Learn English with Bob the Canadian

Have you learned English words and phrases about moving? People move all the time. They move for work, they move for school, and sometimes they move just because they want to live somewhere else. As an English learner, it's a good idea to learn some English words and phrases to talk about moving.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: to move in, to move out, to go through, to declutter, to load, to get settled, to downsize, and many more!Remember that this is much more than a simple vocabulary lesson. I'll also be using a lot of phrases as I talk about each word, and these are quite valuable for you as an English learner as well.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about moving!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upwESr_cex4 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Moving"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 run into some words that almost sound the same, or when you try to say them, come out sounding the same. In this English lesson I'll talk about a number of these words and give you great example sentences with each of them. These example English sentences will use each word in context so they'll be easier to remember, and the sentences will be simple and easy to use as English pronunciation practice.I'll also try to act some of them out as well! In this English lesson I'll talk about words like pepper, paper, hit, hurt, heart, air, hair, bald, bold, ear, year, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about words that sound almost the same!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=h5of6vg17zE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Words That Sound The Same"Support the show

In this free English class I'm going to be talking about work. In particular, I'm going to help you learn how to describe work in English. Every job in the world is different, and every job is unique. This means that there are very unique English words that can be used to describe each job.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: monotonous, cutting-edge, boring, fast-paced, life-saving, hectic, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to describe work!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwQsHyMbB6U or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Work"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

Here is an English lesson where you can learn a few ways to say, "Thank You!", in English and a few ways to say, "Congratulations!".Also in this English lesson you'll get to see the cool plaque I received from Youtube for passing 1,000,000 subscribers. I am so grateful for this and just want to thank all of the people who watch my channel to learn English. This is really about you! You watched and liked so many of my videos and so this reward really belongs to you!I'm am super happy! Thank you so much for subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting on my videos. It means the world to me!I hope that you can learn some English while you watch this video! 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=hhh1c8Cy4yQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Thank You"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson where you will learn some English words phrases to talk about the things in life that cause stress. Sometimes life is stressful. There are so many things in life that are simply difficult, worrisome, and hard on you. In this lesson I will help you learn how to talk about those things in English.In this English lesson I'll talk about stressful situations at work, at school, and at home. In this free English class you'll learn English words and phrases like running late, losing something, public speaking, moving, taking a test, and more!I hope you enjoy this English class about stressful things, and I hope it doesn't cause you any stress as you continue to 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=BTh66aOuFcs or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Stressful Things"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

Every few months I like to make a video for English learners to teach them some new phrases, and at the same time I like to use those phrases to encourage them. This English lesson will do just that! It makes sense that as you do something difficult like learning English that you are encouraged by someone, and that you also learn how to encourage someone!Anytime I can be a positive person in your life as you continue learning English or in your life in general, I hope it helps you to be kind to someone else in return. In this English lesson I will do two things. I will give you some encouragement and I will teach you some English sayings we use when we give others encouragement.After all, a friendly voice, a kind word, a compliment, a word of encouragement, and a smile or a bit of laughter instead of a frown can be a great way to start your day.So I hope you enjoy this English lesson about encouragement, and I certainly hope that you feel encouraged!P.S. I hope you were able to learn a little bit of English along the way!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=gxo8VmJ9dsg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Encouragement"Support the show

The world can be a dangerous place. In this English lesson we'll learn about the things humans have done to make the world safer. Safety is important in everyday life, and we've taken steps to make sure humans are safe in many situations. This free English class will help you learn many of the English words and phrases that we use when talking about safety.You'll learn words and phrases like: seatbelt, airbag, helmet, safety net, guardrail, lifeguard, first aid kit, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about safety!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGW4GaTUlKU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Safety"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

One of the most frustrating things about learning English is when you know a word the day you learn it, and then a few days later, in an English conversation, you forget it. In this English lesson I'll give you some good solid tips on how to remember English vocabulary after the first time you learn it. Using these tips, you'll be able to not only learn lots of new words and phrases, but you'll be able to remember them the next time you need to!There are several strategies that will help you remember a word. One is to practice on multiple days, another is to make sure you use reading, writing, listening, and speaking as you learn words and phrases so you engage all of your senses. In this lesson I'll explain both of those techniques, and more! In this lesson I'll give you a total of six strategies. If you follow all of them I guarantee you'll be able to remember English vocabulary way better!I hope you enjoy this English class on how to remember English vocabulary!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=ZM6Sg4SN7kU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Remembering Vocabulary"Support the show

