Happy English Podcast

Michael DiGiacomo has been teaching English in New York City since 1994, and that three decades of classroom experience comes through in every episode of Happy English. With over 1,300 episodes in the catalog, Michael has built one of the most extensive libraries of practical American English lessons available in podcast form. The show is aimed at intermediate and advanced learners who want to move beyond textbook English and start sounding like they actually live in the United States. Each week, Michael teaches American idioms, conversational expressions, and phrasal verbs -- the kinds of phrases that native speakers use constantly but that rarely appear in formal language courses. He explains not just what each expression means but when and how to use it, including the social context that determines whether a phrase is appropriate for a work meeting or just for chatting with friends. Michael's teaching style is warm and encouraging. He speaks clearly and at a pace that challenges intermediate learners without leaving them behind. His New York personality comes through in the recordings -- he's funny, direct, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping people communicate better. Listeners regularly mention that his lessons boosted both their vocabulary and their confidence. The audience is broad by design: university students, business professionals, retirees, and anyone else who wants to improve their spoken English. Episodes are short enough to listen to during a coffee break, and the practical focus means you can immediately start using what you learned in real conversations. If you want a teacher who feels like a friendly neighbor rather than a distant lecturer, Michael delivers that experience consistently.