Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson I will help you learn over 25 English idioms and each one have a body part in it. I know this sounds a bit strange, but in this English class I will talk about the following idioms: drag your feet, give someone a hand, lend a hand, see eye to eye, keep an eye out, keep an eye on, sweet tooth, head over heels, pick someone's brain, play it by ear, get on your nerves, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English lesson about body part idioms! See you soon! Note: Th...

There are so many noises in the world around us, and in this English lesson I will help you learn over thirty English words that we use to describe those noises. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: buzz, clink, clank, fizz, plunk, wham, bang, hiss, crackle, creak, twang, slosh, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about noises! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeChVfTA__I or ...

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In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about speed. I will teach you words and phrases like: miles per hour, kilometres per hour, the speed of sound, the speed of light, at a snail's pace, to be flying, speedometer, full speed, high speed, to accelerate, to pick up speed, to slow down, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aut9B3oEWxY or by searchi...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to complain in English about something that you are no longer enjoying. For me, winter is the most amazing season, but I'm ready for it to be over. In this English class I'll teach these six phrases: to have had enough of something, to be done with something, to be sick or tired of something, for something to get old, to be fed up with something, and to have your fill of something. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about phrases you ca...

It's Valentine's Day so how could I not do an English lesson about love? In this free English class I will help you learn English words and phrases so you can talk about love in your next conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to have a crush on someone, to ask someone out, to go on a date, infatuation, chocolates, jewelry, flowers, romantic, to be fond of someone, to adore someone, to fancy someone, and many more. I hope this free English lesson about lov...

In this English lesson I will help you learn 8 different phrases that we use in everyday English when we are talking about being happy. This English class will help you learn the phrases: to be happy for someone, to be happy to see someone, your happy place, a happy camper, to be happy to see someone go, to be happy to help and more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about being happy! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://ww...

In this English lesson I will help you learn the names for all different types of groups. As you well know, people tend to get together for various reasons. Depending on the reason for the group, that group will have a name. In this video I will teach you the English vocabulary you need to know to describe these groups. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: choir, mob, protestors, crowd, cast, alumni, panel, board, clique, crew, audience, spectators, vanful, club, gang, team, and m...

Wow! It is cold here! In this English lesson I'll help you learn vocabulary that you can use to talk about really cold weather. Even if you don't have winter where you live, this lesson will help you understand TV shows and movies that take place in cold climates! In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: whiteout, black ice, frostbite, it's bitterly cold, it's freezing cold, frozen over, frozen solid, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English class and have learned how to talk...

In this English lesson I will help you learn some English words and phrases about the weather and natural disasters. We all experience the weather every day, so learning how to talk about the weather in English is very important for your conversations. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: downpour, blizzard, tornado, it's raining, it's drizzling, wildfire, forest fire, overcast, radar, humidex, frost, dew, freezing rain, and many more! I'll be sure to teach the word a...

Have you been using books to learn English? Do you find books are useful still for your English studies. In this English lesson I go through the process of buying a book created for English learners and I give it a review. I've never done book reviews before, but I've always been curious to see what these books are like. I ordered a book from DK publishing called "English for Everyone: Everyday English" and I take a look at how it can help you practice your reading, writing, listening,...

In this English lesson I will help you learn 30 words that you can use to describe how you feel. Each word will work perfectly if you start a sentence by saying, "I feel..." In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary words like: blah, inept, lethargic, invisible, empty inside, relieved, weird, lucky, honored, overwhelmed, off, energized, hopeful, awake, alive, useless, inadequate, and many more. I hope you enjoy this lesson about how to describe how you feel! Have a great day and I hope...

You might be surprised at how these 4 tips can help you improve your English learning. In this English lesson I'll give you some advice that I know helps me when I need to study and learn new things. These aren't study techniques, but more lifestyle choices that might even make you happier. Maybe I should have called the video, "How to be Happy When Learning English!" Either way, I hope you enjoy this English lesson! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can ...

