Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe things that hurt. I'll help you learn how to describe things that just don't feel right with your body. This English lesson will be especially helpful before a visit to the doctor so that you can accurately explain your symptoms. It's always a good idea to be familiar with English health care and medicine vocabulary.As you learn English it can be hard to find lessons on every topic. I have made it my goal as an English teacher on Youtube to cover every single topic I can think of over the next few years. I think this English lesson about pain and injuries will be quite helpful for you!I'll teach a lot more than just basic vocabulary. I'll also help you learn English phrases to describe how you hurt yourself, where it hurts, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about pain & injuries!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWdRgrIbnGQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Pain and Injuries"Support the show

Welcome to this English grammar lesson about the present simple tense. This is also a very common English verb tense, and it is very useful to learn it. Once you master it you'll be able to talk about the things you love and like, your habits and routines, and how to state facts. As a bonus you'll also learn the zero conditional!I'll start by helping you learn how to form the present simple verb tense for spoken English using I, You, We, and They. I'll then make sure you know how to conjugate it with He, She and other nouns. I'll also make sure I help you understand how to use it in the negative, and how to form questions with this tense.At the end of the lesson I'll give you an English practice tip you can use to help really learn this tense and never forget it! It is a very useful tense to learn for English conversation practice.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about the present simple tense!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAz3UmAKvDU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Present Simple"Support the show

I think right now is a great time to have an online English lesson so you can learn some English. It's January. It's 2021. We're all stuck inside. What else are you doing right now? Why not join me and learn some English!In today's question and answer lesson I will answer questions from all of you about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases. I'll do my best to answer as clearly as possible.From my own experience learning the French language, I'm familiar with the struggle you may have learning a language. I know as an English learner you have questions that you just can't find the answers to. You can't find answers online or in books, and sometime you don't have an English teacher who you can ask. In this lesson I'll do my best to answer as many questions as I can about this weird and fun language we call English!I hope you enjoy this English lesson!This English video lesson is from Saturday January 9 2021Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXkhJXnjLTU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian January 9 2021"Support the show

We all have a bathroom, and we all use the bathroom. In this English lesson I'll talk about many things that you would find in the bathroom. I'll be sure to have a picture of each item, and I'll help you learn some English phrases that you can use to talk about those items as well.I'll talk about toilets and toilet bowl cleaner, shower curtains and plungers and many more English vocabulary words from the bathroom.I hope you enjoy this English class about the bathroom!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMoTkZzPDwg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The Bathroom"Support the show

Learning the English language can be hard. There are, however, things you can do to make things a bit easier. In this English lesson I'll talk about 10 common mistakes that language learners make and how you can fix them. After all, learning English should be as simple as possible! There is no need to make it harder than it needs to be!Be aware thought, that these aren't specifically English mistakes, they are more about mistakes that learners make as they are studying. This is more about method than the actual language.In this lesson I'll talk about the importance of taking notes, the importance of having a goal, and other things that will really help you progress rapidly while studying English.I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope you can avoid all of the mistakes that I mentioned!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwePYcJteE0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 10 Mistakes"Support the show

Sometimes when you are taking an English class you learn many things, but you're left having some questions. The English language is both orderly, and at the same time a little bit strange.In this English lesson you will have a chance to ask a question and I will attempt to answer it. There will be a form that you can fill out to ask your question during the Q&A session, and I will answer questions one at a time.It will be hard for me to answer all the questions, but I will do my best to answer as many as I possible can.I hope you enjoy this English Q&A lesson.This English lesson is from Saturday December 19 2020Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWu26VYi8ow or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 19 2020"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words and phrases that you can use to talk about a yard.People who live in houses often have a yard. This is the outdoor area around their house with a lawn, and maybe some flowers.This will be an English vocabulary lesson, but during the class I'll also help you learn many phrases that you can use when talking about yards.I'll talk about wheelbarrows, and garden sheds, rakes and shovels and much more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about yards! Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvay5b3FM0o or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The Yard"Support the show

