Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe yourself in English by talking about myself. Last week I asked you to submit some questions, and I choose a few that will help me talk about common English conversation questions and their answers. So as I talk about myself I hope you can use the sentences I'm modelling to describe yourself in English!I'll talk about work, Youtube, my personal life, life in general, laughter, and more! I know some of the things I may have mentioned before, but some will be new to you!Thanks to all of you who submitted questions for this English lesson. I know I didn't get to answer all of them, but I do appreciate it!I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to describe yourself in English and I wish you all the best as you try out some new phrases in your next conversation!Have a great day and a great week!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD0ESe3hTys or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describe Yourself"Support the show

Welcome to this free English class about science fiction! In this English lesson I'll be talking about the words and phrases you'll see and hear when you read or watch science fiction. Science fiction refers to any story about the future. As an English learner you'll want to know these words and phrases so you can enjoy the exciting stories that people have created!I don't know about you, but I've always liked science fiction, so I'm looking forward teaching this English lesson. If you want to try something fun, buy a science fiction book in English and in your own language, and read alternating chapters in each language!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: android, galaxy, faster than light, terraforming, the universe, spaceship, blaster, ray gun, base, space station, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about science fiction!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEBFNpzkadQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Science Fiction"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about old things in English. There are many things around us. Some things are brand new. Some things are slightly used, but some things are old!In this class I'll help you learn how to talk about those things. You'll learn how to describe them, and how to refer to them in an English conversation.In this English class you'll learn words and phrases like: rustbucket, outdated, obsolete, wear and tear, falling apart, worn out, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing old things! 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=UDIsIYI11-c or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Old"llearnenglish #englishlesson #spokenenglish #englishclass Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson on creativity. Creativity is the ability to make new, cool, and innovative things. Are you a creative person? Do you know a creative person? Do you know how to talk about your creativity or someone else's? In this free English class I will help you learn some words and phrases about creativity that you can use in your next English conversation.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: creativity, inspiration, source of inspiration, right brain, novel (as in new), inventive, prolific, visionary, brainstorm, and more!I hope you enjoy this English class about creativity! 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=-KG9jqzq4YQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Creativity"llearnenglish #englishlesson #spokenenglish #englishclass The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Welcome to this second English lesson in a series where I'll talk about how to describe people in different ways. In this English class I'll help you learn how to describe someone who is bad at something.There were 8 phrases that I could think of as I was creating this lesson. All of these are used to describe someone who is bad at something, and all of them are very common in everyday English.In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: to be bad at, to be no good at (and variations of it), to be terrible, to be horrible, to be useless when it comes to, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to describe people who are bat at things! 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=l2IO7EpWSCY or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Bad At"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson about fixing and repairing things. This is part 2! I did a lesson about a year ago where I talked a lot about fixing things, and in this lesson I'll help you learn even more English words and phrases to talk about fixing and repairing things. It seems like every day there is something that needs fixing in my house or around the farm, and I'm sure you have the same thing in your life!If you haven't learned how to talk about fixing and repairing in English then this free class will help you out! It's a good idea as an English learner to know how to talk about things that need to be fixed.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: wobbly table, squeaky hinge, paper jam, stained rug, clogged sink, loose wire, burnt out light bulb, on the fritz, tarnished jewelry, pothole, tripped trip, and more!I hope you enjoy this second English lesson about fixing and repairing.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeNwxc0y-xg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fixing"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Welcome to this first English lesson in a series where I'll talk about how to describe people in different ways. In this first English class I'll help you learn how to talk about someone who is good at something. There are 8 phrases that came to mind as I was designing this lesson. All of these are used to describe someone who is good at something, and all of them are very common in everyday English.In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: to be good at, to have a way with, to be good with, to be talented, to be skilled, to be a people person and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to describe people who are good at things! 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=lpR2sCE-qsE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Good At"Support the show

