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978 - Casually Talking About the Past in English

Here’s a fun fact. In 2010, I started Happy English. In 2010. That sounds pretty accurate, right? And saying the date or the year is certainly correct - but that’s not always how native speakers talk. In everyday conversation, we’re often much more casual and even imprecise when ... Show More

9m 19s

Jan 26

977 - Conversational Response Phrases In English

Let’s go to the beach? Yeah, sounds like a plan. Do you ever notice that when someone makes a suggestion in English, native speakers often answer with very short phrases? Things like: “Sounds good.” “That works.” “No problem.” “Sounds like a plan.”These responses are everywhere i ... Show More

5m 26s

Jan 25

976 - Wonder vs. Wander - Speak Naturally in a Minute | Happy English

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 lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.Today, let’s look at a pair of words that sound very similar, but ... Show More

2m 20s

Nov 2024

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'increase'

Changes can 'entail' or 'bring about' an increase. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'increase'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: ... Show More

1m 13s

May 2025

Let's Learn English! Topic: Everyday Verbs! 👕🐕📌

There are things we do every day and in this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about those activities. I did a lesson in the past about everyday items. In this English class I'll take it one step further and teach you the verbs we use to talk abou ... Show More

19m 27s

Oct 2024

50 most used American English Phrasal Verbs

<p>Learning phrasal verbs is an excellent way to improve your English! It can help you to sound more natural when you speak or write, as many English speakers use these expressions in their everyday conversations. Phrasal verbs can also help you understand native speakers more ea ... Show More

31m 19s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'plan'

First you 'devise' a plan, then you 'go ahead' with it. If you find problems, then you have to choose whether to 'press on' with it, 'scrap' it, or 'shelve' it. These are some verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'plan'. You can learn these and more with Phil in this podcas ... Show More

1m 13s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'example'

Examples are versions of something that are typical and can help us understand something. There are some words that we often use with 'example'. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'example' with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ... Show More

1m 13s

May 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'method'

Methods can be devised or worked out. You can choose one to follow or adopt, and if it works, everyone will know what your method involves. All these verbs are common collocations with 'method' - learn how to use them with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript fo ... Show More

1m 11s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with the noun ‘car'

There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'car' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https:/ ... Show More

1m 3s

Feb 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'paper'

There are some verbs that we commonly use with 'paper'. As a student, you might have to draft and prepare papers for your lectures. You might even have to put it forward to deliver it at a conference or publish it. Learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT F ... Show More

1m 13s

Oct 23

15 Phrasal Verbs You Need for Health & Fitness!

🎁 Download Free PDF + Quiz ❤️ Phrasal Verbs in Conversation Course ✨ Espresso English ACADEMY In English, we don't just exercise… we warm up, work out, and sometimes we feel like we're going to pass out! Phrasal verbs are everywhere when we talk about sports, fitness, and health ... Show More

7m 35s

Jan 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with ‘hope’

Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this ep ... Show More

1m 3s

797 - 5 Ways To Use Put On