People talk about other people. In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe the different ways people talk about each other. Sometimes people say nice things about other people. Sometimes they say bad things. Either way, as you learn English, you'll want to know how to describe these conversations.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: gossip, to throw shade, to spread rumours, to vouch for, to speak highly of, and many more!I hope this English lesson is helpful and I hope you're able to learn some new English words and phrases that you can use in your next conversation!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=s3Yywad1G10 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Talking About"Support the show

You've probably learned by now that spoken English is a bit different than written English. As you learn English, you learn how to write it properly, and how to speak it slowly. Native English speakers tend to compress their sentences though when they speak at a normal rate. Sometimes a whole sentence sounds like one long word!In this English lesson I'll go over the common, proper structure for forming questions, and then I'll let you know how I would actually say these in a regular English conversation. I'll be sure to give you the format for questions starting with: Where, What, How, Why, and When. Even though these questions will be about a trip, they can be adapted for any situation.So take the time to enjoy this free English class. Watch it a few times and try to shadow me (repeat after me) when I ask the questions and give the responses so that you can train yourself to sound a bit more natural when having an English conversation.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=AkpNjOVydKc or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fast Questions"Support the show

Sometimes you need to tell someone what to do. We do this in English by using a command or an order. A command or order is a verb in the imperative form. The cool thing about the imperative is that you don't need to memorize the subject or the conjugation - you just use the verb (without the "to" in front.)In this English lesson you'll learn a variety of commands, orders, and requests using the imperative form. You'll learn phrases like Get lost!, Be quiet!, Relax!, Watch out!, and many more.I hope you enjoyed this free English class about commands and orders! 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=cHx5DO73rD0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Commands"Support the show

As you learn English you'll want to know how to describe different types of weather. In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe a snowy day in English. There are many types of weather, but we're having a snowstorm here right now, so I thought this would be a great time to help you learn how to talk about it. As you know, talking about the weather is a form of small talk in English, so you'll want to master it!There are a few words and phrases for describing a snowy day. The snow can be light, it can be moderate, or heavy like when we have a blizzard. Today the snow is moderate - not light, but not heavy, but it will probably snow a lot harder later in the afternoon. There definitely are many things getting covered in snow though!In this English lesson I'll be sure to teach words and phrases like accumulation, wind chill, blowing snow, drifting snow, and many more!I think you'll enjoy this English weather lesson about describing a snowy day!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZIDPV_5seA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Snowy Day"Support the show

Welcome to this free English class on Sayings, Proverbs, and Idioms. In this English lesson I'll talk about little things we say in English when we give advice, and a good explanation about what each saying means.In the English language we tend to use a lot of cute phrases. These sayings and idioms may not mean exactly what you think they mean. Sometimes they are very difficult to figure out!In this free English class I'll help you learn the meaning of phrases like: Look before you leap, don't count your chickens before they hatch, don't add insult to injury, Rome wasn't built in a day, honesty is the best policy and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about phrases we use to give advice! 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=3sIEGP5EuX0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Advice"Support the show

I'm sure that you know how to emphasize something in English, but have you learned how to de-emphasize a sentence? De-emphasizing is very common in English, and in this English lesson I'll teach you how to do it.You'll hear sentences like, "It is a little bit cold." or "I can barely hear you." These are sentences where we want to lessen or soften the meaning and we do that in a very straightforward way.I'm sure you'll learn a few new words and phrases in this free English class that you can use in your next conversation!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=7hVJM6o5U-M or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian De-emphasize"Support the show

