committed. And we usually use the phrase “Toy with the idea of” followed by a gerund.

Like, my friend Alex has been toying with the idea of moving to Chicago, but he hasn’t started packing boxes yet.
And last week, Jessica said she was toying with the idea of starting her own bakery, but right now it’s just an idea.
And me? I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a new guitar, although I should probably sell one of the old ones first.

So how about you? Are you toying with any ideas these days? Leave a comment below, at myhappyenglishy.com, or come tell me on Instagram @happyenglishny.

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876 - Using Say, Tell, Was Like, and Go For Reported Speech In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:07:58 +0000

I saw one of my old students the other day. I was like, how’s it going, and he goes, I finally found a new job. And I go, that’s awesome. And he was like, I finally got a job using English. And I was like, that’s really fabulous!

Have you ever gotten stuck trying to figure out when to use say and when to use tell? These words seem really similar, but they’re used in different ways. So today, let’s break it down, nice and easy, with some everyday examples. And then, I’m gonna show you two other, more natural ways to talk about what someone said, that are not found in most textbooks.

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875 - Idioms & Phrases Using Time in Everyday English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Hey! I see you’re right on time for this lesson. Take your time, get comfortable. I’m not gonna kill too much time here because as you know, time flies!

So today, I’m going to cover six of the most common time expressions: kill time, run out of time, take your time, right on time, about time, and time flies. Then, I’ll also tell you about some proverbs with “time” and the funny little paradox that goes along with them. You’re gonna want to listen all the way through to learn about that.

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874 - Politeness In American English: Indirect Ways to Speak

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:10 +0000

Would you mind checking out this English lesson? Maybe you could try using some of the phrase here in your conversations this week? Do you think you could even tell a friend about this podcast? That would be great!

In everyday conversation, we often like to soften our requests — we make them indirect. It feels more polite, more friendly, and honestly, it just sounds more natural.
So today, I want to show you some of these indirect phrases that we use all the time.

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873 - Sunday Speak - 3 Ways To Use "You Bet" In Casual, Conversational English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English Sunday Speak.Starting today, every Sunday I’ll be here with one quick phrase to make your English sound more natural. Today’s phrase is “You bet!” “You bet” is a super casual, American-English phrase. You can use it in a few different ways:
👉 1. We use, “you bet” as a strong “yes”

“Are you coming to the party?” → “You bet!”
“Do you like baseball?” → “You bet!”

👉 2. Next, we use, “you bet” as a casual way to mean “you’re welcome” when someone thanks you

“Thanks for helping me move that furniture.” → “You bet.”
“Thanks a lot for covering my shift at work yesterday .” → “You bet.”

👉 3. And finally, we use, “you bet” to mean “of course” when you show enthusiasm or confidence

“Can you fix that computer?” → “You bet I can.”
“I’m not sure about going to that party. Will it be good?” → “You bet it will!”

So remember, you bet is a super natural way to say “yes,” “you’re welcome,” and “of course” — but with a friendly, enthusiastic feeling.

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872 - Saturday Short - Using Up For It & Down For It To Agree In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there, it’s Michael here from the Happy English Podcast — and welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Did you know that when you are interested in doing something you can say “I’m down for that.” And — you can also invite someone to do something with a slightly different phrase “Are you up for that?” Listen to this podcast to learn more!

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871 - 6 Casual Phrases To Sound Natural In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:10 +0000

You wanna sound more natural in English? I’m on it. You want me to teach that kind of lesson? Yeah, will do. You need my help to speak better? Gotcha. Today, that’s what we’re all about here!

In real conversation, we use more relaxed, casual phrases — and they’re often shorter and more natural-sounding. So today, I want to show you some of those everyday expressions that native speakers use instead of formal grammar. You’ll sound more fluent — and you’ll feel more confident, too.
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870 - Rain Vocabulary & Idioms in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Don’t worry, I’m not gonna rain on your parade today, even thought it’s pouring outside here. Nope, come rain or shine, I’m always excited to bring you these podcast English lessons.

Today, I thought we’d take a look at some natural rain vocabulary, along with some really common idioms and phrases that native speakers use when the skies open up.

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869 - 5 Fun & Casual Phrases Using Make In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Thanks for making time to listen to this podcast English lesson. I’m so happy that you’ve made up your mind to improve your English. And yeah, everyone’s really busy these days, but somehow, you make it work. That’s awesome!

Today, we’re gonna break down five super useful and natural phrases: Make it work, Make time,
Make up your mind, Make a mess, and Make do And I’ll give you a few examples for each — all woven into real-life situations so you can see how native speakers actually use them.

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868 - Saturday Short - Learn The Difference Between Stop Doing & Stop To Do

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Today, let’s clear up something tricky: stop doing vs. stop to do.

These two sound similar, but they mean totally different things. Here's how we use them.

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867 - English Idioms & Expressions To Talk About The End Of Summer

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:06:42 +0000

I saw Halloween decorations at the store yesterday. What a reality check. I guess summer is almost over and we need to get back into the swing of things!

Today, I want to talk about two big things that happen at the end of the American summer: Getting ready to go back to school and Labor Day weekend — the last big hurrah before fall kicks in. And along the way, I’ll toss in a few idioms that you’ll hear Americans using during this season.

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866 - Using Already, Still, Yet, & Anymore To Connect Past To Present

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I’m glad you’re still studying English. I’m gonna guess that you have already heard my last podcast about linking sounds. What did you say? Not yet? You’re not going to do that anymore, are you?

Today, I want to talk about four small — but powerful — words that can totally change the feeling of your sentence. I’m talking about Already, Still, Yet, and Anymore

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865 -Linking Sounds in English - Speak More Naturally Like a Native

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Wha-cha do-win right now? It’s time to tur-nup the volume and lih-seh-up to this lesson about link-in' sounds in English.

Today, we’re continuing our series on how to speak more naturally in English, and this time we’re talking about something that really helps you sound more fluent — and that’s linking sounds.

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864 - Saturday Short - A Blast From The Past

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Today, let’s talk about nostalgia. You know, you hear an old song on the radio and it brings you back to your high school days. Or you find some old photos in your phone from 15 years ago and suddenly, you are transported back to that time. Well, in English, when you experience something that gives you nostalgic or sentimental feelings you can say it’s a blast from the past.

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863 - American Summer Music Festivals - Vocabulary & Expressions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:28:41 +0000

Lemme tell you something. An outdoor concert is a great way to have a blast and get into the grove. That’s where a lot of people enjoy the vibe and have a great time. Ah, live music in the summer. Nothing beats it!

Today, we’re diving into one of the best parts of American summer culture — music and festivals. There’s just something about summer in the U.S. that makes people want to be outside, especially with good food, good friends… and good music.

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862 - How to Use “Used To,” “Be Used To,” and “Get Used To” in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I used to drink a lot of coffee all day, but these days, I tend to just have a cup or two in the morning, so I’m drinking less coffee. Sure, it was hard to get used to, but now that I’m used to it, it’s all good!

Today, we’re check out something that looks simple… but I’ve seen it trip up a lot of English learners. I’m talking about used to, be used to, and get used to. Yeah, they all kinda look the same — but they mean totally different things

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861 - How to Make Small Talk in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Today, I want to talk about something that might seem small, but it actually plays a big role in everyday English — and that’s small talk. Small talk is one of those things that isn’t really taught in textbooks… but it’s something people do all the time in English-speaking countries. And if you’ve ever found yourself in an awkward elevator ride or sitting next to someone on a train and didn’t know what to say… this episode is for you.

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860 - Saturday Short- Wanna, Gonna, Gotta

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Today, let’s talk about three super common words in spoken English:

👉 Wanna, Gonna, and Gotta

Now, you won’t find these in a textbook, but native speakers use them all the time in conversation. Today, we'll see how they work.

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859 - American Culture - County Fairs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Have you ever been to the county fair? Those events have the whole nine yars, including the food. Yeah, that fair food is a total gut-buster, but it sure does taste good!

Today, I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes tour of what an American fair is like, and at the same time, we’ll learn a few really natural, fun expressions that go along with the fair experience.

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858 - How to Say You Don’t Know in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Somebody asked me the other day how many phrasal verbs there are in English. That’s a tough question. So I said, beats me. And then she said, but you’re an English teacher. I dunno. I have no clue. How many phrasal verbs are there? Who knows!

Native English speakers have a lot of ways to say at they don’t know. Today, I want to share some fun and natural ways to say “I don’t know” — the way native speakers really talk.

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857 - Lindsay From All Ears English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I'm so excited to bring you my chat with Lindsay McMahon, the founder and cohost of the All Ears English Podcast. In this podcast English Lesson, you'll hear a natural English conversation between two native English speakers. We're talking about life in Japan, cultural differences and similarities, how things have changed in 25 years and how things have stayed the same.

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856 - Saturday Short - Saturday Short - What Does Turn Down Mean?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English Saturday Short.
Every Saturday, I’ll be here with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you build your vocabulary, fix common grammar issues, and to help you sound more natural when you speak. These lessons are short — just a minute or two — but packed with practical English you can start using right away.

So let’s kick things off with a useful phrasal verb: 👉 Turn down. There are a number of meanings for turn down but for today, we use turn down to mean refuse or say no to something. Like, “I had to turn down the job offer because it was too far away.” When Eddie asked Jenny to go to the party, she turned him down. Last night at the restaurant, they offered me a second slice of chocolate cake, and… yeah, I didn’t turn it down!” 😅 No surprise there, right?

So how about you? What’s something you turned down recently? Leave a comment below, on the blog, or come tell me on Instagram @happyenglishny — and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Saturday Short. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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855 - Speaking Naturally – Sentence Stress and Emphasis

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Sentence stress. It’s not the kind of stress, that keeps you up at night. And in fact, it’s not anything bad at all. It’s an essential part of English!

And when I say sentence stress, I’m not talking about being stressed out about learning grammar. I’m talking about how we say certain words louder, longer, or more clearly — and how that changes the feeling, and sometimes even the meaning, of what we’re saying.

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854 - American Beach Culture - Idioms and Phrases for Summer Fun

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Are you ready to pack a picnic and have some fun in the sun? Before calling it a day, check out today’s English lesson podcast all about beach life, part of our summer series on American Culture.

We’re gonna talk about beach life, which could be the beach at the ocean or a lake, and to some degree even the neighborhood swimming poll. Along the way, I’ll show you five idioms and phrases that match the sunscreen, beach umbrellas, and beach snacks theme: fun in the sun, catch some rays, pack a picnic, chill out, and call it a day.

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853 - How to Sound Fluent in English – Thought Groups and Pausing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:07 +0000

Just because you’re speaking fast, doesn’t mean you’re speaking fluently. Fluency is not about speed. Fluency is about rhythm. It’s about sounding natural — with the right pauses, the right tone, and the right feeling.

Today, I want to help you speak more naturally by focusing on something that native speakers do all the time — even if they don’t realize it. And that is: Thought Groups.

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852 - Phrasal Verbs for Hot Weather – Heat Up, Cool Down, Burn Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:19:00 +0000

Wow! It’s really heating up out there today. In fact, I was totally burning up when I was walking the dogs. Thankfully I can cool down with the A/C.

Today, I've got some phrasal verbs for you that we use to talk about hot weather. Phrasal verbs are such an integral part of English. I mean, native speakers not only use them all the time, but prefer to use them in conversation. And you should to. Using this kind of language will make your spoken English sound much more natural.

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851 - Summer Jobs in the U.S. – Common Phrases & Culture

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Someone recently asked me if teaching English was a side hustle. Really? I hustle, that's for sure, but this is my only job. And I got my foot in the door in 1994 in Japan. Wow time flies!

Today, we have another episode in our summer series about American culture. It’s Week 7, and today we’re talking about something that’s kind of a rite of passage in the U.S.—summer jobs.

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850 - How to Use “In Case” and “Just in Case” in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Just in case you were wondering, this is another podcast English lesson. And in case you like what I’m gonna teach here, I’ll give you some tips to help you remember it.

Today, I want to help you out with a handful of phrases that all use the words “in” and “case.” In this lesson, we’re going over expressions like “in case,” “in case of,” “just in case,” “in any case,” “in that case,” and “whatever the case.” These are super common in daily English, and they each have their own little twist when it comes to grammar and meaning.

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849 - Pop Phrases in American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:20:39 +0000

I’m glad you popped in today. Now this lesson may not make your eyes pop out, but before you pop out or pop the question, you’re gonna want to learn these phrases and idioms with pop.

You know, the word “pop” is such a fun little word in English. It’s short, quick, kind of energetic… and actually, that’s exactly how we use it — to describe things that happen quickly or suddenly. Today we’re going to check out some of the most common and useful “pop” expressions that native English speakers use all the time.

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848 - American Summer Sports

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:06:36 +0000

I really hope this podcast English lesson catches on. It took me a while to write it, because sports aren’t really my thing, but I stepped up to the plate and did it. And the inspiration for this lesson came out of left field.

It’s Week 6 of our American culture summer series, and today we’re talking about summer sports—you know, the kinds of things that make you sweat, smile, and maybe fall on your face a little. We’re talking baseball, skateboarding, surfing, and beach volleyball. Let’s dive right in—no pun intended.

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847 - How To Pronounce Past Verbs ED

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Have you worked on your English yet today? Have you studied a lot? Have you ever wanted to improve your pronunciation? Work > worked, study > studied, Want > wanted. Let’s dive in!
Today we’re gonna clear up that mystery. I’m talking about the pronunciation of -ed in past tense verbs. Believe it or not, there are three different ways to pronounce -ed, and once you know the rules, it actually makes a lot of sense. And do do this, we need to divide the verbs into three groups.

