What is your favorite way to get around? Do you drive or take public transportation? Or do you prefer to be outside, zipping from place to place on a hoverboard? Hoverboards are the hot new trend. They were first imagined in the 1980s movie, Back to the Future. Unlike the hoverboards in the movie, today’s hoverboards do not actually fly. However, they can move without any help from the rider. So if you are on a hoverboard, you don’t have to do any work… all you have to do is stand there and move your feet!On the other hand, there are some risks to hoverboards. People can fall off them easily, causing injuries. They have even been known to explode when they get too hot! Recently, Amazon.com stopped selling hoverboards altogether. Maybe, in the future, they will improve the design. Who knows… we might even get a hoverboard that actually flies!Andy and Jessica are talking about hoverboards. Listen and find out what they think. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What do you do when you want to shimmer and shine? Do you get all dolled up with expensive jewelry, like diamonds and gold? Do you wear one piece of statement jewelry, or do you like to wear a lot of smaller items? Some people prefer costume jewelry to actual jewels. Other people think that if it is not valuable, there is no point in wearing it!In many countries, it is customary for men to give jewelry to their wives or girlfriends as a gift. For example, in the United States, men usually give women a diamond ring when they propose marriage. Many men also give jewelry as a gift during the winter holidays and on Valentine’s Day.Jessica’s friends just got a lot of new jewels for the holidays. Listen as she and Dominique talk about jewelry. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you remember your first job? Most people start their first job when they are teenagers. It is usually something they do to make some extra money in order to go shopping or to hang out with friends. There are different kinds of first jobs. Some people work with kids as a nanny while other people choose to work in a restaurant or kitchen. It all depends on what you are better suited for.Your first job is an important experience. You can learn how to work with different people and learn how to follow orders. Some people remember that there first job was intimidating. Others think their first job was tedious and boring. People love reminiscing about their teenage memories.Jessica and Brian are talking about their first jobs. Find out what they remember in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Many students love to travel and explore the world. Becoming an international exchange student is a great way to do this. You can live in another country, take classes in a second language, and visit incredible tourist attractions. This is a great way to learn about cross-cultural values. It is also a wonderful way to learn a new language. And most international exchange students can get help from a language tutor.

If you can’t travel, you can always think about hosting an international exchange student. When you host an exchange student, you share your home and your life with this person. Most exchange students live with a host family for six months or one year. In the beginning, there is usually a language barrier, but later, you will be able to speak together more easily.

Jessica’s friends are hosting an exchange student. Listen as she talks about this exciting experience with Andy. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Um, where do I even begin? I just want to say, honestly, thank you. Thank you. Like, from the bottom of my heart.”

—Actor Zac Efron, speaking about winning three Teen Choice Awards (E! News) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Picture this: your dream wedding! What does it look like? Some people would like to go all out, with thousands of flowers, a huge cake, and a lot of guests. Other people have a more unconventional approach. They might have a small wedding on top of a mountain or get married underwater. They might even have an unusual theme like Star Wars or Harry Potter. Weddings are amazing, but they are definitely not all the same!Weddings can also be stressful. It can be difficult to plan such a big event and even more difficult to pay for it. Some couples even go into debt. However, most people agree that the cost is worth it for such a beautiful event.Kelsey and Andy are talking about weddings. Listen and find out what they think. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

How do you take a break from work or school? Do you get out of town and go to an exotic destination? Do you get out on the road and explore? Many people are so tired from work and school that they would rather mellow out at home. In America, this type of vacation is called a “staycation.”People love to staycation because they can wake up, drink some coffee, and mellow out. When you spend time relaxing at home, watching television, reading a book, or gardening in your yard you are saving a lot of money! Staycations are a great way to spend time with family. No hectic travel involved! Jessica and Gary are talking about vacations. Jessica wants to go on an adventure. Find out what Gary wants to do in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you believe in fairies? Many people love these small mythological beings, and most cultures have some type of mythology about fairies. In the US, children love to dress up as fairies. They wear fake fairy wings and carry magic wands. They like to pretend that they can do magical things when they are fairies. However, in other cultures, adults might believe in fairies, too.

For many people, fairies are a symbol of the natural world. They might live in trees or near lakes. They probably help to take care of these natural places. There are so many stories about fairies that people now call mythological stories fairy tales. In these stories, the fairies might be kind and helpful, or they might be mean and scary.

Andy and Brian have heard many different stories about fairies. Listen to today’s English lesson to learn about their experiences. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Did you watch cartoons when you were little? Have you ever seen Japanese cartoons and comics called anime? Many children and adults all over the world are now reading and watching these Japanese cartoons.Anime cartoons usually have characters and creatures with very large eyes and a colorful design. In Japan, this style of comic books and cartoons is very popular. There is usually a story told in anime cartoons that can last for many years. Children all over the world love the anime creatures so much that they buy toys and clothing with the cartoon. One very popular anime cartoon is “Sailor Moon.” Companies like Disney distribute anime to the United States, and many big name actors are used as the voices of characters.Brian and Dominique are talking about anime. Find out what they think in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I lost my train of thought because the baby started crying.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about forgetting what she was talking about -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com