Learning English can be a joyful experience. You learn all the nice words and phrases to talk about happiness, joy, and a good life. Sometimes though, things go wrong in life, and then it's nice to be able to explain that in an English conversation.In this free English class I will help you learn words and phrases that English speakers use when things go wrong. As I mentioned, life is sometimes quite smooth, life can be pleasant, but sometimes things go wrong. Maybe you slip and fall, maybe you forget something, maybe your pants split or a pipe springs a leak! Life has a funny way of going sideways sometimes.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like topple, split, on fire, fracture, cracked, busted, bad weather, to run out of, and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about what to say when things go wrong! Have a great day! (I hope nothing goes wrong!)Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/feDPf7keqX8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian When Things Go Wrong"Support the show

After begin sick, it's always nice to feel better. Do you know how to describe the feeling you have when getting better? In this English lesson I'll help you learn some of the most common phrases that English speakers use when talking about feeling better after being sick.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about how to talk about being sick and getting better!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0grhSpQzU or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Feeling Better"Support the show

Well I guess it was going to happen sooner or later. I got COVID towards the end of the Christmas holidays. One of my kids came down with it just before Christmas so we've been home now for 3 weeks as each person in the house got it and tested positive over time.We tried to isolate from each other, but that didn't work out very well. There are just too many of us at home! Most of us had milder symptoms, although it did take Jen and I a few days longer than our kids to feel better. The power of youth! Their immune systems are so powerful! Thankfully Jen and I are both vaccinated and I'm sure that help a lot.In this video I'll tell you all about it, and most importantly, I'll tell you how much better I'm feeling now!I plan to return to making English lessons this week. Look for a live lesson on Friday, and a brand new English lesson next week Tuesday!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOwTNTB6_0s or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian COVID"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson about Christmas. It is the Christmas season, and for me, as this video comes out it is Christmas day! I had just enough time to squeeze an English lesson in yesterday morning so I thought the topic should be Christmas! This video is a shorter version of that English lesson. The viewer questions have been removed, and it is now a pure lesson about Christmas.So why not join me for about 30 minutes and learn some English words and phrases that we use during the holiday season. You'll learn words and phrases like: Christmas movie, Christmas special, ugly Christmas sweater, caroling, Christmas bonus, Christmas eve, stocking stuffer, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about Christmas!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw-7Ux4le5o or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Christmas"Support the show

Welcome to this English lesson about Christmas! As you continue to learn English it's a good idea to learn some English expressions that we use around Christmas.The time of year is approaching (Christmas is coming!) when many people in the English speaking world are getting ready to celebrate Christmas and there are a lot of English expressions, words and phrases to learn!In this free English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases about putting up the Christmas tree, office Christmas parties, Christmas bonuses, Christmas holidays and more!Please enjoy this English lesson and have a great day! And if you celebrate Christmas I hope that you are enjoying the season!I hope this video helped you learn a few more English expressions about Christmas!P.S. Did you see Santa in the video? He's in there once or twice!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBjTTl16X-I or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Christmas"Support the show

I know as an English learner you have questions about the English language. Join me for an English lesson where I'll try to clear up some of the mysteries of this language. I know that for the most part it's a great logical language, but sometimes it can be a little bit bewildering and I'll try and clear up some of the confusion!In this English class you'll be able to ask me a question about the language and I will do my best to answer it. I know that learning English can be both fun and challenging so I hope this lesson takes some of the difficulties out of learning English for you!This lesson is from Friday December 18 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUTI_Y2vMLg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 18 2021"Support the show

When you are learning English, the letters, S/SH, H, R, TH, and W can make some strange sounds. It's a good idea to practice the sounds that these letters make with tongue twisters. Tongue twisters are phrases that are very hard to say clearly and quickly, even for native English speakers, and they will definitely improve your pronunciation.In this English lesson I will help you learn 5 completely new tongue twisters that I wrote. They are designed to help you practice pronouncing the S, SH, TH, R, and W sounds in English.Some of these are very hard for some English learners. Some of these phrases might be easy for you. Some of these were even hard for me! I hope you can find 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. Remember to come back each day this week and use this English lesson to practice your 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=h98qNSZdhFw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Tongue Twisters"Support the show

