Happy English Podcast

965 - Gear Up For - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesso...

964 - Talking About Habits in English - Always, Tend To, Keep ing, Used To

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have this problem? When you talk about habits in English, you might use the same grammar again and again?  Things like, “I eat breakfast at ...

963 - Shadowing - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

962 - Start Off On The Right Foot - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

961 - Kick Off - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesso...

960 - Talking About Opinions - I Think, I Guess, I Suppose, I’d Say

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself using “I think” a little too much when giving your opinion? Like, “I think that’s a good idea,” “I think we s...

959 - The Tiny Y - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

958 - To This Day - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

957 - Luck Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s phrasal verb is luck out. When you luck out, it means you have really good luck - usually by chance. Something goes much better than you exp...

956 - “So That,” “So as to” “In Order To,” and “To” - Talking About Purpose in English

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for tuning in! So… why are you listening to this podcast? Maybe it’s so that you can improve your English? Or in order to sound more natura...

955 - Went, Gone, or Been - What’s the Real Difference?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gone somewhere… and then realized you should’ve been somewhere else? Or maybe you went somewhere, and now you’re trying to explain...

954 - The Tiny W - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

953 - The Next Thing I Knew - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

952 - Chew Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson...

951 - Does "I hear you" mean "I can hear you?"

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in this situation? You’re venting to a friend about having a long and tough day, and your friend’s response is  something lik...

950 - Stress Shift With Do and Did - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

949 - Sure Enough - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

948 - Bang Out - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesso...

947 - Verb + To Do Patterns With Special Meanings

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know, English is funny sometimes. We’ve got a ton of verbs that go with “to + verb” - like want to do, like to do, plan to do - and most of ...

946 - Phrases With “It’s Time” In English

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So, the other day, I was on the phone with my friend Ed. We had plans to meet at 1pm, and it was already 1:15. I said, "It’s time to go." And he goe...

945 - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

944 - All + Adjective - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

943 - Weigh In (On) - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point less...

942 - Come vs. Go in English - How to Use Them Correctly

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So I got invited to another one of Jack’s parties. If I go by myself, there’s a good chance I won’t know anyone, which is ok, unless a lot of pe...

941 - Though, Even Though, & Although - What’s The Difference?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The other day, I was thinking about the difference between though, even though, and although. Even though they all mean but, there’s a difference, t...

940 - Doncha & Woncha - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

939 - What’s Up With? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

938 - Brush Up On - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson...

937 - Phrasal Nouns For Daily English Conversation

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need a pick-me-up? I’m not being a show-off when I say that our little online get-togethers like this podcast are probably good for your Engl...

936 - Get Outta Here! Casual English Phrases That Show Surprise

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me ask you something… have you ever been surprised - like, really surprised - and you just didn’t know what to say in English? Imagine, you’...

935 - Didn’t → Dih-n’t → Dih-n’ - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

934 - Do Me a Favor - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

933 - Chip In - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s phrasal verb is chip in. When you chip in, it means you contribute money, effort, or help toward something - especially when everyone gives ...

932 - How To Politely Refuse an Invitation in English

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has this ever happened to you? Someone invites you to do something - maybe go out for dinner, or join a party - but you can’t go. Maybe you’re too...

931 - Questions and Negatives with Still, Yet, Already, & Anymore

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining me today! If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between “Have you eaten yet?” and “Are you still eating?”... or ...

930 - I’m Tryin’ To → Ahm Tryin’ Uh - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point le...

929 - Does That Make Sense? - English Tips in a Minute | Happy English

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip t...

928 - Rattle Off - Phrasal Verbs in a Minute | Happy English

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English.I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesso...

927 - How to Use ‘Make’ and ‘Do’ in English - What’s the Difference?”

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I get it - make and do can be super confusing. You’ve probably learned that both verbs mean "to take action" in some way. But for example, how do yo...

926 - How to Agree and Disagree Politely in English

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I guess you're here because you think podcasts are a good way to learn English. Yeah, absolutely — I was thinking the same thing. You might even thi...

925 - Sunday Speak - Lemme, Gimme, Gemme - Reductions in American English

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In everyday spoken American English, we often use reduction. Here, reduction means we shorten or soften sounds when we speak. It’s when certain word...

924 - Saturday Short - Sounds Like a Plan

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, let’s look at a really natural and friendly phrase you’ll hear all the time in everyday English - “Sounds like a plan.” We use sounds l...