In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to complain in English. You'll learn words and phrases like: a complaint, to protest, to whine, to lodge a complaint, to file a complaint, to gripe, to make a fuss, to object to, to find fault, to bellyache, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English class about complaining! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kefWqzby-zI or by...

In this English lesson I will explain some very common 3 word English phrasal verbs. I know, I know, it's hard enough to learn normal English phrasal verbs, why do we have to have even longer ones! Sorry about that! In this English class I'll help you learn: to get around to, to catch up to, to keep up with, to stand up for, to stick up for, to get along with, to get away with, and many more! Bye the way, it was easy "to come up" with this lesson idea because someone (Judit / Aerosmith77) r...

In this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about eating and drinking. I'm sure you're already familiar with the verbs to eat and to drink, but in this English lesson we'll also talk about: to slurp, to sip, to munch, to gobble up, to chew, to guzzle, to wolf down, to binge, and to dig in? In this free English class you'll learn over 25 verbs we use when we're talking about food! Enjoy! I hope the lesson doesn't make you too hungry! Note: This is the audio portion...

Eight years ago I decided to make an English lesson for the world. I really didn't know what I was doing, but I went outside with my camera, made a short 2 minute English lesson, came back in, edited it a bit, and uploaded it to Youtube. The rest, they say, is history. Since then I have tried to make English lessons on as many topics as I could think of, and it has been very fun. Thank you so much for coming along for the journey so far, and I look forward to making English lessons for all o...

Join me for a free live English lesson about relationship verbs. We all have friends and family, and in this English class I'll help you learn the verbs we use when we talk about those relationships. In the English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to be close, to get together, to let someone down, to catch up, to fit in, to fall for, to hit it off, to lose touch, to come between, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about relationship verbs! Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn the English words and phrases that we use for all the symbols around us in the world. A symbol is a small character that has a much larger meaning. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases about the following symbols: infinity, ampersand, hashtag, dollar sign, at symbol, percent, checkmark, copyright, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English class about symbols! Have a great day! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube...

Join me for a fun and exciting English lesson about the verbs (including some phrasal verbs) that we use at Christmas. In this English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to count down, to look forward to, to put off, to sing along, to wrap up, to pop over, to give, to receive, to shop around, to set up, to take down, to put away, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English class about Christmas verbs! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right ...

In this English lesson I will help you review and learn how to talk about being sick in English. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs5US0Tpi1A or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Sick" Support the show

Winter is fast approaching in my part of Canada, so I thought I would do an English lesson about how to prepare for winter. As and English learner you will learn words and phrases like: to put on the snow tires, to get out your winter coat, to stop a draught, to get our your gloves, to warm up the car, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbnItEAOr8 or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Can...

In this English lesson I will help you learn how to talk about the things you check in life, or at least the things you should check. You should check the forecast before planning a weekend trip. You should check the temperature before eating a cooked chicken. You should check the oil in your car. There are many things you should check in life, and in this English lesson I'll talk about many of them. Enjoy! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch rig...

When you are learning English you often are taught how to describe normal things. Normal weather. A normal day. A normal night out. You should however, in my opinion, also be learning how to describe abnormal things. In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases like: out of the ordinary, odd and unusual, wacky, weird, strange, and more! After this English class you'll be able to describe any strange, weird, and wonderful thing you have seen or experienced! Note: This is t...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about your spare time in English and in particular the things you choose to do. All of us are busy, but every once in a while we have some spare time. For me this usually happens in January and February, and there are many thing Jen and I do during that time. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to reinvent yourself, to take up a hobby, to join a club, to volunteer, to make plans, to rest, to host, to try something...

In this free English lesson I will help you learn the one word name for many things that have more than one word in their name, or a really long word. It's a bit hard to explain, but you probably already know that we call eyeglasses glasses, but did you know we normally call a remote control a remote, or refer to windshield wipers as wipers? There are many things in English that have a long proper formal name, but we regularly use a much shorter name when talking about it. In this English l...

