Are you a dog person or a cat person? For those of us who are cat people, there is nothing more entertaining than playing with our cats. Cats usually love games, and they also love catnip. If you give a cat catnip and then play games with them, they will probably start going nuts. They will get very hyper and chase things.

After spazzing out, cats often become relaxed. Catnip can be very soothing and even act like a sleep aid. Of course, some cats don’t react to this interesting plant. These cats might prefer cat grass instead. This simple grass helps cats to be heathy and is good for their fur. Whether your cat is obsessed with catnip or cat grass, they will thank you for sharing a treat with them.

Gary is laughing about the way his cat acted after eating catnip. Listen as he tells Jessica about this in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What would you do if you just remembered that you have a huge report due tomorrow morning? You need to write 15 pages in just a few hours! Would you feel stressed out? Would you panic? Or would you make a big cup of coffee, open your computer, and start writing? Would you stay up all night to come up with a great report? Could you pull this off?

Sometimes, it’s not easy to pull something off. You might have problems with time or money. You might lose interest in what you’re doing. But when you pull something off, you succeed in doing it. You make it happen. You don’t let anything stop you from your goal. You ask friends for help, you buy supplies, you do whatever you must do to succeed. And, by the way, if you can pull off a 15-page report in just one night, congratulations! You’re pretty amazing.

Andy, Dominique, and Kelsey are trying to come up with a great party for Sheila, but they need to have everything ready by tomorrow. Can they pull it off? Watch today’s soap opera to find out! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What does being thrifty mean? If you go on a shopping spree at the mall every weekend, you’re not being thrifty. If you buy only the most expensive brands, you’re not being thrifty. If you eat at restaurants instead of buying groceries, you’re not being thrifty. Being thrifty means being smart with your money.

You might want to save money for school, for a car, or for your rainy day fund. To do this, you will need to pinch pennies and be thrifty. Buy used clothes instead of new clothes. Cook meals at home. Take the bus instead of a taxi. It’s not always fun, but being thrifty today can help you have a better life tomorrow.

Andy break the bank. Jessica has some ideas to help him be more thrifty. Listen to today’s English lesson to hear her ideas. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Game of Thrones has made many people famous. Emilia Clarke, a British actress, became very well known after starring in the show. Viewers find her amazing in the role of Daenerys Targaryen, a blonde warrior queen known as Mother of Dragons. The show already has six seasons, and many people hope that Emilia will continue her role as Daenerys in future seasons.

After her success with Game of Thrones, Emilia has acted in several other Hollywood movies and shows. In 2015, she starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator Genisys. In 2016, she starred in a sweet romantic comedy called Me Before You. In 2018, she will even star in a new Star Wars film! When not filming, Emilia spends her time in London and Los Angeles.

Marni thinks that Emilia Clarke’s acting is a little bit… meh. Jordin, however, is a true fan. Can they come to agreement? Listen to this English lesson to find out! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I wouldn’t understand somebody who had a desk job and how to do that. I couldn’t.”

—Singer Mariah Carey speaking about her lifestyle (Rolling Stone) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Is it possible to work from home without going crazy? Maybe, you know how to do this. (Please share your secrets in a comment!) Or maybe, you get too distracted at home. The phone is ringing, the dishwasher is running, and your family is watching TV. If you can’t isolate yourself in a quiet area, work can feel frustrating.

There’s a new industry that can help you work better. For an affordable amount, you’ll get a quiet area in a coworking space. You can choose from a hot desk, a permanent desk, or a whole office. There are many perks to using a coworking space, like free beer, free internet, and free classes on interesting topics.

Will Jessica soon be looking into coworking spaces? Listen to today’s English lesson to find out! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Imagine this: You are waiting for a friend to meet you at a coffee shop. Your friend is late, but you want to stick to the plan. You drink a cup of coffee and order two cupcakes. Finally, your friend calls. She is looking for a parking spot, and she’s insistent that she wants to see you. You could tell her that you need to leave, or you could sit tight and continue to wait.

When a person sits tight, they stay in the same place and wait patiently for someone or something. Sometimes, it isn’t easy to sit tight. For example, your friend who is meeting you at the coffee shop took forever to get there. You could just tell her that you want to take a different approach and meet on another day. But you’re a good friend, and you want to see her today. So, you sit tight and wait.

Kelsey and Dominique are helping Andy prepare a welcome home party for Sheila. But they are having trouble finding general party supplies. Find out who needs to sit tight in today’s soap opera. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Did you ever wonder if the colors you see are the same colors that other people see? For example, when you look at traffic signals, do you see bright green, yellow, and red? Or do you only see green, light gray, and dark gray? We all have different eyes and brains, so each person’s vision is probably a little different, too. This is very true for people who have color blindness.

There are different types of color blindness. Some colorblind people cannot see a specific shade of color, often red. For other colorblind people, the whole world appears as gradations of gray. Often being colorblind is hereditary, but it can be caused by other things, too. Right now, there is no cure for color blindness, but there are some interesting machines that can help colorblind people see color.

Jordin’s friend is colorblind. Listen as she shares his experiences with Brian in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What would you look like with different hairstyles? Have you ever wondered how you would look with different facial features? Now, modern technology can help you answer these questions. Face swapping has become so popular that there are now many face swapping apps. When you face swap, you take a picture of yourself. Then, the app trades your face with another face.

Of course, you can face swap with your family and friends. And you might get some creepy results. However, there are a variety of ways you can use face swapping apps. For example, you can even swap faces with a doll or mannequin. If you do this, you will need to decide if the results are hilarious or just disturbing.

Kelsey thinks that face swapping is really funny, but it freaks Gary out. Find out about their favorite face swaps in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“I got out of the car and was like, phew, that was kind of a boring day anyhow.”—Model Chrissy Teigen, speaking about being in a car accident (Twitter) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com