In this English lesson I will teach you 5 common questions (and types of questions) that you will hear quite often in English, and I'll help you learn how to answer them.In particular in the video I'll help you with questions that are formed using, "How was....?"People often ask questions after you have done something. They'll ask questions like, "How was the movie?" or "How was the getaway?" and you'll want to be ready to answer them.As you learn to express yourself in English when answering these types of questions, you'll want to be able to convey if you enjoyed something, or if you didn't enjoy it.In this English lesson I'll help you learn a range of responses to help you communicate how you felt!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about questions you might hear and answer you can give!Have a great English learning day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV14HlvYj80 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 5 Common Questions"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson! During this Q&A session about the English language you can ask me a question and I will try to answer it.I'll answer any questions you have as long as it isn't about English grammar. I like grammar, but sometimes it takes too long to explain!You can ask me questions about usage, pronunciation, and any vocabulary you want. You can ask me questions about weird English phrases or idioms you have heard and their meaning. You can ask me questions about phrasal verbs and I'll be happy to answer them!I hope you enjoy this English Q&A lesson!This English lesson is from Saturday December 12 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpzDCc7q20 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 12 2020"Support the show

I like food. I like lessons about food. As I looked back on my past English lessons I realized I had taught lessons about snacks and food, but I haven't helped you learn about the kitchen in English.In this English lesson I'll talk about many things that you would find in a kitchen. I'll be sure to have a picture of each item, and I'll help you learn some English phrases that you can use to talk about those items as well.I'll talk about ladles and mixers, toasters and ovens, and many more English vocabulary words from the kitchen.I hope you enjoy this English class about the kitchen!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdVMrCrKhHQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The Kitchen"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll teach you how to describe yourself in English by describing myself. I'll share 8 things about my life that you definitely don't know about and at the same time I'll give you model sentences that you can learn so that you can describe yourself in English! I'll be sure in this lesson to talk about the opposites as well for each example!I'll talk about sports, musical instruments, sleeping in and many more things! I'm pretty sure all of these things are things I have not mentioned before during other English lessons!Also don't miss the end where I talk about whether I play sports or not!I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to talk about yourself in English and I wish you all the best as you continue to learn the English language.Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PHMBn4QeQo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 8 Things About Me"Support the show

Join me for an hour and learn some English today! In this English lesson I'll try my best to answer your questions about the English language. I know you must have questions. English can be a challenging language to learn. I think I might be able to help you!When I study the French language I have a lot of questions. I'm sure as you study English you are having the same experience. Sometimes you try to find the answers on the internet or in a textbook but you just can't find them!That's where I hope that I can help out. Come and ask your questions and I will do my best to answer as many as I can during the hour.I hope you enjoy this little English class with Bob the Canadian. This English lesson is from Saturday December 5, 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUoWcrpAcM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 5 2020"Support the show

In this English lesson I will be talking about the season of winter. I will help you learn English winter vocabulary, phrases, and how we talk about this super cold season.This will of course be more than a simple English vocabulary lesson. Along with the content I will also answer your questions as English learners about the topic of winter.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about winter!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw_BU8AI-E0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Winter"Support the show

When you are learning English, it's always good to practice your pronunciation from time to time with tongue twisters. These are phrases that are very hard to say clearly and quickly, even for native English speakers.In this English lesson I will help you learn 5 completely new tongue twisters that are designed to help you practice pronouncing the S, SH, TH, R, W and X sounds in English.Some of these are very hard for some English learners. Some of these phrases might be easy for you. Either way, take some time each day this week to practice these tongue twisters and help develop the ability to pronounce these sounds correctly when speaking English.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson where you were able to learn a few more tongue twisters.Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97zStts-3o8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Tongue Twisters"Support the show

For some reason I like to answer questions from English language learners. I like that you are spending time learning the English language, and I know it can be confusing at times. One of my favourite things to do each week is to host an English lesson where you can ask me questions about things you find hard to understand, and I do my best to give a clear concise answer.I know that learning English can be a blast! I know that learning English can be a lot of fun, but I also know there are times when you just need someone to explain to you why certain things are a certain way.In this English Q&A lesson I'll try my best to help you! I hope you find it enjoyable! Thanks for watching!This English lesson is from Saturday November 28, 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcYRfU83JVg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 28, 2020"Support the show