A very common thing to be asked when practicing your English conversation skills with a partner is to describe your typical day. In this English lesson I will help you learn the exact sentences you'll need to describe your day. You'll simply need to change the time and it will work for you! You'll learn the English phrases you can use to talk about all the things you usually do each day from Monday to Friday. In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: to wake up, to hit the snooze but...

In this English lesson I will help you learn how to describe things in an imprecise way. Sometimes you don't know the exact quantity, measurement, or amount of something, and in English we use a few different words and phrases in those situations. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: give or take, roughly, just over, just under, close to, approximately, around, somewhere around, and more than I can count. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson whi...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the names behind over 25 common facial expressions. I'll also describe the feelings or emotions that cause those facial expressions. In this English class you'll learn words like: frown, sneer, scowl, happy face, grimace, smirk, wince, stare, eye roll, wink, puppy eyes, squint, glare, put, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5s3rBGgCx8 or by sear...

This past week two words came up in a conversation: an eyesore, and lacklustre. I thought it would be fun to think of a few more English vocabulary words on the same theme and create a lesson out of them. Welcome to this English lesson about describing things and places. In particular, we'll be learning how to describe old, ugly, aging things and places. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: an eyesore, lacklustre, seen better days, ratty, worn out, decrepit, ramshackl...

In this free English lesson I'll help you learn the vocabulary you need to talk about utilities and services. Utilities are the things you pay for besides rent, like gas, electricity, and sewer. Services include things like garbage pickup, etc. n this English lesson you will learn words and phrases like: water, water treatment plant, sewer, wastewater treatment plant, gas, natural gas, phone, phone plan, cable TV, satellite TV, bundle, home security systems, and all the things you pay for i...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases to describe the signs of aging. We're all getting older, and being able to talk about the effects of aging in your next English conversation is an important thing. In this lesson you'll learn English phrases like: turning grey, aches and pains, going bald, hard of hearing, bad eyesight, hearing loss, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the signs of aging! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English l...

In this English lesson you'll learn how to talk about food in English. Food is all around us, and we all need to eat it every day. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: prepare, cook, recipe, raw, bake, fry, steam, burnt, junk food and more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/jLIPwLVN8Gc or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Food" Support the show

In this English lesson I'll share with you 5 tips that you can start today to help you improve your English learning. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/Nb0t2XSqsko or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Types of 5 Tips" Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases we use when using our phones, particularly when our connection isn't very good. Sometimes you make a phone call and the other person has trouble hearing you. Sometimes you have trouble hearing them. In this lesson I'll help you learn the common English phrases we use when this happens. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: Can you hear me now? Are you there? You're cutting out. You're breaking up. We have a b...

Over the last few years I have noticed some new words in the English language. In this lesson I will help you learn some of these new words and phrases. These aren't all the words that have been added each year, but the new words that I hear as I go through my week. These are new English words that are actually used in everyday conversations. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: mid, porch pirate, doomscrolling, intermittent fasting, side hustle, metaverse, trigger, be...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases we use to describe people who have a lot of money, and people who don't have a lot of money. Sometimes you have extra money, sometimes you don't. I will help you learn to describe situations where you don't have enough money to do something, and situations where you do. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: afford, can't afford, broke, loaded, money is tight, short on cash, rolling in it, rolling in money, tr...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the phrases "to make do" and "to make a living" In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to make do. Sorry, I forgot to put the to here. When you make do, it means you do the best you can with what you have. This shirt doesn't have a pocket and I like to put my microphone on the pocket. So I just had to make do and I stuck the microphone up here on the brim of my hat. Sometimes in the morning, if you are a coffee dr...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English terms HOT COMMODITY and ON A HOT STREAK In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English term hot commodity. When we say something is a hot commodity, it means everybody wants it. If you have a favorite team and they make the playoffs, tickets are a hot commodity. Everybody wants a ticket to see the playoff games. So that's one example. The reason I thought of this was because at our school, there are a lot of flies ri...

