“You’re there day in and day out. You’re the person that has the closest relationship with all the crew members, with the director, with the producers. And you really feel part of that ensemble that you don’t feel necessarily if you’re, like I have been, more of a supporting actor.”

Actor Kit Harington, talking about his lead role in the movie Pompeii (Moviefone) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you prefer to spend time alone, or with lots of people? Do you have your best ideas when you’re by yourself, or when you’re with a group? Do you prefer big parties or intimate gatherings? These are the kinds of questions someone might ask you to find out if you’re an introvert or an extrovert.Sure, it’s a generalization. But it’s true that people with introverted tendencies tend to be focused inward and prefer to spend time alone, but extroverts are focused outward and are more social. One isn’t a better way to be than the other. It’s just about whether you are more fed by social interaction, or by spending time alone.Are Marni and Amanda introverts or extroverts? See what you think in this English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Are arranged marriages a custom in your country? Is it the norm for people to marry when they come of age? All over the world, it’s common for families to promise their children for marriage, sometimes even from birth. How you feel about this tradition depends on your cultural perspective.

Arranged marriages were common everywhere until the 1700s. Over time, they became less common, and today the practice isn’t widespread. Some young people just don’t trust their parents to choose someone for them. They want to make their own choices. But for others, it’s OK for their parents to be involved. They want their parents to find them a husband or wife. After all, it is a lot of work, and who knows you better than your family?

Marni is trying to understand her friend’s arranged marriage. Can Gary help? You’ll find out in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“So, right now, it’s kind of late after a long day of work. I’m just going to hit the hay.”

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

If your family has money, it’s possible that you eat gourmet food on a regular basis. You might buy artisinal bread, aged cheeses, organic milk, and local produce. There’s a good chance you shop at a store that will import whatever you want, and since you believe that you get what you pay for, you’re willing to spend any amount to eat well.

Being able to eat luxury foods and drinks is a great thing, but most of us aren’t able to spend extra money on our groceries. Once in a while it’s OK to buy something special, but most of the time, we’re just trying to eat a variety of healthy foods and maybe eat at a restaurant once in a while. Gourmet food is a special treat for some, but it’s not for everyone.

Marni and Gary are talking about gourmet food. Do they buy it, too? Learn more when you check out today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“When I heard that he wanted to sit down with me, first I was amazed that he even knew who I was. I was just kind of blown away by the story that he wanted to tell using the concept of “RoboCop.” I just thought it was brilliant.”

Actor Joel Kinnaman, talking about his role in the movie RoboCop (Moviefone) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“Mustang spirit. Let us hear it!” You’ve seen the cheerleaders on TV or at football games. Lining up on the grass in front of the bleachers, they raise their arms, shout loudly, and root for their team. If the fans are lucky, the school mascot will come out, too. It’s always funny to see a large bear or eagle running around the field.

Meanwhile, the jocks on the varsity team are probably getting ready to play. They have a lot of school pride and want to win the game.

Sometimes, these athletes and cheerleaders have a hard time forgetting high school. Years later, perhaps at a class reunion, they are still talking about “the good old days.” They don’t know those days are long gone.

Find out what Amanda and Marni think about school spirit in this English lesson about high school. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you know how much money you have? Can you manage it by balancing your bank statements, or are you more carefree about your finances? If you’re lucky enough to have disposable income, you might not have to worry that much about saving it for a rainy day. You might even pay someone else to allocate what you have to where it needs to go.

Managing money is a skill. Some people have it, and some people don’t. It’s true that it can be learned later in life, but often being extra responsible about money is something that our parents teach us. The most important thing to remember is keeping enough money to cover one’s expenses. If you spend more than you have, then you’re in trouble.

Marni and Jessica are talking about money. One is extra careful about money, and the other is not. Learn more in today’s English lesson about finances. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“The higher I keep going, the spookier it gets.”

—Ebaby!’s Andy, speaking about hiking into a scary forest -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Can you imagine life without WiFi? It wasn’t that long ago that the world didn’t have the internet. To get information back then, people used dictionaries, encyclopedias, movies, and the telephone, among other things. The word WiFi itself meant nothing to us, so it didn’t matter if your phone or laptop could get it.

It wasn’t as easy to get information back then, but maybe being without internet has its advantages. If you don’t have a smartphone, you don’t have to rely on getting access to a good signal. Without WiFi, it’s not important to live somewhere that gets a strong connection. Some people might even prefer what life was like before the digital age, as hard as that is for many of us to believe.

Do Jessica and Gary depend on WiFi in their homes and for their phones? Find out by reading today’s English lesson about technology. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com