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846 - Summer Slang- Cool Words for Hot Weather

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Oh man, it’s a scorcher out there. I just came back from walking Max, and I’m melting. I mean, it’s so hot, you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. How’s the weather where you are? Oh, hot there too? Why don’t we beat the heat together with this podcast English lesson.

English has some fun ways to talk about this kind of weather. That’s what we’re going to check out today. Cool Words for Hot Weather.

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845 - Backyard Fun

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000

I want you to know that I didn’t just throw this lesson together. And please, if you’re driving, feel free to turn it up! And if you’re at home, kick back, and enjoy as we dive into backyard fun.

Every week, all summer long, we’ve been looking at how Americans live, relax, and celebrate the season. This is part of my This Week in American Life series—and today, we’re talking about something simple but super common: Backyard Fun. I’m talking about lawn games, grilling, iced tea, lemonade… and just hanging out with friends and family right outside your back door.

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844 - Phrasal Verbs Related to Driving

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:10 +0000

I almost hit the wall when I backed up my car. I was in the middle of talking to Jack when he suddenly cut me off to tell me that I should slow down. Anyway, why don’t you pull up so we can go through this lesson!

If you’ve ever driven in the U.S., or you’re just curious about how we talk about driving in everyday English, then today’s episode is for you. We’re going to talk about phrasal verbs that we use when driving—and trust me, there are a lot of them.

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843 - What Does Won’t Really Mean

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:48:01 +0000

I’m sure you won’t forget this lesson. Even though my usual recording software won’t work with my new microphone, I won’t give up brining this to. I know you like to study here, so I won’t disappoint you!

Today, we’re going to talk about a small word that packs a lot of meaning—“won’t.” That’s W-O-N-apostrophe-T. It’s short for “will not,” but depending on the context, it can mean a lot more than just “not in the future.”

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842 - Time to Beat the Heat

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000

The temperature was already 30 degrees at 7:00 this morning. Let me tell you, it’s time to beat the heat. A nice dish of chocolate ice cream is one of my favorite ways to cool off, and on a day like this, that really hits the spot!

It’s Week 4 of our summer series, and this time, we’re talking about how Americans beat the heat. Well, two things come to mind right away: ice cream and movie theaters.

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841 - This Is Some Lesson

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I have some things to tell you today, even though I had some trouble putting this lesson together. I mean I had like some 50 different ideas, but I narrowed it down to this one. This is gonna be some lesson!

Today, we’re diving into a small word that does a lot of work in English—“some.” You probably already use it, but did you know that some has more than one meaning? Did you know that we have 7 ways to use some?

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840 - Another, The Other, Other

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:05:07 +0000

The other day, I was thinking about what kind of lesson I can teach here and at first I had an idea, and then I had another idea and then another one. The first one actually brought me to the other one.

Today, we’re going to talk about three little words that can cause big confusion:
another, other, and the other. They might seem similar, but they’re used in different ways—and understanding how to use them correctly can really help you sound more natural in English.

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839 - Independence Day

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000

This summer, I’ve been sharing short and fun lessons about American life—what people do, eat, and celebrate. This week, we’re talking about Fireworks & Food, because it’s time for one of the biggest holidays of the summer: July 4th, officially known as Independence Day, and casually called, the fourth of July.

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838 - Each or Every

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:09 +0000

I’m gonna guess that each of you listening to this podcast is interested in improving your English. I think about that ever time I write up one of these lessons. And I’m sure that today, every one of you is gonna like this lesson about each and every.

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837 - Do you Belive

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:55:40 +0000

I believe you like learning English, don’t you. In this case, I believe has the same meaning as I think. I’m pretty sure you like English. Believe me, if that’s true, I believe you’re gonna love this English lesson.

Today, let's look at the difference between believe, believe in, and trust. These little words come up all the time in conversations, and even though they seem pretty similar, they each have their own flavor, their own feeling.

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836 - Summer Getaways

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Why don’t you take a short getaway from what you were just doing, and check out today’s podcast English lesson. I’m pretty sure that doing so will make you a happy camper.

Today, we’re talking about Summer Getaways—road trips, camping, and national parks. Let’s dive in!

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835 - All The Ways We Can Think

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:09:11 +0000

I think you’re gonna like this lesson. I assume you’ve heard a lot of this vocabulary before, but I reckon maybe you haven't used all of it. In that case, I guess you may need to grab a notebook!

You know, English has a ton of words for expressing thoughts, opinions, guesses, feelings, and assumptions. So today, we’re going to break those down — in a fun, simple way — so you can use them naturally in your own English conversations.

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834 - Here’s How To Spend

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:18:31 +0000

Hey, thanks for spending time with me today. I’m sure you’ll feel that by listening to this podcast, you’ll be spending your time wisely. Today I’m gonna help you build your vocabulary, and I hope that doesn’t make you too spent.

Today, we’re going to talk about using spend. A small word with a lot of power. Now, you might think it’s just about money, but “spend” has a few really useful and interesting meanings. And if you're like a lot of English learners, you might sometimes get tripped up with how to use it. So, let’s break it down together.
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833 - Kicking Off Summer

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:19:15 +0000

I hope you’re getting fired up for this English lesson because today, we’re gonna talk about how Americans kick off the summer.

This week, we’re kicking off a brand new summer series that I’m calling “This Week in American Life.” Each week this season, I’ll be sharing some fun facts and cultural tidbits about how Americans live, eat, and chill during the summer months. And of course, I’ll throw in some English learning points, like idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs too.

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832 - Too Much and Much Too

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:26:37 +0000

I was much too tired to go to the gym today. To be honest, I guess I’m too bored with that gym. The equipment is too old and there are too many people working out there. Wait a minute...maybe I’m just much too grumpy.

Today, we’re gonna talk about a few tiny little words that pack a punch in English — too, much too, and too much. They may sound simple, but these words can really help you express how you feel about a situation — especially when things just aren’t right.

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831 - Except, Besides, Without

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Besides English, do you study any other languages? I mean, except for your native language. Think about those questions, because without any further delay, I think it’s time to dive right into today’s English lesson.

At first glance, the words besides, except, and without all kinda seem like they’re doing the same thing — talking about adding or leaving something out — but actually, each one has its own job. So let’s break it down.

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830 - Let’s Think

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Just think. A year ago you were at a totally different place along your English learning journey. And if you think that reaching your language goals is impossible, well, think again. When it comes to goals in life, you have to think big.

Today, I want to talk about a word that we use all the time… but we don’t always stop to think about how we use it. Yep — you guessed it. That word is, "think."

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829 - How We Use Last

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:24:51 +0000

Do you remember the last song you listened to? When was that, last night? And how long did it last? I’ll bet this is the last thing you thought I’d ask you. Well, at last, we’re gonna get this English lesson off the ground.
For today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to talk about a really small word that’s used in a lot of big ways—“last.” This word pops up all the time in English, and it’s not just for talking about the “final thing.” There’s actually a handful of common ways to use “last,” and today, we’re going to explore five of them.
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828 - Cool & Casual Uses of HAVE in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:09 +0000

Why don’t you have yourself a cup of joe, grab your notebook and settle in. Today we’re gonna talk about your old car that has had it, and even that old container of leftovers in the fridge. Yeah, that’s had it too.

Today we’re going to talk about a very small word that’s used in a lot of very cool ways in English — and that word is “have.”

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827 - Let Me Let You Know About Let

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 21 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Have you ever let it slip or let it rip? Maybe you need to tell someone to let it go or just let it all hang out. And of course, you can just let it be.

Today, we’re going to talk about eight phrases and phrasal verbs with “let” that’ll help you sound more natural, more confident, and more fluent.

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826 - Please drop the T

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000

I know that you often listen to this podcast. Maybe it’s because you like to hear authentic American English and you find that this helps you speak English a little better. Well today, it’s all about dropping the T

Today, we’re diving into one of those little pronunciation secrets that can really help you sound more natural when you speak English. You might’ve noticed that in a lot of words, the T sound just… disappears. Or sometimes, it sounds more like a D. Let's dive in!

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825 - Phrasal Verbs With Away

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 14 May 2025 05:11:22 +0000

I was working away this morning trying to write this podcast English lesson. And it was hard to concentrate because my dog, Max was barking away while looking out the window. Meanwhile, my other dog Rosie was sleeping away, snoring on the sofa. You see, working from home is not as easy as it sounds.

Today we’re going to talk about a group of phrasal verbs that all have something in common — they use the word “away.”

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824 - Let’s Get Married In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 May 2025 04:05:07 +0000

Armstrong, party of 4, your table’s ready. Party of 4. That’s an interesting way to count a group of people, don’t you think? Well if you like parties, you’re gonna love the party of wedding vocabulary I’ve got set up for you today.

Spring is a lovely time for a wedding, right? And weddings, which are usually pretty formal events have a pretty unique and interesting set of vocabulary, and that’s what we’re going to look at today.

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823 - Late Delayed Held Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:47:01 +0000

Sorry I’m late. I got held up in traffic. Has this happened to you recently? Have you gotten held up and then you’re running behind. Well, if you’re looking to figure out how to talk about being late, you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s talk about words like late, delayed, and some other useful English expressions that all have to do with not being on time.

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822 - 7 Meanings Of Check Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 02 May 2025 04:32:11 +0000

When I checked out of the hotel, I decided to check out the used bookshop across the street. It has a good reputation, and for sure, it checks out. And I could be wrong, but for some reason it seemed like the security guard there was checking me out.

Today we’re going to talk about a really common phrasal verb that shows up in tons of different situations - “check out.” I’m sure you’ve heard and even used check out before, but at the same time I can imagine you haven’t yet used check out in these various ways. And believe it or not, there are at least 7 different ways we use “check out” in English.

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821 - Floor, Story, Flight, Condo, Apartment

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:41:13 +0000

Thirteen years ago, Hurricane Sandy blew into New York, and caused tons of problems for a lot of people, especially my friend Harry, who lived on the 50th floor in a sixty story condo in midtown. Since the power went out, he had to walk down 50 flights of stairs just to leave the building. Luckily, there was a deli on the first floor there. But he still had to walk up the same 50 flights to get back home.

Floor, Story, Flight, Condo, Apartment. Today, we’re going to look at some pretty unique vocabulary that we use to talk about where we live and work.

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820 - Conversational Like

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:43:17 +0000

I worked a lot this week. I think I was at work like, 65 hours all together. So when I was done last night, I was like, so tired. I fell asleep on the sofa with my clothes on. When I woke up it was like, already light outside and the birds were singing. Even though it was like 5:00 AM, I was wide awake.

Today, let's look at some conversational ways we use LIKE.

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819 - When LY Changes Everything

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:05:07 +0000

Yesterday, I stopped by a cafe near my house and nearly spent the whole day thinking so hard about this lesson, I hardly drank my coffee! But then I tried it and I was deeply impressed by the deep flavor and rich aroma coming from that cup of joe. And that’s our topic today — adjective and adverb pairs where the meaning changes when you add LY. Let’s look at six of the most common and useful ones.

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818 - Build Vocabulary Without Getting Bored

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:08:47 +0000

Today, we’re gonna talk about one of the biggest goals that English learners have — and that is: building vocabulary. You’ve probably felt this before — like, “Ugh, I want to express myself, but I just don’t have the words!” Or maybe you’re reading something and keep thinking, “I know this word… I’ve seen it before… but what does it mean again?” Well, first of all — that’s totally normal. And second — I’ve got you. In this English lesson podcast, I’m gonna give you simple, practical tips that’ll help you grow your vocabulary without feeling overwhelmed or bored.

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817 - Phrasal Verbs With Give

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:13:34 +0000

The other day, I got this ball point pen that’s made of Cedar word. Wow! It really gives off a nice smell. And at the store, they were giving away a free notebook with every pen you buy. Nice, right? I won’t give away the name of the shop though, because if they get too many customers, they may give up that promotion!

I love helping you learn phrasal verbs and today, we’re going to look at a bunch of phrasal verbs that use the verb GIVE. These are pretty common in everyday English, so make sure you listen to the whole episode so you can catch them all.

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816 - Conversational Idioms With Give

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:08 +0000

Man, I’d give anything to have a day off. Have you ever felt this way? I know learning another language is not easy, and requires daily practice. I’m pretty sure that since you listen to this podcast, you must give it your best shot when it comes to learning English.

I give you a lot of credit trying to learn this crazy language. Today, we’re going to look at some super useful and natural expressions — all built around the verb “give.”

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815 - Casual Phrasal Verbs With Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:44:26 +0000

Listen, I’m not trying to butter you up, but I do want to say that I appreciate you listening to this podcast each week. Maybe you can learn something or just crack up from what I’m saying. In any case, buckle up because here comes another podcast English lesson, just for you!

Thanks for joining me for another episode of the Happy English Podcast. I’m your English teacher Michael and i’m so glad you’ve decided to tune in. Today, we’re looking at some casual phrasal verbs that use the word up.

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814 - I Agree

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:58:27 +0000

I Agree. Sounds simple, right? But depending on what you’re agreeing with, or who you’re agreeing with, or what you’re agreeing to, the grammar can change a bit. So let’s make it easy.

The verb agree is an interesting word because it can be used with a variety of prepositions, each one with its own usage. So for today’s podcast English lesson, let’s have a look at how we use this vocabulary

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813 -Six Ways To Use Must

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:49:09 +0000

You must check out today’s podcast, it’s an absolute must! And for your own good, you must not skip any part of this episode. You must be wondering why I just said that, so let’s find out!

Today, we’re talking about a small word that carries a lot of weight: must. Just four letters—but it has several meanings depending on how you use it. And yeah, it’s used a lot in both formal and casual English, so it’s a good one to learn well.

