“To anyone that ever told you you’re no good, they’re no better.”Lead singer for rock band Paramore Hayley Williams, talking about how we should treat each other -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In a world with so many types of vehicles… buses, trains, light rail, airplanes, even bicycles… it’s strange that so many people prefer to travel by car. Cars cost a lot of money to drive, and they use a lot of space on the road. When everyone is trying to get to work, being in a car can be quite stressful. So why are they so popular?

Cars are certainly a status symbol in most parts of the world. And this is unfortunate. Buses and trains create less pollution, and they’re much more fuel efficient. Also, if you can sit on a bus and look out the window, your day will be far more relaxing!

Rafael and Lily talk about the pros and cons of public transportation in today’s English lesson about getting around. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In the last 20 years, the internet has exploded with information. Everybody seems to have an opinion about something and wants to share it with the world. Blogs are one way that people have posted their knowledge in a public place and asked for feedback from others.

Whether you’re interested in cooking, traveling, making money, or finding true love, it’s certain that there’s a blog you can follow. If you have something to say, you can easily start your own blog, too!

There are a few questions to think about when starting your own blog. Will it be personal or professional? Will you be putting yourself out there and writing about your everyday life? Will you engage with the readers who leave comments on your website? How will you make your blog stand out among millions of online writers?

If you have a little time, a computer, and access to the internet, why not give it a try? Find a free platform, choose a URL, and then you’ll be ready to blog!

What does Gary blog about? And what blogs does Jessica usually read? Listen to today’s English lesson to learn about writing and reading blogs. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I woke up so late! I really do need to get a move on so I can get all of my items to my new house.”

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

Everyone has a different way to relax. Some people might exercise, and others might watch a lot of TV. There are people who relax by learning about the celebrities they love. These fans follow the personal lives of famous people by reading tabloids.

But tabloids often write things that aren’t true about celebrities. This means that a lot of people have negative feelings about celebrity gossip. Reading about celebrity gossip can be considered a guilty pleasure since some people think it’s useless.

Jessica tells Marni that she is obsessed with tabloids. Find out more in today’s English lesson about a guilty pleasure. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Violence becomes the norm. They are born into it and don’t know anything different.”

Tennis superstar Stefanie Graf, talking about the children helped by her nonprofit organization “Children of Tomorrow” -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Falling in love can be one of the best feelings in the world. However, when people are in a relationship, that love may not last for many different reasons. Breaking up can be terrible, especially when you are the person who still wants to continue the relationship.

Being dumped is an awful feeling. Someone will always have their feelings hurt in a break up. It can feel even more awkward if you see the person who dumped you after it has happened. But most people can move on after being heartbroken and find another relationship.

Sara tells Brian about running into her ex and how it made her feel. Find out more in today’s English lesson about breaking up. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In the United States, the three most popular sports are basketball, baseball, and American football. When Americans think about sports, badminton doesn’t usually come to mind. But in other parts of the world, like China, badminton is very popular. What sports you like is all about where you live.

Badminton is a racket sport, played either one on one or with doubles. The game is played on a badminton court, and the players must hit the shuttlecock over the net. Players score points by having the shuttlecock land in the other player’s court.

Marni wants to play badminton at a party this weekend. Find out if Kellie will join her in today’s English lesson about a fun sport. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“What to eat right now for dinner? I was thinking pizza. (And I was thinking lentils.) Clearly, we’re not on the same page.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat (and Heather), speaking about different dinner ideas -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

At some point in your life, you probably wanted to be in a band. It’s a common dream for people, young and old. Teenagers often practice their guitars or drums after school and on weekends, hoping to get good enough to form a band with friends. Some even write their own music. After all, being in a band is cool.

Only a few, rare bands make it big, though. And every band’s story is different. Some bands play together for years before getting a record deal. Some bands are in the right place at the right time, and suddenly they’re famous. It’s hard to know if and when a band is going to find fame and fortune.

Gary wants to start a band, but is he doing it for the right reasons? Find out in today’s English lesson about being a rock star. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com