Are you a history buff? Maybe you just like reading fantasy books? Maybe you're watching the newest Game of Thrones prequel or looking forward to the Lord of the Rings TV series. Either way, you'll want to learn English words and phrases so you can either talk about history, or the books or shows you are reading and watching.In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: king, queen, kingdom, catapult, fit for a king, jousting, armor, helm, sword, shield, drawbridge, dungeon, a knight in shining armor, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about medieval times and fantasy! 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=YAZoRXianyU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fantasy"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Learning the English language can be very difficult. Sometimes when you write or speak you make mistakes. That's ok! Mistakes will be made and you can always fix them.In this English lesson I'll talk about 5 common mistakes that I've seen or heard English learners make recently. Sometimes I'll notice these mistakes in the comments of a video, or during a live English lesson. I'll show you have to fix these mistakes in a simple way. After all, learning English should be as simple as possible! There is no need to make it harder than it needs to be!In this lesson I'll talk about ground versus floor, ceiling versus roof, good job, how's it going, and they're, there, and their!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=1kGUAC81m_M or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 5 Mistakes"Support the show

Free English Class! Topic: Mishaps! 🍌🤕🩹Have you learned how to talk about mishaps in English? In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases that you can use to talk about mishaps. Mishaps are little things that go wrong in your day, or very minor injuries you might sustain.In this free English class I'm going to focus on what we call minor mishaps. Small little things that happen that aren't very nice. I'm not going to talk about major mishaps. I'll save that for a future English lesson.In this session you'll learn English words and phrases like: grass stain, drop, slip, trip, scrape, stub, sliver, overexertion, dehydration, heat stroke, fender bender, dent, ding, and more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about mishaps! 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=kbV8IdFInuQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Mishaps"#learnenglish #englishlesson #spokenenglish #englishclass The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

In this English lesson I'll give an introduction, with plenty of examples, on how to use the past modals: must have, should have, would have, and could have. This is a difficult topic for many English learners. I will do my best to make it clear how to use these verbs in some situations.This is by no means meant to be an extensive lesson. In fact, I decided to leave some verbs off the list, and to simply help you learn some of the common ways we use these as native English speakers.I hope this English lesson helps you, and if you want, please let me know in the comments if you want a more advanced class on this in the future.Thanks for watching this English lesson about past modal verbs! 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=hBogiz8JWWo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Past Modals"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson about cleaning! Part of life is that people make messes. There's always some cleaning up to do around the house or apartment. In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about cleaning.Honestly I wish that this English lesson wasn't necessary. I wish that the world around us just stayed neat and tidy without us doing anything, but that simply isn't the case. Once you've watched this lesson you'll know everything you need to know to talk about cleaning in your next English conversation.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: clean the house, clean your room, tidy up, wash the windows, shake out the rug, house cleaner, janitor, and more!Thanks for watching this English class about cleaning! 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=w0BDAzeUSFs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Cleaning"Support the show

Have you learned how to respond in English to someone asking you how something is going? Maybe they've asked how your new job is going, how your new English class is going, or how your trip is going.I wasn't going to make an English lesson today. I was going to just make an update video to let people know how my summer was going. As I thought about my response though I realized I could make a small English lesson out of it, so here it is!In this video I'll help you learn four different ways that you can respond to these types of "how" questions in English!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=6K82X3bwjg4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian How Questions"Support the show

Have you had an English lesson yet on pests? You know the animals and insects that are annoying and get into everything? In this free English class I'll help you learn over 40 words and phrases that English speakers use when talking about pests.I'll name the pests. I'll describe what they do. I'll even talk about how we get rid of them. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: fly, flies, fly swatter, fly strip, mouse, mice, mouse trap, raccoon, birds, deer, bug spray, poison, repellant, and more!I hope you enjoy this English class about pests! 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=vC5misM4Hfs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Pests"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

The world of fitness has some cool strategies that you can use to get healthier and more fit. The world of learning English is actually quite similar. Just like exercising, learning English requires you to make a plan, challenge yourself, and sometimes take a rest!In this English lesson I'll talk about how you can use some of the strategies normally used for exercise to help you learn English!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=w4QgIzb9zxs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Buying and Selling"Support the show