As you learn English, you practice describing people using adjectives, but did you know there are nouns that we use when talking about certain people as well? In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: optimist, go-getter, team player, introvert, jerk, great addition, asset, critic, worrier, hotdog, hard worker, sucker, problem solver, brainiac, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson where you'll learn how to describe different types of people. Have a great day...

In this English lesson you will learn how to describe food in English and you will learn about Canadian snack food. I went and did a bit of grocery shopping and picked up some of the common snacks that people in my part of Canada eat. In this English lesson, as I talk about each snack and try each snack, I will help you learn some common words and phrases that we use to talk about snack food. I hope you enjoy this English class about describing food. Note: This is the audio portion of a Yo...

The world around us is alive with sound. In this English lesson I'll talk about common sounds that we hear every day. Maybe you hear a honk, a bark, or a whir. Not only will I talk about the name of the sound, but I'll also teach you the most common phrases we use when talking about what we hear. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: a knock at the door, a toilet being flushed, a door being slammed, a doorbell ringing, the whir of a fan, a smoke alarm going off, a car h...

In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 English phrases that we use when something is ending. Maybe it is a season, maybe it is a project at work, either way, it's good to be able to describe the last few moments of something, and how you feel about it ending. In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: all's well that ends well, to wrap up, to wind down, to come to a close, to tie up loose ends, and more! I hope you enjoy this class on things you can say when something is end...

In this English lesson I'll talk about all of the things that people like to collect. As a kid I had a rock collection and a stamp collection. Some people, if they have a lot of money, like to collect art or cars. In this class I'll help you learn the words and phrases we use to talk about collectables, the things people like to collect. In this free English lesson you'll learn words like: stamps, figurines, action figures, trading cards, autographs, fridge magnets, seashells, wristbands, an...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn 5 English phrases that have the word "attention" in them. Each phrase is very common in everyday conversation, and are worth knowing. I'm sure you'll enjoy this lesson! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvOK0J4OBPA or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Attention" Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn phrasal verbs, verb phrases, and expressions that we use in English with the verb "to get". This can be a confusing verb to learn in English because we use it all the time for a variety of reasons. In this class I'll help you learn over 30 ways to use the verb "to get". In this English lesson you'll learn: to get up, to get down, to get away, to get away with, to get angry, to get cold, to get ready, to get dressed, to get through, to get through to...

As an English learner, sometimes it's nice to tell someone about something you are going to do, to tell someone what you are currently doing, and to tell someone about something you did in the past. In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 examples sentences in the future, the present, and the past that you can use as models to create your own sentences to describe an activity. You can simply insert your own verbs to create your own sentences in the past, present, and future to talk a...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases about tools. Now just learning the vocabulary isn't enough in my opinion, so I'll also teach you the verbs that go with them! We all use tools in our lives so let's take some time to learn the names of common tools and how you would talk about using them. In this English lesson you'll learn: drill, to make a hole, screwdriver, to tighten, to loosen, hammer, to hammer, to pound, sledgehammer, jackhammer, to demolish, paint rol...

I know I've done English lessons on this topic before, but I thought I would have some fun as I help you review or to learn for the first time what each of these English words means. In this English class I'll help you learn some prepositions of place, as well as some other words to describe position, motion, and location. I know these words can be hard to remember, so I've decided to act out or demonstrate each of them. It was fun for me. Even if you know all these words already, I'm sure y...

I have always loved nature. I love the sounds and motions of nature. It's so nice to a creek babble or a bee buzz. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some verbs that you can use when you talk about nature. In this English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to erode, to crumble, to rumble, to rustle, to buzz, to roar, to wilt, to gush, to glisten, to tower, and many more! I hope you enjoyed this free English class about nature verbs. Have a great day! Support the show

Do you ever find that you don't know what to say in English when someone tells you about something that is happening in their life? Well in this English lesson I'll help you learn what to say when someone tells you about: a birth, a death, an engagement, a new job, an anniversary, being sick, having surgery, and more! I hope you enjoyed this English lesson and were able to learn new words and phrases to use in your next conversations about life situations! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store!...

