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Happy English Podcast

Happy English Podcast

Auteur(s): Michael Digiacomo Happy English
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 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!2014 -2025 Michael DiGiacomo, Happy English Language Services Co. Apprentissage des langues
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  • 931 - Questions and Negatives with Still, Yet, Already, & Anymore

    931 - Questions and Negatives with Still, Yet, Already, & Anymore
    Nov 17 2025
    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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    9 min
  • 930 - I’m Tryin’ To → Ahm Tryin’ Uh - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

    930 - I’m Tryin’ To → Ahm Tryin’ Uh - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English
    Nov 16 2025
    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 Michael on YouTube.
    In fact, the idea for today’s lesson came from a listener’s question on YouTube. It’s all about reductions. In language learning, reduction means shortening or softening sounds when we speak quickly - it’s what makes English sound smooth and natural. One really common example is when we say the phrase “I’m trying to.” It usually sounds like, “I’m tryin’ uh.” “I’m tryin’ uh.”

    There are three things happening here. First, I’m is pronounced as Ahm. Then, we drop the g of trying, so it sounds like try-in, and third we drop the T in the word TO and pronounce it as uh. Ahm try-in-uh. Here are some examples in context:
    • “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.

    Hey, thanks for listening! And remember to 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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    2 min
  • 929 - Does That Make Sense? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

    929 - Does That Make Sense? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English
    Nov 15 2025
    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!

    And hey, does that make sense to join me again next time for another podcast English lesson? Lemme know in the comments, 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.

    Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts
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    2 min
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