This episode of Side by Side is all about the weather and how to talk about it in English. The basic question is, "How is the weather today?"

The "Side by Side" series always makes learning fun! In this lesson we use photos to learn the names given to close family members and some handy ways to say where these people are. And finally we hear a nostalgic country song from a family man whose photos bring his happy memories to life!

To get to know a place, you need to know where things are. The best way to do this is just to ask! But it’s not always straightforward, especially when you’re new to the neighborhood and have no points of reference!

Learn to ask questions about an apartment you might be interested in when looking for a new place to live. Along with some essential vocabulary, we practice the crucial difference between “there is” and there are.”

This video introduces us to shopping, getting the salesperson’s attention and asking them for help. We also learn colors, and how to say which color is our favorite.

Here we see shoppers asking for help finding the right item. Then we meet Clyde, the rather eccentric owner of Clyde’s Clothing, who shows us their range of clothing and goods, and is very keen to invite us to shop at his store.

Here we get lots of practice hearing “this," “that,” "these,” and “those” used to ask questions and identify objects. Then a silly accident leads to a whole lot of confusion about belongings!

The laundromat is the setting for silly singing about "this" and "that," "these" and "those," and some possessive pronouns. At the same time, we learn about articles of clothing and colors.

On the Side by Side talk show “People Around the World," we meet people of different nationalities, ask what languages they speak, and what they like to do with their time.

Stanley cooks a wide variety of food at his own very special international restaurant. We practice asking and answering simple questions in order to find out what is on the menu each day.

Learn to say what kinds of movies and TV shows you like, what you like to read, and who your favorite sports stars, authors and actors are.

Always, usually, sometimes, or never? Can you say who is doing what, and how often they do it? In this episode of "Side by side," we learn some useful adverbs of frequency.

In this fun video, learn to describe people physically and talk about what they have and don't have. You can use the verb "to have" for inanimate objects and places as well!

It’s time to smile and be happy, because "Side by Side" has another enjoyable lesson for you! This time it's all about feelings and emotions.

Do you wash your dishes in the bathtub? Or bathe your cat on a Friday? "Side by side" helps us say what we do sometimes, always, or never, and also what we are doing “right now.”