Happy English Podcast (Natural American English)

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

1098 – How to Use “Right” in Conversation

Go Right. That’s right. We’re meeting at seven, right? All right, let’s go. I’ll do it right away. I need it right now.  Right is a very common word in everyday English,

1097 – Everyday Phrasal Verbs with “Off”

You know, I keep putting off cleaning the garage. They called off the game because of the rain. I’ll drop you off at the station. What time does your flight take off? My

1096 – How to Use “At Least” Naturally

It’ll take at least an hour. At least nobody was hurt. You could at least say thank you. At least I tried.  At least is a very common expression in everyday English, and

1095 – How to Use “Pretty” in Everyday English

1095 – How to Use “Pretty” in Everyday English It’s pretty good. I’m pretty sure. That was pretty expensive. We’re pretty busy today. That’s pretty much it.  Pretty is

1094 – How to Use “Thing” Naturally

The thing is, I’m busy tomorrow. Here’s the thing... That’s the thing. The funny thing is, I actually liked it. The good thing is, nobody was hurt. One thing I like about

1093 – How to Use “Anyway” Naturally

Anyway, what were you saying? Anyway, I should get going. I didn’t really want to go, but I went anyway. It was expensive, but I bought it anyway.  Anyway is one of those

1092 – How to Use “Deal” in Everyday Conversation

That’s fair. That’s not fair. Fair enough. To be fair, he did warn us. Give her a fair chance. Let’s split it fairly.  Fair is a common word in everyday English, but we u

1091 – How to Use “Fair” and “Fair Enough”

That’s fair. That’s not fair. Fair enough. To be fair, he did warn us. Give her a fair chance. Let’s split it fairly.  Fair is a common word in everyday English, but we

1090 – Six Everyday Ways to Use “Way”

I stopped at the store on the way home. By the way, did you call John? Either way, we need to decide today. No way! You won the tickets? This jacket is way too big.  Way