In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that you can use when you go to a movie theatre. You can always watch movies at home, but there is still something cool about seeing a movie in the theatre on the big screen. In this lesson we'll go to a movie theatre and I'll show you everything I can as I teach. You'll learn English words and phrases like: concessions stand, box office, 3D, 2D, action movie, to show your ticket, to scan your ticket, movie poster, trailer, previ...

Welcome to this English lesson on phrasal verbs for sports. In English, phrasal verbs are quite common, and there are many that we use when talking about sports. All of the phrasal verbs that you will learn in this lesson are quite common, and I'll help make them more memorable by showing you a picture, and by using the verb in several example English sentences. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to fall behind, to catch up, to root for, to pull ahead, to war...

The world is an amazing place and in this English lesson I'll talk about some pretty cool natural places. These are places that occur around the world and make for great places to visit and spend time. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: oasis, geyser, cliff, bay, channel, strait, hot spring, bog, prairie, cave, archipelago, lagoon, delta, plateau, mesa, gulf, hill, valley, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about natural places. Have a great day! ✅ Don't forg...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases to talk about buying a car, buying a house, and paying for an education. These are three of the biggest expenses or purchases that people make in their lives, and are often the topic of English conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: car dealership, car loan, used car, car lot, realtor, for sale sign, mortgage, open house, scholarship, grant, student loan, and many more! I hope you enjoy...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about all the things that people do in the summertime in Canada and the United States. Summer is a great time of year to be outside. It's warm, the sun is shining, the days are longer, and usually people have a bit more time off. Because of this, many people like to spend time doing fun things in the summertime. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: run through the sprinkler, go fishing, set up a kiddie pool, go for a dip, go f...

Today you can learn English as you travel to the dump with me. The dump is a place where we bring garbage and recycling. Most of what I brought was recyclable so I was quite happy about that. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: recycling, waste management, the dump, landfill, garbage, dumpster, bin, electronic waste, toxic waste, hazardous waste, to donate, charity, and many more! I hope you enjoyed this free English class at the dump! ✅ Don't forget to visit the st...

Some English words sound funny. In this English lesson I will help you learn over 25 English verbs that sound a bit funny when you say them out loud. I'll be sure to teach the pronunciation (of course!) and give you the meaning of each verb. In addition, I'll be sure to give you lots of example sentences with each word. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: to squabble, to bob, to dabble, to slurp, to doodle, to gargle, to hobnob, to skedaddle, to lollygag, to schmooze, and many mo...

If you want to see two native English speakers order and describe food you've found the right English lesson! This past week Brent ( @AmericanEnglishBrent ) and I spent some time exploring his home state of Maine and we sampled some of the local food. Note: When you're done watching this lesson, be sure to head over to Brent's channel for his version from his perspective! Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DshbDvfDlJo In this English lesson you'll see and hear us order and d...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to express your opinion with 10 very common English introductory phrases. We all have opinions, and sometimes we want to tell other people about what we're thinking. In this English lesson I'll go over some of the basic phrases like: I think..., I feel like..., and In my opinion... I'll also help you learn 10 more phrases that I found to be very common as I listened to other English speakers over the last few days. I hope this English class on...

For an English learner the news can be a great source of new vocabulary and a great way to do listening practice. In this English lesson you will learn some English words and phrases you can use to talk about the news. People are very curious and many of us like to keep up with what is going on in the world. In order to do that we often read the news or watch the news. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: news source, news network, correspondent, tabloid, news crew, t...