Have you learned the English words and phrases that you would need to buy and sell used items? We live in a world where you can buy anything you want new, but sometimes it's better to simply buy something that is used. In order to do this, it's important that you learn the right English vocabulary.In this English lesson I'll help you learn over 35 words and phrases that we use when talking about buying and selling things used. Once you've attended this free English class you'll know everything you need to know to talk like an expert when buying and selling.In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: listing, posting, to put up for sale, asking price, condition, still in the box, as is, to make an offer, TLC, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson on buying and selling used items. I hope you 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=Ez0Lh39yBKY or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Buying and Selling"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Have you learned some English alternatives to the phrase, "I don't know!" Sometimes it can be awkward when you are having an English conversation and you don't have the answer to an question. You might be tempted to say, "I don't know." but you're worried that native English speakers don't say that.Well guess what? They do! In fact it is the most common way to answer a question if you don't know the answer.Now as you learn English you might want to learn some of the alternatives so that your conversations have a little more flair. In this English lesson I'll teach you 8 other phrases you can use to say, "I don't know.", and I'll explain when to use them.So if you were worried that English speakers don't say, "I don't know.", then stop worrying! It's very common. And, if you want to learn some more phrase for fun, this English lesson is just for you.I hope you enjoy this free English lesson about different ways to say, "I don't know" in English!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=Mz3cgRMGg6E or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian I Don't Know"Support the show

Let's learn some English words and phrases about pet peeves. Pet peeves are the things in life that really bother a person. It can be people who chew with their mouth open, or my personal pet peeve, people who text and drive.Please note: This lesson is a bit of a repeat, but it was originally taught 3 years ago. I've made a few changes, added a few things and this English lesson is now new and improved!Pet peeves don't always have to be related to things people do, but this English class will focus on those types of annoying things. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases related to things people do that are annoying. More precisely, this will be an English class where I talk about the things other people do that I find annoying!In this English lesson I'll make sure that I go over ways to talk about pet peeves, but I will also help you learn how to pronounce different kinds of English words and phrases related to the pet peeves as I help you learn.I hope this English lesson about pet peeves helps you learn a bit more English!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8MHZ4v4m_w or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Pet Peeves"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

You may have noticed that in my English lessons I sometimes will say a word twice for emphasis. I might say, "This lesson is going to be really really fun!" or "This is a very very special English lesson!" This might be a little bit confusing when you're learning English. How do you know when you're supposed to use two words in a row to emphasize something? Well in this English lesson I'll give you plenty of examples of how a native speaker would do this.Not only do we use two words in a row to emphasize something, we also use two words with an "and" in the middle to describe how something is changing. I'll be sure to give plenty of examples of this as well in this English class.I hope you enjoy the video very very much, and I hope continue to make really really good progress as you learn English!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=gvGpl5It-Is or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Words Twice for Emphasis"Support the show