In this English lesson about describing things I'm going to focus on verbs. I'll help you learn English verbs and phrases that you can use to talk about the things around us.As we all know, the world is full of things! If you are learning English you'll want to learn words and phrases in order to talk about them. In this free English class I will help you learn over 40 verbs that we use to describe many everyday items in English.At first glance, this will seem to be a simple English vocabulary lesson, but it will be a lot more advanced than that. If you listen carefully you'll hear me use many English phrases and give lots of example sentences that you can use to describe the things around you when you have your next English conversation.I'll help you learn words like to flap, to collapse, to glow, to gleam, to leak, and more! By the end of the lesson you'll have learned over 40 new English verbs and how to use them!I hope you enjoy this lesson on verbs we use to talk about things 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=RX-SmO3fG9k or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Things Part 3"Support the show

As you walk through your day you will see many things, but have you learned the English words and phrases you need to describe them? In this free English lesson I will help you learn how to describe many everyday items in English.Of course, once again, this will be more than just an English lesson about adjectives. If you listen closely you'll also hear me use many English phrases and give lots of example sentences so you can learn exactly how to talk describe the things around you!I'll help you learn words like granular, skimpy, rough, damaged, rusty and smooth. 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=uP5QoGGJRnw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Things Part 2"Support the show

There are a lot of ways to learn English. You can study English on your own. You can use an app. You can watch a lot of TV and Youtube videos and try to learn a few things or maybe even shadow someone. You can learn English from books and magazines.So is taking an English class still a good idea? Like a real, in-person English class? I think it is. In this English video lesson I'll give you 6 reasons why I think it is still a very good idea to take an English class.I'm not sure if you can find classes in your local town or if they are even meeting right now because of COVID, but if you can, I think they will be worth your while. You'll get to meet new people. You'll have a great teacher. You'll be forced to do things that will improve your English and take you to a new level. You'll even get a chance to test yourself and see how good you are at speaking English!So if you are learning English, why not give it a try? Find an English class and sign up! I'm sure it will be a great experience!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPPhupMt3ko or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian English Class"Support the show

If you have the time, why don't you plan to spend a bit of time at my live English lesson? You'll be able to learn more English words and I'm sure it will help you improve your English. In this free English class I'll answer as many questions as I can from you, the audience, and I think I can help you gain a bit more insight into the English language.I'll answer questions about almost everything under the sun! You can even ask questions about me! I'll answer questions about pronunciation, idioms, phrasal verbs, sayings, usage and more! I'll answer questions about what phrases to use in English conversations.Be sure to schedule some time for this live English lesson! I'll try and make it worth your while!This English class is from Saturday December 4 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHiOpyWm8aA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian December 4 2021"Support the show

I think it's time for another English lesson about computers! A few months ago I did part 1 of this lesson, and since then I've come up with a few more words and phrases that I think you should learn. As you know computers are an amazing tool to use every day. I, for one, could not live without them. They are, of course, also an amazing tool for learning English. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, and practice your English vocabulary. They truly are really cool!In this free English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases that you can use when talking or writing about computers.You'll learn words like undo, redo, reboot, upload, crash, download, hack, install, copy and paste. It may seem like this is a simple English vocabulary lesson, but it will be much more than that! During the lesson, if you listen closely, I'll be using many phrases as I talk about each word that you can learn and use when you talk about computers!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about computers!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q2R6FNsDWQ or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Computers Part 2"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll teach you 5 neat little things you can do to stay motivated while learning English. As any learner knows the secret to success is sometimes to just stay motivated. Staying motivated can be hard at times, but there are things you can do that really help.In this English lesson I'll talk about the power of competition, how just getting started can lead to progress, how tracking your progress can be motivating, and how a simple picture on the wall can propel you forward with your learning.I hope you enjoy this little English lesson and I hope it helps you stay motivated while learning English!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8-QebGk2M or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian 5 Things"Support the show

Welcome to this interactive English lesson! During this question and answer lesson about the English language you can ask me a question and I will answer it.I'll answer any questions you have as long as it isn't about English grammar. I like grammar, I really do, but sometimes it takes far too long to explain and I like to keep the lesson moving along!You can, of course, ask me questions about word order, usage, pronunciation, phrases, idioms, phrasal verbs, and any vocabulary you want. You can ask me questions about any strange English sayings you have read or heard and I'll give their meaning.I hope you enjoy this English Q&A lesson!This English lesson is from Saturday November 27 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNoosuI-BvM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 27 2021"Support the show

