2073 - Michael from Happy English on How to Start a Conversation with a New Yorker

The video features a conversation between Lindsay and Michael, a native New Yorker and English teacher. They discuss Michael's career, his company Happy English, and his podcast. The conversation covers New York City's transportation system, including subways, buses, and taxis, and provides useful vocabulary and expressions for navigating the city. They also discuss the cultural nuances of New York, such as the use of the term 'the city' to refer to Manhattan. The video concludes with Michael sharing his contact information and encouraging viewers to explore his resources.

What is the name of Michael's podcast?

• All Ears English

• New York English Lessons

• Happy English Podcast

• The English Learning Show

How do New Yorkers commonly refer to Manhattan?

• The Big Apple

• The City

• The Island

• The Borough

Which phrasal verb is used to describe entering a subway?

• Get over

• Get on

• Get in

• Get through

What is the term used for signaling a taxi in New York?

• Hail a cab

• Call a cab

• Flag a cab

• Wave a cab

What is the approximate cost of parking a car in a New York garage for a month?

• $500

• $800

• $200

• $1000

What is unique about the New York City subway lines?

• They are all local lines

• They are either a letter or a number

• They are all named after colors

• They are all express lines

Which subway lines are mentioned as express in the discussion?

• 6, 7

• 1, 2, 3

• A, C, E

• 4, 5

What does the term 'schlep' mean in New York slang?

• To run quickly

• To walk a long distance with difficulty

• To drive around

• To walk a short distance

What does 'hoof it' mean in the context of New York City?

• To take the subway

• To walk

• To ride a bike

• To take a taxi

Which area in New York is known for its cast iron buildings?

• East Village

• Soho

• Times Square

• Brooklyn