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07.30.2021
Head to the Beach (Eavesdropping)
When someone asks you if you want to head somewhere, they are asking you if you want to go somewhere. It’s kind of a weird thing about our language, one of our idioms. I am so happy that we happened...
07.29.2021
soak up the sun (Slang)
“Today, I decided to soak up the sun instead of swimming.” —Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about relaxing in the sunshine -- View this and other great English lessons at English, baby! https://www.englishbaby.com/
07.28.2021
Picnics (Real Life)
Last weekend was the Fourth of July, and what better way is there to celebrate the birth of the U.S.A. than going on a picnic? Whether it’s at the beach or in the park, Americans love to combine soaking up...
07.27.2021
Into the Wild (Movies)
Most people have a slight desire to get rid of all of their possessions and hit the road. Christopher McCandless gave in to that idea. Shortly after graduating from college, he gave everything he had away and traveled for two...
07.26.2021
Adventure Travel (Real Life)
A relaxing beach vacation may sound perfect to some, but for the more adventurous, it just isn’t exciting enough. Unless getting to the beach meant hiking through the jungle or parachuting out of an airplane. Then it might be OK. Adventure...
07.23.2021
Camping (Real Life)
These days, it’s hard to find time to spend in the great outdoors. Most people have to work or go to school inside of a building. But sometimes, one needs to leave the city and breathe some fresh air. Camping...
07.22.2021
breath of fresh air (Slang)
“Good morning, everybody. Andy here, and I’m experiencing a breath of fresh air.” —Ebaby!’s Andy, speaking about a beautiful, new experience -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
07.21.2021
Air Conditioning (Real Life)
When the temperature starts going up, you might go crazy trying to stay cool. Turning on a fan might help for awhile. However, when it really gets hot, the only way to monitor the temperature is with air conditioning. Although running...
07.20.2021
The Darjeeling Limited (Movies)
Sometimes one of the stars of a movie is the place it’s filmed. Think about a movie like Amélie. Could it have been filmed anywhere but Paris? Mason and Marni are at the mall and being there reminds Mason how boring...
07.19.2021
Hotels (Real Life)
As fun as it is to travel and see new places, it can also be stressful. Finding the perfect hotel is one way to cut down on the stress. It’s nice to have a comfortable room to come home to...
07.16.2021
Mama J.Lo (Music)
Just a couple of weeks ago Jennifer Lopez finally announced that she’s pregnant. But the tabloids have already been talking about it for months. It seems like they might have known before the father! But you sure wouldn’t have been able...
07.15.2021
dip one’s feet in the water (Slang)
“He’s slowly dipping his feet in the water a little bit. He’s testing it out to see what it’s about, and what it means, and if it feels right for him. He’s 16 and figuring out his world.” —Actor James Marsden,...
07.14.2021
Water Parks (Real Life)
During the summer, there are lots of fun ways to beat the heat. You can cool off with a popsicle or ice cream cone, visit the beach, or swim in a pool. But the most fun of all may be...
07.13.2021
Mr. Bean's Holiday (Movies)
When movies first came out, they didn’t have sound. So stars like Charlie Chaplin became famous by using their hands and eyes to act. Over the last 17 years, Rowan Atkinson has become famous with a similar technique. Although his movies...
07.12.2021
Beach (Real Life)
When the weather starts to warm up, you might begin to hear the sound of waves and feel warm sand between your toes. The beach is calling. You should grab your swimsuit, your sunscreen, a beach towel and head out! Not...
07.09.2021
How was your 4th? (Eavesdropping)
Every year in Portland on Fourth of July weekend, there is a Blues Festival where all sorts of local and national acts perform their material. John went to the Blues Festival last week. Listen in to his conversation with Steph...
07.08.2021
farmers market (Slang)
“I’m here at an airport farmers market.” —Ebaby!’s Sheila, speaking about being able to buy fresh fruit at a market stand -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
07.07.2021
All-Inclusive Vacations (Real Life)
When life gets really stressful, sometimes you just want to get away. You start dreaming about your perfect vacation. Maybe it’s a tropical beach with chairs lined up along the clear blue ocean. Maybe it’s a mountain cabin, cozy with...
07.06.2021
Rush Hour 3 (Movies)
In a very American intersection of cultures, a loud, wild, young, black detective played by Chris Tucker was paired with master of martial arts cinema, Jackie Chan, in 1998’s Rush Hour. Now, in the third installment of the series, Tucker’s character...
07.05.2021
Happy 4th of July! (Eavesdropping)
Hi Friends! Miguel’s birthday is coming up… in fact, he was born on the Fourth of July, which gives us all even more reason to celebrate! In the conversation below, Miguel and I talk about his plans for the upcoming holiday. ...
07.02.2021
Unusual Hotels of the World (Real Life)
Sure, the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok is one of the best hotels in the world. Its rooms are hip and minimalist and smell like anise. But wouldn’t you rather ditch the snobbish luxury and, instead, nestle yourself under a fur...
07.01.2021
in a rush (Slang)
“When I got out of the shower, it was 7:10. As you can tell, I didn’t really get ready too much. But that was because I was in a rush.” —Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about not having enough time -- View this...
06.25.2021
Summer Jam (Music)
What makes a perfect summer jam? It has to be a catchy, upbeat song. It should have the feeling of a carefree, sun-filled day. It should make you want to dance. And you’ll know it’s the hit of the summer...
06.24.2021
facial (Slang)
“I really like how my face feels after I do a facial. It’s really smooth, and glowy, and just soft.” —Ebaby!’s Dominique, speaking about cleansing her face -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
06.23.2021
Summer Wedding (Eavesdropping)
Hi Friends! Labor Day happens every year on the first Monday in September. It is a holiday dedicated to the American workers who have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Many people use the three-day holiday...