I'm sure you've already learned your colours in English. This free English class is not about learning the names of colours like red, green, and blue. This lesson is about more advanced phrases and vocabulary that you would use to talk about colour.There is a beautiful colourful world around us and it will be good, I think, for you to learn some English words and phrases to be able to talk about it.In this English lesson you'll words and phrases like paint, a fresh coat of paint, palette, visible spectrum, swatch, infrared, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about colour! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdwA3EhqyNo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Colour"Support the show

In this English lesson I'm going to talk about 5 of the most frustrating parts of learning English. I'll also give a couple pieces of advice that should help you when you encounter these frustrating things.In this English lesson I'll talk a bit about phrasal verbs, idioms, contractions and reductions, spelling, pronunciation, and grammar rules. Knowing about the areas that can be a challenge can be the first step towards understanding them.In the end, there are two things you can do as an English learner to alleviate some of the stress. You can make sure you get lots of input when you are learning the language. Hearing English speakers use phrasal verbs, idioms, etc. regularly can really help train your ear and your mind! You can also hire an English tutor so you can ask someone about some of the things you encounter each week as you study English!I hope you enjoyed this English lesson, and I hope you continue to enjoy learning English even though the language can be quite challenging!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-g_7KObsUA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Worst"Support the show

Why don't you join me for an English language question and answer lesson! In this free English class you'll be able to ask me a question about this crazy language called English and I will do my best to answer it as clearly as possible.I know what learning a language is like as I myself spent quite a while learning the French language. I know that as you learn English you will have questions, and it can be hard to find the answers. That's why this type of lesson is important. This is your opportunity to ask a native English speaker your question and get a direct answer.As a language teacher I love answering these kinds of questions, so join me for this English lesson and I'll do my best to help you!This English lesson is from Saturday November 20, 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiDYcFgcqfw or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 20, 2021"Support the show

Our planet has a lot of natural resources. In this English lesson I will introduce you to the vocabulary and phrases that you need to learn in order to talk about natural resources in English. Natural resources are materials or substances such as metals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature that we buy, sell, trade or use to manufacture things.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like mine, export, raw materials, refinery, precious metals, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about natural resources!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrdeQOKlNg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Natural Resources"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll give you some model sentences that you can use to describe yourself. I'll do that by responding to assumptions some of you have about me! Last week I asked all of you to express some assumptions that you had about me. If you are not familiar with the word, "assumption" or the English verb, "to assume" it simply means to think something is true about someone without actually knowing it is true.In this English lesson you'll learn 14 things about me that you might not have known about. As you learn some new things about me I hope you're able to learn some English along the way.This lesson is good for English listening practice and is also a great way to learn some new English phrases that you can change slightly in order to describe yourself.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=RHw_wtIvSQo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Music"Support the show

In this free English class I'll help you learn English words and phrases about music. We'll talk about all kinds of things related to music: songs, lyrics, choirs and more! During the lesson I'll go over pronunciation, phrases, descriptions, and help you learn all about the words and phrases we use when talking about music in English.In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like soundtrack, concert, live performance, guitar solo and more!Remember, this will be much more than an English vocabulary lesson. It will be a great opportunity to practice your English listening skills, as well as interact with me and ask a question!I hope this English lesson about music is a great help to you as you continue to learn English.Enjoy!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6siMLJmV4v0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Music"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about the future in a number of different ways. I'm sure you already know the English tenses like, "I am going to..." and "I will..." so in this video I'll teach you more advanced ways to talk about things you are going to do in the future.I'm sure there are things that you are excited about that you are doing next week, next month, or next year. I'm sure you have goals, dreams, and hopes for the future. It is fun to be able to explain to someone in English how you feel about those things. That's what this free English class is all about.In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like, "I hope to...", "I dream of a day...", "Someday I would like to..." and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about talking about your hopes, dreams, and goals!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS9KpbF_804 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Goals and Dreams"Support the show

