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Learn English with Bob the Canadian

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If you want to learn English you've come to the right place. I'm Bob the Canadian and I make videos on Youtube (Just search for "Bob the Canadian" on Youtube!) as well as podcasts right here to help you learn English. Each week I teach a lesson and I host a question and answer session about the English language. During these sessions I will my best to answer as many questions as I can that you have about the English language!
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English Is Awesome! Ask Me Anything about The English Language! - September 5 2020

I think it's a great time to have an online English question and answer session! Fortunately this English lesson will most likely be outside as the weather is supposed to be awesome. I'm excited to help you learn English! In today's Q&A lesson I will answer questions from all of you about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases. I'll do my best to answer as clearly as possible. From my own experience learning a language I know that sometimes you have questions that you just can't find ...

Sep 06, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Are You Learning English? You Can Do It! 🙂 (A Little Bit of Encouragement!) - September 3 2020

Learning a language like English can be hard, but I know that you can do it! Today, instead of creating one of my normal English lessons this week I thought I would just send you a little bit of encouragement! In this video I take you on a short walk in nature, and as we look at the amazing world around us I compare each amazing and beautiful thing I look at to you, the amazing and beautiful English learner! You can do it! I know you can! I know that if you spend your time wisely, if you study w...

Sep 05, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Let's Learn English! Topic: Friendship! 😀 - September 4 2020

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about friendship. We are social people, and we have friends. Maybe it is an old friend from your school days, maybe you have a friend on Facebook. Either way, let's take some time to go over a few vocabulary words you need to know and a few phrases that will help you describe your friendship. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about friendship! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch ...

Sep 05, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Ask Me Anything about the English Language | An English Q&A Lesson - August 29 2020

It's a great day to have an online English lesson, but we'll need to be inside today! It looks like it might rain during the lesson, and I don't want to get caught outside with all my livestreaming equipment! Sorry! I know some of you really like the great outdoors! I certainly hope you don't mind being inside for this one and I hope you are ready to learn some English! In today's lesson I will take questions from viewers about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases and then I will do my ...

Aug 30, 20201 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Let's Learn English! 😎 How to Describe People in English Part 4

In this English lesson I will help you learn over 30 ways to describe yourself and other people in English. You will learn to describe people who are creative, as well as how to describe someone who is nice to talk to. You will learn how to describe people in English who talk a lot, and you will learn to describe people who know many things! My hope is that you will learn many new English words during this lesson, and I'll make sure to pronounce each word clearly so that you can hear how they sh...

Aug 29, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Learn English Travel and Tourism Vocabulary and Phrases in Niagara Falls! - August 25 2020

When you are learning English you might also be planning to travel to an English speaking country to practice your English. In this English lesson we'll take a little trip to Niagara Falls, and while we're there enjoying all of the spectacular views and sights, I'll teach you some English words and phrases that you can use while travelling. I'll teach travel vocabulary like highlight, souvenir, and touristy. I'll help you learn English travel phrases like call it a day, self-guided tour, and wat...

Aug 26, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 68

When You Are Learning English, You Have Questions! I Will Try To Answer Them! 😎 - August 22 2020

Each week I look forward to these live English lessons where viewers can submit a question about the English language and I do my best to answer it. As a native English speaker I love the questions that all of you ask each week. It makes me realize just how complicated and beautiful the English language is. I look forward to this English lesson each week because often even I'm surprised at how complex the language can be for an English student. I do my best to take your questions and give clear ...

Aug 23, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Let's Learn English! Topic: Farming 🐓🚜🐄 - August 21 2020

In this English lesson I will teach you some words and phrases about farming. As many of you know I grew up on a farm and I currently live on a farm. Growing up I learned a lot about farming and I will always cherish the memories that I made. As an English learner it is good to know the language of farming as that is where almost all of the food that you eat comes from! In this English lesson I will help you learn new vocabulary and new phrases about farming like: chores, cash crop, machine shed...

Aug 22, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Power Moves for Learning English! Hacks and Secrets to Better English Learning! August 18 2020

In previous English lessons I've always recommended that English learners spend an equal amount of time reading, writing, listening, speaking and learning new English vocabulary. In this lesson I'll give you some power moves and hacks to help you combine each of these areas of study. I'll show you how to combine listening and speaking practice, how to combine reading and writing practice and many more. All of these techniques will do wonders to strengthen your English study time and improve how ...

Aug 22, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Join this Lesson and Ask Me Anything about the English Language - August 15 2020

I think now is a good time to learn English! In this English class you will be able to ask me a question about the English language and I will do my best to answer it! As you continue to learn English and increase your vocabulary you will of course have questions. Sometimes you might be pulling your hair out trying to understand a strange English phrase or word. I will do my best to help. Hopefully I will be able to get to your question as there will be a lot of them. But just remember, as you l...

Aug 16, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Let's Learn English! Topic: College and University - August 14 2020

Welcome to this English lesson! Today I think we should learn some vocabulary and phrases that you would use when talking about universities and colleges. Learning is one of the most important things in life, and getting a college degree can be a valuable step towards having a successful life. In this English lesson about college and university I will help you learn words like dormitory, degree, and campus. I will also go over many English phrases that we use when talking about higher education....