When you are learning English it can be hard to know what preposition of place you should be using. English prepositions can be a bit frustrating, especially ON, AT, BY, IN, and more. As you learn English these little words are very critical to know how to use, yet it can be a real challenge to understand and master how to use them.In this class English class I will try to help you understand how to use them by teaching you specific phrases. In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: in a tree, on a tree, in the shade, near the exit, on the right, in a car, among the flower, and more!Hopefully my explanation, along with my slides with pictures, will help you learn how to use these prepositions when you are having an English conversation.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about prepositions of place!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYv7QJpsM-Q or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Prepositions"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Have you learned how to talk about a bad day in English? Sometimes I'm sure you have great days, awesome days, even spectacular days. Sometimes though you have a bad day. I hope they are rare, but when they happen I want to make sure you've learned how to talk about them in English.In this English lesson I'll teach you 10 sentences that you can use when you have a bad day. These are all very common phrases in my area, and they'll certainly help you learn how to express yourself in your next English conversation.In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: Nothing's going my way, I've had better days, I got up on the wrong side of the bed, This day is off to a bad start, Nothing's going according to plan, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to talk about a bad day. 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=J-WetV5Lew0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Bad Day"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about where you store your things. People have things. Messy people leave their things everywhere. Organized people store their things so their house or place or work is neat and tidy! In this free English class you'll learn the names of all the areas and things we use to stay organized.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: closet, walk-in closet, storage locker, cabinet, trunk, cubby hole, crate, window sill, chest, bin, and more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about storage! Have a good day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=964SwpiS1-c or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Storage"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Have you learned to exaggerate in English? English speakers (and no doubt speakers of other languages) like to exaggerate. We like to make things sound better, bigger, or worse than they actually are. In this English lesson I'll help you learn 10 common English phrases that exaggerate the truth just a little bit!By the end of this lesson you'll be able to say phrases like a native English speaker! Nothing makes your English sound more natural than using a few very common phrases like the ones in this lesson.In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: I'm melting, I'm freezing my butt off, I'm starving, I'm dying of thirst, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about exaggerations! 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=FGehkgvOA6I or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Exaggerate"Support the show

In this English lesson I will talk about the country of Canada because today is Canada day! I was born and raised in Canada, and since this English lesson is live on July 1st (Canada Day), I thought it would be a great topic for today.In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases like: capital, mounties, official languages, national sport, national anthem, toque, prime minister, premier, canada dry, loonie, toonie, and many more.As I talk about my country, I hope this English lesson helps you learn some new English words and phrases which you can use to talk about your own country!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=28clkVJWJy0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Canada"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Welcome to this English lesson about common English phrases about money. Money has always been a very popular topic for an English class, so I thought I would do one and focus on some of the phrases that we use when talking about rich people, spending, people who save money, and people who love to spend it.Many people enjoy these types of English lessons because they like to learn about money and how to talk about money in English.In this free English class I'll teach you 20 phrases that are very common in English conversations about money. You'll learn phrases like deep pockets, dirt cheap, to chip in, easy money, to squirrel away, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about money!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91kCarRIu70 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Money"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English vocabulary for some of the items that you use each day. I'll be honest. I took the list from the last English lesson on everyday items and I walked around my house and added anything I saw that wasn't in that lesson. So to be accurate, these are items that I use almost daily from the time I get up in the morning until the time I go to bed at night. There are so many things we all use throughout the day. In this free English class I'll not only teach you the vocabulary for these items, I'll also show you many of them during the lesson as I've put them in a basket beside my desk. During the class I will also give you numerous phrases that you can use to talk about them.In this English lesson you'll learn words like lint, lint roller, ballcap, sunscreen, power pack, charging cable, ant trap, mouse trap, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about everyday items!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei2PN4FNUTU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Everyday Items 2"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Do you want to learn English words and phrases so you can talk about flowers? Jen and I are flower growers, so we are surrounded by them. I'm going to take some to show you some of our flower growing areas and you'll learn how to use some English phrases to talk about flowers.In this English lesson I will teach you some English words and phrases about flowers. I'll talk about the events where flowers are commonly used, and you'll learn words and phrases like pruners, special occasion, get well soon, to lift one's spirits, corsage, and more. You'll also learn the basic English words for the parts of the flower.Each year around this time I like to create an English lesson about flowers. I like to make a lesson like this because I live on a flower farm and it is fun to share the beauty! Jen and I have been growing flowers for many years and we love it. It's always fun to combine my farming job with my English teaching on Youtube.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about flowers! 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=2fF4JdbP6GA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Flowers"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about confusing things. The world is normally a nice, easy to understand place. Sometimes though you need to talk about a confusing situation. This free English class will help you do just that.Maybe you're trying to figure out how to get somewhere. Maybe you're making something new and you're trying to understand the recipe. There are so many times we run into things that are confusing. Hopefully it isn't this English lesson!In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: directions, instructions, the opposite sex, packaging, taxes, sports rules, recycling, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about confusing things!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/KdrwHgKzPwg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Confusing"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Welcome to part 2 of my English lesson about things that go together. As you found out last time, there are times when you learn one English word, and there is another word that is often used at the same time. It's a good idea to simply learn both words right away. Some words just go together naturally.In this free English class you will learn about some of these word pairs. I hope that after this English lesson you'll be able to use all of these words easily in your next English conversation.In this free English class you'll learn word pairs like: hugs and kisses, odds and ends, toss and turn, wine and cheese, socks and shoes, ups and downs, back and forth, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about common word pairs! 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=VO4W4bTPshs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Together 2"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