It looks like it's a beautiful day for an outdoor English lesson. Join me for an hour and I'll be happy to try and answer some questions about the English language.I really like how things are looking outside, with all the leaves on the ground, so why don't you plan to spend some time with me to learn some more English! I'll answer questions about almost everything under the sun. I'll even answer questions about myself if you are curious. Mostly though, I'll answer questions about pronunciation, usage and more!Be sure to schedule some time for this live English lesson! I'm sure it will be worth your while!This English class is from Saturday November 6 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxjBSnMd3TI or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian November 6 2021"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English names for all of the items you use each day. From the time you get up in the morning until the time you go to bed there are so many things you use throughout the day. In this free English class I'll not only teach you the vocabulary for these items, I'll also give you numerous phrases that you can use to talk about them.In this English lesson you'll learn words like tweezers, rubber bands, nail clippers, receipt, 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=NZkDSnwEqHo or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Everyday Items"Support the show

The results are in! In this English lesson I will give you the information you've been waiting for. In last week's lesson I asked everyone to submit their favourite song, book, tv show, and movie for learning English.The results were very cool, and in this video I will share them with you. You'll find out what the top 3 songs are for learning English right now. I tell you about the top 3 books (and book series) for learning English. I'll share the results from the survey about the top 5 TV shows that English learners are watching, and I'll talk about the top 4 movies!Stay tuned for a great English lesson with lots of valuable information for English learners!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS0_X-TswJ8 or find by searching Youtube for, "Songs, Books, TV Shows, and Movies"Support the show

It's that time again! Time to get together for a live English lesson where you can ask questions about the English language and I'll try to answer them. This free English class happens 3 times per month on a Saturday and it is a lot of fun for me to explain this fun language called English!This lesson will last an hour, and during that time you'll have a chance to ask a question. I don't always have enough time to answer them all, but I'll try my best to answer as many as I can. I hope you can join me for this English lesson!This English lesson is from Saturday October 30 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4TPrqaqWio or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 30 2021"Support the show

It is almost October 31st and I thought it would be a good time for an English lesson about Halloween. This is an evening at the end of October where some children in some countries go house to house and as for candy.In this English lesson I'll explain what it is, how it is celebrated, and what activities happen on this evening.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like pumpkin, jack o'lantern, trick or treating, mask, costume, and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about Halloween!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuNlBsfvrj0 or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Halloween"Support the show

I'm a curious person and in this English lesson I have four questions that I want to ask you! As you learn English it is important to read books, listen to music, and watch TV and movies. I want to know what you're reading, listening to, and watching! Please use this form to send in your responses: https://forms.gle/SdZR2wh4sWt4hCM56 I'm sure that a lot of other people would be interested in this information as well, so in this video I'm going to share what I'm currently reading, listening to, and watching, and then I'll ask you what you're up to! Once I've received the results I'll compile all the answers and make another video to let you know the most popular books, songs, TV shows, and movies.Reading in English, listening to English music, and watching English TV and movies all have their unique advantages as you study this fun language.Let's share what we're doing so others know!Please use this form to let me know what you are listening to, reading, and watching: https://forms.gle/SdZR2wh4sWt4hCM56Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygai3B7Q_WE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian What Are You Listening To?"Support the show

Every week I look forward to doing a live English lesson outside. This week though the weather is a little iffy. Iffy means that the weather at this time of year is unpredictable. That means I won't know until just before the lesson whether it is nice enough outside to do the lesson under my tree or if I'll need to be inside.Either way, there is going to be an English lesson! This is a great time to submit a question about the English language and I will do my best to answer it. As a native English speaker I always enjoy the questions that everyone asks during these sessions. It helps me remember that English is very intricate. It is a complicated and beautiful language. Some parts of it are easy to learn and some parts are a mystery!Often even I'm surprised at how complex the English language can be, and I imagine for an English student this comes as no surprise. I promise to do my best to answer your questions in a clear and concise way to help you continue to make progress as you learn English.I hope you enjoy this English question and answer lesson!This English lesson is from October 23 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce1W68yqj0k or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing October 23 2021"Support the show

Welcome to this free English class where I'll help you learn how to describe food. Food is all around us and we need to eat every day. I'm sure you know the names for most foods in English, but maybe you don't know how to talk about those foods when you have an English conversation.In this English lesson I'll help you learn the words and phrases you'll need to describe the food around you. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like, bland, overcooked, burnt, crunchy, just like mom used to make, and more!Remember this will seem like a simple vocabulary lesson, but it is important to listen to the words and phrases I use as I talk about each word. You'll be able to pick up many common English expressions while you watch!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about describing food!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6HDDuKjjNM or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Describing Food"Support the show