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812 - Should We Look, Watch, or See

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:53:21 +0000

What should I do this weekend? Go see the cherry blossoms, or watch a movie? Or maybe I should go to the museum and look at their collection of modern art. There’s so much to see, watch and look at these days, isn’t there?

See, watch, and look are one of those sets of words that can tend to drive English learner’s crazy. All three of these words have to do with using our eyes, but the way we use them is total different. Today, let’s take a deep dive into how you can exactly use see, watch and look in your everyday English conversations.

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811 - It’s All About It

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:36:57 +0000

It’s time for another podcast English lesson. You like it, right? It’s good for you to listen to English, and a podcast like this, well, it’s great for learning new conversational phrases, like, the ones with it.
You can use it as the subject of a sentence in a variety of ways, and that’s gonna be the focus of this lesson. Let's check it out!

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810 - Seven Phrases With Like

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:26:39 +0000

Recently, I’ve been working a lot of long days. Yesterday was no exception. I was so tired when I got home last night, I was out like a light. Then this morning one of my buddies asked me if I wanted to do some freelance work for him. I appreciate the offer, but right now, I need more work to do like I need a hole in my head!

The word like helps us compare things, right? And for today’s English lesson, we’re gonna look at some colorful idioms with like.

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809 - Let’s Start From The Top

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:08 +0000

In the middle of recording this podcast, I realized that the microphone wasn’t plugged in. Aye yai yai! So I had to go back to the top and start again. That’s what happens with modern technology, sometimes things go smooth and sometimes, well, it’s back to the drawing board.

For today's podcast English lesson, let's look at some idioms and phrases that we use to talk about doing something again from the beginning. We'll start from scratch!

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808 - Six Ways to Use Just

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:05:07 +0000

I just got the idea that just is just one of those words that has a number of difference uses in everyday English. Just a sec, let me think about that. So, let's check out all of the different ways you can use just, plus set phrases like just about, just as well, just a minute, and just the same.

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807 - To Be or Being - Which Works Better

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:07 +0000

Maybe you've been wondering how to start a sentence. Like, is it better to say, eating pizza makes me happy, or to eat pizza makes me happy.

At first glance, these seem to mean the same thing. After all, both "Eating pizza" and "To eat pizza" are subjects, right? But here’s the twist: gerunds and infinitives aren't always interchangeable! Let’s break it down so you can use them confidently.

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806 - How’s your Memory

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:21:57 +0000

So how is your memory? Do you have a memory like a sieve or maybe your memory is more like an elephant. Some people have a short memory and some people have a photographic memory.

The word memory in English is interesting because it has a number of meanings and uses. For today's podcast English lesson we're going to take the word memory to the next level, and talk about five idioms and phrases that use the word memory.
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805 - Talk About Ability Using Can, Could & Be Able To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:35:33 +0000

Is it , I can do that...or, I’m able to do that. I could do that...or, I was able to do that. And what about, I’ll be able to do that? Today, it’s all about ability and possibility. Can and be able to are similar in meaning, but the way we use them is different. And that’s what we’re gonna run through today.

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804 - 6 Ways To Wait

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:52:50 +0000

You don’t need to wait around anymore. I know that you were waiting on me to help you figure out if you should use wait for or wait to or wait up and so on. Wait is an interesting verb because it can be used alone or with a variety of prepositions, with each combination having its own unique usage. Let's check it out today!

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803 - Is it Really or Very

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:05:07 +0000

I think this is really going to be a helpful lesson for you today. Very and really are two very basic words in English, but I do know that they can be really confusing for a lot of English learners. So if you sometimes use one of them in the wrong situation, you’re going to want to listen to this podcast English lesson till the end.

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802 - Knock, Knock

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:22:06 +0000

Did you know that you can knock back, knock down, knock around, and knock up? You can even knock someone out or tell someone to knock it off. For today’s English lesson podcast, you’re gonna build your vocabulary and sound more natural using knock.

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801 - Travel, Trip, Journey, and Voyage

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:05:07 +0000

Why don’t we go somewhere. A lot of people learn English because they love to travel. How about you? Whether it’s taking trip through the countryside, a voyage across the sea, or an exotic journey to a foreign land, I think most people just like to go somewhere.

Travel, trip, journey and voyage. These four words can take you from your living room to the ends of the earth and beyond. If you’re wondering how you can use this vocabulary, then you’ve landed in the right podcast. So, just return to your seat and fasten your seatbelt as we take an adventure into this vocabulary.

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800 - Deadlines With By, Until, and Unless

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:33:51 +0000

Deadlines, we all have them, and so we need to talk about them. Finish your homework by Friday. Work hard until the weekend. And you can’t have any fun unless you’re done doing what you have to do. By, until, and unless.

We use the words by, until and unless to talk about a deadline, but the way we use these words can be a pain in the neck for a lot of English learners. Fear not, my friends. For today’s English lesson podcast, we’re going to do a deep dive into these similar, but tricky, common vocabulary words

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799 - Is it Don't or Haven't?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:46:45 +0000

Even though I have my own business don’t like doing bookkeeping. I use some software to help me with that, but I haven’t had any real training in anything like accounting. Actually I don’t understand that stuff too much. Don’t or haven’t.

Did you notice what I did there? In some sentences I used don’t and in others I used haven’t. A lot of English learners get stuck deciding whether to use don’t or haven’t, so I thought I would take some time today to look at these two helping verbs.

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798 - Ache vs Pain

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:05:07 +0000

I visited my 97-year-old aunt in the nursing home the other day. I haven't seen her in a while and it was a bit of a pain in the neck to get there but it was totally worth it. She said that aside from a few aches and pains she's doing pretty good. Aches and pains - those are two words that tend to be a royal pain for a lot of English learners.

Ache and pain are two words that can make your brain hurt when you try to remember how to use them, so for today’s English lesson, let’s check out how we use these two words.

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797 - 5 Ways To Use Put On

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:05:07 +0000

The first thing I do every morning when I get up is I put on the coffee maker. Then I put on a podcast and get dressed. It's been pretty cold lately so I always need to put on something warm.

I know that learning phrasal verbs can be tricky, but they are such an essential part of English. And like I’ve mentioned before, using phrasal verbs will definitely make your English conversation sound more natural. So to help you with that, today, we’re going focus on the phrasal verb put on, which has five different meanings and uses.

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796 - 7 Ways To Use The Simple Present Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:05:07 +0000

Yesterday I go to the pizza place down the block and I find out they have new owners. And I look behind the counter and they have all of these weird kinds of pizza. They even have one with pineapple and tuna. I don’t think that’s really pizza.

Hey, are you wondering why my story about yesterday uses all present verbs? You may be surprised to know that the simple present tense has seven different uses in everyday English conversation and that's what we're going to do a deep dive into today so, let's get the ball rolling.

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795 - Things you can have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:05:06 +0000

pet can result in having a headache. My dog Max is having a birthday in a few months, and I was thinking of having a birthday party for him.

Did you notice all the ways I just used have? Have is a wonderful verb that has a huge repertoire of meanings and uses. Without further delay, I present to you, our special verb of the evening, have.

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794 - Phrasal Verbs And Other Communication Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:05:07 +0000

I’m so glad I called up my buddy Ed the other day. He’s a buddy of mine from high school and last week, out of the blue, he hit me up in a text message. I’ve been meaning to get in touch with him for a while, and it was so great to have the chance to catch up with him.

Using phrasal verbs is a great way to make your English conversation sound more natural. That's why today I want to introduce a couple of phrasal verbs and other expressions that you can use, when you talk about communicating with other people.

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793 - Tired, Tired Of, Tired From

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:05:07 +0000

The word tired is one of those words in English that has a number of different uses and while you may be familiar with the basic meaning of tired, which is sleepy, did you know that tired can also be used to mean that something is not fresh or that a machine is not in working condition?

For today’s English lesson, we’re going to look at those uses of tired and the phrases tired of and tired from.

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792 - 5 Ways To Use Always

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:05:06 +0000

Always is a commonly used word, and probably one that you learned when you first started studying English. I’m sure everyone listening today knows that we use always when we talk about something that happens consistently. Like, I always drink coffee in the morning. But what you might not know is that always can be used in five different ways in every day English conversation.

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791 - Phrasal Verbs Related To Starting

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:05:06 +0000

It’s time to kick off another podcast English lesson. Boot up your ipod, and fire up your headphones. We’re about to dive into a bunch of phrasal verbs that talk about starting something.

It’s been a while since we looked at phrasal verbs, and since the start of the year, I’ve been thinking about kicking off a lesson with them. For today’s podcast English lesson, let’s have a look at a group of phrasal verbs related to starting something.

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790 - Using How

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:05:06 +0000

How about this? Let’s look at the word how and see all the ways you can use how to make your English sound more natural. How come? I’m glad you asked that. Because you depend on me to tell you these things. And how!

There are a lot of basic words in English that have multiple meanings and uses in everyday conversation. One good example of this is the question word how. There are a whole bunch of conversational phrases with how that we use in American English these days, and that's what we're going to talk about in today's podcast.

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789 - The End

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:40:46 +0000

Today, I have a podcast for your that’s all about the end. I hope you can stick around until the tail end because by the time we are at the end, you’ll know the difference between in the end and at the end. That should put an end to your confusion.

English is a language rich in idioms and figurative expressions. This makes the language both interesting and complicated at the same time. Today, let’s look at some common, conversational phrases that use the word “end.” We’ll start of by looking at at the end and in the end, two phrases that can be hard to get.

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788 - It’s Over And Above

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:05:07 +0000

Let me tell you a bit about the setup I have here. First off, I’ve got two clocks in the office. One of them is on the wall above my desk, and the other one is above the whiteboard in the teaching area. I keep a sweater over the back of my chair to put over my shoulders when it gets too cold in here from the A/C.

We can use both above and over to describe the position of something which is in a higher position than another thing. However, we use these two prepositions differently. In this English lesson, I’m going to show you how you can use above and over in your everyday English conversations.

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787 - Is It Bring or Take

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:05:06 +0000

Bring and take. Both of these words can be used in English to talk about moving something or someone from place to place. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, believe it or not, these two words tend to cause headaches for a lot of English learners. For today’s podcast English lesson, let’s have a look at how we use bring and take in everyday English.

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786 - How We Really Use SAY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:05:07 +0000

I saw a buddy of mine from high school the other day. It was really nice to catch up with him. He said he’s planing on selling his house. He said he wants to buy a sailboat and then he said he’s gonna sail from California to Indonesia. I said that’s crazy!

Say is connected to the words we use and the different ways we really use say in daily conversation my surprise you.

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785 - Six Ways To Use Go Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:05:07 +0000

These days, I don’t go out as much on the weekends as I did when I was in my 20s. I remember that in those days, there were a lot of fashion trends that came in and went out. And basically, the only reason we went out is to try to find someone to go out with.

It’s time to go out. Actually, it’s time to look at another versatile idiom in English, go out. Let’s dive right in and check out six ways we use go out.

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784 - Hand Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I love my watch. It’s not a Rolex or anything like that, but it was handed down to me by my grandfather. He was a teacher too and I remember him telling me stories of how he would hand out the exams to his students wondering how many of them would hand it back with all the correct answers.

Today we have another phrasal verb English lesson to look at six phrasal verbs with hand. I really love helping you learn phrasal verbs because they are so common in everyday English and using them will make your English sound more natural.

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783 - Is It Hard Or Hardly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I’ve been working hard recently. It’s not that this is hard work, it’s just that I have hard schedule. Like today, I hardly had time to eat lunch. Sometimes, I just wish I had an assistant, but it can be hard to find exactly the right person to hire.

A lot of English learners tell me that these two words can be confusing, and they’re right. That’s because hard and hardly don’t follow the usual grammar rule. Let's dive in.

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782 - Winter Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

It snowed hard last night and when I opened the curtains, the windows were frozen over. It seemed like I was snowed in. But because I’m so snowed under at work, I have to make it to the office somehow.

Have you ever been snowed under at work or in school? Do you tend to bundle up before going outside on a cold day? Have you needed to scrape off the ice from your car windshield recently? Today we’re gonna warm up your English with some winter phrasal verbs.

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781 - Using Kick

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I had an awesome lunch today. I went for Thai food and had green curry. It had a kick to it, but it was so tasty. That restaurant is always kicking at lunch time. Actually, I’m kind of on a green curry kick these days. I go there almost every day.

When you strike something with your foot, you kick it. So we use kick as a verb, like, let's kick the ball. Hey! Nice kick! Kick is also used as noun. Yeah, nice kick. What an interesting word kick is. Beyond using your foot, we have a lot of other interested uses for kick. Let’s check it out

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780 - Using Go For

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

As soon as I’m finished work today, I’m gonna go for a walk in Central Park. The park looks so nice after a snowfall. This morning when I walked by, I saw a lot of people who were going for a run. Not me, though. I just went for coffee!

I’m sure you’ve learned the verb go. It’s a basic verb that lets us move around. Well, go gets a lot more interesting when it teams up with the preposition for. Go for. Today, we’re gonna tackle nine different ways that we use go for.

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779 - Learn To Use Kind, Kind Of You, Kind Of, & A Kind Of In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

It’s very kind of you to listen to this podcast. It’s a kind of English lesson, isn’t it? There are different kinds of English lessons out there, but maybe this one is one of a kind.

Kind of. A kind of. The word kind is interesting because it has a number of different meanings and uses, depending on which word comes before and after it.

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778 - 8 Meanings Of The Verb Get In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I get it. You got here because you want to get something new in English. You’re getting more and more interested in improving your English. I’m sure you’ll totally get this lesson.

Let's explore all the different ways that you can use get in English. By the end of this podcast English lesson, you are going to be using get like a native speaker.

