“Theater was definitely part of my roots.”

—Actor Christian Slater speaking about growing up in a theater family. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Are you the type of person who loves to be outside? If so, you might even love doing yard work. Perhaps, pulling weeds and mowing the grass makes you feel happy. Maybe, changing a yard that is out of control into a neatly manicured lawn gives you a feeling of success. If this is true, you probably have a garage with a lawn mower in it.

On the other hand, you might hate doing yard work. It is often hot and difficult work. If you are this type of person, you might forgo mowing the grass and pass on fertilizing your plants. In fact, you might even like having dandelions in your yard. People have many different ideas of what a yard should be like.

Romeo and Dominique had a plan to have date night tonight, but Romeo wants to mow the lawn instead. Find out what Dominique thinks in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t feel a little jealous sometimes. It’s difficult when someone has something that you want. Maybe, your best friend just bought the most beautiful dress. You wanted to buy the same dress, but your friend bought it first. Now, she gets to show off the beautiful dress, and you are still wearing your same old clothes. What a nightmare! In situations like these, it is difficult not to feel green with envy.

When someone is “green with envy,” they feel very jealous. They want what someone else has, but they can’t get it. A person can also feel green with envy because someone else is getting all the attention. For example, it might be neat to meet someone who can time travel. However, being friends with this person might be difficult because everyone will want to talk to them about their amazing experiences. They may not talk to you, and you might feel green with envy.

Andy had an awesome dream last night. Watch today’s English soap opera to find out if it makes Kelsey green with envy. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Everyone wants to smell nice, right? Using antiperspirant under one’s arms helps stop bad odors, but what else can we do to smell nice? Some people love perfume and essential oils. The aroma of a rose, for example, is a very popular aroma. A woman might want to smell like a rose if she is going on a date. Instead of perfume, men use cologne to smell nice. Perfume, cologne, and essential oils are often sprayed on the neck, wrists, and elbows.

But how much aroma is too much aroma? If someone has a sensitivity to aromas, they don’t want to smell any strong aroma. For this person, it feels like the aroma is poisoning the air. They may start to sneeze, or their skin might become red and itchy. Because of this, companies now make fragrance-free shampoos, soaps, and other products. Also, certain hospitals, schools, offices, and churches are becoming fragrance-free. People shouldn’t use perfume, essential oils, or cologne in these fragrance-free spaces.

Gary and Romeo are talking about odors in public places. Listen to today’s English lesson to find out if they think fragrance-free spaces are a good idea. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What do you think about online dating? Is it safe? Nowadays, many people look for love on the internet. It’s even possible to meet someone who lives in another place and start a long-distance relationship with them. But before a long-distance relationship turns into something more serious, you should make sure the other person isn’t phony.

We use the term “catfish” to talk about a person who pretends to be someone else on the internet. Usually, this person wants money or attention. They use a different identity and often pretend to be younger or more attractive. They might tell you only minimal personal information while they try to get a lot of information from you. So, be careful the next time you fall in love online!

Andy met a woman on the internet, and Kelsey wants to look into who this woman is. Listen to this English lesson to find out more about Andy’s date! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

My jet lag is getting a bit ridiculous. But, you know, it’s first-world problems. It’s a wonderful problem, “Oh I have to travel around the world; how awful.”—Actress Margot Robbie, speaking about having to travel for film roles. (instyle.co.uk) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Are you adventurous? Would you go to Alaska? Alaska is the 49th US state and often called “The Last Frontier.” Most people think it’s always freezing in Alaska, but that’s not true. If you want to do some sightseeing, go in the summer when it’s warm. It’s true that Alaska is sparsely populated, but over a million people visit the state every year.

There are many things to do in Alaska. If you like to be out and about, you could go hiking or go fishing. If you like animals, you could go whale watching or try dog mushing. If you feel lucky, you could be a gold miner for a day. Sifting through rocks is not easy, but maybe you’ll find enough gold for a second trip to Alaska!

Gary just returned from Alaska. Listen to today’s English lesson to hear him tell Romeo about his favorite parts of this trip. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

How do you cope when you’re not feeling well? For example, maybe, you are sick with a bad cold. Or perhaps, you just got some bad news and you are upset. It can be difficult to keep your emotions positive when you don’t feel your best. You might want to stay in bed all day. You might even try to avoid your friends and keep from talking to anyone. However, when bad things happen, hiding away doesn’t help them disappear! It’s always important to keep your chin up.We use the expression “keep your chin up” to cheer up someone who is upset. For example, if your sister just went through a bad breakup, you might tell her to keep her chin up… there are plenty of other men out there! If you did not get a job that you really wanted, your friends might tell you to keep your chin up and continue to apply for jobs. To keep one’s chin up means to stay positive and be brave. When you keep your chin up, you keep trying, even when things are not going your way.Andy just got some discouraging news about Sheila, but Kelsey has an idea. Watch the video to find out what it is. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Did you know that the Latin word for “tomorrow” is “cras”? Therefore, when we procrastinate, we plan to do something tomorrow instead of today. But there’s a problem with this. If we always procrastinate on projects, then we never finish our projects. If we never finish our projects, we start to feel overwhelmed. How can we change this? Should we make a to-do list? Should we prioritize?

There is another way to be productive. In the 1980s, an Italian man told the world about a new time management method. This method helps many people stop procrastinating and stop feeling overwhelmed. It’s very simple to use the Pomodoro Method. First, set a timer, and start working. When the timer goes off, you must stop working and take a break. Working in intervals can help your mind recuperate faster.

Marni is overwhelmed, and Andy thinks he has a good solution. Listen to this English lesson to hear Andy explain why he likes the Pomodoro Method. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The future is here. Now, with the help of computers, we can walk around in a virtual world. Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that came out on March 28, 2016. Users turn on their computers, put the black headset over their eyes, and they are suddenly looking at a virtual world. Is it convincing? Or is it clunky? You should try it for yourself!

Oculus Rift is revolutionary, but it’s just one type of immersive technology. Another popular trend right now is Pokémon GO. Pokémon GO is a type of augmented reality. Players use their smartphones to see virtual animals. For those who want a workout, the treadmill might be the next big thing in virtual reality. Imagine, going to the gym and running through a jungle or racing zombies. Isn’t the future great?

Andy is excited to start using his Oculus Rift. Brian isn’t so sure that he wants an Oculus Rift of his own. Listen to this English lesson to find out more about this revolutionary new technology. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com