I just wanted to detox. I wanted a little bit of a break.—Model Kendall Jenner, speaking about leaving Twitter (popsugar.com) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Holiday meals are wonderful events where family and friends can share a delicious meal. Often there are traditional foods that people eat during specific holidays. For example, in the US, people usually eat turkey for Thanksgiving, and they might eat it for Christmas, too. But what happens when someone is a vegetarian?

Tofurky is now a popular vegetarian option for the holidays. This interesting food tastes like turkey but is actually tofu. Some people love Tofurky and think it is a delicious and nutritious holiday option. However, other people think that Tofurky is gross. They don’t want to eat faux turkey if they can eat real turkey instead.

Andy is sad because his girlfriend wants to eat Tofurky for the holidays. Marni thinks that this is a wonderful idea. Hear her reasons in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

What do you do when you need to figure something out? You might talk to many people and ask them what they would do. Or you could try talking to yourself… some people solve many problems by speaking out loud to nobody. Or maybe, you listen to the lyrics of your favorite song and try to ignore the situation. For some people, this helps their mind to put two and two together.

When you put two and two together, you use information to solve a problem or figure something out. This expression is like a math problem: 2 + 2. Literally, when you put two and two together, you add two numbers together. What happens when you add numbers? You find a solution. This is the idea of the expression put two and two together.

Kelsey has been trying to put two and two together for a while. Will she be able to remember the song she wrote when she fell asleep? Find out in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you need to figure out how to cook? Do you dream of making gourmet food someday? Do you want to try new cuisines? You could go to the store, buy your ingredients, and find some recipes on the internet. Or you could sit down in front of the TV and take a cooking lesson first.

TV cooking shows are very popular. Master Chef, Top Chef, and Cupcake Wars are competitive shows in which people cook food for judges. The person who cooks the best food wins. Watching these TV shows is a fun way to improve your own cooking techniques. And if you cook great food already, maybe you can go on TV and win.

Andy can’t stand TV cooking shows. Listen to today’s English lesson to hear what Dominique thinks. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Michelle Obama is America’s First Lady. She is the wife of the President of the United States. She wants to help the United States be a better, healthier country. One problem that she worries about is obesity. Adults and children weigh too much. How can a country battle obesity? Perhaps, Pokémon GO is the answer!

Pokémon was a TV show in the 1990s. In 2016, people started playing an augmented reality app called Pokémon GO. Although some people think this app is ridiculous and annoying, many others love it. To play, you use your phone to catch small virtual animals called Pokémon. Since players often walk a lot to catch the Pokémon, playing this game can be good for a person’s health.

Andy and Kelsey are talking about Pokémon GO. Listen to today’s English lesson to find out which one of them is a critic of this new app. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

[For a] lot of the analysis stuff, I just kind of go into a meditative state, and try to relax as much as possible, and zone out.—Actress Evan Rachel Wood, speaking about playing a robot in the series Westworld (avclub.com) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Who isn’t curious about dinosaurs? Most children love to study these ancient animals. One way to get a lot of information about the history of Earth is to visit a natural history museum. What’s better than visiting during the day? Sleeping overnight in the museum, of course! Not only can you see all the artifacts without a crowd, but you can also sleep under dinosaur fossils.

In the United States, many Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops sleep at natural history museums once a year. It is a special experience. However, the adult chaperones that go with them might not have as much fun. This is because these nights are usually sleepless. With so many exciting things, the children often stay awake through the witching hour.

Andy thinks that it would be awesome to chaperone a night at the museum, but Marni has other opinions. Learn her thoughts in today’s English lesson. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

When you go to bed on time, sleep well, and wake up at a comfortable time, you usually feel great. You have lots of energy, your mind is clear, and your body feels healthy and ready for almost anything. You could wear any of your great outfits, and you would have no need to stress about your life. The world just makes sense when you feel fresh as a daisy.

Daisies are beautiful white and yellow flowers. They grow early in the spring and summer, and they have a nice clean smell. This is why we use the expression fresh as a daisy when we are feeling wonderful in the morning. When you feel this way, you are like one of these beautiful flowers. You are bright, alive, and ready to go early in your day.

Kelsey has had some difficult days, but last night, she got some great sleep. Will feeling fresh as a daisy finally help her to remember her dream? Find out in today’s English soap opera. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Do you know who your ancestors were? To find out, you might need to look in an old photo album, ask your parents for a family tree, or get in touch with older relatives. It can be hard to learn about your family roots if your ancestors lived in another country. In this case, you might need to use a special website to see the obituaries of relatives who passed a long time ago. This kind of research is called genealogy.

Once you know who your ancestors were, you can find new family members who live far away. For example, maybe, you find out that your great-grandfather lived in France, and that you still have relatives living there today. Maybe, you find out that your great-grandmother was an only child, but she had two daughters who moved to Canada. Once you find all these family members, it’s a good time to plan a family reunion!

Dominique and Gary are talking about genealogy. Listen to this English lesson to learn more about their families. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

The first movie in the Harry Potter franchise was in 2001. It told the story of a young boy who went to school to be a wizard. Thousands of people quickly became obsessed with Harry Potter and his friends. People read all the books, watched all the movies, and even dressed up like wizards. The last movie in this supernatural franchise was in 2011.

When the franchise ended, fans could only rewatch old movies… until now. On November 18, 2016, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them opened in theaters. This is a new movie about a new wizard. Many Harry Potter fans are thrilled! Other people say that a new movie is too much. They’re over it, and they think the franchise is beating a dead horse.

Dominique isn’t thrilled about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Listen to this English lesson to find out why Jordin wants her to give it a chance. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com