Okay, here’s a great joke for you: What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt! Get it? The number eight looks like a zero wearing a belt! Ha ha ha ha! Maybe you didn’t think that joke was so funny. It was a little silly. But there are many other kinds of jokes out there. There are riddles, which ask you to do a little problem-solving. There are knock-knock jokes, which usually involve some wordplay. There’s dry humor, too, which might not sound like a joke at first and might be a little mean and sarcastic. No matter what your sense of humor, chances are there is some joke out there that can crack you up.Find out what gets Jeff and Devan laughing in this English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Does liking puzzles make you a nerd? No way! There’s a good reason that people are addicted to crossword and jigsaw puzzles: they’re a fun distraction from one’s troubles. After a long, stressful day at work, sitting down with a puzzle and a mug of tea can do wonders.

It doesn’t stop there. There are puzzles with letters and words, but also numbers. Some puzzles need to be picked up and fitted together, and sometimes picked up and taken apart. Some are meant for kids, and some for adults. The one thing they all share in common is that puzzles keep us busy and probably make us smarter. After all, we have to exercise our brains, too.

Find out if Amanda and Mason agree about puzzles in this English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The sun is so hot. You’re more than thirsty. Pop! You open your can of cola from the vending machine. The carbonated drink tickles your nose with bubbles. You tip your head back, fill your mouth with sweet, cold cola, and burp. There’s nothing so refreshing on a hot summer day.

So what if soft drinks are just empty calories? So what if the flavor is artificial and the caffeine is going to keep you awake tonight? Sometimes cooling off is more important than worrying about all that stuff.

Read more to find out why Lily and Marni have to agree to disagree in this lesson about soda. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I was supposed to go to a party today, but instead, I went to the museum. And I’m experiencing JOMO.

—Ebaby!’s Andy, speaking about the joy of missing out -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Have you ever had a recurring dream? Hopefully it was something nice, like eating a big plate of chocolate or meeting someone famous. What about nightmares? One bad dream can ruin a healthy night of sleep, but a recurring bad dream is hard to live with, especially if it happens over and over.

Nightmares can symbolize that something difficult is going on in your life. Some people believe that it’s important to analyze your dreams to find out what you’re so worried about. It might be an exam in school that is making you anxious, or a big change in your life, like getting married. Fortunately, it’s quite likely that the nightmares will go away after a while. Don’t lose hope!

Find out what Lily’s nightmare is all about in this English lesson about having trouble sleeping. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“When I was president of the company, I said, ‘OK, I can do this… piece of cake.’ Then when you are the CEO, it gets harder because you worry about everything.”

CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi, talking about her difficult job (BrainyQuote) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Everyone has their own sense of fashion. Some people want to wear the latest “thing,” and they read magazines to find out what’s trending. Other people aren’t interested in what’s popular. They might even try to stay away from new styles. Most of us are probably somewhere in the middle. We’re curious about the newest fad, but we don’t save up money to buy everything we hear about.

Bandanas have been around for a long time. They’re not exactly trending, but people appreciate that bandanas are multipurpose. You can wear one on your head or around your neck. If it’s hot, you can use it to dry your sweat. If you sneeze, you can use your bandana instead of a tissue. They’re made in hundreds of colors and patterns. Are they fashionable? Maybe not, but they’re definitely useful!

Jeff loves to wear bandanas, but Rafael worries about what people will think. Why is that? Read more in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Cars can help make our lives easier in so many ways… until they stop working, that is. Anyone whose car broke down on the side of the road, or got a flat tire, or had any other problem, can tell you that it’s no fun to be stranded.

When you have an old car, or a car that’s been in one or more accidents, it’s probably pretty unreliable. You never know when the next part will stop working. Your bank account is probably empty from all the trips to the mechanic.

Even though it’s tough to deal with car issues, especially when you have to pay for repairs out of pocket, it’s probably better than the alternative. People who drive to work or school, for example, can’t get along without their car. So if it breaks, they have to fix it.

Somebody is having problems with her car again. Learn who needs better transportation in this English lesson about cars. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“As you can tell from my voice, it seems like I came down with something.”

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

Jumping into a car and driving away down the open road is a dream straight out of Hollywood. Who knows where the road will lead? Maybe you’ll end up on a beautiful beach or on a rugged mountain or in a hot, dry dessert. Anything could happen on a road trip!

It’s these unexpected options that make traveling by car so exciting. You can definitely map out a route that will take you to all the major tourist attractions, but if you change your mind along the way, there’s nothing to stop you from going somewhere else. You’re not stuck in a plane or on a train. You’re free to go wherever you want, even if it’s off the beaten path!

Sometimes it’s smart to book hotels ahead of time. That way, you can make sure you have a place to sleep. But if you forget, you can always sleep in your car. It might not be very comfortable, but it’s free. Having the right music, food, and friends along for the ride is also important. You’ll be in a small space for a long time, so choose who’s invited wisely!

Find out who’s planning a road trip in this English lesson about travel. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com