Happy English Podcast (Natural American English)

1118 - How to Use “Instead” Naturally

You know what? Yesterday instead of driving, I took the train. Let’s stay home instead. I ordered tea instead of coffee. Don’t complain. Try fixing it instead.  Instead

1117 - 5 Natural Ways to Talk About Fall

There’s a chill in the air. The leaves are starting to change. It’s getting dark earlier. It really feels like fall. You can tell winter is coming.  Fall gives us a lot

1116 - 3 Ways to End a Conversation

A lot of my students tell me that starting a conversation is easy, compared to ending one. Sometimes ending a conversation can feel a little awkward. You’re ready to leav

1115 - 3 Ways to Ask Someone to Wait

Sometimes you need someone to wait - but simply saying “Wait!” can sound a little strong. The good news is, there are several easy, natural ways to ask someone to wait in

1114 - How to Use “At First” Naturally

At first, I didn’t like it. At first, I thought he was joking. It was difficult at first, but I got used to it.  At first is a very useful phrase when we talk about the

1113 - How to Use “Ever” in Conversation

Have you ever been there? Do you ever cook? If you ever need help, call me. Best pizza ever! I hardly ever watch TV.  Ever is a small word, but it shows up in a lot of e

1112 - How to Use “Somehow” Naturally

We’ll figure it out somehow.  Somehow, I lost my keys again. Somehow, he always knows.  Somehow is a very useful word in everyday English because we use it when we don’t

1111 – How to Use “Probably” Naturally

I’ll probably stay home tonight. He’s probably busy. Probably not. You should probably call her.  Probably is a very common word in everyday English, and we use it when w

1110 - How to Use “Otherwise” Naturally

Leave now. Otherwise, you’ll miss the train. Wear a jacket. Otherwise, you’ll be cold. The room was a little small, but otherwise the hotel was great. Unless I hear other

1109 - How to Use “Really” in Conversation

Really? Not really. I really like it. Do you really think so? I don’t really know.  Really is one of those extremely common words in everyday English that does a lot mor

1108 – How to Use “Apparently” Naturally

Apparently, they’re moving. Apparently, the restaurant closed last month. He’s not coming, apparently. Apparently not.  Apparently is a very useful word in everyday Engl

1107 - How to Use “At All” Naturally

I don’t like it at all. Did you sleep at all? Does that bother you at all? Are you hungry at all? Not at all. At all is one of those small expressions that can be easy t

1106 - How to Use “So Far” Naturally

So far, so good. How’s the trip going so far? I’ve watched three episodes so far. So far, we haven’t had any problems. That’s the best one so far.  So far is a very comm

1105 - How to Use “Might As Well” Naturally

We’re already here, so we might as well go inside. It’s raining, so we might as well stay home. If you’re making coffee, you might as well make me one too.  Might as wel

1104 - How to Use “Up To” Naturally

What are you up to? What have you been up to lately? It’s up to you. That’s not up to me. Up to 50 people can attend.  Up to is another one of those common conversationa

1103 - How to Use “Exactly” in Conversation

Exactly! That’s exactly what I mean. What exactly happened? Where exactly are we meeting? Not exactly.  Exactly is a very common word in everyday English, and we use it

1102 – How to Use “Whatever” Naturally

Whatever you want. Whatever works. Whatever happens, call me. I’ll eat whatever you’re having. Whatever!  Whatever is one of those words that can sound friendly, relaxed

1101 – How to Use “Supposed To” Naturally

I’m supposed to meet her at six. You’re not supposed to park here. It’s supposed to rain tomorrow. I was supposed to call you yesterday. What am I supposed to do? Suppos

1100 – How to Use “Matter” Naturally

Does it matter? I think it doesn’t matter. What matters is that we finish on time. That really matters to me. No matter what, I’ll be there.  Matter - it's a simple word

1099 - To Be Warm In English With Lindsay from All Ears English

In this English lesson podcast, Michael welcomes a special guest - Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. We are going to talk about what it means to be “warm,” in Englis