In the past, people watched TV shows or movies. These were the two most popular types of videos. The internet changed this. Now, people have many choices. They can watch short videos at any time on their computers. Some people make one or two videos and put them on online platforms such as YouTube. Other people make web series. Like a TV show, a web series has many different parts.

Some web series teach people about new things, such as making clothes, studying science, or choosing a local restaurant. Other web series are for fun. They tell stories and follow the lives of different people. Web series are like TV shows, but they are usually shorter. Independent people make many web series. They share their perspectives for each viewer to think about.

Jessica and Gary are talking about why they like web series. Find out more in today’s English lesson about web series. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Right now, I’m out in the middle of nowhere.”

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

People love to play soccer all over the world! You can kick a soccer ball on the beach or play in your backyard. Did you know that there is an indoor version of soccer called futsal that is becoming more popular every day?Futsal started in Brazil, and many top soccer players around the world, like Lionel Messi, started playing futsal when they were young. People enjoy the game because it is played on small courts with only five people per team. The players are under pressure on these small courts, and they can show off their soccer skills.Gary tells Marni about the futsal team he plays on. Find out more about his love for the game in today’s English lesson about futsal. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Have you ever tried a water sport? Swimming is a good workout for everyone. It is a low-impact sport. Children and older people can do it as well as professional athletes. Many people also find splashing around in the water very fun!

But what if you can’t swim? It can be difficult to learn how to swim, especially if you are a late bloomer and have never done it before. Swimming lessons can help you learn the different strokes and get better at swimming.

Romeo is taking swimming lessons. Listen and find out what Romeo and Brian think about swimming. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Today, I really need some chill time.”

—Ebaby!’s Sheila, speaking about needing to relax -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Most people agree about one thing. Dessert is delicious! Some people love a soft and satisfying baked good, like a cookie or a cinnamon roll. Other people prefer cold and creamy desserts, like ice cream and gelato. All of these desserts satisfy a craving for something sweet.

People typically eat dessert after a meal, but some people have a sweet tooth and love to eat sweets at any time. Baked goods can be wonderful at breakfast, and ice cream is a great snack on a hot day.

Gary and Marni both love sweets. Find out about their favorite treats in today’s lesson about desserts. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I’d rather have honest relationships, because life is too short to beat around the bush. Honesty shows that you really care about someone.”

Actress Hilary Swank, talking about the importance of honesty. (SearchQuotes) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In the United States, the average amount of time spent at work is 40 hours a week. That’s a lot of time to be spending on one thing. But sadly, many people are not happy with the job they have. Everybody needs to work in order to make money, so wouldn’t it be great if everyone could be happy at work, too?

Job satisfaction can be hard to find, but many people agree that liking one’s job is much more important than making a lot of money. That’s probably because while everybody wants to be rich, money cannot buy happiness. Only you can make yourself happy, and having a job you enjoy could be really helpful.

Marni and Sara are talking about their jobs. Find out who is happy to go to work in today’s English lesson about making money. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Every night, people around the world go to sleep and begin to dream. They might have beautiful, vivid dreams, or they might have scary nightmares. Their dreams might be symbolic of something in their lives. Many people try to understand the meaning of their dreams.

It is always exciting to talk about your dreams with a friend. Sometimes, a friend can help you find the deeper meaning in your nighttime visions. She can help you understand the symbols in your mind. Maybe, your friend had a similar dream. You can compare your dreams together. Maybe, a specific symbol represents something different to your friend.

Gary and Marni think that dreams are amazing. Find out what they love about dreaming in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I wanted to encourage you guys to hang in there when it comes to speaking English because English is a hard language.”

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