As you learn English you'll want to be able to wish people well, or indicate that you hope they'll enjoy something. Maybe you just want to show them something interesting, or give them something. All of those things are done using the verb TO HAVE in the imperative.In this English lesson you'll learn to wish people well when they leave on a trip, how to get their attention, or simply how to ask them to do something quickly and efficiently using the imperative.You'll learn phrases like: Have a good trip. Have fun. Have a look at this. Have a seat. Have a good one! and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to use the verb TO HAVE in the imperative!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOqKkpdNUN4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian TO HAVE"Support the show

In this English lesson you'll learn all about hair. Humans have hair. We get our hair cut. We wash our hair. We dye our hair. It's something that makes us unique and so in this English lesson I'll help you learn to talk about hair. We'll go over more than just the basic vocabulary. This will be an extensive lesson about hair and I'm sure you'll learn things you did not know before!In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: beard, moustache, ponytail, goatee, to get a haircut, shampoo, conditioner, curling iron, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about hair!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFtsYC4pPg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Hair"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Can you learn English by talking to strangers? Should you talk to strangers? If you want to learn a few more English words, and you want to have English speaking conversations, this lesson has some tips for you!If you've recently moved to an English speaking country, or if you're visiting one, I'll show you when and where it's appropriate to have English conversations with strangers. After all, who wouldn't enjoy practicing their English speaking skills with a native speaker?There are actually some situations where it's culturally acceptable to talk to strangers in English speaking countries, and in this English lesson I'll talk about some of them, and what to say. There are also times when it's not a good idea, and I'll help you learn about them as well.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about talking to strangers!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsYrrKKmMZ0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Strangers"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about security in English. We all want to be safe. We all want to live in a safe and secure world. There are things we buy, and there are things we do to make ourselves feel safe. In this free English class I'll talk about those things.Although not a common topic, I think it is important as an English learner that you learn about these words and phrases. You never know when you'll be in a conversation at home or at work where you'll need to be able to discuss the topic of security using this English vocabulary.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: barbed wire, deadbolt, pepper spray, lock, to lock, key, guard dog, surveillance camera, motion detector, gate, fence, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about security!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drfBvxZZ55E or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Security"Support the show

A common questions I hear from English learners is, "How do I stop translating in my head?" It's a great question. I understand the frustration. You're doing all this hard work to learn English and your brain still wants to translate everything you hear, or translate before you speak. It would be so nice if you could just think in English and not be slowed down by translating in your mind all the time.I think these tips will help a lot. In this English lesson I'll go over 7 techniques that you can use to help avoid translating in your head, and to train your brain to stop doing it. You'll learn how to adjust some of your current learning strategies so that you reduce the amount of time you spend translating and spend more time communicating efficiently!In this English lesson you'll learn about Overloading, Oversaturating, Forced Description, Shadowing, Visualization, Using An English Only Dictionary, and Repetition.I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about how to stop translating in you mind and I hope it will help you a lot on your English learning journey! I hope it will also help you to start to think in English!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=ko9OGHeGNsg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Stop Translating"Support the show

Life is filled with situations and experiences and as you learn English it's always a good idea to practice describing them. We've all been somewhere crowded. We've all been stuck somewhere. We've all had the normal situations and experiences that happen in life. In this free English class I will help you learn how to talk about those situations and experiences.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: packed, to be stuck at, hard to follow, worth it, a blast, too much, out of this world, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to describe situations and experiences. 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=nsWqYNL_0Vw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Situations"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