923 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Whip Up

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s phrasal verb is whip up.  When you whip something up, it means you make or create something quickly - usually food, but it can also be idea...

922 - Office Speak- What Do These Phrases Really Mean?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s table this. That’s what the boss said. And then someone else said, we need to pivot. So then I suggested we take it off line, but the boss s...

921 - Business English Idioms for Everyday Work Life

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I know that I promised to keep you in the loop, so I’m touching base with you in this podcast English lesson to let you know I’ve been thinking ou...

920 - Sunday Speak - The Schwa Sound- The Secret to Natural Speech

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest secrets to sounding natural in English is something called the schwa sound. It’s the most common sound in American English, and i...

919 - 6-7 Is The Hottest Slang From GEN-Z

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

918 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Zone Out

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point Engl...

917 - How Halloween is Really Celebrated in the USA

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boo! Did I scare you? I hope not. Halloween is literally right around the corner, and depending on where you live that may or may not have any particu...

916 - How to Use “Yet” in Conversations

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Are we there yet?” That’s a question you’ve probably heard - or maybe even asked - especially if you’ve ever taken a road trip with kids:  ...

915 - How to Use “Get” in 5 Different Ways In English

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me ask you something - have you ever noticed how often people say get in English?  I mean seriously - we get tired, we get pizza, we get better, ...

914 - Sunday Speak - Ya Didja Whaddaya - Connected Speech In American English

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help ...

913 - Saturday Short - You Know What? Guess What?

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.Today, let’s lo...

912 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Buckle Down

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday.  I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point E...

911-Understanding And Using The Subjunctive Mood In English

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I suggest you listen carefully to this podcast. And if you’re with a friend right now, I suggest he listen carefully as well. Or she listen carefull...

910 - How To Use Should, Wish, And If Only To Express Regret In English

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, let me ask you a question - have you ever made a decision… and then later thought, “Oh man, I shouldn’t have done that”? Or maybe you’v...

909 - Sunday Speak - The American Flap T Pronunciation

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help yo...

908 - Saturday Short – Learn To Use The Conversational Phrase, You Know What I Mean?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here  -  and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.Today, let’...

907 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning and Usage Of Flake Out In English

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday.  I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-poi nt En...

906 - How to Use ‘By’ in English - Time, Deadlines, and Authorship Explained

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome - and by the way - thanks for stopping by today! I’ve been thinking… by is one of those little words that shows up everywhere in English. ...

905 - Creepy, Spooky, and Downright Scary - Halloween Words in English

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it’d be fun to do a little Halloween-themed English. So for the next three weeks, we’re going to...

904 - How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know? Eating healthy foods can make you healthy, but I heard that drinking certain wines with cheeses can make you happy. Foods? Wines? Cheese...

903 - Sunday Speak - Use "I Dunno" To Sound More Natural

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help ...

902 - Saturday Short - How To Use Let Me Tell You Something In English

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.Today, let’s loo...

901 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning and Usage of Crank Out In English

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday.I’m here every Friday with a quick, one-point Engl...

900 - Thank You, and What I’ve Learned From 900 Podcasts

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, can you believe it? This is Episode 900 of the Happy English Podcast. Nine. Hundred. Episodes. I can hardly believe it myself. Here’s what I’...

899 - How to Use 'Ain’t' in Real English Conversation

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a question. Have you ever heard someone say ain’t in a song or a movie? Like, <“Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone,”> or “I ...

898 - 4 Ways To Use So In English

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know, I started this podcast in 2014 so I can help people speak English better. And now, there are so many podcast episodes, It’s almost near a ...

897 - Sunday Speak - Using Hang On To Ask Someone To Wait

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. I’m here every Sunday with a quick one-point tip to help ...

896 - Saturday Short - Using Kind of, Sort of, and A bit To Soften Your Sentence

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.Today, let’s...

895 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Using Jazz Up Make Something More Exciting

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Phrasal Verb Friday. I’m here every Friday, with a quick, one-point En...

894 - Usage and Meaning Of "Even" In Negative Sentences

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They didn’t even say thank you.  Not “they didn’t say thank you.” They didn’t even say thank you. So… what’s the deal with even in nega...

