Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube: Here Have you ever noticed how spring feels like a fresh start? The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and suddenly you feel like doing something new. Maybe you want to start exercising, clean your house, or even change your habits. That feeling of new energy and new beginnings …
921 – Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life
Listen HERE I know that I promised to keep you in the loop, so I’m touching base with you in this English lesson podcast to let you know I’ve been thinking outside the box and everything you need to improve your English is here in the pipeline. Today, we’re going to look at six of the most common idioms you’ll …
919 – 6-7 Is The Hottest Slang From GEN-Z
Listen HERE In today’s Saturday Short, Michael talks about one of the newest slang expressions to hit the English language — “6-7.” You’ll learn where this Gen Z phrase came from, how people use it online, and why it’s more about vibe than grammar. It’s short, fun, and a perfect look at how English keeps evolving. So, what does “6-7” …
875 – Idioms & Phrases Using Time in Everyday English
So today, I’m going to cover six of the most common time expressions: kill time, run out of time, take your time, right on time, about time, and time flies. Then, I’ll also tell you about some proverbs with “time” and the funny little paradox that goes along with them. You’re gonna want to listen all the way through to …
870 -Rain Vocabulary & Idioms in English – Learn How to Talk About Rain Like a Native Speaker
Don’t worry, I’m not gonna rain on your parade today, even thought it’s pouring outside here. Nope, come rain or shine, I’m always excited to bring you these English lesson podcasts Today, I thought we’d take a look at some natural rain vocabulary, along with some really common idioms and phrases that native speakers use when the skies open up. …
869 – 5 Fun & Casual Phrases Using Make In English
Thanks for making time to listen to this English lesson podcast. I’m so happy that you’ve made up your mind to improve your English. And yeah, everyone’s really busy these days, but somehow, you make it work. That’s awesome! Today, we’re gonna break down five super useful and natural phrases: Make it work, Make time, Make up your mind, Make …
864 – Talk About Nostalgia with A Blast From The Past
Today, let’s talk about nostalgia. You know, you hear an old song on the radio and it brings you back to your high school days. Or you find some old photos in your phone from 15 years ago and suddenly, you are transported back to that time. Well, in English, when you experience something that gives you nostalgic or sentimental …
858 – How to Say You Don’t Know in English
Somebody asked me the other day how many phrasal verbs there are in English. That’s a tough question. So I said, beats me. And then she said, but you’re an English teacher. I dunno. I have no clue. How many phrasal verbs are there? Who knows! Native English speakers have a lot of ways to say at they don’t know. …
849 – Pop Phrases in American English
You know, the word “pop” is such a fun little word in English. It’s short, quick, kind of energetic… and actually, that’s exactly how we use it — to describe things that happen quickly or suddenly. Today we’re going to check out some of the most common and useful “pop” expressions that native English speakers use all the time. …
835 – All The Ways We Can Think
I think you’re gonna like this lesson. I assume you’ve heard a lot of this vocabulary before, but I reckon maybe you haven’t used all of it. In that case, I guess you may need to grab a notebook! You know, English has a ton of words for expressing thoughts, opinions, guesses, feelings, and assumptions. So today, we’re going to …