805 - Talk About Ability Using Can, Could & Be Able To

805 - Talk About Ability Using Can, Could & Be Able To

Author: Michael DiGiacomo Happy English March 10, 2025 Duration: 7:47
Is it , I can do that...or,  I’m able to do that. I could do that...or, I was able to do that. And what about, I’ll be able to do that? Today, it’s all about ability and possibility. Can and be able to are similar in meaning, but the way we use them is different. And that’s what we’re gonna run through today.

Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/transcript

Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/


The Happy English Podcast
Helping people speak English better since 2014
Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshop
https://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop-signup

🎥 Watch video versions of the Happy English Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@HappyEnglishNY/podcasts

🌐 Learn more about my English lessons and courses
https://www.myhappyenglish.com

Ever feel like you're missing a piece of the puzzle when you hear native English speakers chat? That's where Happy English Podcast comes in, hosted by Michael DiGiacomo. This isn't about dry textbook rules; it's about the living, breathing language you actually encounter. Each episode feels like a friendly conversation, breaking down the nuances that can trip you up. You'll find yourself understanding the subtle differences between confusing words, getting a handle on those tricky phrasal verbs that seem to change meaning constantly, and even picking up the rhythm and pronunciation of everyday American English. The focus is always on practical use, whether it's mastering common idioms that add color to your speech or clarifying grammar points in a way that sticks. Designed for learners at any stage, the podcast turns complicated topics into manageable, even enjoyable, lessons. The goal is to build your confidence so you can express yourself more naturally and understand more of the world around you. Tune in and discover how approachable learning a language can be, one clear and helpful episode at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Happy English Podcast
Podcast Episodes
108 – Using TO Plus a Gerund [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:28
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
107 – Using As, Because, Due To, Since [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
106 – Using WITH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:59
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
105 – Security vs. Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:26
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
104 – Some vs. Something [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:25
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
103 – Each vs. Every [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:35
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
102 – Assessment, Evaluation, & Appraisal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
101 – There Is vs. There Are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
100 – New York Slang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:47
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…
99 – Surprised At, By, With, To, & That [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:56
The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads📘 Build your vocabulary with my free Vocabulary Workshophttps://learn.myhappyenglish.com/vocabulary-workshop…