Happy English Podcast

Michael Digiacomo Happy English
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The Happy English Podcast helps English learners learn natural American English with clear lessons, practical phrases, everyday conversation tips, and listening practice. Hosted by American English teacher Michael DiGiacomo, the show features short and practical lessons to help you build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and speak English confidently in real conversations. Episodes range from quick tips to longer explanations and cover useful topics like phrasal verbs, idioms, pronunciation, grammar, and natural conversation patterns used by native speakers. If you want to learn English, improve your American English pronunciation, practice English listening, and speak English more confidently in everyday conversation, the Happy English Podcast will help you step by step. Since 2014, the podcast has published over 1,000 episodes and reached more than 8 million downloads worldwide. Build your vocabulary with my free vocabulary workshop: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup Watch video versions of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts

  1. 1031 - Good At vs. Good In - What’s the Difference?

    14H AGO

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

    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. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    9 min
  2. 1030 - Have to → Hafta Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

    1D AGO

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

    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 hardYou 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. Hey, thanks for listening! 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.  Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    2 min
  3. 1029 - Hit Means Go TO - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

    2D AGO

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

    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. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    1 min
  4. 1028 - Work vs. Job – What’s the Difference?

    3D AGO

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

    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. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    11 min
  5. 1027 - Bored vs. Boring - What’s the Difference

    5D AGO

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

    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! The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    6 min
  6. 1026 - Borrow, Lend, Rent, Lease - What's The Difference?

    APR 6

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

    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. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    11 min
  7. 1025 - Don’t you IS Don-cha Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

    APR 5

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

    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. Hey, thanks for listening! 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.  Until next time, keep learning and keep it cool. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

    2 min
  8. 1024 - The Thing Is - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

    APR 4

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

    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. 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. The Happy English Podcast Helping people speak English better since 2014 Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads 📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup 🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts 🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses https://www.myhappyenglish.com

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The Happy English Podcast helps English learners learn natural American English with clear lessons, practical phrases, everyday conversation tips, and listening practice. Hosted by American English teacher Michael DiGiacomo, the show features short and practical lessons to help you build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and speak English confidently in real conversations. Episodes range from quick tips to longer explanations and cover useful topics like phrasal verbs, idioms, pronunciation, grammar, and natural conversation patterns used by native speakers. If you want to learn English, improve your American English pronunciation, practice English listening, and speak English more confidently in everyday conversation, the Happy English Podcast will help you step by step. Since 2014, the podcast has published over 1,000 episodes and reached more than 8 million downloads worldwide. Build your vocabulary with my free vocabulary workshop: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup Watch video versions of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts

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  • Creator
    Michael Digiacomo Happy English
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2014 -2026 Michael DiGiacomo, Happy English Language Services Co.
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