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777 - Learn The Difference Between Want, Wish, & Hope

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I really want you to have a great experience learning English with me. And if you do, I hope you will tell your friends about this podcast. I wish I could tell you how happy I am that you study here with me.

What's the difference between want, hope, and wish? That’s a question a lot of English learners have, and today, we’re gonna dive in and find out.

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776 - 7 Phrasal Verbs Using Head To Show Movement

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I got up early this morning because I needed to head out early. As I was heading to my office I ran into one of my coworkers, who was heading over to the deli for breakfast, so I decided to head there with her. Today we’re going to look at phrasal verbs that use "head" as a verb to mean "go."

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775 - How To Ue Gerunds & Participles To Describe Things In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:05:07 +0000

I walked into the office wondering what to teach in this podcast and then I remembered that the students in my podcast learner’s study group were feeling confused about using gerunds & participles, or ING and ED adjectives. Sorry, I know grammar terms can be annoying!

The idea behind my lesson for you today is to bring these grammar ideas out of the book and into your English conversation. I want to help you see how they can add a lot of depth and interest to your English.

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774 - Different Ways To Show Gratitude In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:05:07 +0000

Next week is a holiday called Thanksgiving here in the USA. It’s a family holiday, where we show gratitude and appreciation to others. And that gave me the idea to help you boost your vocabulary about thanking someone.

The topic for today is how to thank someone and how to respond when someone thanks you - so you can sound more like a native English speaker.

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773 - Adding More Information To Your Sentence With Relative Clauses

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0000

This podcast, which I produce for you each week, is designed to help you improve your English. I’m sure that English learners who listen to the Happy English podcast can find something useful in each episode. Did you notice those relative clauses?

In a nut shell, relative clauses are kind of like these little phrases that we add into our sentences to give us extra information about a noun. And they're really useful for like, adding detail and making your sentences more interesting.

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772 - How To Use Pay For, Pay By, Pay In, Pay Down, Pay Up & Pay Back In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:05:06 +0000

I gotta tell you, I was pretty surprised when the boss paid for lunch today. I mean, he pays our salary each month, but he’s never treated us to lunch before. Of course, we were all pleasantly surprised when he took out his wallet and paid the check for us!

English vocabulary can be tricky sometimes, especially when it comes to prepositions. The verb pay is a good example of this. Pay is a simple word, but we can use it on its own, or we can use pay for, pay by, pay in, pay down, pay up and even pay back.

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771 - How To Use Present, Present Progressive, And Modals To Talk About The Future

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:05:02 +0000

The Future is here! Have you seen what’s going on with AI, space travel, and robotics? When they start sending humans to go to Mars, I’m definitely gonna go. And who knows? Maybe I’ll meet a Martian.

For today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at the difference between using be going to and will, and also the other ways we can talk about the future, like using the simple present tense, the present progressive tense, and modal verbs.

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770 - 7 Ways To Give A Reason In English Without Because

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:05:01 +0000

Seeing that you like learning English here, I thought you may be interested in sounding more fluent and sophisticated. Today, we’ll look at 7 different ways to give a reason, aside from because, for you need to always expand your vocabulary.

Today's English lesson is all about helping you to explain yourself better. Like, when you want to say "why" something happened. Yeah, you could say “because,” but aren't you tired of just using because all the time? Today, let’s look at all those other ways you can use to explain a reason, so you can sound more fluent and really get your point across.

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769 - 6 Phrasal Verbs To Talk About Halloween In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Have you been bugged out recently? Has anything weirded you out? Have you been creeped out by anything or anyone lately? Well, don’t freak out. Today’s lesson is all about Halloween phrasal verbs.

Today I’ve got some phrasal verbs that will help you talk about your feelings and reactions related to Halloween - this vocabulary is really useful for sounding more natural.

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768 - Useful Vocabulary & Phrases To Talk About Halloween In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Have you ever been to a haunted house or Haunted Mansion in Disneyland? Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever seen a goblin or a skeleton? Today, let’s dive into the creepy and spooky!

Halloween is just around the corner, so what a perfect time to look at common vocabulary related to this strange and weird holiday. I have lots of treats, and no tricks for you in this English lesson.

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767 - The Difference Between During, For, In, and While To Talk About Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Do you usually listen to music while you’re studying? Do you like to study during the day or in the evening? Do you study for a few hours at once or several times during the day?

When we talk about time and what happens with time, we can use during, for, in, and while. A lot of English learners get tripped up on using these words, so let’s spend some time together today going through them.

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766 - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Almost, Most, and Mostly In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

So thanks to my stupid boss, I almost missed Jack’s party last Friday night. Luckily the party was still going on when I arrived and most of my friends were still there. Almost all of the food was gone though, so I mostly ate chips.

Today, we're gonna tackle a trio of words that can be pretty tricky for a lot of English learners: almost, most, and mostly.

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765 - American English Idioms With The Words Tree and Leaf

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Do you like to leaf through a magazine when you’re waiting for a flight? Or maybe you’ve turned over a new leaf and started studying English more. Are you branching out into new interests? Well, unless I’m barking up the wrong tree, you’ve come to the right place today.

For this English lesson podcast, it's all about idioms with tree and leaf

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764 - Learn The Difference Between Just and Only In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Have you ever been writing something or maybe even just talking to someone and you find yourself stuck on a couple of super common words, because you’re not sure which one is actually the right one to use? I think that happens to us language learners from time to time.

Well, today we’re gonna take a deep dive into one set of those words, just...and only.

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763 - 3 Practical Tips To Help You Improve Your English Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:05:03 +0000

These days, it seems like a lot of people all over the world speak English, doesn't it? And that means that there are ton of different English accents out there. Which is totally fine, you know? But if you are concerned about your English pronunciation, then stick around till the end of this podcast - I have a lot of ideas to help you out.

No matter which one you like to listen to and use, here are my top three tips for improving pronunciation and accent.

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762 - Learn The Difference Between I Went There & I’ve Been There In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I went to a jazz club last night. I’ve actually been to that club several times. I went there. I’ve been there. Interesting grammar patterns, don’t you think?

Today, let's look at the difference between the simple past and present perfect tenses and with that info, how you can connect them to make your English conversations longer.

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761 - American English Idioms Related To Fall Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Fall is here, and that means rainy days and wind, apples and nuts, and of course, leaves. . And we're diving into a whole bunch of them inspired by fall. Perfect timing, right? The leaves are changing. There's a chill in the air. We’re going to leaf through a bunch of idioms that have those fall items and see how we can use them in everyday conversational English.

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760 - Using Ain’t In Casual English Conversation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Even though I ain’t gonna tell you a deep history of English slang, let’s talk about a word that’s both loved and hated: ain’t!

Over the years this powerful little word has been embraced in pop songs, TV shows and movies. Love it or hate it, ain’t has definitely made its mark on the English language! For today’s podcast lesson, let’s check out how we use ain’t in everyday, conversational English.

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759 - Using Double Negatives In English For Emphasis

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:05:02 +0000

For some weird reason, the coffee shop was closed this morning. I looked inside, but I couldn’t see anybody. I mean, I could see nothing in there. Well, actually, I didn’t see nobody. There was a mouse running around.

Today, we're gonna be tackling something that's a little different. Get ready to come with me and explore the world of double negatives. Double negatives. Yeah. You heard that right. These are tricky little grammar gremlins that you’ve seen in movies and heard in music.

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758 - The Difference Between Remember Doing vs. Remember To Do In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Stop, try, remember, and forget. These four verbs can give you a headache because when they are followed by gerund (ING) or an infinitive (TO VERB) the meaning changes, like I stopped doing in vs I stopped to do it. Let me help you with those today.

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757 - 6 Phrasal Verbs with FALL In American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

It just turned fall a few days ago, and that got me thinking about fall vocabulary. And, because it’s been a few weeks since we’ve looked at phrasal verbs on the podcast, today we’re going to dive into some phrasal verbs using the word fall. These are super useful and common in everyday English, so if you’re looking to sound more natural, you’ll definitely want to stick around until the end. So, let’s get into it! I’ve got six phrasal verbs to cover today, and I’ll give you some examples and tips on how to use them in your daily conversations.

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756 - Using Me Too, Me Neither, & Me Either To Agree And Connect In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

In everyday English conversations, we often use short phrases to express agreement or shared feelings. Three common phrases are "me too," "me neither," and "me either." While "me too" is usually easy to use, "me neither" and "me either" can be confusing for a lot of English learners.

This lesson will help you understand how to use these phrases correctly and confidently. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the differences between "me too," "me neither," and "me either" and use these phrases correctly in daily conversations.

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755 - The Difference Between I Have Lived Here And I Have Been Living Here

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Check this out. I’ve lived here for 10 years. I’ve been living here for 10 years. A lot of English learners get stuck on the difference between those two types of sentences. Or, I’ve worked here for a long time. I’ve been working here for a long time. Let’s get those unstuck for you!

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754 - How To Use The Past Perfect Tense In Conversational English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 19:00:05 +0000

Did you ever wish you could add a little more excitement and interest to your English conversations? Maybe you’d like to add some color and excitement to you English writing, especially when it comes to storytelling? Today, let’s take a deep dive into how the past perfect tense might just be the right spice for your next English dish.

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753 - Learn the Difference Between The Simple Past and Present Perfect Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:43:37 +0000

I went to Central Park yesterday. Of course, it wasn’t my first time to go there. I have been to Central Park many times before.

Recently, a lot of my students and followers have asked me about the difference between sentences like, I lived there and I have lived there. You may have heard these grammar patterns are called the simple past and present perfect. Well, if these have caused you confusion, you’ve landed on the right podcast English lesson. Today, I’m going to help clear this up for you. We’ll start off simple, talking about the simple past and then move on to the present perfect.

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752 - 6 Ways To Use While In English Conversation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

While I was writing this lesson, I was thinking about the early days of my teaching career in Sendai, Japan. While living there, I had the chance to visit a lot of interesting places. While it was different from my life back home in New York, living there was quite an adventure.

While is an interesting word in English, because it can be use as a noun, a conjunction, and an adverb. While you may think you know many of these uses, hopefully there is something new you can find in this podcast English lesson.

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751 - Phrasal Verbs To Talk About Education In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:05:01 +0000

I went over my notes today and after reading over everything I found out that we haven't run through any phrasal verbs here in a while. Have we fallen behind, or is it just that I’ve been mixing things up.

Phrasal verbs are a huge part of English, especially spoken English and today, I have a set of ten phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about education - learning and studying. Before we dive in, let’s listen to a conversation between two high school teachers who are talking in the teacher’s office at the end of the school day.

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750 - Using Do, Did, & Indirect Questions For Emphasis In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I have to be honest, I do need a vacation. Wait, what? Did you notice that? I said, I do need a vacation. Do, need. Two verbs one after another. Do we need to talk about this!

Are you tired of using very and really for emphasis? For today’s podcast English lesson, I’m going to help you take your English up to the next level, by using do and other verb patterns to express emphasis.

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749 - 6 Ear Idioms In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I hope you don’t mind if I bend your ear a little bit today. This past week, I’ve been up to my ears in new ideas for English lessons, and today’s podcast English lesson is going to be something that I hope won’t go in one ear and out the other.

Ears! Today, we’re going to look at six idioms that have to do with how you listen to something.

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748 - 11 Uses & Meanings Of Get in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:05:01 +0000

In the last podcast episode, I showed you some idioms using the verb get. Well after that I was thinking and just the word get, all by itself has more that 10 different meanings and uses. Let's check it out!

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747 - English Idioms and Phrases With Get

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I first got my feet wet in the podcast world in 2014. In those days, everything was new to me, and it took a while for me to get my act together. Thankfully, I got my ducks in a row, and nowadays, I actually need to get my fix of doing this.

As you can see, get is an interesting word in English because there are tons of idioms that use this versatile verb. For today’s English lesson we’re gonna look at things you can get - seven get idioms.

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746 - 10 Different Ways To Use Would In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Would you like to learn something interesting today? I knew you would say yes! It would seem that you're pretty interested in improving your English. Well, I would love to help.

According to the dictionary, would is the past tense of will, which is the future, but talking about the future in the past is just one part of today’s podcast English lesson, where we’re gonna look at ten different ways we use would, in everyday English.

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745 - American English Idioms To Talk About Back To School

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:05:01 +0000

It’s the end of August, and you know what that means, right? It’s back to school season here in the US. The school schedule, and education in general is handled by each state, but basically the school year starts around the beginning of September. Today, let’s check out some back to school idioms.

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744 - Driving Idioms, Vocabulary, And Culture In American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:05:01 +0000

One of the things that I like about being self-employed is that I’m in the driver’s seat. Being independent like that and not having a boss is one of the driving forces behind my motivation to do this job. In the driver’s seat, the driving force.

For today’s podcast English lesson, we’re going to talk about something that plays a huge role in the daily lives of Americans: Driving. Let’s take a look at the importance of driving in American culture and the unique tradition of road trips. After that, we’ll go over some idioms and vocabulary to related to driving.

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743 - The Meaning, Usage, and Grammar Of The Passive Voice In English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:05:01 +0000

Thanks for joining me for today’s podcast English lesson. Did you know that this podcast was started in 2014? On top of that, My company, Happy English was established in 2010. Those to facts have been presented to you using the passive voice, and that’s the focus of our lesson today.

For this podcast English lesson, let’s look at what the passive voice is, how to form it, and when to use it. We’ll also go over some examples to help you understand this concept better.

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742 - English Vocabulary and Phrases Related To Immigration In America

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:05:01 +0000

They say that New York City is a melting pot, and if you’ve been here before, you certainly know how true that is. As you walk down the streets and avenues here, you can see people from all over the world, hear many different languages, and even smell a wonderful tapestry of international foods. This is all thanks to immigration.