I'm sure in English class you learned that the word funny means amusing or hilarious. It's used to refer to something that makes you laugh. When someone tells a funny joke, it makes you laugh. Did you know that sometimes the word funny doesn't mean funny in this way? Well in this English lesson I'll help you learn 10 different ways we use the word funny, and most of them aren't funny at all! Funny is a very common word in the English language, so it's important to learn some of the other ways we use it!In this lesson you'll learn phrases like: funny you should ask, the funny thing is, funny bone, a funny feeling, feeling funny, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about different ways we use the word funny 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=iex8wf4c03o or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Funny"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about your daily routine. It's always a good idea to be able to describe your day in English, from the time you wake up, until the time you fall asleep! This free English class will help you do just that!In this class you'll learn words and phrases like: to wake up, to get up, to make lunch, to go to bed, to take a shower, to pack a lunch, to fall asleep and more!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=tpo9qBpG0Js or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Daily Routines"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English questions that English speakers use every day. For the last couple of weeks I tried to keep track of the most common questions that I would either ask, or be asked as I went through my days.This lesson is about the top ten questions that I heard. I hope this English lesson helps you learn and master these questions so you can ask them as well. I also hope it helps you think of some possible answers in case someone asks you one of these questions.I hope you enjoyed this 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=kEwwxbknB3A or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Common Questions"Support the show

Sometimes when you learn one English word, there is another word you should just learn right away as well. Some words just naturally go together. In this free English class I will help you learn some of these word pairs and the verbs that go along with them. After this English lesson you'll be able to use all of these words easily in your next conversation.In this free English class you'll learn word pairs like: hammer and nails, coffee and a donut, screwdriver and screws, stapler and staples, problem and solution and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about word pairs! 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=IivN4utBQb0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Things That Go Together"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

You might have some difficulties as you learn English because of all the idioms and sayings we have that don't always make sense. You learn the English words, but when you translate word for word, the result doesn't make sense.In this English lesson I'll help you learn some phrases and idioms that are commonly used, but not easy to understand at first glance.In this English lesson you'll learn idioms, phrases, and sayings like: you can't teach on old dog new tricks, worried sick, to have butterflies in your stomach, hold your horses, to think outside the box, and more!I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about strange idioms, phrases and sayings that English speakers use regularly.Have a great day!P.S. Yes the surprise I hinted at is that we got a new puppy! Woof! Woof! His name is Walter.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTW0Rvdz9Yo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Strange Phrases"Support the show

It is very handy to be able to describe things you like in English. In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe some of the things that you like. Do you know how to describe a good book in English? Do you know how to describe a TV show or movie that you liked? Do you know how to describe a game?In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: a page turner, action-packed, a good beat, I couldn't put it down, thrilling, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to describe things you like!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuE6_0tbfk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Likes"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Last week I did an English lesson about spring, but I was inside the whole time! I thought since today was such a nice day I should walk around and use some of the terms and phrases that I taught last week while I was outside.In this English lesson you'll learn English words and phrases as I show you the actual item as I walk around and enjoy spring. Spring actually started a few weeks ago, but today the weather is much more spring-like so I got out my camera and headed outside. I'm happy I could just go outside with only a spring jacket on and make this review lesson.In this English lesson I will help you learn the English vocabulary about spring! You'll learn words and phrases like: springtime, to leaf out, blossoms, buds, migrate, puddle, rubber boots, spring jacket, spring breeze, fresh air, winter tires, mud, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about spring!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2mF5dLb-PI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Spring"Support the show

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about the season of spring. I'm a couple of weeks late as spring started back in March, but it didn't really feel like spring back then. It is now a lot more spring-like outside and there are so many things changing as we move from winter into spring. I thought this would be a great time to learn some English words and phrases about spring!In this English lesson I'll go over all of the signs of spring and help you learn the English vocabulary to go along with it! In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: migration, spring thaw, spring cleaning, buds, blossoms, and more!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=rY5xs6AogLo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Spring"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