In this quick update I just give you an update about why I've been a bit inconsistent here, and why I'm going to keep doing my day job and Youtube. ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/Q9YO8ZF6JVA or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Not Quitting" Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn to express your feelings about future events. Sometimes you're excited about something happening in the future, sometimes you're not excited about it. In this English class I'll teach you exactly what to say in each situation. Whether you're excited about a wedding, or not excited about getting old, the ten phrases I help you learn in this English lesson will be very useful. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to talk about the future! H...

There are many things around us with long names. In the bathroom you'll find a roll of toilet paper. In the kitchen you might put a spoonful of sugar in your tea. At night you might shuffle a deck of cards. In this English lesson I'll teach you the names of several things, and they'll all have the word "of" in the middle. In this English class you'll learn terms like: cup of tea, roll of tape, deck of cards, pack of paper, dollop of whipped cream, and many more! I hope you enjoy this Englis...

In this free English lesson I will test your knowledge about English sports vocabulary. Are you familiar with all the words and phrases about sports? Playing and watching sports are very popular things to do so learning English words and phrases to have conversations about sports is like a great idea! It's also a very common topic for small talk! In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: stadium, referee, ref, umpire, ejected, score, point, scoreboard, player, coa...

Sometimes you're tired. Sometimes you want to be able to describe to someone in English why you're tired and how you're feeling. In this English lesson I will help you learn how to do just that! In this English class, I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being tired. You'll learn how to describe why you're tired, whether it's because of a late night or an early morning. You'll learn words and phrases like: to be exhausted, to go to bed late, to get up early, to ha...

In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English words that we use to describe different body positions. I will make sure to do each one to make them easy to remember. Sometimes you need to describe what you're doing in English, and this lesson will help you do that. Maybe you need to kneel to clean something up. Maybe you need to go down on your hands and knees to scrub the floor! In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in a fun and engaging way. In this English les...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to describe things around your home. Maybe you have a muddy carpet, or a smudged window. Maybe you have scuffed your shoes or a plant is droopy. This English class will help you learn how to describe over thirty items around your home. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: droopy, falling apart, smudged, tangled, brand new, burnt out, foggy, stacked, disarray, askew, crooked, broken, needs to be replaced,...

In English sometimes we use the word "very" to emphasize things. You can say a person is very rich, or you can say they are wealthy. In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words that you can use in place of phrases with "very". I'll help you expand your vocabulary. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: spacious, intelligent, bustling, frail, wicked, excellent, wealthy, basic, timid, brief, terrifying, excruciating, transparent, ancient, deafening, rare, sweltering...

In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English action verbs and I will make them easy to remember by acting each one out. As you continue to learn English you'll want to be able to describe the actions you do with objects and sometimes just with your arms, hands, or body. You'll certainly want to memorize these English action verbs as they are very common. In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in a funny and engaging way. This lesson will hopefully help you learn some m...

In this free English class I will test your knowledge of everyday items. In a past English lesson I taught the vocabulary that you'll see in this one. This time though, you'll need to guess the item before I reveal the word. I'll show you the picture, and give a description and you'll need to think of the proper name for the object I'm showing you. In this English lesson I'll quiz you on the vocabulary for these items, and I'll also give you useful English phrases that you can use to t...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English phrases you would use to give an excuse for being late for work or school. We're all late at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is something within our control, and sometimes it's something outside of our control. Either way, as an English learner, it's a good idea to learn how to give an excuse and reason for being late. In this lesson I'll talk about the 10 most common reasons for being late, and what you would say if you were in th...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases associated with household chores. Chores are little tasks we do around the house. We all have a variety of chores we do every day, so let's learn to talk about them in English! In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sponge, broom, mop, sweep, tidy up, spring cleaning, shake out the rug, thorough cleaning, to take out the garbage or trash, to wash the dishes, to rinse the dishes, toilet brush, and many...

Sometimes you need to describe a situation and you might not know if you should use in, on, or between. Maybe you want to put your fingers in your ears, or you have something in your eye. Maybe a bee has flown up your nose, or you want to wear something on your wrist. In this English lesson I'll talk about all of those things! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www....

