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902 - Saturday Short - How To Use Let Me Tell You Something In English
About this Episode
Hey there! It’s Michael here and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better.
Today, let’s look at a really common and powerful phrase: “Let me tell you something.” We use let me tell you something when we want to share our feelings, give an opinion, or emphasize what we’re about to say. It helps grab the listener’s attention and makes your speech sound more natural — and more emotional.
Let’s say your friend just ask you about a new restaurant in town. You could say:
“Oh, let me tell you something - their pasta is incredible!”
Or maybe you saw a movie, and a friend says she heard it’s boring. You can say:
“Let me tell you something, that movie is one of the best I’ve seen this year.”
We also use it when we feel strongly about something: “Let me tell you something — learning English takes time, but it’s totally worth it.”
So remember, let me tell you something is a great way to add emotion, confidence, or strong opinion to what you say. It’s natural, it’s friendly, and it really makes your English sound alive.
And let me tell you something - if you keep practicing with these Saturday Shorts, your English is only going to get better and better! Oh, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Saturday Short. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.
Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/plsg
Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
My AI English Tutor is HERE
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
Today, let’s look at a really common and powerful phrase: “Let me tell you something.” We use let me tell you something when we want to share our feelings, give an opinion, or emphasize what we’re about to say. It helps grab the listener’s attention and makes your speech sound more natural — and more emotional.
Let’s say your friend just ask you about a new restaurant in town. You could say:
“Oh, let me tell you something - their pasta is incredible!”
Or maybe you saw a movie, and a friend says she heard it’s boring. You can say:
“Let me tell you something, that movie is one of the best I’ve seen this year.”
We also use it when we feel strongly about something: “Let me tell you something — learning English takes time, but it’s totally worth it.”
So remember, let me tell you something is a great way to add emotion, confidence, or strong opinion to what you say. It’s natural, it’s friendly, and it really makes your English sound alive.
And let me tell you something - if you keep practicing with these Saturday Shorts, your English is only going to get better and better! Oh, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss the next Happy English Podcast and next week’s Saturday Short. Thanks for listening — and until next time, keep learning and keep it cool.
Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group here: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/plsg
Visit my website for over 3,000 free English lessons: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/
My AI English Tutor is HERE
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
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