Falling in love can be one of the best feelings in the world. However, when people are in a relationship, that love may not last for many different reasons. Breaking up can be terrible, especially when you are the person who still wants to continue the relationship.

Being dumped is an awful feeling. Someone will always have their feelings hurt in a break up. It can feel even more awkward if you see the person who dumped you after it has happened. But most people can move on after being heartbroken and find another relationship.

Sara tells Brian about running into her ex and how it made her feel. Find out more in today’s English lesson about breaking up. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Everyone has a different way to relax. Some people might exercise, and others might watch a lot of TV. There are people who relax by learning about the celebrities they love. These fans follow the personal lives of famous people by reading tabloids.

But tabloids often write things that aren’t true about celebrities. This means that a lot of people have negative feelings about celebrity gossip. Reading about celebrity gossip can be considered a guilty pleasure since some people think it’s useless.

Jessica tells Marni that she is obsessed with tabloids. Find out more in today’s English lesson about a guilty pleasure. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In the United States, the three most popular sports are basketball, baseball, and American football. When Americans think about sports, badminton doesn’t usually come to mind. But in other parts of the world, like China, badminton is very popular. What sports you like is all about where you live.

Badminton is a racket sport, played either one on one or with doubles. The game is played on a badminton court, and the players must hit the shuttlecock over the net. Players score points by having the shuttlecock land in the other player’s court.

Marni wants to play badminton at a party this weekend. Find out if Kellie will join her in today’s English lesson about a fun sport. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Did you know that squirrels live in almost every country in the world? The only country with no squirrels is Australia. Squirrels come in a multitude of shapes and sizes. The Indian giant squirrel is a large three-foot-long animal, but the African pygmy squirrel is very small, only five-inches long. These fascinating animals are a favorite of people all over the world.

Squirrels love to collect nuts and seeds to eat. They often save these foods for the cold winter. If you bother a squirrel, you have to be careful. They will act on instinct to protect their food. Often, squirrels are antisocial and do not want to be with people, but some squirrels really like humans. They have no hesitation in asking people for food. However, you probably shouldn’t pet these wild animals.

Jessica has been seeing squirrels everywhere. She tells Andy, and Andy shares his knowledge of squirrels in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“So, right now, it’s kind of late after a long day of work. I’m just going to hit the hay.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about going to bed -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Today, most of the world learns about breaking news from the Internet. Physical media, such as newspapers, books, and even videos, are becoming a dying breed. In the digital age, many people just use their smartphones to find out about the latest news and learn about other important information. However, only one generation ago, newspapers were the most popular way to receive the daily news.

Before the year 2000, many kids in the US used to make money by delivering newspapers on a newspaper route. BMX bikes were very popular at this time, and a lot of kids used these bicycles to bring papers to each house in their area. Still, other kids worked with their parents. Mom or Dad would drive the family car, and the kids would chuck the newspapers out of the car’s window.

Gary used to be a paperboy. Listen as he tells Romeo about his experience delivering newspapers in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Listen: What’s that sound? It’s nothing! No cars honking, no TVs or electronics, no neighbors talking. If you live off the grid, all you will hear is the sound of silence.Many people like the idea of living out in the middle of nowhere. You do not have to worry about traffic, crime, or the noise of city life. You can grow your own food and raise animals. You can use natural sources of energy like solar power. However, some people do not want to give up their modern conveniences. Instead of getting water from a faucet, you will have to draw it from a well. Instead of using the restroom, you will have to use an outhouse. You probably won’t have access to the Internet or the TV. And forget about having pizza for dinner, unless you want to drive a long way to get it!Jessica and Dominique are talking about living off the grid. Find out what they think in this English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Smoothies are a fresh and easy way to nourish your body with the essentials. You can find a smoothie shop around every corner, and many restaurants have smoothies on their menus. It is also super easy to make smoothies at home. All you need is a blender! You just throw some of your favorite fruit into the blender, add yogurt or juice, and mix it together! People love to put frozen fruits and colorful vegetables in their smoothies. In the past, people used frozen fruit to decorate cakes and desserts, but in modern times, the frozen fruit industry has grown because so many people buy bags of fruit for their smoothies. Some people even incorporate wheatgrass into their daily regimen! If you can’t handle the taste of wheatgrass, you can always chase it with a glass of sweet orange juice!Jessica and Dominique are talking about smoothies. Find out what they think in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Next Sunday is Easter. This spring holiday symbolizes rebirth and new life. Many Christians celebrate Easter as the end of Lent. During Lent, people sometimes give up a favorite food or activity. They think about others who have less than them. On Easter, they celebrate the new possibilities of spring. Usually, one family member has volunteered to host a big Easter meal.

There are many typical symbols of new life during Easter. Easter eggs are one of the most popular symbols. Families use colored dye to make beautiful Easter eggs. These eggs are usually decorated with wonderful pastel colors. Parents hide the eggs in the yard so their children can have an Easter egg hunt. The children try to find the eggs and put them into their Easter baskets.

Jessica is going to host her first Easter celebration. She needs some help, so she asks Kelsey. Listen to their conversation in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I’m wearing my new glasses, which I love so much. But because I have glasses, now I get called a nerd all the time.”

—Ebaby!’s Sheila, speaking about jokes that she is too smart -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com