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741 - English Idioms and Phrases Using ALL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I've been working all month long to bring you variety of podcasts to learn English and American culture. All along, I had an idea that these would be helpful and all in all, I think I was right. Thanks a lot for being all ears when it comes to my lessons.

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740 - English Vocabulary Related To Job Culture In America

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Today we’re going to look at the topic of job culture in America. I’ll show you how these concepts shape the daily lives of American workers, and then we’ll go over some useful vocabulary words that will help you talk about work culture in your own conversations.

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739 - The American Dream

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:05:02 +0000

I started my own company, Happy English in 2010, but it wasn’t until several years later that it dawned on me that both of my grandfathers were also entrepreneurs. As immigrants, their families came to America seeking the prosperity and upward mobility that came along with the American dream. I think that’s where I get my ambition and perseverance.

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738 - Be Off

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:05:03 +0000

I was off work yesterday, so I decided to go off the grid and spend a quiet day at a little park which is totally off the beaten path. Well, I was way off the mark because as soon as I sat down, there were tons of mosquitoes flying around.

In this podcast English lesson, I’m going to show you 8 phrases that use be off.

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737 - Baseball

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:05:02 +0000

Right off the bat, I want to let you know that I’m not exactly a big sports fan. I hope my saying that wasn’t a curveball, but maybe for some of you, that came out of left field. Well, today we’re gonna talk about baseball, and I really hope I can hit a home run with this lesson.

By the end of this podcast, you'll know how to use five American idioms that come from baseball.

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736 - Hamburgers

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:39:45 +0000

The other day we looked at the iconic hot dog, and how can we not discuss fast food without mentioning the hamburger, a staple of American cuisine. This totally customizable food is a crowd pleaser everywhere.

The iconic hamburger has become a symbol of American cuisine all over the states and around the world. With its juicy beef patty and a wide variety of toppings, the hamburger is a staple at backyard barbecues, fast-food joints, and diners across the United States.

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735 - American Dogs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:12:49 +0000

The other day, someone asked me what’s a classic American food. The beloved hotdog is the first thing that comes to mind. Whether you get one from a street vendor with mustard, or grill one at home with your favorite toppings, the hot dog is the quintessential American food.

In episode 734, we looked at summers in the USA. And if there is one food that reminds me of summer it’s a hot dog. Hot dogs go with summer like peanut butter goes with jelly. And I think it’s safe to say that the hot dog is one of the most classic foods in the United States, especially during summer. Whether you're at a baseball game, a family barbecue, or a 4th of July picnic, you're likely to find hot dogs being served. This simple yet satisfying food has a rich history and a beloved place in American culture.

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734 - Summertime

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:46:54 +0000

Do you like to have fun in the sun? Would you rather take a road trip, or laze around the house? Maybe you’re one of those people who likes to hit the beach and soak up the sun.

Today we're gonna dive into a fun and vibrant topic: Summertime in the USA! In this English lesson podcast, I’m gonna show you some common words and phrases that you can use to talk about summer activities in English. These words will help you describe how people enjoy their leisure time and make the most of the summer season.

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733 - Be Down

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:53:46 +0000

I told my coworker Bob that there was a new pizza shop down the street and he said that since the internet was down now, he was down with going there. He was a little down because the boss was down on his idea to change the website, and I figured going out would cheer him up. After all, pizza is a happy food, isn’t it!

As you’ve probably noticed in your study of phrasal verbs, one phrasal verb can have a number of different uses and meanings. Be down is no exception and today, we are going to look at 6 different ways that we use be down.

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732 - Pig Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:10:40 +0000

There’s nothing better than a summer barbecue. You can pig out on burgers and hot dogs, even make a total pig of your self and everyone there is as happy as a pig in mud. One of my friends asked me when I was going to stop eating meat. When? Well, when pigs fly, that’s when!

In the last few episodes of the Happy English podcast, I talked about hot and heat idioms. After all, it is the middle of the summer now. And summer brings us to barbecues and picnics - two kinds of events where you can enjoy good food and nice company outside in the park or by the beach. And thinking about that reminded me of this set of pig idioms.

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731 - Using BUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:39:50 +0000

I wasn't really sure what I was going to talk about here on the podcast but then, I decided to do this. This lesson is going to be nothing but expressions using, but. And, but for a short conversation it's just going to be me doing the talking, as you know, I am but your humble English teacher.

I couldn’t do anything this morning but think about how to teach you these five ways to use but. In fact, I couldn't come up with anything but the following conversation.

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730 - Heat Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:40:39 +0000

Last week, I took the heat for an English lesson with hot idioms. But trust me when I say that when the heat is on, I’m ready for it. I may even catch heat for this lesson...who knows!
It was close to the 40 degree mark this past week in New York and all of that heat inspired me to help you with these heat idioms. There are 8 of them all together, so let’s dive in.

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729 - Hot Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:53:01 +0000

I know that this may be a hot potato but have you been in the hot seat recently? Or perhaps you have been hot under the collar because some hot head got you all hot and bothered. trust me I'm not full of hot air when I say this.

I love helping you learn idioms because they make your English conversation sound much more natural and interesting. for today's English lesson we're going to look at six idioms that contain the word hot.

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728 - 7 Ways to Use OFF

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:40:35 +0000

When I found out that the company picnic was off, I drove off from the park and went to the library to study. Since I was off today, I thought I could make good use of my time. Plus, I was a little off yesterday and couldn't focus on studying.

Off is one of those interesting words in English that has a number of meanings and uses, just like what I mentioned at the beginning of this episode. So don’t turn this off, because today I’m going to show you 7 ways we use off.

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727 - Go Through

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:06:54 +0000

I went through a rough time when I had to go through with a speech last week. Of course, before I went on stage, I went through a couple of cups of coffee while going through the notes for the speech. That’s a lot to go through!
Have you ever gone through a tunnel with your car? Or maybe a train you were on went through a tunnel. Well, when you go through a tunnel, you start at one end come out the other end. It’s a process of moving from one point to the other. Think about that as you listen to this lesson on using go through.
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726 - Things You Can Go

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:00:48 +0000

I am gonna go to the store in order to buy milk. I am gonna go to the store to buy milk. I am gonna go to the store and buy milk. I am gonna go and buy milk. I’m gonna go buy milk.

Go is a pretty basic verb in English, and I guess because it’s so basic, there are a lot of different
phrases with go and different ways to use go. Today let’s look at some of the common ones.

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725 - TO ING

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:34:04 +0000

I finally got around to cleaning out that garage. Let me tell you something, that is not a job I look forward to doing at all. I guess I'm more used to messing it up. Yeah I definitely can admit to doing that.
You'll notice in all four cases, there's a there's a verb followed by TO followed by a gerund, you know the ING. But wait Michael, to should be followed by a base verb! Yes, that's true, but there are cases where TO is followed by a GERUND and that's what we're going to look at today.

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724 - Known As, By, For, To Be, And To Do

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:28:10 +0000

I guess you know that NYC is known as the Big Apple. But did you know that the Big Apple is known for it’s pizza? As well, the City is known for being the city that never sleeps.

I know that prepositions can be tricky and sometimes we can pair a word with a few different prepositions. Crazy, isn’t it! Today, we are going to look at the word known, which can be paired with 5 different prepositions and phrases with prepositions. Let’s dive in!

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723 - Unless, Should, As Long As, Provided

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:19:59 +0000

Don’t listen to this podcast unless you like learning English. Yeah, as long as you are a fan of learning English, I am sure you will enjoy this episode, that is provided you find this kind if thing interesting.

We’ve talk about using IF to talk about a condition a few times before, right? Well, have you ever wondered if there are other words you can us to talk about a condition? If so then you are in the right place. By the end of this podcast English lesson, you’ll be able to use unless, should, as long as, and provided to talk about conditions. Let’s get the ball rolling.

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722 - Phrases With At, In, and On

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:23:05 +0000

Do you like to stay in bed late on the weekends? What time are you usually at work until? Have you ever been on a farm or in the mountains. Oh...maybe you see where this conversation is going, huh?
Last week, in Episode 721, we talked about using at and in to talk about location. Today, I’d like to get into how we use in, at, and on in some set phrases, also to talk about location. Let’s get the ball rolling.

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721 - On vs. At

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:10:50 +0000

Are you home or at home? In the office or at the office. Are you listening to this podcast at your house or in your house. Those tricky English prepositions always cause trouble - until today.

Among the various aspects of learning English, prepositions seem to cause more problems than anything else. In particular, a lot of listeners to the podcast have told me that understanding when to use in and when to use at to talk about location tends to be confusing. Well, today I’m going to help you out with exactly that.
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720 - Advise, Propose, Request, and Suggest

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:52:34 +0000

I advise you listen to this whole podcast. I know that I have suggested this before, and I often recommend listening to podcasts as a way of improving your English. Well, I today I would like to propose you grab a pen and a notebook, and listen up!

When you have advice that you want another person to consider, there are 4 verbs you can use. These are advise, propose, recommend, and suggest. Interestingly, these verbs can be used with three different grammar patterns, which is what we’re going to look at today. By the end of this podcast English lesson, you’ll be able to use all four verbs in all three grammar patterns with ease. Let’s dive in.

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719 - Stop Studying English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:54:33 +0000

Do yourself a favor. Stop studying English. Yeah I said that. Me, your humble English teacher. In this podcast English lesson, I’m going to explain why I suggest you stop studying English and what you can do instead to practice and improve your English.

Today I want you to rethink what you do in English. I want you to move from the “I study English” to the “I use English” mindset. Let’s jump in!

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718 - TIme Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:13:32 +0000

Even though I was up with the chickens this morning, because of a train delay I got to the office just in the nick of time. I’m using the trains for the time being, but in the meantime, I’m looking for an apartment closer to the office.

For this English lesson, let’s take a look at 6 phrases that you can use to talk about time. These are common phrases that you can use in your everyday spoken and written English. Let’s dive in!

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717 - Care

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:32:38 +0000

As you may already know, I’m a huge music lover. But as for sports, frankly, I couldn’t care less. For all I care, all the local teams could lose and it wouldn’t bother me! Would you care to know why?

The verb care is an interesting word in English because it has a number of uses as well as idioms that are common in everyday English conversation.

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716 - Using Ever

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:44:36 +0000

Have you ever heard of Louis Armstrong? Did you ever listen to jazz? Among all jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong has probably the most unique voice ever. I’m sure if you listen to his music, you’ll be ever so happy!

The adverb ever means at any time, and that could mean at any time in the past or in the future. For today’s English lesson, let’s look at all the different ways we use this versatile little word.

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715 - Cats & Dogs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:04:04 +0000

I'm not trying to let the cat out of the bag, but I have to tell you, I am dog tired. I'm going to guess that you're going to want to know why, but keep in mind curiosity killed the cat. Yup, today is all about cats and dogs.

For today's English lesson let's have a look at idioms that deal with cats and dogs. I really love helping you learn idioms because they do tend to make your English conversation and writing more colorful and more natural sounding.

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714 - Ability and Possibility

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:49:07 +0000

When I was younger I could play the piano a lot better than I can now. You know? I'm glad I was able to tell you that. Knowing modal verbs like can and be able to is not only important for your everyday English conversation, but using this grammar correctly will give you an edge in English exams like IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC.
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713 - Day to Day English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:17:56 +0000

Day in and day out, I try to come up with topics to talk about here on the Happy English podcast. Most of my ideas come from questions or problems my students have. At the end of the day, it’s always best to keep trying new things. In this day and age, I think most people are interested in learning something. That’s plain as day, no? Today, let’s look as 10 idioms and expressions that relate to time and day.
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712 - Negative Questions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:49:22 +0000

Wouldn't it be nice if we could learn another language quickly and easily? Oh, don’t worry, this isn’t a commercial, just an intro to this lesson. Isn’t that why you’re here? Negative questions are questions that begin with the negative forms of the be verb and other auxiliary verbs. Like their cousins, tag questions, negative questions are often used to check what we think is true. Let’s go!

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711 - Business Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:52:57 +0000

I’m sure you have a lot on your plate, so thanks a lot for checking out my podcast. Today I have something special for everyone working in an international environment. I’m not saying that I have the silver bullet, but I think this episode is going to be a game changer for you. For today’s English lesson, let’s have a look at 8 phrases that you can use in the workplace and in your daily English conversations.

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710 - The Tiny W

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:21:58 +0000

American English pronunciation is interesting. A lot of English learners tell me that Americans talk to quickly. But I would say it’s more the style of speaking than the speed. One interesting feature of spoken American English is the fact that We. Do. Not. Like. To. Stop. After. Each. Word. In. A. Sentence. Quite often, the end of one word links with the beginning of the next word. For this English lesson, we’re going look at one particular sound that happens when one word ends with a vowel sound, and the next word begins with a vowel sound.

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709 - 9 Ways To Use Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:49:50 +0000

For this English lesson, We’re going to look at nine different ways that we use the verb have. Have is one of those interesting words in English that has multiple meanings and uses, as well as a number of different grammar patterns. By the way, have is an irregular verb, and the three parts are have, had, and had. Let’s get the ball rolling!

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708 - Checking Information

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:03:10 +0000

For this English lesson, I'm going to show you a couple of different types of questions that you can ask when you want to check that the information you have is right. Basically, these are tag questions and negative questions. By the end of this lesson you'll understand how these questions are used in everyday, conversational English.

