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895 - Phrasal Verb Friday - Jazz Up
Episode 895
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 English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
894 - What Does Even Mean in Negative Sentences
Episode 894
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 negative sentences?
In Episode 880, we looked at how to use even in g…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
893 - Too Very and So - Whats the Difference
Episode 893
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 nip in the air kinda cool. Boy, I’m hoping this comi…
Published on 2 weeks ago
892 - How to Say Because Without Saying Because
Episode 892
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 the diner.
Because is a great word - and it’s totall…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
891 - Sunday Speak - How Come
Episode 891
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 phrase: “How come?” “How come” means the same as “why,” b…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
890 - Saturday Short - Negative Questions
Episode 890
We often use a negative question like “Isn’t this…?” or “Aren’t you…?” in conversation. Technically, these are not questions for asking something. They are a casual and friendly way to confirm someth…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
889 - Friday Phrasal Verb - Slack Off
Episode 889
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’t try as hard as you should.
Like, my friend Eddie sta…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
888 - Tag Questions & Negative Questions
Episode 888
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 before, right? Well, isn’t this going to be an interesting…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
887 – How to Use Unless, As Long As, and In Case
Episode 887
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...In case you want to use the phrases from this le…
Published on 3 weeks ago
886 - Have Got vs. Have- What’s the Difference
Episode 886
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?
For many English learners, “have got” can be a little con…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago