Egypt is an incredible country. It is a modern society with an amazing ancient history. Because it is such a famous place, many people travel there. In fact, some people think that it’s too popular. They believe it has become a tourist trap with lots of commercialization. But for others, Egypt represents one of the greatest areas of human history.

Most people are familiar with the Pyramids of Giza. The largest of these is the Great Pyramid, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For many people, this area in Egypt is a stark contrast to modern life in other countries. Not only is this area mysterious and beautiful, but there are many popular stories about it.

Gary just returned from a trip to Egypt. Find out if Romeo will be the next person to travel there in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Imagine that your best friend broke his leg. What would you say? If you want to make him feel better, you might tell him that now he can stay home and watch his favorite TV show all day. Maybe, breaking his leg wasn’t so bad after all. But what if your best friend’s TV breaks? Maybe, there’s also something good about this. Now, he can read lots of books and learn many new and interesting things. When something bad happens, you can always put a positive spin on it.

So, what does it mean to put a spin on something? This phrase can have different meanings. If you put a positive spin on something, you think of something good that will happen in a bad situation. On the other hand, sometimes people spin a story to make you agree with them or feel a certain way. For example, politicians often spin the story. They change the truth a little bit because they want you to be happy with them.

Jordin did something spontaneous, and now Sheila is upset. What will happen next? Watch today’s English soap opera to find out! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you live in a place with cold winters? If you do, then you probably know all about snow. Snow can make the world a beautiful place. It can turn a noisy city street into a quiet wonderland. It lets us ski, snowboard, and make snowmen. Happy dogs will run around in it, trying to catch snowflakes. Teenagers will do donuts in parking lots.

But when you need to drive in the snow, it’s suddenly not so much fun. Snow makes the roads slick and makes cars skid. It’s impossible to drive in whiteouts because you can’t see the road at all. You might need to use your high beams and put chains on or wait for snowplows to clear the road. Whatever you do, stay calm and don’t freak out!

Andy and Marni are remembering what it’s like to live in places with snowstorms. Listen to today’s English lesson to find out more about this intense kind of weather. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What is your favorite clothing company? Are you impressed by their ads? H&M is a popular clothing company that has a customer base in many different countries. The company started in Sweden in 1947. Now, they have more than 3,000 stores all over the world. They also have a program that helps the planet by recycling old clothes.

Like all companies, H&M uses ads to sell their clothing. Some ads show women being happy and embracing their differences. Other ads show people representing different lifestyles. But not everyone is happy about H&M’s ads. Some people have no sympathy for the company. Other people are torn. They haven’t decided yet if they like or dislike the company.

Dominique is not a fan of H&M. Listen to today’s English lesson to hear what she tells Andy about the company. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Adele is nothing but class. She reached out to me privately and publicly…. What a beautiful soul.—Singer Kesha, speaking about how Adele supported her during a difficult time (popsugar.com) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Who should be the breadwinner in a family? The father? The mother? Or both? In the past, men were often the breadwinners. They went to work and brought home money. Women took care of the children and the house. A woman like this was called a stay-at-home mom.

In our times, there has been a role reversal. Many women work, and some men are willing to stay at home with the children. A man like this is called a stay-at-home dad. Being a stay-at-home mom or stay-at-home dad is not for everyone. Staying at home all day can make a person feel stir crazy. For some people, though, it’s the perfect lifestyle.

Jordin and Andy are talking about stay-at-home dads. Listen to today’s English lesson to find out what they think! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What’s your favorite holiday? Is it Old Rock Day or Bubble Bath Day? Maybe, it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day or even Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. Were those holidays not on your calendar? You might be surprised by some of the wacky holidays that people celebrate each year. Many of them are quite absurd.

In fact, if you need a reason to celebrate, there’s probably a bizarre holiday happening today. All you need to do is search the internet, and you will most likely find a reason to create a Hallmark moment on any day. Why do all of these strange holidays happen? Some people think that companies just want to sell more things. They think these holidays are very commercialized. However, some of them are just for fun, too.

Gary is preparing for Dress Up Your Pet Day. Listen to Romeo as he asks about the details in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

This year, the Brangelina divorce is making the headlines everywhere. Brangelina is a nickname for a famous couple, two Hollywood actors named Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pitt and Jolie began dating in 2004, while Pitt was still married to another woman. Although Pitt divorced his wife in 2005 to be with Jolie, the gory details of his divorce were in all the magazines. The public scrutinized every detail of the affair.

Angelina Jolie was married twice before marrying Brad Pitt in 2014. Since her father is also a famous actor, she has spent most of her life living in the public eye. More recently, she started to use her fame for worthwhile causes, like helping refugees and orphans. Pitt and Jolie have six children together. Many people are concerned that the children will feel torn up by their parents’ divorce. Other people think that it’s none of our business.

Andy says that love in the limelight is difficult. Does Marni feel the same way? Listen to today’s English lesson to find out! -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It was really, really, really powerful. I think having been there for so long and, you know, really getting down to the nitty gritty.... even me telling it now, I shortened it and left out some of the details — but it was really shocking. —Singer/Songwriter Solange Knowles, speaking about researching her grandparents’ past while writing her newest album (npr.org) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you know what to expect when you become a parent? First, you have a cute and tiny baby who sleeps at strange times. Then, you have a talking and curious baby who wants to crawl everywhere in the house. Next, it’s time for the Terrible Twos. Peace and quiet? You’ll only find that in someone else’s home. Or better, when you call grandma to come babysit!

The terrible twos happen when a child is about two years old. At this point, your child usually wants to explore the world. Children love to scream, “No!” to their parents at this age. This can drive a parent crazy! Sometimes, a two-year-old child will start throwing tantrums if you don’t give them permission to do something. But with a little luck, you might get your child to take a nap each day so you can have time to relax.

Romeo needs someone to watch his daughter, but Dominique doesn’t want to babysit. Listen to today’s English lesson to find out if she’ll take the job. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com