In this English lesson we'll look at some activities that people do that are a little bit crazy. Learning English doesn't exactly give you a rush. You don't get an adrenaline rush from a good English class (or maybe you do!), but there are many things that people do for excitement and entertainment that very exciting.This English lesson will be a combination of a vocabulary lesson, but also a phrase lesson as I talk about a number of crazy things people do. I'll define the terms, help you learn the correct English pronunciation, and I'll give you a number of phrases that you can use to talk about that activity.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about crazy things people do!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJM_JOGl6vo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Crazy Things"Support the show

There are as many theories on how to learn English as there are people. In this English lesson I look at the following four questions and give my opinion on each:1) Do you need a native English teacher (versus a non-native English teacher) to learn English?2) Should you use subtitles when watching an English video?3) Do you need to learn English grammar?4) Can you learn English just by listening?I've spent quite a bit of time thinking about each of these, and I think you'll find my practical responses to each of these questions helpful as you continue to learn English.After all, there is no right or wrong answer most of the time. The right answer is that you should be setting up a deliberate routine to study the English language that allows you to make good progress with your learning regardless of what others say you should or should not be doing!I hope you enjoyed this English lesson! Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKFXeC4Z4Q8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Do This"Support the show

Each week I like to do a live English lesson where I give all the English learners who attend a chance to ask a question about the English language. Usually I can answer each question and I can help clarify some things that you might be wondering about the language.I start at 11AM Eastern Standard Time, and I usually answer questions for about an hour or sometimes even more.I hope that you can come to this English class. I think you will enjoy it and have some fun. There are usually quite a few people who attend, and I think I do an OK job of answering the questions.I hope to see you there!This English lesson is from Saturday November 21, 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrybNoQX3PE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 21, 2020"Support the show

As you learn English you may run into a word or two that is actually from your own language. We often borrow or steal words from other languages for certain things. In this English lesson I look at over 40 words that we have taken from other languages around the world.You'll learn English words that were originally French, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese, and many more!This was a fascinating English lesson for me create for you and I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot. It will be much more than a simple English vocabulary lesson. I'll define each word, and give many example sentences with each.I hope you enjoy this English class where we'll all learn about where some English words came from!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASxi26AWYFU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Words We Stole"Support the show

When learning English, it is important to spend time reading, writing, listening, speaking, and building vocabulary. In my previous English lessons I've talked about the first three areas of study.In this English lesson I'll talk a little bit about why speaking English regularly with an English speaking partner is incredibly important for your progress.Of all of the areas you can study, speaking can be challenging because you need to find someone to talk to, and often you will have to pay for this type of English lesson, but it is worth it!A speaking partner can immediately correct your mistakes, they can help you build confidence and the very nature of the conversation being stressful can help you remember more.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the importance of speaking English and having and English speaking partner!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwkjs6XcEbk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Speaking Practice"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll once again try my best to answer as many questions as I can about the English language.It's fun to learn English. It's a good idea to learn English. It's rewarding to learn English. But, sometimes it can be very frustrating. Sometimes you just don't understand how some parts of the language work.Hopefully in this Q&A session I can help clear things up for you. Join me for a fun and exciting English lesson!This English lesson is from Saturday November 14, 2020Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJgnbNHqIbc or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 14, 2020"Support the show

It's Friday the 13th, so I thought that in this English lesson we'll take a look at superstitions. Some people believe that certain things they do will bring good luck or bad luck. In this lesson I'll talk about some of the common North American beliefs when it comes to good luck and bad luck!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about good luck, bad luck and superstitions. Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udnXIHaAEtI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Good Luck"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some English words and phrases about elections.I'm sure we're all aware that there was a recent election in the United States, and that the results are still not in! Hopefully they finish counting soon.I know it would have been better to do this English lesson last week before the elections, but now is as good a time as any!In this English class I'll talk about elections, voting, exit polls and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about elections. Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oOUMROOTYU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Elections"Support the show

Join me for a one hour English lesson where I try my best to answer your questions about the English language. I know you have questions. I think I might be able to help you!I know when I was learning the French language I had a lot of questions about the little details of the language. I'm sure as you continue to learn English you are having the same experience. You try to find answers on the internet or in a textbook but you just can't find them!That's where I try to help out. Come and ask your questions and I will do my best to answer as many as I can during the hour.I hope you enjoy this little English class with Bob. This English lesson is from Saturday October 31, 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBSuK22PlGg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 31, 2020"Support the show