A couple of weeks ago I helped you learn some mean English phrases that I said you should never use, but that you should be able to recognize. I thought in this English lesson, I should teach you some happy phrases, some nice phrases, phrases that you should definitely use if the situation calls for it!So in this English lesson, I'll teach you 10 happy, nice, awesome English phrases that you would certainly be happy to hear if someone said them to you.I hope you enjoy this free English class about happy, nice phrases! 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=JIdc4tMvd8A or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Nice Phrases"Support the show

Free English Class! Topic: Math! ➗➕➖I hope you don't mind learning some English words and phrases to talk about math! In this free English class I'll try to keep things exciting while I help you learn all of the different words and phrases you would hear in a math class, or when talking about math. We all use math everyday, and it's a good idea to learn how to talk about it in English!In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: add, addition, subtract, subtraction, fraction, ratio, average, percent, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about math!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx0DdZ37WcQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Math"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Learning English by watching videos is a great idea. In fact, watching a video a second time can really help you remember what is being taught. Did you know that listening to a video (yes listening!) to a video for a third time can really help strengthen your ability to learn English?In this English lesson I'll talk about all of the visual cues you will see when watching a video, and I'll talk a bit about how you can really challenge yourself when learning English by simply listening to a video with your eye closed, or while doing something else. This technique will really help you to understand English speakers when you can't quite see their mouths, or when they are using facial expressions or body language to emphasize what they are saying.I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope you take some time to listen to it with your eyes closed! In fact here is a challenge for you. Watch the video twice today, and then listen to it tomorrow!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=vxFl5oHGy_I or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Eyes Closed"Support the show

In this free English class I'll help you learn how to talk about mistakes in English. We all make mistakes! It's part of being human! Sometimes we do things perfectly, but sometimes we make mistakes. In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words and phrases that you can use to talk and write about mistakes you have made.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to make a mistake, mistaken identity, to make a wrong turn, to call someone the wrong name, to make a spelling mistake, to lose track of time and more!I hope you enjoy this free English class about mistakes!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTI7_CZryU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Mistakes"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn to talk about the position and place of things. I'm sure you've already learned some of these English words and phrases, but I'm sure some will be new as well. Either way, a bit of review is always good isn't it?I'll use cups in this free English class to talk about words and phrases like: above, below, to the right of, to the left of, in the middle, in between, and many more words and phrases to talk about position and place.Sometimes someone will tell you to go and get something. They might describe where the thing is located. They might use a sentence like this, "Go and get the hammer from the shed. It is on the shelf to the left of the saw, and above the shelf with the nails on it." In order to follow their directions, you would need to understand the words I'm going to teach you!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about position and place!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpc2qzZ4IM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Position"Support the show

Learning a language like English is as much about learning words and phrases as it is about learning about culture. In this free English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about good manners and bad manners. Some of the things I talk about may be considered rude in my country, but not in yours! It should be an interesting English lesson!In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: interrupting, please, thank you, burping, farting, chewing with your mouth open, tipping, covering your mouth when you cough, picking your nose, knocking before entering, washing your hands before dinner, and many more!As you can see from the short list above, this should be a fun and interesting lesson!Thanks for watching this English lesson about manners!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDE8YLCY8k or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Manners"The Silver King's WarThe Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

It's good to learn all kinds of English phrases. It's good to learn nice English phrases so that you can use them to say nice things. It's good to learn mean English phrases so that you can recognize and understand them when you read them or hear them. You should, however, never say these phrases. I'm sure you're just too nice of a person to do that.In this English lesson we'll look at phrases like: You'll never amount to anything! You suck! You're just like your father!We'll also look at mean questions like: Why can't you be more like your brother? or Why can't you be more like your cousin?All in all, these are great phrases to learn but not great phrases to use. I'm happy to help you learn them anyways!I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about phrases you should never use!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itbFvLiqoVw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Mean"Support the show