06.22.2021
Swimsuits (Real Life)
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to start the agonizing process of shopping for a new bathing suit. Finding the perfect suit that covers up everything you’d rather not reveal while still showing off all the right...
06.21.2021
Citrus Fruit (Real Life)
When sailors went on long voyages, they would take citrus fruits like limes or oranges with them. Without them, or specifically, the vitamin C inside them, the sailors would die! These days, sailors have vitamin C pills, but that doesn’t mean...
06.18.2021
The Avengers (Movies)
The mother of all Marvel superhero movies is here. Thor, Captain America, Hulk and Iron Man have all had their own successful movies. Now they are all teamed up for one giant blockbuster that tells the story of how these...
06.17.2021
draw a blank (Slang)
“I just had something embarrassing happen to me. Somebody asked me for my number, and I totally drew a blank.” —Ebaby!’s Dominique, speaking about forgetting her phone number -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
06.16.2021
Working from Home (Real Life)
For some people, the commute to and from the office is the most stressful part of the day. Driving a car, waiting for the train, or taking a bus just to start work can take up lots of time. Working...
06.14.2021
Favorite Relative (Real Life)
We don’t choose our relatives. We’re just born with them, and we have to do our best to get along with them. In fact, we have to love them. They’re family. Sometimes, that can be a challenge. We all have relatives...
06.11.2021
Long Drive (Eavesdropping)
Hi Friends! There are lots of ways to travel from city to city in the U.S. – including airplanes, trains, buses, and even boats. But one of Americans’ favorite ways to travel is by car. People love to drive....
06.10.2021
what it boils down to (Slang)
“All the choices in her life boil down to whether or not to live.” Author Gayle Forman, talking about a character in her book If I Stay -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
06.09.2021
Business Traveler (Eavesdropping)
A few short years ago, the life of the business traveler was great. You would fly first class from city to city, drink and dine on the company tab, stay in plush hotel rooms, and milk that unrestricted corporate expense...
06.08.2021
Ratatouille (Movies)
Rémy wants to be a chef, and luckily, he lives in the best culinary city in the world, Paris, France. But there’s one problem. Rémy is a rat. And rats can’t be chefs. They aren’t even allowed in kitchens! Listen to Mason tell...
06.07.2021
Water Crisis (Eavesdropping)
The lives of men have always revolved around water. There’s a reason most cities are located on a river or lake. Potable water has always been necessary and somewhat hard to find. But with increasing population and pollution, it is becoming...
06.04.2021
Where You're From (Eavesdropping)
Hi Friends! When getting to know someone, it’s common to talk about where you come from. Your background has a lot to do with who you are, so you can help someone understand you better if you tell them about...
06.03.2021
soak up the sun (Slang)
“Today, I decided to soak up the sun instead of swimming.” —Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about relaxing in the sunshine -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
06.02.2021
Bee Movie (Movies)
Shortly after the final episode Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld was sitting around one day and started thinking to himself… “What is the deal with bees? Why are they so obsessed with honey? They know the beekeeper is going to come take it...
06.01.2021
Garage Sales (Real Life)
Stuff has a way of piling up. Even if you have a lot of storage, you will run out of room eventually. Everyone has some things they could get rid of. But how? You don’t just want to throw your stuff...
05.31.2021
Vertical Gardening (Real Life)
Everybody loves fresh food! And it’s wonderful when you can grow this food in your own garden. However, many of us have limited space, and we can’t do a lot of gardening in our yards. But a popular new idea...
05.28.2021
Layoffs (Real Life)
Even though we often complain about our jobs, nobody wants to get fired. If you have to lose your job, it should at least be for something crazy, like having an affair with the boss’s daughter or setting fire to...
05.27.2021
bridezilla (Slang)
“So, lately, the wedding planning has been a little stressful. But it’s been super fun! I just really don’t want to be a bridezilla.” —Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about the stress of wedding planning -- View this and other great English lessons...
05.26.2021
Little Miss Sunshine (Movies)
Put a pre-pubescent girl who wants to win a beauty contest, her angst-ridden teen-aged brother, her loving, mischievous grandfather and her gay uncle who has just tried to commit suicide together in an old VW bus with her well-meaning but...
05.25.2021
Business Trips (Real Life)
A free trip sounds like a lot of fun. But working when you’d rather be sightseeing or lounging by the pool doesn’t sound fun at all. Actually, that sounds like a business trip. Many jobs involve traveling. You might need to...
05.24.2021
Summer Plans (Eavesdropping)
Hello! In the northern part of the U.S., the summer is an exciting time of year. In states like Oregon, Washington, Michigan, New York, Connecticut and Maine, the weather can make life miserable during the winter, but the summers are...
05.20.2021
catch more flies with honey (Slang)
“I believe that you can catch more flies with honey.” —Ebaby!’s Dominique, speaking about giving her daughter something nice -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com
05.19.2021
Mr. Bean's Holiday (Movies)
When movies first came out, they didn’t have sound. So stars like Charlie Chaplin became famous by using their hands and eyes to act. Over the last 17 years, Rowan Atkinson has become famous with a similar technique. Although his movies...
05.17.2021
TOEFL Ready (Real Life)
Tests don’t have to be scary. It seems like a lot can go wrong, but as long as you prepare and stay calm, you’ll be OK. And it’s no secret that being well-prepared helps you stay calm. American students lose sleep...
05.14.2021
Taking Exams (Real Life)
Are tests easy for you, or do exams make you freak out? Some people have no problem taking and passing tests. They are able to go to an exam without feeling nervous, and they stay calm during the test. They...

