English, baby! Daily Podcasts

“My kids are over the moon and super excited about having a new brother or sister.” - Tori Spelling, talking about welcoming a new baby to her family. (Us Weekly) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

There are a lot of ways to throw money away. But betting on horse races at the track has to be one of the most exciting. Horse racing in America is associated with wealth and prestige. People who breed and own thoroughbreds are usually rich, and major competitions like the Kentucky Derby have an air of old-fashioned elegance. But the average Joe at the track is a lot more likely to lose money than make any by betting on the races. Amy recently went to the track. Find out if her luck was good as she and Marni talk about horse racing. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

For many, many years, people have found coupons and special deals in the newspaper. Now that digital coupons are becoming more popular, ForkFly wants to make sure that the publishers who know the local businesses best are involved. ForkFly is a software company that has partnered with traditional media outlets all over the US. It provides these newspapers and radio stations with a platform where their advertisers can share special deals on mobile phones and the web. The company connects the history of media with its future, and it is quickly getting more and more popular with consumers and businesses. We recently met with CEO Paul Wagner to talk about how he went from owning a restaurant to founding a software company, and all the English vocabulary that goes with this field. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

It’s hard to say goodbye to summer. We’d all like the warm weather, long days and fun trips to continue. But let’s face it: fall is almost here. At least we have some fun fall fashions to look forward to. The autumn is when designers debut their new lines. In the US, many stores hold sales at this time of year to attract back-to-school shoppers hoping to revamp their look. Plus, cooler weather means more options for things to wear. You’d look pretty silly wearing a cozy scarf, heavy cardigan, or wool blazer in 100 degree heat. Find out what fashions Jeff and Devan are excited about wearing this fall. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Watching TV used to be a lot simpler. You had a limited number of channels to watch, and you could only see your favorite programs at certain times. People with cable had a few more choices than those without it, and for an extra cost you could get special channels like HBO. But you still had to follow someone else’s schedule when it came to seeing your favorite shows. These days, you can watch almost anything you want, at any time you want. Better still, you might not even have to pay for it. From subscription services like Netflix and Hulu, to countless free downloads, the internet has made watching TV a lot easier and faster. Find out how Amy and Jason’s TV watching habits have changed. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

“When I want to get fired up, I listen to Jay-Z.” - R&B singer Jay Sean, talking about one of his favorite artists. (Us Weekly) -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

In the US, the debate over gun control has been going on for years. Some feel that there should be tighter laws regulating the sale and possession of firearms. Others argue that gun control laws violate the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which grants Americans the right to bear arms. As the debate rages on, gun violence continues to have tragic consequences. The nation had barely begun to recover from a shooting in a Colorado movie theater that killed 12, when another shooting took place, this time in a Sikh temple. Six people were murdered and many others wounded before the gunman took his own life. Amy and Marni hope something can be done to stop the killing. Hear their conversation about gun violence. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com

Often, things lead up to one moment known as the moment of truth. You may have been studying for weeks, but the test is the moment of truth. Maybe you have been planning for months to ask a girl you like on a date. When you finally talk to her, that’s the moment of truth. The moment of truth is the time when you can wait no longer. You must take the test. You must make a decision. You must either succeed or fail. These last weeks, Devan has been planning to offer Amanda a job. Meanwhile, Mason has learned that Vanessa is cheating on him. Suddenly, everyone finds themselves in the office, and at the moment of truth, at the same time. -- View this and other great English lessons at www.englishbaby.com