893 - The Difference Between So, Too, & Very In English

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was very cool this morning. Like around 11 degrees celsius. When I took Max for a walk I was actually surprised it was so cool. Like, there’s a n...

892 - How To Talk About Reason Without Saying Because In English

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m so hungry. No time for lunch today. No wonder my stomach is grumbling. That’s why i decided to order a double cheeseburger and some fries...at...

891 - Sunday Speak - Using How Come Instead Of Why

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now, when you want to ask why in English, sure, you can just say “why.” But in everyday conversation, native speakers often use a more casual phra...

890 - Saturday Short: How to Use Negative Questions Naturally in English

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often use a negative question like “Isn’t this…?” or “Aren’t you…?” in conversation. Technically, these are not questions for askin...

889 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Meaning And Usage Of Slack Off In English

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s phrasal verb is slack off.  When you slack off, it means you become lazy about your work, your studies, or your responsibilities. You don’...

888 - Using Tag & Negative Questions To Comment And Confirm In English

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, let me ask you a question - You’ve studied English grammar, haven’t you?  And you’ve probably heard tag questions or negative questions be...

887 – How To Use Unless, As Long As, And In Case In English

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unless you have something else to do right now, You should listen to this whole podcast episode. And as long as you’re listening, why not take notes...

886 - Learn The Difference Between Have Got And Have In English

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know what? I’ve got a question for you. Or… should I say, I have a question for you? Hmm. Which one sounds better? Or… are they both OK?  F...

885 - Sunday Speak - How To Use Gotcha To Show Understanding In English

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to ...

884 - Saturday Short - How To Use By The Way To Change The Topic In English

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better. Today, let’...

883 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Mull Over

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb. Every Friday, I’ll be here with a quick, one-poin...

882 - Fall Vocabulary in American English - Autumn Words and Phrases

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is right around the corner. Soon there will be a nip in the air as you look at the harvest moon, while sipping your pumpkin spice latte. When the...

881 - Speaking Naturally - How Native Speakers Break Grammar Rules

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me say right now, this ain’t gonna be your average English lesson. And even considering that I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years, I a...

880 - Seven Ways To Use Even In English

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I came up with this podcast yesterday. I even wrote some of it in the car. And even though I touched on this topic in a podcast like 10 years ago, thi...

879 - Sunday Speak - Polite Ways to Say No In English

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to ...

878 - Saturday Short - Learn The Difference Between Everyday & Every Day

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better. Today’s po...

877 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Learn The Meaning And Usage Of Toy With

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb.Starting today, I’ll be here every Friday with a...

876 - Using Say, Tell, Was Like, and Go For Reported Speech In English

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I saw one of my old students the other day. I was like, how’s it going, and he goes, I finally found a new job. And I go, that’s awesome. And he w...

875 - Idioms & Phrases Using Time in Everyday English

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! I see you’re right on time for this lesson. Take your time, get comfortable. I’m not gonna kill too much time here because as you know, time ...

874 - Politeness In American English: Indirect Ways to Speak

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you mind checking out this English lesson? Maybe you could try using some of the phrase here in your conversations this week? Do you think you c...

873 - Sunday Speak - 3 Ways To Use "You Bet" In Casual, Conversational English

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English Sunday Speak.Starting today, every Sunday I’ll be here with one quick...

872 - Saturday Short - Using Up For It & Down For It To Agree In English

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, it’s Michael here from the Happy English Podcast — and welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally...

871 - 6 Casual Phrases To Sound Natural In English

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You wanna sound more natural in English? I’m on it. You want me to teach that kind of lesson? Yeah, will do. You need my help to speak better? Gotch...

870 - Rain Vocabulary & Idioms in English

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

869 - 5 Fun & Casual Phrases Using Make In English

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for making time to listen to this podcast English lesson. I’m so happy that you’ve made up your mind to improve your English. And yeah, eve...

868 - Saturday Short - Learn The Difference Between Stop Doing & Stop To Do

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Today, let’s clear up something tricky: stop doing vs. stop to do....

867 - English Idioms & Expressions To Talk About The End Of Summer

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I saw Halloween decorations at the store yesterday. What a reality check. I guess summer is almost over and we need to get back into the swing of thin...

866 - Using Already, Still, Yet, & Anymore To Connect Past To Present

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m glad you’re still studying English. I’m gonna guess that you have already heard my last podcast about linking sounds. What did you say? Not ...