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English, baby! Daily Podcasts episodes:

Head to the Beach (Eavesdropping)

soak up the sun (Slang)

Picnics (Real Life)

Into the Wild (Movies)

Adventure Travel (Real Life)

Camping (Real Life)

breath of fresh air (Slang)

Air Conditioning (Real Life)

The Darjeeling Limited (Movies)

Hotels (Real Life)

Mama J.Lo (Music)

dip one’s feet in the water (Slang)

Water Parks (Real Life)

Mr. Bean's Holiday (Movies)

Beach (Real Life)

How was your 4th? (Eavesdropping)

farmers market (Slang)

All-Inclusive Vacations (Real Life)

Rush Hour 3 (Movies)

Happy 4th of July! (Eavesdropping)

Unusual Hotels of the World (Real Life)

in a rush (Slang)

Summer Jam (Music)

facial (Slang)

Summer Wedding (Eavesdropping)

Swimsuits (Real Life)

Citrus Fruit (Real Life)

The Avengers (Movies)

draw a blank (Slang)

Working from Home (Real Life)

Favorite Relative (Real Life)

Long Drive (Eavesdropping)

what it boils down to (Slang)

Business Traveler (Eavesdropping)

Ratatouille (Movies)

Water Crisis (Eavesdropping)

Where You're From (Eavesdropping)

soak up the sun (Slang)

Bee Movie (Movies)

Garage Sales (Real Life)

Vertical Gardening (Real Life)

Layoffs (Real Life)

bridezilla (Slang)

Little Miss Sunshine (Movies)

Business Trips (Real Life)

Summer Plans (Eavesdropping)

catch more flies with honey (Slang)

Mr. Bean's Holiday (Movies)

TOEFL Ready (Real Life)

Taking Exams (Real Life)