What does your house say about you? Is it clean and clutter free? Or do you have keepsakes and tchotchke filling every space on the wall?

While some people love to keep gifts and decorations, too many knick-knacks drive other people crazy. If your roommate or your partner has covered every inch of your wall with stuff, you might be dying to rip some of it down and lose it.

It’s true that heirlooms are special and should be kept, but it might be good to invite a friend over to pare you down if you have too many items from your favorite vintage shop. There can be too much of a good thing, especially knick-knacks.

Learn how Jessica and Marni like to decorate in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“It’s 4:00 pm, and I’m getting ready to leave. I am on my way to meet my friends for happy hour.”

—Ebaby!’s Dominique, speaking about low prices on food and drinks -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

If you move to a new city for school or work, you’ll likely want to find out where the public library is located. With its massive collection of free books, the library is a great way to save money. You don’t own the books you get from the library, but you can use all the resources and materials found there without paying any money. Just sign up for a library card and then you can reserve books, audio books, movies, and music to take home with you.

Public libraries usually work together with other libraries in the state or country, so even if your local library doesn’t have the book you want, they can probably get it for you! Kids can spend time looking at books and picking out new stories to read. If you’re lucky, there will even be a special reading time for kids each week.

Marni and Jessica visit the library often. Why? Learn more in today’s English lesson about reading. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The fandom of the show has to be led by what we’re doing as opposed to us being led by them.—Actor Martin Freeman, speaking about the storylines on the TV show Sherlock (buzzfeed.com) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What is it about baby animals? It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like baby animals. Recently, there was a story in the news about a leopard taking care of a baby monkey after killing its mother. There’s something about innocent creatures that seems to make us all act like parents, even if we don’t have babies of our own.

Baby animals can’t walk or see very well, they sleep on top of each other, they’re always hungry, and they’re incredibly soft. They bring out the nurturing parts of us. They make us want to pick them up and hold them to our hearts, and they make us smile. What’s not to love?

Brian and Gary are talking about baby animals. Who is obsessed? Read on to find out in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Most of the time, when food is moldy, we throw it away. Green spots or white fuzz are a sure sign that we shouldn’t eat that food anymore. However, one kind of mold is very popular and delicious: cheese!

Since there is such a wide variety of cheeses available, it’s common for people to enjoy eating at least one type. Like milk and yogurt, cheese is a type of dairy food. It can be healthy, but it can also cause problems for people who are lactose intolerant. They might not be able to resist the yummy cheese plate at a party, but if they eat too much, they’ll end up with a stomachache, or worse, later.

Marni and Lily both love cheese, but one of them might need to stop eating it. Why? Read on to discover the reason in today’s English lesson about fine food. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I’m going to be Mrs. Martinez in a couple months, which seems to roll off the tongue pretty nicely.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about the sound of her new name -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Look no further than a restaurant menu to understand how many dietary restrictions people can have. Some need low salt or low fat, others want food that’s healthy for their hearts. Some have meatless diets, and some prefer not to eat any animal products at all. It’s amazing that restaurants are able to please as many people as they do!

If you are a vegan, you choose to not consume or buy any animal products. This means no meat, of course, but it also means no dairy (eggs, milk, butter, and cheese), and no honey. Vegans also choose to not buy clothing made from animal fur or skin, so leather jackets, belts, and shoes are not OK.

Some people go vegan to take a stand for the rights of animals, and some people do it because they believe that eating vegan is healthier. Jessica wants to learn more from Gary about what eating vegan means. If you do, too, read more in today’s English lesson! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

With Rogue One, Jyn is very much a team player and a collaborator in the same way that Princess Leia is.—Actress Felicity Jones, speaking about her character in Star Wars: Rogue One (ComingSoon.Net) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

First thing in the morning, a smell starts spreading through the house. It’s strong, yet comforting. And the thought of warm coffee is enough to make even the most sluggish people get out of bed.

For many people, coffee is a daily ritual. Whether or not they admit that they are addicts, the caffeine is definitely the reason coffee gives them energy and helps them start the day. It’s a habit that many coffee shops have used to make money. They will brew coffee before it’s light outside, so that everyone on their way to work has a place to stop for their morning pick me up.

Too much coffee can have a negative effect, though. Extra caffeine can make people hyper. Some people start to shake. And, of course, buying coffee all the time can be expensive, too.

Are Marni and Jessica coffee drinkers? Find out in today’s English lesson about a popular drink. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com