“I think the studio cut my days because I started speaking total gibberish.”

—Actor Robert Pattinson speaking about being overworked. (Bang Showbiz) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Imagine this: You’re about to run low on food, and you’re too tired to go to the store. What do you do? Online grocery delivery! A personal shopper will go to the store, pick up food, and bring it to your home. This service is becoming more and more popular around the world. It’s a great way for busy people to save time.

A good personal shopper is someone you can trust. For example, this person should always pick out fresh produce. They should not deliver moldy fruit or dented cans. Using an online grocery delivery service can be easy and fun. You get the best foods and avoid the inconvenience of going to the store yourself. Just don’t forget to tip your personal shopper!

Romeo is feeling ill and wants to use online grocery delivery. Listen to this English lesson to find out why Dominique doesn’t think that’s a good idea. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Imagine this: You are planning a road trip. Naturally, the first thing you need to do is pick a destination. Then, you probably call your friends and invite them. Next, you book hotels or camping spots to stay at along the way. After that, you make a checklist of supplies that you will need. Finally, you buy all of the supplies and pack up your car. The big day is finally here. Your road trip is good to go!We use the expression “good to go” to talk about being ready or prepared for something. You can be good to go on a big plan, like a vacation or party. You can also be good to go on a small plan. For example, if your friend asks you to come over and watch a movie, you might text back, “I’m good to go!”Dominique thinks the team is good to go for Sheila’s birthday party, but there might be a couple of small details that they forgot! Watch the video to find out what these are. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Sometimes, when a person wants to make a statement, they make a drastic change in their life. Maybe, they go on a diet and change the shape of their body. Maybe, they get interesting piercings. Maybe, they buy a different wardrobe. Maybe, they cut their hair in a fresh style. Or maybe, they make a drastic change when they use dye to change the color of their hair. A new hair color can make a strong statement about a person.

Many people dye their hair, but few people are willing to dye their hair in an unusual color like blue, green, or pink. Why is this? First, these colors are very vibrant, and perhaps people are afraid of these colors. Second, people might worry that the color will not turn out well, and that other people will laugh. Third, a person must moisturize their hair every day after dyeing it, and this is too much work for most people.

Marni is shocked when she sees Jordin’s new hair color. Listen to this English lesson to find out what Jordin thinks about her own drastic change. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Are you a fan of ice cream? Ice cream is a wonderful food, but some people have health problems after they eat it. These people are lactose intolerant. But don’t worry: Ben and Jerry’s has the answer! This year, Ben and Jerry’s made a new ice cream from almond milk. Now, you can buy dairy-free ice cream that doesn’t suck.

Ben and Jerry are two hippies from Vermont. They started their company in 1978. They make regular ice cream and special ice cream with no cow milk. Also, they are active in many social causes because they want a happy, peaceful world. The next time you want ice cream, buy a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. The odds are, you’ll enjoy it!

Jordin and Marni are talking about Ben and Jerry’s new dairy-free ice cream. Listen to this English lesson to find out why they’re both fans of this ice cream company. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I was always about girl power, but I didn’t quite get it because I did always feel like I had to be completely submissive to a man. I was always very unhappy doing that.”

—Fashion designer and model Amber Rose speaking about being a feminist. (Cosmopolitan) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

If you are a university student, you probably spend a lot of time on campus. You go to classes. You go to the library. You go to the gym. If you are a commuter, you go home at the end of the day. At home, you can cook tasty food for yourself. But maybe, you live in a dorm on campus instead. If you live in a dorm, where do you eat?

When students are hungry, they usually go to the cafeteria. The cafeteria has a bountiful spread. You can eat foods like pizza, salads, soups, sandwiches, and sushi. Some students say that cafeteria food is disgusting and highly-processed. Communal eating is not interesting to those people. Other students love eating at the cafeteria. They think it’s cheap and healthy.

Brian ate dorm food the other day, and he wants to tell Marni about his experience. Listen to this English lesson to find out if he liked the food! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Sometimes, it can be difficult to be certain about anything! We live busy lives, and it is not very easy to make plans when so much is going on. For example, maybe, your friend asks if you want to spend time together on Saturday. However, you are not sure that you can. Your mom might be visiting this weekend. The jury is still out on whether you will have any free time to see your friend.We use the phrase “the jury is out” to describe a situation where nothing is certain yet. The expression originally comes from the US legal system, but now, we use it to talk about many different things. For example, if you are not sure how much money you will make this month, the jury might still be out on whether you can buy that new pair of shoes. Or perhaps, you want to go out for dinner, but the jury is still out on whether you want pizza or noodles. Life is full of uncertainty, so there are a lot of opportunities to use this expression!Kelsey and Jordin are trying to organize Sheila’s party. However, they still need to decide a few things. Watch the video to find out what happens. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

People love their pets! Some people think of a dog or cat as their best friend or even their child. They buy their pets expensive toys, a nice, soft bed, and sometimes, clothing to keep them warm. And of course, people who devote a lot of time to their pets also want to make sure that their pets eat good food. Some new dog food is all-natural. It is so healthy that even humans can eat it!Pet owners with money to burn don’t mind buying special food for their dogs. They want to make sure their dog has the best things in life. However, other people think that it is silly to spoil one’s dog with human food. After all, dogs aren’t people! They should not eat food for people… and they definitely shouldn’t sit at the table with their owners.Romeo thinks it is weird how some people treat their dogs. Listen to the dialog to see if Dominique agrees with him. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

There is something special about every city. Many cities have nice parks. Others have interesting museums. Some cities are near the ocean, and others are near the mountains. The city of Portland, Oregon, is a very creative city. Portland is special because of its wacky events. Hordes of people ride their bikes in a naked bike ride every summer, for example. In 2016, more than 10,000 people came to this event!

Another Portland event that can boggle the mind is the Bowie versus Prince bike ride. For this bike ride, people dress up as David Bowie or as Prince. Then, they all ride around the city as they blast songs from those two musicians. People can’t help but have a great time! But sadly, both Prince and Bowie passed in 2016. Will the bike ride continue in 2017? Or is it the end of this epic event?

Marni and Jordin are talking about Portland’s wacky events. Listen to this English lesson to find out what they think. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com