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Michael Digiacomo Happy English
Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael 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 students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested in learning and improving their English skills. Every week, you are going to learn American English idioms, conversational expressions and phrasal verbs. As your American English teacher, I will help you learn real and natural American English  pronunciation and conversational style. You will get the chance to improve your vocabulary and have a clear understanding of practical English grammar. I also help you have a deeper understanding of  American Culture through language learning. Join my podcast learner's study group to practice these lessons with me each week on zoom. Get Happy, Get English. Happy English!
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675 - Can You Improve Your English Without Goals?

675 - Can You Improve Your English Without Goals?

Here is another great question that I got from one of my followers on Instagram. Is it true that if you don't have any certain goals, then you won't be improving your English? Is that true? Do you need specific goals to improve your English? Let’s discuss.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
09:2710/07/2023
674 - 3 Ways To Use Should With Conditionals

674 - 3 Ways To Use Should With Conditionals

Should is a pretty versatile word in the world of English grammar. I’ve talked about using should in a few other episodes of the Happy English podcast, and today I’d like to talk about how we use should with conditionals. Some of this has a formal sound, which means these three patterns are likely to show up on English exams, like the TOEIC.Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website : https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
06:0606/07/2023
673 - Summer Festival Idioms In Business English

673 - Summer Festival Idioms In Business English

Yesterday was Independence Day here in the USA, which is a holiday with lots of fireworks, and it got me thinking of some related idioms. Today, let’s have a look at six idioms that have a connection to summer festivals which you can use in daily conversation and even in the office.This podcast English lesson has a dialog where you can hear these idioms in context: Fireworks, Skyrocket, Hotdogging, To go up in smoke, To grill someone, to rake someone over the coals Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit my website : https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
10:1005/07/2023
672 - Business English Phrasal Verbs

672 - Business English Phrasal Verbs

English Lesson and DialogDid you dive into your work today? Did you finish up everything or have you put something off? Once you put everything together and then have it all wrapped up, let me know and I'll follow up with you. Today's English lesson and conversation is all about these phrasal verbs for business. Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
08:4105/07/2023
671 - Improving Pronunciation As An Adult Learner

671 - Improving Pronunciation As An Adult Learner

Today, we’re going to talk about improving pronunciation. As an adult English learner, improving your pronunciation is a worthwhile goal and something that’s going to definitely enhance your overall communication skills and especially, your confidence using English. Here are a few things that you can do to improve your English pronunciation.Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcriptVisit: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course
07:4103/07/2023
670 - Past Modal Would Have

670 - Past Modal Would Have

Today, we’re going to continue talking about some of the tricky grammar points that come up on the TOEIC exam. I hope this will come in handy for you if you are taking the exam, and even if not, I’m sure you can use this grammar in your everyday English conversations. In this lesson, let’s look at the past modal verb, would have. Get TOEIC Mastery: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/TOEIC-Mastery-Online-English-Course Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript Visit: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/
07:4926/06/2023
669 - Past Modal Could Have

669 - Past Modal Could Have

Today, I’m going to start a series of podcasts to help you with some of the tricky grammar points that come up on the TOEIC exam. I hope this will come in handy for you if you are taking the exam, and even if not, I’m sure you can use this grammar in your everyday English conversations. In this lesson, let’s look at the past modal verb, could have. Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript Visit: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/
06:3919/06/2023
668 - Things You Can Run

668 - Things You Can Run

In this English lesson, let's have a look a things you can run. Some examples are run a business, run the show, run a tight ship, run the risk, run errands, and run a red light. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com Join my podcast learner's study group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript
06:3913/06/2023
667 - Phrasal Verbs With RUN

667 - Phrasal Verbs With RUN

In this episode, we're going to look at phrasal verbs with run. These include run along, run across, run into, run behind, and run off with. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript  
07:1208/06/2023
666 - Idioms With RUN + Adjective

666 - Idioms With RUN + Adjective

In this podcast English lesson, we're going to look at idioms with RUN followed by an adjective. These include run dry,  run deep, run late, run low, run short, run smooth, and run wild. Visit: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/666-idioms-with-run-adjective/ Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript    
08:0105/06/2023
665 - Stop Apologizing

665 - Stop Apologizing

A lot of English learners fall into the bad habit of apologizing for their language skills. Are you in that boat? In this episode, I'm going to talk about why that's a bad habit, and give you some tips to help you stop that habit and start speaking English better.
08:5929/05/2023
664 - Idioms With Animals

664 - Idioms With Animals

In this episode, you can learn idioms with animals. 
07:1323/05/2023
498 - 6 Ways To Use WHILE

498 - 6 Ways To Use WHILE

498 - 6 Ways To Use WHILE Get the transcript here: https://www.myhappyenglish.com
06:1020/01/2019