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707 - American Conversational Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:24:59 +0000

Guess what! This lesson is all about conversational phrases in American English. And maybe you’re wondering…can I find a lesson like this in a book? Not exactly. “How come?,”you may ask. How come indeed. Let’s check it out.
For this English lesson, I’m going to show you how to sound more American, by using words and phrases that will make your English conversations sound, well, less like a text book. By the end of this lesson, you be able to use and understand this English. Let’s dive in.

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706 - 6 Causative Forms Of Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:04:03 +0000

Have you ever seen the movie, Good Morning Vietnam with Robin Williams? In that movie, an army base had William’s character work as a radio dj, and his personality had everyone on the base laughing. Except of course his supervisors, who wanted to have him transferred. Have someone do something, have someone doing something, and have someone done. By the end of this podcast, you’ll have learned six different ways to use have in the causative.

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705 - Things You Can Do With Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:08:37 +0000

Thanks again for spending time with the Happy English podcast. I remember the time I first started doing this in 2014. I was killing time on social medial when I first knew about podcasts. Those were interesting times! Time? Times? Let’s discuss!

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704 - Six Things You Can Pay

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:02:19 +0000

Let me ask you something. Would you rather pay train fare or a highway toll? Do you think the admission charge at the movie theater is reasonable? In your country, what percentage of a doctor's fee do patients usually need to pay? In this podcast English lesson you're going to learn the difference between six different types of things you can pay.

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703 - New Year Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:22:28 +0000

Learning idioms can make your English conversations sound more natural and today, we’re going to look at five idioms you might use in your English conversations at the beginning of the year. By the end of this podcast, you’ll learn these idioms and the history behind how we started saying them!

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702 - A Visit From International St. Nicholas

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:13:23 +0000

Merry Christmas 2023. For today’s podcast, I’ve gotten together an amazing group of English learners from all over the world to bring to you a very special reading of A Visit From St. Nicholas, the iconic Christmas poem written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1837.

In no particular order, thanks to Rémi (France), Naoko (Japan), Peter (Russia), Andrea (Germany), Konomi (Japan), Fabri (Italy), Tammy (Hong Kong), Sumiko (Japan), Elena (Italy) Noriko (Japan), Nancy (Guadalupe)

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701 - 5 Things You Can HIT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:29:43 +0000

For today's English lesson we're going to take a look at five idioms which are things that you can hit: Hit the ceiling, hit the hay / sack, hit the jackpot, hit the sauce, and hit the town
By the end of this lesson you're going to not only learn these idioms but you also have an idea as to where they came from.

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700 - Part II Water Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:41:51 +0000

Are you determined to do anything, come hell or high water? Are you able to keep your head above water these days? Is there anything you want to try and test the waters? Has anyone told you a story that couldn’t hold water? By the end of this podcast English lesson, you’ll learn five water idioms and also how they came to be.

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699 - Water Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:52:44 +0000

Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? Maybe you’ve been in hot water recently, or in deep water with your boss. Do you feel like your relationship with the boss is like oil and water, or is that more like water off a duck’s back. Let’s discuss.

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698 - Arrive

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:38:51 +0000

After you arrive in New York, you can probably arrive at your hotel within an hour. Since you’ll be arriving with luggage, I’d suggest taking a taxi. When you arrive by taxi, the hotel will have a special entrance just for you. Let’s discuss.

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697 - I Suppose I’m Supposed To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:56:43 +0000

I suppose you’re listening to this podcast in order to learn something about English. I also suppose you’ll be taking notes. Why? Well, suppose you want to remember these English points. You’re supposed to do that, you know! Let’s discuss.

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696 - Learning English With Gregory Diehl

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:50:18 +0000

In this podcast English lesson, I'm speaking with author and English teacher, Gregory Diehl. Gregory has a new book out called Our Global Lingua Franca: An Educator's Guide to Spreading English Where EFL Doesn't Work which explores the cultural and economic importance of spreading English as a universal language. Gregory has taught in more than a dozen countries and observed the persistent flaws that prevent the majority of learners from developing even conversational English fluency, let alone true fluency.

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695 - Longer Conversations

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:18:58 +0000

I think that learning another language is not just about grammar and vocabulary. How about you? Oh, and that reminds me. I wanted to let you know what today’s lesson is all about. And by the way, I’m sure you’re going to find this useful.

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694 - Inversion

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:43:56 +0000

Had I known this English point was a pain in the neck for a lot of English learners, I would have covered it before. Can you imagine? How I missed this is beyond me!

Sometimes the word order of a sentence is changed. In particular, we sometimes reverse the order of the subject and verb. And this is called, inversion. For today’s English lesson, lets look at five situations where this happens.

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693 - Confidence? You Got This!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:24:48 +0000

You know? The three things you need to do to boost and keep your confidence in English are:
1. Keep a positive attitude about English.
2. Practice using English every day
3. Read more. Let’s discuss.

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692 - Jessica From IELTS Energy

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:30:56 +0000

Talking the IELTS exam? If so, you need to hook up with Jessic from IELTS Energy. So lucky to have her on the podcast today. She's got some tips and ideas to help you reach your dream score on the IELTS exam.

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691 - Spooky Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:40:06 +0000

Have you spilled your guts recently? Have you seen or heard about anything which made your boil or left you scared stiff? Well, before those bad dreams come back to haunt you, let’s discuss. This English lesson is all about Spooky Idioms!

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690 - Face-Part Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:36:39 +0000

At the office this morning, Hank was checking out a breathtaking presentation that Annie put together. Hank praised the eye-popping visuals and mouthwatering content, telling Annie that he was sure it would prevent their sales from nose-diving. Let’s discuss!

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689 - Hacking Language With Kyra Sage

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:42:30 +0000

This is my chat with Kyra Sage from LanguageHack.co. We talk about learning and hacking languages, plus you can hear all about how Kyra got into teaching English, as well as her own language learning journey

Kyra Sage online: https://www.languagehack.co
Kyra's Book: Explore the Outdoors: Photorealistic ABCs for Kids

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688 - Business Change Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:07:51 +0000

When Jack’s company was taken over by another firm, they closed down their branch offices in Boston and Denver, and laid off all the staff. After two years, the company was doing so well, they started to branch out and take on new staff. Today's lesson is all about change in the business world, with phrasal verbs.

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687 - New York Pizza

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:32:39 +0000

When it comes to having a slice, probably the most important thing people consider is the crust. That’s right the crust - not to thick, but not so thin that you can’t pick up a slice with one hand. For New Yorker’s it’s got to be just right. Let’s discuss.

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686 - Room for Time and Space

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:10:59 +0000

I’ve recently moved my office into a different room and it has more than enough room for all of my stuff. Now I can do my work with enough space. My new desk has a space for my computer and several spaces where I can put other equipment. Yeah, this room has enough room.

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685 - 4 Conditional Patterns

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:47:03 +0000

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about conditional sentences, I’d be a millionaire. Do you have questions like that? Well, if I were you, I’d listen carefully to this podcast episode. Basically, there are four different patterns you need to remember, and that’s what we are going to look at today.

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684 - Something, Anything, Nothing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:23:30 +0000

I have something for you to learn. There is nothing else more important than this podcast. Ok, maybe that’s not something smart to say, but anything else may not work. What?
In this English lesson, let's look at 5 different grammar patterns you can use with something, anything, and nothing. Oh yeah, and these patterns also work well with someone, anyone, and noone too!

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683 - 3 Ways to Use ING Adjectives

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:43:34 +0000

I saw a magician last night. He was amazing. In fact, he was amazing the audience from the moment he stepped on to the stage. What an amazing magician.
In this English lesson podcast, let's look at 3 ways we use ING Adjectives, also known as present participle adjectives.

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682 - Past Perfect Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:31:51 +0000

I came late today because I had forgotten my train ticket at home. So I went back home and by the time I got there, it had started raining. What a morning. If I had known it was going to rain, I would have stayed home. Let’s discuss.

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681 - The 4 Skills To Improve English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:53:46 +0000

Language has input and output. Input is reading and listening. Output is speaking and writing. All together, these are known as the 4 skills of English. The 4 skills you need to work on in order to improve your English. Let’s discuss.

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680 - Using DARE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:09:52 +0000

Don’t you dare tell anyone about this lesson. Wait, on second thought, I dare you to do it. How dare you not tell people about this podcast. Dare…that’s an interesting word in English. Let's study together.

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679 - Am vs. Do In Simple Present Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:33:29 +0000

This is a pen. You probably learned a sentence like that back in the day, right? Well, the be verb, you know, am, is are, and the verb do can be confusing sometimes, especially in a negative sentence. Let's study together

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678 - Ways To Take Someone

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:21:14 +0000

If you visit New York, let me know and I’ll take you out for a pizza. Did that take you by surprise? I hope you take me up on that. And please…trust me when I say that I won’t take you for a ride.

Idioms can add color and richness to your English, and today I have a set of idioms that use the verb take and various prepositions. These are commonly used phrases in English conversations that you can use with your friends, family, and in the workplace. Let’s check them out.

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677 - Phrasal Verbs From Sports

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:35:55 +0000

Have you recently taken up a sport or do you get worn out just thinking about playing sports. Or maybe, you like to cheer on professional athletes when they do sports. Have these questions warmed you up for this lesson?
Learning phrasal verbs can make your English conversations sound more natural and give you an edge on those pesky English exams like TOEIC, TOFEL and IELTS. For today's podcast English lesson, we're going to look at phrasal verbs that you can use to talk about sports.

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676 - Idioms From Sailing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:27:50 +0000

Are you usually on board with your boss or have you thought about jumping ship? Are you the kind of person who likes to rock the boat or make waves? If so I hope you're not in deep water. These are nautical idioms that you can use in your everyday English conversations in the workplace and with your friends and family.

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675 - Can You Improve Your English Without Goals?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:08:57 +0000

Here is another great question that I got from one of my followers on Instagram. Is it true that if you don't have any certain goals, then you won't be improving your English? Is that true? Do you need specific goals to improve your English? Let’s discuss.

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674 - 3 Ways To Use Should With Conditionals

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:35:00 +0000

Should is a pretty versatile word in the world of English grammar. I’ve talked about using should in a few other episodes of the Happy English podcast, and today I’d like to talk about how we use should with conditionals. Some of this has a formal sound, which means these three patterns are likely to show up on English exams, like the TOEIC.

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673 - Summer Festival Idioms In Business English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:32:20 +0000

Yesterday was Independence Day here in the USA, which is a holiday with lots of fireworks, and it got me thinking of some related idioms. Today, let’s have a look at six idioms that have a connection to summer festivals which you can use in daily conversation and even in the office.

This podcast English lesson has a dialog where you can hear these idioms in context: Fireworks, Skyrocket, Hotdogging, To go up in smoke, To grill someone, to rake someone over the coals

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672 - Business English Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:02:17 +0000

English Lesson and Dialog
Did you dive into your work today? Did you finish up everything or have you put something off? Once you put everything together and then have it all wrapped up, let me know and I'll follow up with you. Today's English lesson and conversation is all about these phrasal verbs for business.
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671 - Improving Pronunciation As An Adult Learner

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:29:37 +0000

Today, we’re going to talk about improving pronunciation. As an adult English learner, improving your pronunciation is a worthwhile goal and something that’s going to definitely enhance your overall communication skills and especially, your confidence using English. Here are a few things that you can do to improve your English pronunciation.

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670 - Past Modal Would Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:45:00 +0000

Today, we’re going to continue talking about some of the tricky grammar points that come up on the TOEIC exam. I hope this will come in handy for you if you are taking the exam, and even if not, I’m sure you can use this grammar in your everyday English conversations. In this lesson, let’s look at the past modal verb, would have. Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
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669 - Past Modal Could Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:45:00 +0000

Today, I’m going to start a series of podcasts to help you with some of the tricky grammar points that come up on the TOEIC exam. I hope this will come in handy for you if you are taking the exam, and even if not, I’m sure you can use this grammar in your everyday English conversations. In this lesson, let’s look at the past modal verb, could have. Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript
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668 - Things You Can Run

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:38:00 +0000

In this English lesson, let's have a look a things you can run. Some examples are run a business, run the show, run a tight ship, run the risk, run errands, and run a red light. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript

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667 - Phrasal Verbs With RUN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:17:00 +0000

In this episode, we're going to look at phrasal verbs with run. These include run along, run across, run into, run behind, and run off with. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript

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666 - Idioms With RUN + Adjective

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:22:00 +0000

In this podcast English lesson, we're going to look at idioms with RUN followed by an adjective. These include run dry, run deep, run late, run low, run short, run smooth, and run wild. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/666-idioms-with-run-adjective/ Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript

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665 - Stop Apologizing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:22:00 +0000

A lot of English learners fall into the bad habit of apologizing for their language skills. Are you in that boat? In this episode, I'm going to talk about why that's a bad habit, and give you some tips to help you stop that habit and start speaking English better.

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664 - Idioms With Animals

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:25:00 +0000

In this episode, you can learn idioms with animals.

