Max told his teacher that a dog ate his homework and is upset that the teacher gave him a detention. Moon says that teachers won’t fall for that “old chestnut”, which is a joke or comment that has been heard over and over again.

Moon is getting ready to bake cookies with Max. Max wonders why they just can’t buy cookies at the store and Moon said she wants to “start from scratch,” which means starting from the beginning with no preparation or advantage.

Max and Moon are flipping through a travel book, when Moon says that she would like to visit Europe someday. Max responds by saying that he’d like to go to Hawaii, and enjoy the plane ride by kicking back and taking a LONG nap. Moon...

A look at phrases and periods in musical structure

When Moon goes to the kitchen, she finds Max looking very worried, preparing what looks like a very large meal. Max informs Moon that he's making dinner for his entire class, which is ten times what he's used to preparing. Moon says that...

Max is nervous as he prepares to take the stage in a school play. Backstage, Moon wishes Max good luck by telling him to "break a leg." Max freaks out because he imagines Moon wants him to literally break his leg.

Brief introduction to the concept of speech recognition in AI

Max is excited to find a flyer offering half-priced video games until he reads the fine print, which says he must buy two older video games in order to get the discount for a new video game. Moon tells Max, "there's no such thing as a...

Max walks into his room exhausted after coaching the local kindergarten’s soccer team because they won’t listen. Moon tells Max to draw a “red line,” a figure of speech that means setting a limit that shouldn’t be crossed.

Max wants to asks Moon for a favor but keeps hesitating. Moon tells Max to stop “beating around the bush” and get to the point.

Max receives a message on his computer. The message says the computer is infected and Max must download special software. Moon stops him, telling Max she “smells a rat.”

Max and Moon want to have a dinner party, but they don't have enough food in the house. Moon suggested they have a potluck, which is when everyone who comes the party brings their own food and it will all contribute to the meal.

Max tries to think of ideas for a school science fair project. He had one until a classmate overheard the idea and took it. Moon tells Max his classmate "stole his thunder." We use the phrase to describe when a person takes credit for an...

Have you noticed Americans saying "I'm gonna" as just one syllable? It can happen!!!

In this hotel English lesson, you can learn how to use English in common hotel situations. It could also help you if you work in a hotel!

Do you travel abroad, for work or for pleasure? If so, do you normally stay...

Are you in a vocabulary stupor? Well, you're in luck, because this episode can really get you going! Today you'll learn 3 idioms about motivation that are perfect for IELTS Speaking.

Max is having trouble trying to carry a huge stack of books into the house, and yells "Mayday" to ask for help. Moon comes running to help, and asks if Max knows that "Mayday" is a special kind of help request, and is only used in...

Did you know that hipsters were a thing back in the 18th century and were known as Macaroni? Our ancestors liked to get creative with language: especially in the world of politics.

Moon wants to go early to the park to get a tennis court, but Max wants to sleep in because it’s a Saturday. Moon tries to get Max out of bed by telling him that “the early bird catches the worm", which means that people who show up...

Moon waits outside a classroom for Max. All of a sudden, Max comes running up to tell Moon he got lost trying to find the building. At first, Moon doesn’t believe Max, but then says his explanation “rings true,” which means it’s real or...

In this video, the teacher explains a simple and effective method for recording evidence found in text. The process involves underlining key phrases and writing short, concise notes on separate sticky notes. The teacher emphasizes the...

Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn’t believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he’s taking it ‘hook, line, and sinker’,...

Max walks in on Moon reading a book and asks what it is. Moon responds that it is 'The Ingoldsby Legends' and proceeds to further describe the book in detail. Max yawns and sarcastically says that he should recommend this "great book" to...

This video goes over a couple of examples modeling the proper way of translating phrases into variable expressions. Examples includes simple phrases, height between two individuals, and phrases that require the use of formulas.