“An acting career usually has a shelf life of about ten years before people get sick of seeing you.”

Actor George Clooney, on how long people usually work as actors (BrainyQuote) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Wanting to smell good or alluring is nothing new. As long ago as the time of the Egyptians, people have been improving how they smell with flowers, herbs, and oils. Whether the scent is something people can barely notice, or whether it’s over the top, there are perfumes and colognes to fit everyone’s taste and style.

People disagree on when it’s OK for someone to start wearing a scent. In some cultures, when teenagers reach puberty they are permitted to use cologne. In others, the mystique of cologne is only for adults. Wearing it certainly sends a message, but what kind of message it sends depends a lot on the person wearing it.

Does Gary use cologne? What does Jessica think of men who wear it? Learn the answers by reading today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It’s time to go grab a beer! Do you want to go somewhere new, clean, and expensive, or would you prefer a grungy and cheap dive bar with an old school ambience?

Many people don’t understand the appeal for a dirty bar, but that’s probably why so many eclectic people end up going to them. Dive bars often have an interesting underground scene, so don’t be surprised if you see a few hipsters there.

Sara wants Brian to come with her to her favorite dive bar. Find out more in today’s English lesson about a different place to grab a drink. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Today, it’s fall. It’s actually the first day of fall.”

—Ebaby!’s Sheila, speaking about her favorite season -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

If you’ve ever played sports as part of a team, you know all about the camaraderie that comes from it. It’s easy to feel solidarity with the people you’re playing with because everyone is working towards the same thing. When a team learns how to truly communicate, with or without words, nothing can stop it!

It’s especially exciting when your team has the opportunity to compete against another strong team. It may be high stakes, but that makes a win that much better. When it happens, it’s like no other feeling. And because you’re playing as part of a team, you have a group of friends to enjoy it with.

Brian wants Sara to join his kickball team. Find out what she thinks in today’s English lesson about team sports. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

””We were able to break the mold... when tennis was very dominated by white people.”Tennis player Serena Williams, talking about the success of herself and her sister, Venus (Tennis Quotes) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The world is always changing. Ten years ago, if you wanted to see a movie, you had to walk to the movie store and rent it. Or if you liked a TV show, you had to wait for a new episode to come out every week.

But things have changed, and those activities can now be done with the click of a button. With sites like Netflix and Hulu, binge watching TV shows has become very easy and very common. You can watch episodes of the same TV show all day!

Jessica and Romeo are talking about watching too much TV. Find out who has been binge watching in today’s English lesson about a mindless activity. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What is your favorite meal of the day? Many people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Lunch is often great because people get to stop working for a while. And dinner can be so delicious. But no matter what time of day it is, there’s always room for a donut!

Donuts seem to be the trendy food of 2015. This is bad news for people who are on a diet but also have a sweet tooth. It seems like they’ll just have to resist eating a delicious donut for dessert, which means more for the rest of us!

Jessica is eating a donut, but Brian cannot have one. Find out why in today’s English lesson about a new fad in food. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“It’s pretty late. But I can’t help it. I was at the edge of my seat when I was watching The Walking Dead.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about watching an exciting TV show -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

When you’re having a difficult day, what makes you happy? Maybe all you need is a hug or a piece of chocolate. Some people prefer a cup of tea, or even a glass of wine. Another way to feel better is to pamper yourself. Go on… be a little self-indulgent. Take yourself to the spa!

Getting a manicure or pedicure can make your hands and feet look like new. Or get both! A mani pedi is the perfect beauty treatment. When you let a professional exfoliate your skin, or cut and paint your nails, you can leave the spa glowing. Some people enjoy the experience so much that it becomes a ritual.

Jessica and Romeo are talking about going to the spa. Learn more in today’s English lesson about looking and feeling good. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com