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663 - Singing for Learning English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:23:21 +0000

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662 - Communicating With Touch

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 May 2023 22:50:14 +0000

661 - Improving English With TV

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:48:37 +0000

660 - 6 Field Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:30:14 +0000

659 - Using BE IN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:11:17 +0000

658 - Work Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:44:33 +0000

657 – 6 Ways To Use TO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:54:59 +0000

656 - Phrasal Verbs Using FOR

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:22:57 +0000

655 - Idioms Using AS

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:40:24 +0000

654 - Use To, Used To, Be Used To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:25:17 +0000

653 - Coach Shane Interview

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:19:36 +0000

652 - Itsy-Bitsy Words

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:19:55 +0000

651 - Using Decide

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:42:10 +0000

650 - Phrasal Verbs With Bring

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:41:25 +0000

649 - 8 Idioms With CATCH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:55:43 +0000

648 – Phrasal Verbs With CHECK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:33:03 +0000

647 - Improving English With Listening

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:09:40 +0000

646 – Building Fluency With Your Pen

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:34:58 +0000

645 - Stick Idioms & Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:26:08 +0000

644 - So What, Who Cares, and Whatever

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:20:52 +0000

643 - Phrasal Verbs With LEAVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:49:02 +0000

642 - English Makes No Sense - Chat With Sara

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:02:44 +0000

641 - Idioms With PUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:19:02 +0000

640 - Finger Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:20:03 +0000

639 - NECK Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:24:22 +0000

638 - Winter Weather Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:31:22 +0000

637 - 7 Ways To Use WITH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:29:59 +0000

636 - Idioms Using AT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:47:58 +0000

635 - Using ABOUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:30:00 +0000

634 – Phrasal Verbs With BY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:26:09 +0000

633 - Using THE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:38:22 +0000

632 - Conditional Words

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:16:57 +0000

631 - I Was Like. He Goes

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:12:18 +0000

630 - Using Join

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:52:14 +0000

629 – Verbs Followed By TO Followed By a Gerund

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:12:18 +0000

628 - PULL Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:25:04 +0000

627 - Using PASS BY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:32:44 +0000

626 – GET Phrasal Verbs Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:20:22 +0000

625 – GET Phrasal Verbs Part 1

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:24:54 +0000

624 - Sweets Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:56:09 +0000

623 - BREAK Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:03:40 +0000

622 - 5 Ways To Use WISH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:49:54 +0000

621 - True, Correct, Doubt, & Question

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:14:52 +0000

620 - Listen For, In, To, Up, & With

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:14:00 +0000

619 - Idioms With Colors

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:01:21 +0000

618 - Idioms With Numbers

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 May 2022 01:08:37 +0000

617 - Idioms With UNDER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:36:25 +0000

616 - Phrasal Verbs With CUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:05:54 +0000

615 - TRACK Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:23:49 +0000

614 - TELL Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:18:25 +0000

613 - Chicken Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:11:58 +0000

612 - Weird Nouns

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:45:19 +0000

611 - Romantic Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:06:37 +0000

610 - 4 Casual Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 03:59:11 +0000

609 - Using Sure

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 02:58:30 +0000

608 - Using Check Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:09:39 +0000

607 – Made of, from, with, by, in

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:22:21 +0000

606 - Idioms About Learning

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 03:30:12 +0000

605 - SNOW IDIOMS

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:18:31 +0000

604 - Using FINE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:59:08 +0000

603 - Using HOOK UP

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:40:34 +0000

602- Using Could Have & Couldn't Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:30:50 +0000

601 - Using GO FOR

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:43:51 +0000

600 - Thinking Back

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 01:38:49 +0000

599 - Using TOUCH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:32:48 +0000

598 - How To Fly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:37:35 +0000

597 - Ability and Possibility

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:11:05 +0000

596 - Worthwhile, Worth Doing, and Worthy

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:08:43 +0000

595 - Using Go And Verb

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:44:22 +0000

594 - Out Of Your Way

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:17:25 +0000

593 - Using UP TO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:46:04 +0000

592 - Talking About Nostalgia

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:09:12 +0000

591 - Idioms with SPOT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:50:22 +0000

590 - Phrasal Verb TALK OVER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:46:20 +0000

589 - Food Related Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:20:49 +0000

588 - Idioms With LOOK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:19:22 +0000

587 - Using WAY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:31:03 +0000

586 - Using EVEN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:05:57 +0000

585 - 5 Ways To Use TOUGH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:25:57 +0000

584 - 7 BLOW Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:18:20 +0000

583 - 5 SO Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 25 May 2021 16:40:41 +0000

582 - 5 Ways To Use BE GOING TO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 May 2021 23:54:13 +0000

581 - Affect vs. Effect

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 04 May 2021 20:53:33 +0000

580 - Begin, Start, and Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:36:30 +0000

579 - Teacher Interview Carol (@My.EnglishLife)

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:34:16 +0000

578 - Idioms with CALL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:04:21 +0000

577 - Conversational Phrases With TURN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:44:34 +0000

576 - Shoe Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:00:35 +0000

575 - Liaison Linking Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:12:00 +0000

574 - Jonathan Interview

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:23:09 +0000

573 - Liaison & Linking

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:35:06 +0000

572 - A vs. The Makes a Difference

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:14:21 +0000

571 - 8 ON Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:08:32 +0000

570 - Snow Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:56:48 +0000

569 – 6 Ways To Use MAKE in the Causative

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:34:08 +0000

568 - Irregular Participle Adjectives

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:57:13 +0000

567 - Conjunctions With As

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:51:04 +0000

566 - 8 Big Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:24:45 +0000

565 - 8 Winter Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:16:51 +0000

564 - Using BY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:13:42 +0000

563 - 6 Wind Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:22:10 +0000

562 - Using CATCH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:53:26 +0000

561 - Simple Present vs. Present Continuous

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:01:49 +0000

560 - Agree TO Agree ON Agree With

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:36:46 +0000

559 - GET vs. HAVE Causatives

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:14:04 +0000

558 - Cool Chilly & Cool Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:50:34 +0000

557 - 10 Ways To Use WILL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:35:48 +0000

556 - At Hand, On Hand, In Hand

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:34:44 +0000

555 - The Perfect Match

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:05:24 +0000

554 Big vs. Large

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 20:56:38 +0000

553 - Mean Meant Meant To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:53:04 +0000

552 - 10 DEAL Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:37:00 +0000

551 - Stress and Intonation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:28:44 +0000

550 - More GO Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:28:39 +0000

549 - Steve Sensei Interview

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:33:16 +0000

548 - What Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:45:21 +0000

547 - GET ON and GET OFF

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:46:11 +0000

546 George Floyd

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:22:37 +0000

545 - 8 Slang Words Meaning STUPID

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 26 May 2020 18:16:07 +0000

544 - Part 2 - Rambling and Ranting

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 17 May 2020 16:43:09 +0000

543 - Rambling and Ranting

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 May 2020 17:15:33 +0000

542 - IELTS Chat With Jessica Beck

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:14 +0000

541 - Really Learning Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:04:14 +0000

540 - Six Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:01:58 +0000

539 - Vocabulary Related To Space

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:15:46 +0000

538 - News Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:58:25 +0000

537 - All & Any In Negative Sentences

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:06:54 +0000

536 - 5 Ways To Use WONDER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:29:08 +0000

535 - 8 Idioms Using Foot

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 02:18:17 +0000

534 - 5 Idioms With TURN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:44:53 +0000

533 - Modern Slang

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:39:33 +0000

532 - Using LEAVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 23:31:33 +0000

531 - 7 Animal Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:04:45 +0000

530 - Using Get Together

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:00:19 +0000

529 - Preposition Basics

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:43:31 +0000

528 - 4 Ways To Talk About The Future

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:06:08 +0000

527 - Using Grab

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:03:05 +0000

526 - 4 Tree Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 01:48:52 +0000

525 - 3 Conversational Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 22:58:43 +0000

524 - Thanks

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 23:49:05 +0000

523 - Using TREAT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:00:36 +0000

522 - Using Already

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:27:18 +0000

521 - Using Screw

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000

520 - Conversational Phrases Using Would

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:29:18 +0000

519 - Talking About Ability

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:07:36 +0000

518 - TO Followed By ING

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:46:51 +0000

517 - 10 Things You Can Take

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:44:06 +0000

516 - 7 Phrases Using Why

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:38:23 +0000

515 - Conversational Phrases With KNOW

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 02:19:33 +0000

514 - 10 Phrasal Verbs For Traveling

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:53:03 +0000

513 - 10 Phrasal Verbs For Cooking

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

512 - Live, Live, and Life

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

511 - Using Drag

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000

510 7 Ways To Use HAPPEN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:39:45 +0000

509 Using BURN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

508 - Prepositions To Talk About Travel

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000

507 - Drink Drank Drunk Drunken and More

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 30 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

506 - 8 Idioms using BY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

505 10 Idioms Beginning With OUT OF

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:39:25 +0000

504 - 10 Ways To Use BOOK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

503 9 Ways To Use Be Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0000

502 Win vs. Earn vs. Gain

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 16:30:31 +0000

501- HAVE vs. HAVE GO TO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:55:01 +0000

500 - Do You vs. Did You Natural Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:14:19 +0000

499 - Using DO and BE for Emphasis

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:36:09 +0000

498 - 6 Ways To Use WHILE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 01:22:06 +0000

498 - 6 Ways To Use WHILE Get the transcript here: https://www.myhappyenglish.com

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497 - Would vs. Could

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 02:37:18 +0000

496 - The Night Before Christmas

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:29:30 +0000

495 - 7 Ways To Use HAVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:10:09 +0000

494 - 5 Ways To Use COULD

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

493 - Phrasal Verbs With THROW

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

492 - Especially vs. Specially

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

491 - Phrasal Verbs With SET

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

490 - Fall Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

489 - Idioms And Phrasal Verbs With Pop

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

488 - 5 Ways To Use Get (reissue)

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

487 - 8 Ways To Use Be Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

486 - 8 Phrasal Verbs With BE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0000

485 - 9 Ways To Use Run

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

484 - 5 Ways To Use KEEP

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

483 - Know vs. Know About

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

482 - IELTS Tips With Elliot From Magoosh

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000

481 - Using IF In Indirect Speech

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

480 - The Not Secret to Improving Your English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

479 - Using Go On

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000

478 - Eight Idioms Using On And The Be verb

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 27 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

477 - Slang and Idioms About Communication

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 19 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

476 - 8 Phrasal Verbs With Off

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 10 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

475 - After Before During While

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

474 - Can vs. May

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

473 - Six Bird Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000

472 - 3 Ways To Use Better

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 12:13:00 +0000

471 - Believe vs. trust

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000

470 - Phrasal Verbs With Over

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:00:00 +0000

469 - Using AT Part 3

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

468 - Using AT Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

467 - Using AT Part 1

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000

466 - Any vs. Some

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

465 - Prefer, More Than, Better Than

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

464 - Using Fewer and Less

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

463 - Vocabulary For Talking About Very Cold Weather

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

462 - Have Got & Have Gotten

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

461 - 8 FALL Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

460 - 7 Cold Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

459 - Both vs. Either vs. Neither

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

458 - As Long As vs. Providing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

457 - Any More, Any Longer, No Longer

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

456 - Using I AM and Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

455 - Silent T Pronunciaiton

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000

454 - Phrasal Verbs With GO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

453 - Time Phrases with Before & After

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +0000

452 - Using THAT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

451 - Been and Gone

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

450 - Phrasal Verbs With Keep

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

449 - Using Make Part 3

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

448 - Using Make Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

447 - Using Make Part 1

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

446 - Get plus PP Verb

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

445 - When, While, and As

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000

444 - Using HIT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000

443 - A Little Bit Of

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000

442 - Similarity Using As As

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

441 - Using MOST

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

440 - Alone vs. By Myself

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

439 - 5 Ways To Use The Infinitive

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

438 - Very Is An Adverb And Adjective

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

437 - 3 Ways To Use Should Have

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

436 - 7 Ways To Use Need

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

435 - Slang Greetings

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

434 - Using Must and Have To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

433 - Can, Could and Be Able To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000

432 - Three-Word Phrasal Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

431 - Embedded Questions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

430 - Cat Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

429 - Good At, Good In, Good For, Good To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

428 - Using MAY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

427 - Using BY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

426 - Using COOL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

425 - Using FREE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

424 - Using FOR

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

423 - 7 CLEAN Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

422 - Talking About The Weather

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

421 - 4 Ways To Use SEEM

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

420 – Hold vs. Have & Attend vs. Go To for Events

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

419 - Using Let

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

418 - Pronunciation of I'm, Our, and You

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

417 – Hurt, Injure, Pain, and Painful

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

416 - Causative Form Of Make

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

415 - 6 Ways To Use Should

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

414 - Using TELL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

413 - Be and Get Used To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

412 - Special Guest Interview Vanessa

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

411 - Get Slang and Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

410 - Born, Raised, and Grow Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

409 - HIT Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

408 - Using BET

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

407 - Fruit Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

406 - 6 Food and Eating Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

405 - Should vs. Be Supposed To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

404 - Using COME OUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

403 - Using RIGHT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000

402 - Grow vs. Grow Up

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000

401 - Using WORTH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:00:00 +0000

400 – Teach vs. Show vs. Tell

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

399 - T Sounds Like D

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

398 - Idioms with BREATH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

397 - Body Part Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

396 - That's A Waste

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

395 – Open, Close, and Closed

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

394 – 5 Confusing Adverbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

393 – If vs. When

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

392 – Phrasal Verbs With Come

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

391 – Will vs. Be Going To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

390 – Using COOL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

389 – Phrases with HAVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

388 – 6 Dog Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

387 – Using Care

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

386 – W And V vs W Pronunciation Lesson

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

385 – Consonant V Pronunciation Lesson

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

384 – Using LONG

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

383 – Remember vs. Remind

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

382 – Completed, Done, & Finished

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

381 – Idioms & Phrases Using MIND

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

380 – Time, A Time, & The Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

379 – Using Last

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 16:00:00 +0000

378 – Using Neither

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

377 – Play or Not Play!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

376 – Using Once

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

375 – Six Apple Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

374 – No Matter, It Doesn’t Matter, No Wonder

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

373 – Using Mostly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

372 – Using Rather

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

371 – When & If For The Future

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:00:00 +0000

370 – Some Time, Sometime, & Sometimes

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

369 – Fault, Mistake, & Error

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

368 – What vs. Which

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

367 – Solve vs Resolve

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

366 – Be & Get Used To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

365 – 4 Ways To Use Want

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

364 – Basic English Greetings

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

363 – After vs. Later

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

362 – Nuts Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

361 – 1st vs 2nd Conditional

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:00:00 +0000

360 – 5 Food Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

359 – Natural Pronunciation of What Questions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