Welcome to this free English lesson about plants. Plants are one of the coolest things on the planet earth, and if you want to be able to talk about them in English, then this lesson is for you! In this English class I will talk about plant vocabulary and I'll also be using a lot of English phrases to talk about plants. In this English lesson I will talk about: seeds, to plant, soil, ground, to germinate, sprout, root, to emerge, seedling, leaves, vegetable, crop, to grow, to har...

Welcome to this English lesson about vehicles. I know that vehicle vocabulary is some of the first English vocabulary you learn, so as I teach some basic vocabulary I'll also make sure I teach some intermediate and advanced phrases that you can use when talking about vehicles. In this English video lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: behind the wheel, fender bender, to stop on a dime, trolley car, operator, forklift, driver, to do a wheelie, to do donuts, a burnout, launch mode...

It's an amazing spring day and I think that learning English outside, and learning some English words and phrases about spring is the thing to do! In this free English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: signs of spring, spring cleanup, spring cleaning, to bask in the sun, to repair, damage, spring flooding, to green up, mud puddle, campfire, firewood, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about spring and the outdoors. Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to visit the sto...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the words and phrases you would use to talk about measurements. You'll learn words and phrases like: distance, length, width, inches, feet, light year, tape measure, measuring tape, scale, pound, lb, kilogram, kg, and many more! Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases we use to talk about cheating and lying. Unfortunately, not everyone tells the truth all the time. It can be hard to trust other humans because they sometimes cheat and lie to get ahead. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: adultery, to fudge, to cheat, to lie, shortcut, copy, plagiarism, to falsify, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about cheating! Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to ...

In this English lesson I'll take you to the shopping mall and help you learn some words and phrases that you can use when you going shopping and need to speak English! Field trips are always a fun time. On this field trip we'll learn English at the mall. You'll learn words and phrases like: shoe store, escalator, drug store, book store, sporting goods store, food court, shops versus stores, and more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson at the mall! It was fun to make! ✅ Don't forget to vi...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to talk about things that are below you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see below you when you are in a building, and the things you see below you when you are outside. I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the floor or the ground. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: floor, ground, lawn/grass, bare feet, doormat, grav...

In this English lesson I'll give you several examples on how to use AS ... AS phrases in English. You'll learn how to use these AS ... AS phrases with adjectives and adverbs. In this English lesson I'll give examples such as: as easy as pie, as busy as a bee, as flat as a pancake, as quickly as, as slowly as, and more! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube...

Welcome to this English lesson where you'll learn some common action movie vocabulary. Action movies are full of car chases, standoffs, heists, rescues and more! They are a blast to watch! In this free English lesson I'll teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to know to understand what is happening in this type of movie, and to be able to talk about it after you watch it. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: secret agent, spy, stunt, special effects...

In this video I answer some of your questions about me. It's not really an English lesson, but sometimes it's nice to know a bit more about the person you are watching to learn English. As promised here is a link to a full English transcript of the video. If you are having trouble understanding what I'm saying you can try reading it first. I hope it helps. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qedkALfWTDb1vx_kt1NUGe99iZvILzl0?usp=sharing ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! htt...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some terms and phrases you can use to talk about secrets in English. Are you someone I can trust? Can I tell you a secret? Can you keep a secret? In this lesson I'll teach you some common terms and phrases about secrets like: to keep a secret, secret hideout, secret compartment, secret passageway, secret admirer, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about secrets. Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobtheca...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about things that are above you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see above you when you are in a building, and the things you see above you when you outside either during the day or night. I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the ceiling or in the sky above. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: rafter, skylight, ce...

In this English lesson I'll talk about some common words and phrases we use to talk about a day off. Maybe you need to ask for a day off. Maybe you've been given a day off. Maybe you have a day off coming up and you want to be able to ask your co-workers if they have anything special planned. In this English lesson you'll learn how to have great English conversations about days off. Enjoy! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Y...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about personal hygiene. Specifically I'll teach you about the products we use to look good and smell nice. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: antiperspirant, deodorant, toiletries, body spray, cologne, perfume, feminine hygiene products, flosser, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about personal hygiene! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio port...

