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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 22 MIN

“How Are You?” Is NOT a Real Question?!

from English Makes No Sense · host SL Rockfish

Have you ever wondered why Americans ask “How are you?” and then seem to walk away before you can actually tell them how you are? 😂Welcome to English Makes No Sense, where we explain the real American English that textbooks don't always teach you.In this episode, you'll learn what Americans REALLY mean when they say:🇺🇸 How are you?🇺🇸 How are you doing?🇺🇸 How's it going?🇺🇸 What's up?You'll discover when these expressions are simply casual greetings—and when someone is actually asking how you're doing.We'll also talk about natural American responses like:“I'm good!”“Pretty good!”“Not bad!”“I'm doing well.”“Good, thanks! How about you?”And we'll look at how tone, context, and the situation can completely change the meaning of the same words.If you're learning English and sometimes understand every word someone says but STILL don't understand what they mean, this episode is for you.Because learning English isn't just about learning vocabulary and grammar.It's about learning how Americans actually communicate.🎧 Listen now—and the next time someone says “How are you?”, you'll know exactly what to say.English Makes No Sense — but we're going to make sure YOU do.#LearnEnglish #AmericanEnglish #ESL #EnglishLearning #EnglishConversation #SpeakEnglish #EnglishTips #LearnAmericanEnglish #EnglishMakesNoSense #ESLStudents #EnglishForAdults #EnglishSpeaking

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