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Happy English Podcast

Happy English Podcast

By: 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. Language Learning
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  • 903 - Sunday Speak - I Dunno

    903 - Sunday Speak - I Dunno
    Oct 12 2025
    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.

    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.

    Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/plsg
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    2 mins
  • 902 - Saturday Short - Let Me Tell You Something

    902 - Saturday Short - Let Me Tell You Something
    Oct 11 2025
    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.

    Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/plsg
    Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
    My AI English Tutor is HERE
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    2 mins
  • 901 - Phrasal Verb Frida - Crank Out

    901 - Phrasal Verb Frida - Crank Out
    Oct 10 2025
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    901 - Phrasal Verb Frida - Crank Out
    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
    Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verb Friday. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

    Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/plsg
    Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
    My AI English Tutor is HERE
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    2 mins
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