Jul 5

Shocking Idioms! #2 Will Twist Your Arm (Literally 😂)

Want to sound more like a native English speaker? In this fun lesson, we explore 13 common idioms with the word “arm” — like cost an arm and a leg and twist your arm. 🤯You’ll learn what they mean, how to use them in real life, and see why English learners everywhere are up in ar ... Show More

19m 55s

Jul 3

French Smokers FINED! What’s Happening? Improve Your English Here! 🚭

🚭 France just banned smoking in many public places! In this video, learn 25 key English words and phrases from this big news story. Improve your vocabulary while staying up-to-date on global events!✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% ... Show More

20m 8s

Jun 27

U.S. Bombs Iran! — These 25 English Terms Are Suddenly Everywhere!

In this English lesson, you’ll learn 25 powerful vocabulary words from breaking news about the United States bombing Iran’s underground nuclear sites. We’ll explain each word with a simple and two example sentences—one from the news story and one from everyday life—to help you un ... Show More

19m 18s

Oct 2022

#188 England and America's Cultural Differences

Today, I decided to do a more casual and relaxed episode since I'm still a bit ill at the time of recording. I discuss my own experiences of the USA and some of the culture shocks I had during my 3-week trip there. I discuss these differences from my own point of view and ho ... Show More

25m 45s

Jul 2023

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 offi ... Show More

10m 10s

Mar 2024

713 - Day to Day English

Day in and day out, I try to come up with topics to talk about here on the Happy English podcast. Most of my ideas come from questions or problems my students have. At the end of the day, it’s always best to keep trying new things. In this day and age, I think most people are int ... Show More

10m 11s

Jul 2022

530 años del encuentro de dos mundos

Este episodio está dedicado a uno de los hechos más importantes de la historia y quizás el primer suceso de alcance «global»: la llegada de la expedición de Cristóbal Colón a América. Sabemos que este hecho causa todas las interpretaciones posibles y que tuvo consecuencias positi ... Show More

54m 39s

Nov 2021

Thanksgiving Reconsidered

November 26, 1970. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival, protestors gather under a statue of Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader who had made peace with the Pilgrims, and partook in the legendary Thanksgiving meal. This protest was organized b ... Show More

33m 57s

Jul 2021

American Pronunciation | Days of the Week | Native English Teacher

Everyone wants to improve their pronunciation and this video will help you do just that! This is the American Pronunciation of the Days of the Week. Some of these words are not pronounced the way you think they are and you will learn how to pronounce them with a perfect American ... Show More

6m 8s

Mar 2021

#227 - How Do Americans and Brits Say this Aussie Slang?

In today’s podcast, we’re talking all things Slang! Ollie teaches us some funny Australian slang expressions. You’ll also learn the American and British alternatives to these words, so no matter what your favorite version of English is, you’ll learn tons of vocabulary today with ... Show More

35m 11s

Oct 2021

Gringo's Guide To: How The Media Ignores Our Community (LatinX Heritage Month Recap)

Finishing out his LatinX Heritage Month special Thursday episodes, Dramos recaps the good, bad and ugly from this last month including Indigenous Peoples Day vs. Columbus Day, Missing White Woman Syndrome, Latinos and the police, Pitbull's dumb comments and more. He also takes th ... Show More

42m 6s

EPISODE 118 DO AMERICANS CELEBRATE COLUM...