There is nothing like having a friend who has been with you through all of the stages of your life. Some people are lucky enough to have made a best friend when they were in primary school, and then continue to be friends with them for the rest of their lives.

But as we grow older, it can be difficult to keep in contact as we move away and begin different lives. Even so, even best friends who have not spoken in many years might be able to maintain a relationship just because of their shared history.

Kellie and Brian talk about the best friends of their lives. Learn more in today’s English lesson about staying in touch. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I’m fighting a real uphill battle to get to the top.”

—Ebaby!’s Andy, speaking about a difficult journey -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Even though we try to eat healthily, we might not be eating all of the right foods. We can take a pill that has the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Supplements are an easy way to get needed vitamins.

But some people are too focused on vitamins. They might actually be taking so many pills that their bodies can’t absorb them. While supplements can be helpful, they can also be unhealthy if you are too focused on only taking vitamins and not eating right.

Marni tells Jessica about all of the different vitamins that she takes. Find out more in today’s English lesson about taking a pill a day to keep the doctor away. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It’s one thing to tell a friend that he has food in his teeth, or that a pair of jeans doesn’t look great on her. But if you have to confront someone about his halitosis, it’s important to find the right way to say it. A problem with hygiene is a sensitive topic after all, and how you talk about it can affect your friendship.

You can make subtle hints, like asking if your friend would like a piece of peppermint candy. You can take a scientific angle and ask about your friend’s diet, which can make a difference in one’s breath. Another choice is to invite your friend to sit down and just be honest. However you do it, it won’t be easy!

Jessica has a friend with bad breath, and she’s not sure how to tell him. Listen to Gary and Jessica talk about health in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Being able to travel and see different parts of the world is one of the pleasures of life. Many people prefer to travel and share the experience with their friends or families. But traveling alone can also be just as fun.

Solo travel might be the best option if you like to be independent and don’t want to compromise what you’d like to do. Traveling can be a very personal experience, and some people want to go and sightsee alone to immerse themselves in a new place.

Brian and Kellie talk about how much they love solo traveling. Find out more in today’s English lesson about seeing the world on your own. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Most people are a little superstitious about something. Maybe, you have a lucky number or believe that a certain color is bad luck. Maybe, you avoid walking under ladders. Maybe, you even get nervous when you encounter a black cat.People have believed that black cats are unlucky for a very long time. It is an old superstition that if a black cat crosses your path, something bad will happen to you. In fact, so many people fear black cats that these animals sometimes cannot find homes. They are left behind at shelters or have to live on the street. However, other people believe that black cats are just as sweet and amazing as any other cat. Black cats’ color makes them unique, not scary. Fans of black cats may even love them more because these kitties are one of a kind!A black cat just crossed Jessica’s path. Listen to the dialog to find out what happens. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I was only planning to spend $20, but it seems that I went a little overboard when it came to shopping.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about spending extra money -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

You know it’s summer when fruit trees become heavy with peaches, apples, pears, and plums. Some people are lucky to have fruit trees in their own backyard, but others can visit an orchard. Picking fresh fruit is one of life’s simple pleasures. And small orchards do not often use dangerous pesticides. Sure, it’s possible to find a worm inside your fresh, juicy apple, but worms don’t eat much.

When you have a lot of fresh fruit, you need to decide what to do with it. You probably can’t eat all of it fresh. You might bake a cherry pie or make plum sauce. You could even make wine or cider. Many people like to put these foods into cans or bottles so they can enjoy the fresh taste of summer during the cold winter months.

Kelsey’s best friend lives on an orchard, and she thinks it’s amazing. But Andy is skeptical. Listen to today’s English lesson to learn why. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Weekends can be a lot of fun! You can sleep in, or you can get up early and go for a run. You can stay home and read a book, or you can go out and see your friends. You can walk in a park, eat at a restaurant, and do things you don’t have time to do during the week. Most people like the weekend because it’s a time to relax. However, if you need to do some scrubbing, your weekend probably won’t be so fun.

That’s right: We’re talking about cleaning the bathroom. If you’re lucky, you have a cleaning service to do this. If you’re not lucky, you have to scrub all the grime by yourself. If your bathroom is very dirty, it might take hours of backbreaking work to make it clean. You’ll need bleach, gloves, and good music to listen to. After a few hours, your shower and toilet will be clean and shiny again. Then you can stop cleaning and go have fun!

Kelsey and Gary are talking about cleaning the bathroom. Listen to this lesson to find out who likes cleaning the bathroom and who wants to hire a cleaning service. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

When you think about art, you probably think about going to a museum. However, these days, more and more art is coming out of museums and onto the street. Some street art is designed to add beauty and vibrancy to the city streets. Colorful murals and sculptures give people something to look at besides buildings and sidewalks. Other street art is meant to send a message. For example, the artist Banksy creates pieces with a political or social meaning.Many people love having colorful pieces of artwork out in the open. They think street art brightens up the city and gives it personality. However, other people think street art is just a form of graffiti. They do not like seeing pictures spray painted onto city walls. In fact, they would probably prefer to go to a museum!Andy is telling Kelsey about a mural he saw yesterday. Listen to the dialog to find out what she thinks. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com