In this English lesson we'll look at what makes the city different from the country. I have lived in both places! I have lived in the city, and I currently live in the country. As you are learning English it is always good to learn words and phrases about the city, but it's also good to learn how to talk about the differences between things.This English lesson will help you learn how to talk about the city and the country, and I'll help you learn many phrases that we use when comparing and contrasting things.As always this will be much more than an English vocabulary lesson!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the city versus the country!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGvOlf2ex-I or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian City versus Country"Support the show

The cornerstones of learning English involve reading, writing, listening, speaking, and building vocabulary. As an English learner you will also study some grammar along the way.In this particular English lesson I'll talk a little bit about why writing is both cool and important when it comes to studying English.Of all of the areas you can study, writing certainly can be challenging and frustrating, but it can also help you power through any plateaus you have reached in your English learning. Writing improves your speaking and your ability to express yourself in English. Of all the ways you can get ready for an English conversation, writing just may be one of the best.It helps you form ideas, thoughts, and sentences at your own pace, and it allows you to make the corrections you need before anyone sees it.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the importance of writing!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7mk8ZKDVGA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Why Write?"Support the show

Join me for a live English lesson where I take some time to answer questions from English learners. In this lesson I'll answer questions about usage of certain words, the differences between words and phrases, and maybe even a little bit of grammar!I'll for sure pronounce things very slowly and clearly, and hopefully I'll help you gain a better understanding of different parts of the English language.I hope you enjoy this little English Q&A lesson. This English video lesson is from Saturday October 24, 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQIH0-_X_Kw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 24"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll talk a bit more about pet peeves. Pet peeves are things that bother you. In English there are many ways to talk about things that annoy you or bother you. In this lesson you'll learn English words and phrases so that you can express your annoyance.This will be more than a simple vocabulary lesson. I'll go over each word in detail. I'll give you many example sentences, and I'll help you with pronunciation.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson on Pet Peeves!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0-jGIKLQX8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Pet Peeves 2"Support the show

Sometimes when you are learning English you feel like you aren't making progress. You have hit a plateau. A plateau in learning occurs when you keep working at learning, but you can't seem to get better at the language.This occurs because your mind adapts to the things you are doing. The routines you have developed to learn English have become routine and you are used to them. You need to change things up a bit.In this English lesson I will help you understand what a learning plateau is, and I'll give you 5 important strategies that you can use to break through the English learning plateau!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlsmEqnACTU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Plateau"Support the show

Join me for an English question and answer lesson! I'm sure as an English learner you have questions. I'm here to help! Each week I take a bit of time (about an hour) to try and answer your questions about the English language.In this English lesson I'll answer questions about usage, pronunciation, and I'll give lots of real example sentences that you can use in your next English conversation.I think it is so cool that's you've decided to learn English, and I hope that this session helps you make some progress!Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73uJMd3Vi3M or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 17 2020.Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about the weekend. The weekend is by far my favourite time during the week. I love my job, but I also like a break! I'm sure you have similar feelings about the weekend!In this lesson we'll go over some common words like, "brunch" and "work" and we'll also look at some phrases like, "me time", and "How was your weekend?"I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the weekend and I hope you continue to enjoy you English learning journey!Have a great day and an even better weekend!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC_EF4X2e88 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The Weekend".Support the show

In this English lesson I'll model how to talk about yourself in English by talking about myself. I'll tell you 10 things about my life that you might not have known already. At the same time I'll give you model sentences that you can learn so that you can describe yourself in English!I'll talk about birth order, family history, likes and dislikes. I know some of the things I may have mentioned before, but some will be new to you!Also don't miss my hammer trick towards the end of the video!I hope you enjoy this little English lesson on how to describe yourself in English and I wish you all the best as you continue to learn the English language.Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovl9kM46r10 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian How To Describe Yourself".Support the show

Let's learn some more English words and phrases about feelings! In this English lesson I'll once again go far beyond the common English words and phrases for feelings (like angry and bored) and we'll once again learn some more advanced ways of describing how you feel in English.We'll look at words like elated, irritable, uneasy and more!During this English lesson I will go over the pronunciation and meaning of each word and phrase and give you a number of sentences with usage of the words so you have plenty of examples. I'll also take my time to answer questions from you!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1UDRM_ZYX0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Feelings Part 2".Support the show

