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Happy English Podcast

Michael Digiacomo Happy English

This is an American English Podcast with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. You will learn real American English speaking and pronunciation with Michael, who 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

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843 - What Does Won’t Really Mean

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/07/11

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.” Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here:

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7:53

840 - Another, The Other, Other

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2025/07/03

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. Join my Podcast Learner's Study

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839 - Independence Day

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/07/02

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.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

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9:31

838 - Each or Every

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2025/06/30

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. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

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7:55

834 - Here’s How To Spend

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2025/06/19

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

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8:44

833 - Kicking Off Summer

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/06/16

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. Join my Podcast Learner's

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828 - Cool & Casual Uses of HAVE in English

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2025/05/26

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.” Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons:

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822 - 7 Meanings Of Check Out

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2025/05/02

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

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10:47

819 - When LY Changes Everything

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/04/23

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.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website

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818 - Build Vocabulary Without Getting Bored

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/04/21

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

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10:19

817 - Phrasal Verbs With Give

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/04/19

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

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9:12

813 -Six Ways To Use Must

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/04/03

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.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here:

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7:26

812 - Should We Look, Watch, or See

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/04/01

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

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808 - Six Ways to Use Just

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/03/19

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. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

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807 - To Be or Being - Which Works Better

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/03/17

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. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for

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806 - How’s your Memory

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/03/12

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.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here:

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805 - Talk About Ability Using Can, Could & Be Able To

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2025/03/10

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.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/

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801 - Travel, Trip, Journey, and Voyage

Happy English Podcast ·

2025/02/17

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

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800 - Deadlines With By, Until, and Unless

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2025/02/14

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

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799 - Is it Don't or Haven't?

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2025/02/12

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. Join my Podcast

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