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Feb 2025
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183 - Chats with Shana: What Makes You H...

Shana Thompson
About this episode

Hello! As you may know, Chats with Shana episodes are casual and are intended for you to hear natural language. Today, we’ll be chatting about what makes us happy. I'll go first.


Throughout the episode, you’ll hear 50 universal sources of happiness—from the smell of freshly baked bread and cookies to cuddling with a kitten or puppy. To break the ice, I will share 10 things that make me happy, and throughout my explanations, I’ll clarify challenging expressions and phrases.


I hope you walk away from this lesson happier and ready to share what makes you happy.


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