Have you ever heard people say things like this? Really? Get outta here! Seriously? No way! When something surprising happens in an English conversation, we have a number of different ways we can express our surprise or disbelief. And n English, reacting naturally when you feel surprise or disbelief is not just about vocabulary. It’s about tone. It’s about intonation. And sometimes it’s even about your relationship with the other person. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

Today, we’re going to look at 4 very natural reaction phrases that native speakers use all the time - and we’re also going to practice the pronunciation and intonation that make them sound real.


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Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and thought, “Okay… I need to leave now… but how do I say that?” Maybe you’re at a party. Maybe you’re on the phone. Maybe you’re chatting with a coworker and you actually have work to do. Well, we usually end a conversation with soft, natural phrases to signal that the conversation is ending. We ease out of it. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

Today, we’re going to look at some very natural phrases native speakers use to wrap up a conversation smoothly, politely, and without awkwardness. 



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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 two words that are often hard to hear: can and can’t First is can. Can is unstressed and the sound is more like kin. And the stress is on  the verb after can: 
I kin TAKE it 
She kin DO it 
We kin GO there tomorrow.

On the other hand, can't is stressed 
I CAN’T take it 
She CAN’T do it 
We CAN’T go there tomorrow.

Listen again. I can go. She can’t go. 
Can is unstressed, can’t is stressed. I can do it. She can’t do it.

Remember, pronunciation is half listening and half doing, so practice every day!
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Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Saturday with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently.
Today, let’s look at another,  common conversational phrase - “I’m into…”

We use I’m into to mean I really like or I’m interested in something. And here’s the cool thing - we use it for both romantic situations and everyday interests.

For example, in a romantic way, you might say:
“I think I’m really into her.”
Or, “He’s into girls who love to travel.”
But we also use it for hobbies and interests. Like:
“I’m really into photography these days.”
Or, “I’m not into horror movies.”

So I’m into just means you have a strong interest in something - or someone. It’s casual, natural, and you’ll hear it all the time in everyday conversation.
So remember, the next time you want to say you really like something - or someone - try using “I’m into…”
Lemme know in the comments what you’re into these days, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.


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Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is chisel away at. A chisel is a tool used to shape wood, a little at a time. When you chisel away at a task, it means you work on it little by little over time. 

• Like my friend Alex has been chiseling away at writing his novel for the past year. He only writes a few pages a week, but it’s adding up.
• And my neighbor has been chiseling away at renovating his house - one room at a time.
• These days, I’m chiseling away at improving my Japanese reading and writing. A little practice every day really makes a difference.

So how about you? What’s something you’ve been chiseling away at recently? Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute.

Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.


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Sometimes you need to tell someone whether you’re free or not. And when I say free, I’m talking about time, not cost. Maybe a coworker wants to set up a meeting. Maybe a friend wants to grab dinner. Maybe someone asks, “Are you available tomorrow?” In situations like these, you don’t need to say yes or no. In everyday English, we have a few short, natural phrases that clearly show whether we are available - or not. And that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

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Sometimes, in the middle of a conversation, you need to change the topic. Maybe something that was said suddenly reminds you of something else that you want to say. Well, if that’s happened to you, then you’ve come to the right podcast. In situations like these, we have a few short, natural phrases that gently guide the conversation in a new direction - and that’s what this podcast English lesson is all about.

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Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation.

Today, let’s practice liaison - how sounds link together in natural American English.  Our focus today is the phrase “whaddaya.” I everyday English conversation,  what do you and what are you often sound exactly the same: whaddaya.

So instead of saying:  “What do you think?”  Americans usually say:  “Whaddaya think?”
And instead of:  “What are you doing?”  We say:  “Whaddaya doing?”

Now, let’s do some shadowing practice. I’ll say a phrase twice.  First, just listen.  Then, say it together with me. Ready?

• Whaddaya think?  (Again - shadow me)  Whaddaya think?
• Whaddaya like?  (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya like?  
• Whaddaya want?  (Again - shadow me) Whaddaya want?  
• Whaddaya doing?   (Again - shadow me)  Whaddaya doing?
• Whaddaya thinking?   (Again - shadow me)  Whaddaya thinking?
• Whaddaya getting?   (Again - shadow me)  Whaddaya getting?

This kind of liaison makes your English sound faster, smoother, and more natural. So next time you ask a question, try it the natural way:  Whaddaya think?

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Hey there! It’s Michael here - and welcome back to English Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a short, simple tip to help you speak English more naturally and confidently. 

Today, let’s look at another really common conversational phrase - “at the end of the day.” We use at the end of the day to sum things up or to focus on the final point or conclusion. You’ll hear this a lot in business meetings, but people also use it in everyday conversation.

• Like, in a meeting, someone might say:  “These are all good idea, but at the end of the day, we need to meet the deadline.”
• Or in a more personal situation:  “The car salesman offered a really good car, for a great price, but at the end of the day it was just too far out of my budget.”
• Or about language learning: “There are a lot of apps out there to learn English, but at the end of the day, having English conversation with others is the best way to improve.”

Remember, you can use at the end of the day to focus on the final point or conclusion. It helps your English sound clear, confident, and natural - especially when giving opinions. Practice using at the end of the day in your english conversations this week.

Try leaving an example in the comments,  and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s English Tips in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.

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Hey there! It’s Michael here, and welcome back to Phrasal Verbs in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every Friday with a quick one-point lesson to help you learn a new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak.

Today’s phrasal verb is follow through on.When you follow through on something, it means you finish what you promised or planned - you don’t quit halfway.

• Like the problem with Jack is, he has lots of good ideas, but he never follows through on any of them.
• My friend Emily followed through on her goal to read 20 books last year - pretty impressive.
• These days, I’m trying to follow through on the study plan I set up.

So how about you? What’s something you’re trying to follow through on these days?

Let me know in the comments, and remember to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Phrasal Verbs in a Minute. Hey, thanks for listening - and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.


Happy English Podcast – Speak English Naturally I’m Michael from Happy English, and I help people speak English more naturally, confidently, and clearly.

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