As you learn English you will certainly spend a great deal of time reading, writing, listening, speaking, and building vocabulary. You might even study quite a bit of English grammar along the way.In this English lesson I'll talk a little bit about why listening practice is both cool and important when it comes to studying English.Of all of the areas you can study, it is the one you can do easily and for long stretches of time, and it can give you access to native English speakers as you continue to learn this amazing language.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the importance of listening practice!Support the show

Join me for a different kind of English lesson. There is no topic. There is no central theme. This lesson is all about your questions about the English language and my ability to answer them.As you continue to learn English I'm sure you've had the odd question or two. During this Q&A session you'll have a chance to ask a question, and I'll try my best to answer it. After all, sometimes the answers can't be found in a textbook or in a Youtube video.I hope you enjoy this English Q&A lesson!This lesson if from October 3 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qokQvTDTgyo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 3 2020".Support the show

The world around us is full of things, and in this English lesson I will help you learn how to describe them. Of course, this will be more than just a lesson about adjectives. I'll also help you learn English phrases and give lots of example sentences so you can learn exactly how to talk about the things around you!I'll help you learn words like pungent and sleek, words like sticky and dull. By the end of the lesson you'll have learned over 35 new English words and how to use them!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE0RZEeODKI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Things".Support the show

In this English lesson I talk about my pet peeves. Pet peeves are the things in life that you find annoying and frustrating. As I talk about my pet peeves (and show them to you) I'll help you learn some English phrases that you can use when talking about things that bother you.I'll help you learn English phrases you can use to express your frustration like, "This really bothers me!" and phrases to give a reason why you are frustrated like, "It bothers me when..."You'll learn some really useful phrases in this English lesson that you can use when you are aggravated, frustrated and just plain annoyed!I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about pet peeves and how to express frustration!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86tovnDGoy0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Pet Peeves".Support the show

For those of you that are new to the channel this is an English lesson I do every Saturday where you can ask me questions about the English language and I try my best to answer them.I know that learning English can sometimes be fun, but sometimes it can be frustrating. As an English learner sometimes you have questions about little things and you can't find the answers.This is where I step in and try to help. Using the form that is linked during the lesson you can ask me a question and I'll give the best possible answer I can.Thanks for watching!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRyxPiKfESY or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian September 26 2020".This English lesson is from September 26, 2020.Support the show

In this English lesson I'll be talking about the future. Not the future tense (ugh, I know it's important to learn English grammar, but I'm not a big fan of teaching it), but the actual future.As I teach this English class I'll be talking about things like, "Will we live on the moon someday?" and "When do you think we'll travel to the stars?"I've always liked to read science fiction novels, so I'm super excited to teach this English lesson. By the way, if you're looking for a book to read to help you learn English I highly recommend "The Martian" by Andy Weir. It is one of my favourite books. Maybe read it in your own language and then read it again in English!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the future!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOcYGiUpVE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian The Future".Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn 12 very common English phrases that you can use at work. I know that besides learning English most of you have jobs, and it is nice to be able to learn some English phrases that you can use to describe the work you are doing.In this English lesson I'll teach you phrases like, "to get back in the swing of things", and "to roll up your sleeves".Note: This is a very current English lesson. All of the English phrases that I will help you learn today are phrases I have actually heard since being back at work for the last couple of weeks. I have simply paid attention in every conversation I've had, and if someone said a work related phrase I wrote it down just for you!I hope you enjoy this little English lesson on phrases you can use at work!Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvK6aZ61oxQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Work Phrases".Support the show

It's time for an English lesson where you ask me questions and I try to answer them. I know you are probably enjoying learning the English language, but I also know that every once in a while you're probably frustrated. Every Saturday morning I look forward to these live English lessons where you can ask me anything you want and as a native English speaker I love taking the time to answer your questions. Along the way I help you, but you also help me to remember how complicated and beautiful the English language is.I'll do my best to take your questions and give clear and concise answers to help you continue on your journey of learning English.I hope you enjoy this English question and answer lesson!This English lesson is from September 19 2020.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWiX5KAelLk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian September 19 2020".Support the show