I think that learning English will become much better in the future, and I think that future is soon. I think AI and Mixed Reality will soon help to create better virtual tutors, and cool virtual learning environments. The future looks bright for English learning! TRANSCRIPT: (Full transcript right here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qnySjEwROOMUWfX7No7AT5HC8Us4kkm5?usp=sharing ) Well, hello everyone, and welcome to this English lesson, which isn't really an English lesson. It's...

Welcome to this free English lesson about comfort. As we all know, our days can be quite busy, and hopefully you find time to sit down, unwind, and do something comfortable. There are a lot of English words and phrases that I will teach you in this lesson about comfort. Once you've watch this class, you'll have learned how to use them and you'll know their meanings and hopefully you can enjoy a comfortable evening later today! In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases l...

I've been thinking a bit lately about how I would learn English if I wasn't an English speaker. In this English lesson I talk about the 8 things I would do as a new learner that I think would help me. As a language teacher I sometimes find that I forget what it might be like to be the language learner. The more I imagined myself learning English, the more I thought this video would be helpful for some of you. I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope my 8 tips work for you as well. Ha...

Welcome to part 4 of this four part series on phrasal verbs. In this English lesson I'll once again help you learn 25 common phrasal verbs that we use all the time in English. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to crack up, to settle down, to beef up, to chicken out, to crack down on, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English class on phrasal verbs. Have a great day. ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a ...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some phrases you can use to talk about the morning. You'll learn words and phrases like: sunset, sunrise, the crack of dawn, bright and early, wakey wakey and more! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7q3bz30no or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Morning" Support the show

Welcome to part 3 of my phrasal verb series. In this English lesson I'll help you learn just over 25 more phrasal verbs. I'll be sure to teach you the meaning, show a picture, and give you a few example sentences. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to split up, to sort out, to kick out, to grow apart, to hang around, to hang around with, to run out of, to catch on, to cut out, to do up, to fall for something, to fall for someone, and many more! I hope you enjoy this Eng...

Welcome to part 2 of my series of English lessons about phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are one of the most important things to understand when you are learning English. In this lesson I'll help you learn another 25 phrasal verbs and I'll do that by showing you an image, giving you a good explanation, and by using the phrasal verbs in example sentences. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to look down on, to come down with, to screw up, to lay off, to check out, to kic...

Learning English takes time and patience. There are so many words, rules, and unique phrases. Some learners might find it hard to understand advanced sentences, pronunciation, and grammar. But, remember, learning slowly and methodically is actually good. It helps you really get the basics, which is important for your learning. In this English lesson I'll encourage you to learn at a steady pace, and at the same time I'll teach you 7 very common English sayings and phrases about this approach ...

Welcome to this English lesson on phrasal verbs. This is part one of a series of English classes where I will help you learn phrasal verbs. In English, phrasal verbs are quite common. Although you can get by without saying them, you'll really need to know them when reading and having conversations. Because of that, I don't think the importance of knowing phrasal verbs can be stressed enough. All of the phrasal verbs that I will teach you in this lesson are quite common, and I'll help make th...

In this English lesson I will teach you 5 things that you can start doing today that will help improve your English learning. You might be surprised at how easy it can be to make your learning go a bit better. These suggestions are quite straightforward and I guarantee you will find them helpful! Have a great day and thanks for watching this English lesson! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you ca...

In this free English lesson you will learn words and phrases about space. It's fun to ook up at the night sky and to talk about the moon and the stars! In this English class I'll be sure to talk about all aspects of the amazing world above us (and the vehicles we us to get there!). In this English class you'll learn words and phrases like: solar system, astronomer, astronomy, telescope, observatory, astronaut, space station, orbit, planet, black hole, moon, sun, stars, constellation, asteroi...