“I’m sort of killing two birds with one stone here, getting to write for ‘True Blood’ and being able to put myself in a comic at the same time.”

Actor Michael McMillian on doing two jobs at once (BrainyQuote) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It may seem hard to believe, but one day you might be a parent. And it will probably be harder and much more different than you expected it to be. Everything has changed since you were little, even what a typical family looks like. And there are hundreds of books out there that can teach you what you’re doing right and wrong.

Most people don’t need a book, though. If you decide you want to become a mom or dad, you already like kids and want to care for them. With the internet, you can ask millions of people questions about what to do when you’re confused. Or you can walk to the house next door, like your parents did when you were little, and ask your neighbor for help.

Did Amanda have her baby, or is someone else talking about parenting? Read on to find out in today’s English lesson about having kids. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The Louvre. The British Museum. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. These are some of the most famous museums in the world. But there are more than 55,000 museums around the globe, from ones with contemporary art, to museums all about antiques.

Some people think museums are boring, but many people get excited to get up close and personal with art. There aren’t many experiences similar to going to a cool museum. Check and see if there is an interesting exhibit near you!

Brian went to a museum yesterday. Find out what he thought in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I believe that you can catch more flies with honey.”

—Ebaby!’s Dominique, speaking about giving her daughter something nice -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It’s the beginning of a new year, and that means that more people than usual will be hitting the gym. Gym memberships typically soar after New Year’s, when people make getting fit one of their New Year’s resolutions.

Gym memberships are popular in the U.S. But not everyone who belongs to a gym actually spends a lot of time working out. It’s easy to have good intentions about exercising and losing weight. Actually getting on a treadmill is a little harder. Ella thinks she can convince Beren to hit the gym with her. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“You bite the bullet and get on with it. One can’t expect to be happy all the time.”

Author Santa Montefiore, talking about how to act in hard situations (GoodReads) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It’s possible that two people could look at each other and decide that they’re perfect for one another. It happens in books and movies, but it also happens in the real world. But what does it mean when these people don’t actually know each other? Is it really love at first sight, or is it the science of what makes us see each other as beautiful?

The truth is that it’s probably all about hormones. But that doesn’t stop people from looking, sometimes their whole lives, for the person they believe to be their soulmate. Taking it further, many people believe that it’s fate or destiny that will help them to find that perfect person. It might sound crazy, but it’s certainly a dream that brings comfort to a lot of people.

Do Marni and Rafael buy into the belief in love at first sight? Learn more by reading today’s English lesson about romance. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Long before the internet, gamers have had their own subculture. “Dungeons & Dragons,” for example, was created way back in 1974 and continues to be highly popular in the gaming community. People enjoy being able to immerse themselves in worlds that are so different from their own. It’s an easy and fun way to escape life while just sitting at home.

Today there are so many choices if you’re a gamer. You can play by yourself or join a multi-player game. You can play on your computer or on your phone. There are two-dimensional games and games that make you feel like you and the other players are up close to each other. Turning on your computer lets you enter a totally new environment in minutes.

Gary and Jessica are talking about the different kinds of games they enjoy. Find out more in today’s English lesson about gaming. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I’m trying to brainstorm ideas for my project that I have coming up, but I can’t think of anything.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about trying to quickly think of ideas -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Being able to speak more than one language has so many benefits. Traveling to new countries is easier. You can make more friends and learn about their cultures. You can enjoy and understand more music, books, and movies. And scientists have learned that people who learn to speak a second language have skills in school that people who speak only one just don’t have.

When looking for a job, knowing a second language is especially helpful. People who can translate one language into another are more and more important in a world where new business partners can be found just using the internet. If you can tell someone all about your company in another language, it’s possible that your company will grow and make more money. Be sure to put translation skills in your resume!

Sara and Marni are talking about the subtleties of translating. Find out who is a translator in her family in this week’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com