It's time for an English lesson about the season of fall / autumn. The leaves will start to turn colour soon and fall to the ground. Pumpkins and other fall vegetables are almost ready. If you go to a coffee shop you can get things that are "pumpkin spice flavoured".All of that reminded me that it was time to help you learn some English words and phrases about the season of fall (also called autumn).I'm not ready for summer to be over, but it looks like fall is just around the corner!I hope you enjoy this English lesson!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Jxwbh5dVo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fall / Autumn".Support the show

As you continue to learn English you will spend time reading, writing, listening, speaking, and building vocabulary. You might even study some English grammar along the way.In this English lesson I'll talk a little bit about why reading is both cool and important when it comes to studying English.Of all of the areas you can study, it certainly is the most peaceful, and can give you the greatest rewards as you continue to learn this awesome language.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the importance of reading!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blh3OrmlSPs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Why Read".Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about some the greatest inventions! Interestingly, the names of many inventions are also used in idioms! Do you know what it means to "put something under the microscope" or what the "greatest thing since sliced bread" is? You may have already learned some of these in a previous English class or they may be new to you.Either way, join me for what I think will be a lot of fun as we learn some English together.In this English lesson I'll be sure to help you learn many English vocabulary words and phrases about inventions.I hope you enjoy the lesson!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei_TeDDYwU4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Inventions".Support the show

In this English lesson I take you to school with me on the day before the start of school to help you review English school vocabulary and English school phrases.Whether you are learning English as a student, or if you are a parent or teacher, this lesson serves as a great review of basic English school vocabulary and also gives several example phrases where each word is used in context.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about school and the English classroom!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA91EEv2alw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Back to School".Support the show

I think it's a great time to have an online English question and answer session! Fortunately this English lesson will most likely be outside as the weather is supposed to be awesome. I'm excited to help you learn English! In today's Q&A lesson I will answer questions from all of you about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases. I'll do my best to answer as clearly as possible.From my own experience learning a language I know that sometimes you have questions that you just can't find the answers to. You can't find answers online or in books. In this lesson I'll do my best to answer as many questions as I can about this fun and crazy language we call English!I hope you enjoy this English lesson!This English video lesson is from Saturday September 5 2020Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/YjADaqNbAeE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian September 5 2020".Support the show

Learning a language like English can be hard, but I know that you can do it! Today, instead of creating one of my normal English lessons this week I thought I would just send you a little bit of encouragement! In this video I take you on a short walk in nature, and as we look at the amazing world around us I compare each amazing and beautiful thing I look at to you, the amazing and beautiful English learner!You can do it! I know you can! I know that if you spend your time wisely, if you study when you can, and if you take your English learning one step at a time that you will achieve something great.You are amazing! You are awesome! You are cool! You can do it!Have a great day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFv_4_6OsKE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian You Can Do It!".Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about friendship. We are social people, and we have friends. Maybe it is an old friend from your school days, maybe you have a friend on Facebook. Either way, let's take some time to go over a few vocabulary words you need to know and a few phrases that will help you describe your friendship.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about friendship!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOyX_35Gd2g or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Friendship".Support the show

It's a great day to have an online English lesson, but we'll need to be inside today! It looks like it might rain during the lesson, and I don't want to get caught outside with all my livestreaming equipment! Sorry! I know some of you really like the great outdoors! I certainly hope you don't mind being inside for this one and I hope you are ready to learn some English! In today's lesson I will take questions from viewers about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases and then I will do my best to answer as many questions as I can. This Q&A session works great as listening practice as well!I know that sometimes when you are learning a language like English there are things you just can't find the answer to without talking to a native speaker. I'll do my best to help you!I hope you enjoy this English lesson!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBxOR2Sx47U or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian August 29 2020".This English video lesson is from Saturday August 29, 2020Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn over 30 ways to describe yourself and other people in English. You will learn to describe people who are creative, as well as how to describe someone who is nice to talk to. You will learn how to describe people in English who talk a lot, and you will learn to describe people who know many things!My hope is that you will learn many new English words during this lesson, and I'll make sure to pronounce each word clearly so that you can hear how they should sound and I'll give a detailed explanation of the word.I hope this English lesson on describing people is helpful as you continue to learn English!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2mpessKUPI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing People Part 4".Support the show