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some English phrases about change. Change is all around us. People change. Situations change. Everything changes in life! It's important then to be able to talk about change when you are speaking English.In this English lesson you'll learn phrases you can use to talk about the change in someone's appearance, to talk about how fast kids grow, to talk about change for the sake of change, and to talk about almost all the changes that occur in life.You'll learn phrases like, "time for a change", "to clean up nicely", "times have changed", "to do a 180", and many more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about change.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKcTUa6hjJE or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Change"Support the show

Welcome to this free English class about sports. Playing sports and watching sports are both very popular activities around the world so learning English words and phrases to talk about sports seems like a natural thing to do! I'm sure each of you has watched sports in the past, and maybe many of you are sports fans. Either way, talking about sports is a good way to practice your English small talk!In this English lesson I'll help you learn some English words and phrases for different sports and sporting events. I'll go over not only the English meaning but the English pronunciation of each word and phrase.In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like stadium, super fan, motorsports, spectators, referee, ejection and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about sports!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tJpQY9TQk or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Sports"Support the show

When you're learning English it is important to learn how to talk about time. It's important to learn little phrases that you can use to talk about things that happened in the past or the future. If you're confused, I think it's about time you watched this English lesson! This English lesson is about more ways to talk about time in English.This is a more advanced lesson than learning how to tell time. It is a little more complex than just saying, "It's 2:30!", or "It's 10:10!". In this lesson I'll show you how to talk about something that happened a few weeks ago, something that will happen in the future, and how to talk about things that happen occasionally.I hope you enjoy this English lesson about time! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJeTjPmI5Lg or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Time"Support the show

It's time once again to get together for a live English lesson! In this free English class you can ask questions about this fun and crazy language and I'll answer them. I do this English class each week, and I quite enjoy it. It is a lot of fun for me to explain the English language to all of you.The lesson lasts about an hour, and during that time you'll have a chance to ask a question. I don't always get through all of them, but I'll try my best to answer as many as I can. I hope you can join me for this English lesson!This English lesson is from Saturday October 9 2021Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW85IGMxkhA or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 9 2021"Support the show

A while ago a viewer requested that I do an English lesson about fruit. Now I know that many of you already know the names of different types of fruit in English so I tried to think of a way to teach the vocabulary and teach something a little more challenging at the same time.The answer was to help you learn the names of different types of fruit, and to also teach you some common English idioms that have fruit vocabulary in them at the same time.So welcome to this free English class where I'll review the names of some common fruit, and I'll teach you some fruit idioms!In this lesson you'll learn fruit names like apple, orange, banana and more. You'll also learn the meaning of English idioms like: comparing apples to oranges, to go bananas, the Big Apple and more!I hope you enjoy this English lesson about fruit and fruit idioms!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cf92tsg9ZY or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Fruit Idioms"Support the show

I know you watch my English lessons to learn English, but in this one not only will I be teaching you some new phrases, I'll also be taking you for a walk around my local town. I thought, why not teach some English phrases with the word "walk" in them while going for a walk? So that's just what I've decided to do. I'm glad you've decided to come with me.In this English lesson I'll help you learn phrases like, "to walk the walk", "to take a walk on the wildside", "to worship the ground someone walks on", "a walk in the park", and more!I hope you enjoy the walk and I hope you enjoy learning the new 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=rlmudmnG0_U or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Word Walk"Support the show

In this English lesson you'll have a chance to ask me a question about the English language and I will try my best to answer it as clearly as possible!I have been doing these English sessions every week for over two years now, and they have been a great opportunity for English learners to ask me, a native English speaker, questions about the English language. I'm happy to answer questions you might have about English words and vocabulary, phrases, pronunciation, and usage.As you probably already know, the English language can be a bit challenging to learn at times. I promise that I will try to help!I hope you enjoy this English lesson!This English lesson is from October 2 2021.Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsLyYi5n6nc or find by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian October 2 2021"Support the show