358 – Early, Quickly, & Soon

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

357 – Using Bit

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

356 – Allow vs Let

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

355 – 5 Weather Related Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

354 – 6 Lazy Idioms!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

353 – Short Responses

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

352 – All vs. Whole

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

351 – Fear, Afraid, & Frightened

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

350 – Actual & Actually

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

349 – Have & Let In The Causative

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

348 – Using Forget

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

347 – Using Past Verbs for Present & Future

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

346 – If So, If Not, If Only

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:00:00 +0000

345 – I Don’t Mind vs. I Don’t Care

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

344 -Does That Make Sense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

343 – IELTS Grammar Myths – Special Guest Jessica Beck!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

342 – Five Baseball Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

341 – Good, Well, & Bad

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

340 – Five Hot Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

339 – Need To & Had Better

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

338 – 7 Rules of Must & Have To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

337 – Three Rules of THE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

336 – Two Meanings of Should

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

335 – Prepositions With Time Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

334 – Short Responses Why & Why Not

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

333 – During, For, & In To Talk About Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

332 – Will vs. Would

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

331 – Winners and Losers in Sports

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

330 – Think About vs Wonder

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

329 – Talk About Desire With Want, Hope, & Wish

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

328 – 4 Ways To Use Spend

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0000

327 – Using No and Not

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

326 – 5 More Sports Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 28 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

325 – 5 Sports Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 26 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

324 – Using As Such, Such As, Such A, Such That, And Such

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

323 – Seven Ways To Use EVER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 21 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

322 – Tall vs. High

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

321 – Using Though As A Conjunction & An Adverb

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 19 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

320 – Using However

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

319 – Check, Confirm, & Make Sure

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 15 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

318 – Much Too & Too Much

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 14 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

317 – Suppose, Guess, & Figure

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

316 – Try and, Wait and, Go and, Come and

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 12 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

315 – About To, Just About To, & Just About

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

314 – Using What & How To Respond In A Conversation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

313 – Talking About Doctors and Hospitals in the USA

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

312 – English for Ordering in a Fast Food Shop

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 05 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

311 – Tipping in The USA

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 04 May 2015 16:00:00 +0000

310 – B vs V Pronunciation Lesson

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

309 – Sound More Natural!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

308 – Each Other, Every Other, & The Other

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

307 – Make vs Do

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

306 – Talking About Experience

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

305 – Need, Need To, Want, & Want To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

304 – Look vs Seem

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

303 – Business English Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

302 – Rain Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

301 – 6 Slang & Idioms Using OVER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

300 – Spring Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

299 – 8 Ways to Use OVER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

298 – 4 Ways to use PLAN with Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

297 – Natural English Pronunciation Whaddamai & Whaddawai

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

296 – Using Like Better, Would Rather, & Prefer for Preferences

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

295 – Using Let’s To Make Suggestions!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

294 – Using If & Whether in Noun Clauses

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

293 – Using More Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

292 – Comparisons With Similar, Different, and The Same

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

291 – Using Like in Casual English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

290 – 8 Ways To Use UP

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

289 – Join vs Enter vs Attend & Go To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:00:00 +0000

288 – 12 Ways To Use IN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

287 – Am Not vs Do Not – Simple Present Grammar

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

286 – Anything But & Nothing But – Grammar Lesson

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

285 – 8 Ways to use MISS

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

284 – Scare, Scared, & Scary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

283 – 5 Food Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

282 – Figure Out vs. Find Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

281 – Slang & Idioms Around The Office

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

280 – 9 Phrasal Verbs With Turn

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

279 – A, An, & Nouns

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

278 – Adjective Comparisons

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

277 – Passive vs Active Voice

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

276 – Six Ways To Use FEEL

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

275 – Cold & Snow Idiom

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

274 – Stative Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

273 – Count On & Depend On

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

272 – Phrasal Verbs & Idioms Using Drop

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000

271 – Compound Adjectives With Numbers

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

270 – Worry, Be Preoccupied, & Think

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

269 – Using Up After Verbs of Motion

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

268 – Using Spend & Take To Talk About Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

267 – At vs. In To Talk About Location

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:00:00 +0000

266 – Some vs. Any

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

265 – So, Very & Too

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

264 – Phrasal Verbs Using Take

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

263 – Using Ought To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

262 – Using As If & Like

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

261 – The Future Progressive Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

260 – Snow Idioms & Phrases

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

259 – Six Ways To Use AS

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

258 – Enough and Plenty

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

257 – Buy vs. Pay

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

256 – Recommend & Suggest

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

255 – Romantic Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

254 – If Conditionals for Superstitions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

253 – Go Off & Ring

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

252 – Using MATTER

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

251 – I Was and I Were

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

250 – In Case and If

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

249 – Using More With Verbs and Nouns

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

248 – Rather, Quite, Fairly, and Pretty

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

247 – Doubt vs. Question

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

246 – Using AS For Comparison

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

245 – Feel Bad, Feel Badly, Poor Him!

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

244 – American vs. British English Grammar

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

243 – Give vs. Present

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +0000

242 – Using LINE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

241 – Beside vs Besides

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

240 – Subject-Verb Agreement

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

239 – TIME – Countable vs. Uncountable

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

238 – Tired Of vs. Tired From

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

237 – 3 Ways to use TOO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

236 – Although, Despite, and In Spite Of

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

235 – Trip vs Travel

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

234 – Until vs. Unless

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

233 – Still vs. Anymore

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

232 – Five Prepositions With Arrive

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

231 – Five Ways To Use Would

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

230 – Shopping Vocabulary and Grammar

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

229 – It Seems vs It Sounds

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

228 – Take Lunch vs. Have Lunch

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

227 – Except vs Without

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

226 – Think Of vs. Think About

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

225 – Except vs. Except for

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

224 – The Rest and The Rest Is History

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

223 – Using Take To Talk About Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

222 – Five Phrasal Verbs with RUN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

221 – TO Sounds Like TUH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

220 – Cost vs. Spend

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

219 – High Tension?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

218 – Come vs. Go

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

217 – Can vs. Can’t

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

216 - Can vs. Could

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

215 – By vs With

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

214 - Late vs. Lately and Short vs. Shortly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

213 – Whaddaya? Natural Sounding English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:00:00 +0000

212 - Using “Was Like”

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

211 – Every vs. All

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

210 – Quit, Retire, Fire, Lay Off

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

209 – On Time vs. In Time vs. Just In Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

208 – 2 Ways To Use IN for TIME

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

207 – It vs. This and That for Reference

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

206 – Twas the Night Before Christmas

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

205 - Santa Clause Quiz

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

204 – 5 Phrasal Verbs with Move

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

203 – Do Me A Favor

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

202 – As vs. While

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

201 – When vs. While

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

200 – And, Or, But, Either, and Neither

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

199 – 10 Ways To Use THE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

198 -Talking About Nostalgia & Nostalgic Memories

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

197 – Succeed, Success, & Successfu

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

196 - Anything, Nothing, Anyone, & No One

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

195 – Cold Weather Idioms & Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

194 – Using OF

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

193 - Another vs. Other

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

192 – Just vs. Only

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

191 – A vs. THE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

190 – Using Plural Nouns For Talking In General

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

189 – AT, ON, and IN To Talk About Time

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

188 – Phrasal Verbs with Pick

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

187 – Collocations with MAKE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

186 – Suppose vs Be Supposed To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

185 – Sign vs Signature

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

184 – Wish Doing vs. Wish To Do

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

183 – Remember Doing vs Remember To Do

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

182 – 3 Ways to Use Present Progressive Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

181 – Using TO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

180 – 6 Phrasal Verbs With PUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

179 - Pay vs. Pay For

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

178 – Let vs. Make

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

177 – Holiday vs. Vacation in American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

176 – Using HAVE in the Progressive or Not

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

175 – Using HAVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

174 – For vs. Since

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

173 – Few, A Few, Little, & A Little

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

172 – Using AS & FOR with Famous & Well-Known

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

171 – Using (and Not Using) ENVY

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

170 – Using STORY & FLIGHT To Talk About Buildings

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

169 – Using MAKE and Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

168 – Using IT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

167 – Look vs See vs Watch

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

166 – Hear vs. Listen

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

165 – Fit vs. Suit

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

164 - Vocabulary for Eating Out

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

163 – Challenge vs. Try

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

162 – Believe vs. Believe In

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

161 - Confusing Adverbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

160 – Accept vs. Except

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

159 – Using Agree & Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

158 – Using Belong With Various Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

157 – A Blast From the Past & Remind

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

156 – Chores & Errands

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

155 - Be Sick vs. Catch a Cold vs. Have a Cold

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000

154 – Use to vs. Used to vs. Would

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000

153 – Marry vs. Get Married

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

152 – Using LOOK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

151 – Home vs. House

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

150 – Using MUST to Make Logical Conclusions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

149 – Much vs. Many

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

148 – Using LIKE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

147 – Using JUST

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

146 – Gerunds & Infinitives as Subjects

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

145 – 4 Potato Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

144 – Restaurant & Food Vocabulary

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

143 – Wait, Wait For, & Wait To

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

142 – Memory, Memorize, & Remember

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

141 – Very vs. Really

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 19 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

140 – Search vs. Search For

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

139 – Be Able To vs. Can

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

138 – Convenient vs. Convenience

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

137 – Visit vs. Go

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

136 – Linking Sounds in American English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

135 – Don’t Use Don’t – Sounding Natural in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

134 – Hard vs. Harsh vs. Tough

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

133 – By vs. Until

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

132 – Above vs. Over

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

131 – In The End vs. At The End

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

130 – The Simple Present Tense

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

129 – 5 Idioms Using DO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

128 – Using Always To Talk About Habitual Actions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

127 – Almost vs. Most

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

126 – Because vs. Because of

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

125 – TOEFL Independent Speaking Section

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

124 – 8 Verb & Preposition Combinations

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

123 – Hit vs Heat – The [i] Vowel

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 16:00:00 +0000

122 – 4 Patterns Using Go & Prepositions

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

121 – Using HOW COME?

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

120 – Kind Of Vs. A Kind Of

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

119 – Top 10 TOEFL Study Tips

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

118 – Wish vs. Hope

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

117 – Using DO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

116 – Famous vs. Popular vs. Notorious

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

115 – 10 Ways To Use TAKE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

114 – Using Ago, Before, In, & After

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

113 – Using DEPEND

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

112 – Using TO After GO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

111 – 6 Ways To Use Get

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

110 – Using Simple Present & Present Progressive For the Future

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

109 – Prepositions With Communication Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

108 – Using TO Plus a Gerund

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

107 – Using As, Because, Due To, Since

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

106 – Using WITH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

105 – Security vs. Safety

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

104 – Some vs. Something

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

103 – Each vs. Every

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

102 – Assessment, Evaluation, & Appraisal

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

101 – There Is vs. There Are

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

100 – New York Slang

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

99 – Surprised At, By, With, To, & That

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

98 – Stop To Do vs Stop Doing

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

97 – Simple Present vs Present Perfect

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

96 – Notice vs Realize

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

95 – Using Never Mind

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

94 – Say vs. Talk vs. Tell Part 2

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

93 – Say vs.Talk vs. Tell

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:00:00 +0000

92 – Idioms Using Hand

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

91 – Take Lunch vs. Have Lunch

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

90 – Interview with Michael at Little Tree English School

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

89 – Saying Thank You

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

88 – Gimme a Break

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

87 – Pronunciation TO as TUH

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

86 – Safe, Safety, and Safely

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

85 – Let It GO

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

84 – Hard vs. Hardly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

83 – Interview with Al Sensei

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

82 – Phrasal Verbs With LOOK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

81 – Taste vs. Flavor

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

80 – Seem vs. Suppose

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

79 – Appointment, Reservation, Meeting, & Plans

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

78 – How To Improve English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

77 – L vs. R Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

76 – Cute vs. Pretty vs. Beautiful

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

75 – Using Have + Something + DONE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

74 – Wanna vs. Want TO vs. Want A

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

73 – Using Will for Promises and Willingness

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

72 – Using Ever & Never

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

71 – Meet vs. See

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

70 – Good vs. Well

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

69 – Using To & For to Talk About Purpose

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

68 – CH Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

67 – Study vs. Learn

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

66 – Apologizing in English

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

65 – Using IT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

64 – Using TURN OUT

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

63 – Lay vs. Lie

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

62 – 7 Romantic Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:00:00 +0000

61 – Care vs. Worry

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

60 – Using KNOW HOW

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

59 – Gerunds & Participles

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

58 – Early, Fast, and Quickly

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

57 – During vs. While

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

56 – Celebrate vs Congratulate

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

55 – Phrasal Verbs with Call

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

54 – Besides vs. Except

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

53 – Like vs. As

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

52 – Expect vs Hope

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

51 – Using STUFF

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

50 – Adverbs of Frequency

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

49 – Finally vs. The End

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

48 – Sleep Verbs

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

47 – Hot Weather Idioms

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

46 – Even Though vs. Even If

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

45 – Put On, Take Off, and Wear

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

44 – Cloth, Clothes, and Wear

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

43 – Using GONNA

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

42 – Four Ways To Use Enough

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

41 – Slang & Idioms About Drinking

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

40 – Using MEAN

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

39 – TH Pronunciation

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

38 – Using MOVE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

37 – Work vs Job

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

36 – Five Idioms with LIKE

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

35 – Prepositions With WORK

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

34 – Ain’t Ain’t A Word

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

33 – Money Idioms With Make

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000

32 – Should vs. Had Better

happyenglishny@gmail.com (Michael DiGiacomo Happy English) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:00:00 +0000