Happy English Podcast
Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested in learning and improving their English skills. Every week, you are going to learn American English idioms, conversational expressions and phrasal verbs. As your American English teacher, I will help you learn real and natural American English pronunciation and conversational style. You will get the chance to improve your vocabulary and have a clear understanding of practical English grammar. I also help you have a deeper understanding of American Culture through language learning. Join my podcast learner's study group to practice these lessons with me each week on zoom. Get Happy, Get English. Happy English!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 873
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
833 - Kicking Off Summer
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, we’re kicking off a brand new summer series that I’m calling…
00:08:44 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
832 - Too Much and Much Too
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 jus…
00:07:14 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
831 - Except, Besides, Without
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…
00:10:50 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
830 - Let’s Think
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…
00:08:42 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
829 - How We Use Last
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 Englis…
00:07:58 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
828 - Cool & Casual Uses of HAVE in English
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, th…
00:10:19 |
Mon 26 May 2025
827 - Let Me Let You Know About Let
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…
Today, we’re going to talk about eight phrases…
00:10:17 |
Wed 21 May 2025
826 - Please drop the T
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…
00:10:10 |
Mon 19 May 2025
825 - Phrasal Verbs With Away
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 …
00:08:41 |
Wed 14 May 2025
824 - Let’s Get Married In English
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 vocabula…
00:09:03 |
Mon 12 May 2025
823 - Late Delayed Held Up
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…
00:07:32 |
Mon 05 May 2025
822 - 7 Meanings Of Check Out
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…
00:09:21 |
Fri 02 May 2025
821 - Floor, Story, Flight, Condo, Apartment
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. Sin…
00:09:24 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
820 - Conversational Like
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 l…
00:07:25 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
819 - When LY Changes Everything
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 fl…
00:10:47 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
818 - Build Vocabulary Without Getting Bored
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 ju…
00:08:53 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
817 - Phrasal Verbs With Give
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?…
00:10:19 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
816 - Conversational Idioms With Give
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…
00:09:12 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
815 - Casual Phrasal Verbs With Up
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 ca…
00:08:26 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
814 - I Agree
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 …
The verb agree …
00:07:41 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
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