Aug 15, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Don't Do These Ten Things in English Class Ever! - August 11 2020

Many of you have taken an English class or are planning to take one in the future. In this English lesson I go over 10 things you should never do when you are studying English in a classroom. I've noticed in my time as a high school teacher that there are some bad habits that students sometimes acquire. In this lesson I will identify those habits and give you suggestions for how to do better as you continue to learn English. This is an excellent lesson for anyone who is an international student,...

Aug 14, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Learning English? Ask Me A Question! I'm Happy to Help! - August 8 2020

Every day is an awesome day to have an online English Q&A lesson! The weather looks great, and it doesn't look like it will rain during the lesson. I hope you don't mind learning outside today! In this English video lesson I will take questions from viewers about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases and do my best to answer as many questions as I can as clearly as possible. I know that at times as you are studying the English language you will have a question or two that you just ca...

Aug 12, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Ask Me Anything Live English Lesson - August 1 2020

Choosing to learn English puts you on a long road of learning. For the most part, It can be easy and enjoyable at times, but other times it can be really challenging. As you continue to learn English, there will inevitably be questions you will have about the English language. I'm here to help. In this live sream you can ask me a question about this crazy and weird language we call English. I will try my best to answer questions about usage, pronunciation, and anything else you ask me. To ask a ...

Aug 08, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Let's Learn English! Topic: Communication - August 7 2020

Welcome to this English lesson! Today I think we should learn a few words and phrases in English to be able to talk about communication. We talk to each other in person. We talk to each other over the phone. We even use things like Facetime and Skype now to have conversations and to communicate with other people. In this English lesson I will help you learn words like satellite, landline, and text. I'll talk about face-to-face and in person. I will also go over some phrases as well that we use w...

Aug 08, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Learn English as I Give a Tour of Our Flower Farm! - August 4 2020

Each year around this time I like to create an English lesson about flowers and plants. I like to make this lesson because I live on a flower farm. Jen and I have been growing flowers for many years, and it is fun to combine my farming job with my English teaching on Youtube. In this lesson I will give you a tour of the farm and I will teach you some English words and phrases about plants and flowers. You'll learn words like pruners and germinate, and you'll learn English phrases like, "harvest ...

Aug 08, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Let's Learn English! Topic: Household Items

Have you learned the English names of every single item in your house? Have you taken the time to learn a few English phrases that you can use when talking about household items? In this English lesson I will go over 40 different household items and common phrases we use when talking about them. I'll talk about mops and brooms, toilet brushes, and shower curtains. I'll talk about almost every single common item that you would find in a house or apartment. Remember this will be more than a simple...

Aug 01, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 58

How to Use the Prepositions IN, AT, BY and ON When Talking About a Place - An English Grammar Lesson - July 28 2020

English prepositions can be a bit frustrating. As you learn English these little words are so important, yet usage can be a challenge to understand and master. In this English video lesson I will explain with visual demonstrations how to use the prepositions IN, AT, BY, and ON when talking about a place. Hopefully my explanation, along with my demonstrations will help you remember these prepositions when you are talking about places in English. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about the prep...

Jul 29, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Are You Learning English? Let Me Answer Some Questions for You!

Are you ready to learn some more English? In this English lesson I will take questions from viewers and I will try to answer them as best as I can. I have some experience with learning and teaching languages. I have learned French as a second language, and I continue to teach it. This gives me some insight into languages as I have the following skills: I am a native English speaker. I have learned a language. I have a degree in teaching a second language, and I have taught and continue to teach ...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Let's Learn English! Topic: Celebrities 💰 July 24 2020

Let's learn English words and phrases about celebrities, the rich and famous, and movie stars! I'll be the first to admit that I'm not rich, and I'm not famous, and following celebrities is not something I do, but it makes for an interesting topic for an English lesson! All of us have a favourite singer, movie star, or member of a royal family, and in this English lesson I will go over not just basic words and phrases, but also intermediate and advanced words and phrases so you can learn how to ...

Jul 25, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 55

Ten Tips for Speaking English with Confidence When Talking to Native English Speakers - July 21 2020

Most English learners want to learn how to speak English confidently and fluently when talking to native English speakers, but sometimes you have anxiety, stress, or are even nervous or afraid when you need to speak English. In this lesson I'll go over ten tips to help you learn how to have great conversations where you can speak English with confidence with no fear, no stress, no anxiety, and without being nervous. All 10 of my tips come from my experiences that I had while learning the French ...

Jul 21, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Live English Language Q&A Lesson - Ask Me Anything About the English Language - July 18 2020

Join me for an English language question and answer lesson. In this session you'll be able to ask me a question about this fun, weird, and crazy language we call English and I will do my best to answer it. I know what learning a language is like. I have spent many years learning French. I know that along the way as you learn English you will have questions, and it can be hard to find the answers. As a native English speaker and a professional language teacher I love answering these kinds of ques...

Jul 19, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Let's Learn English! Topic: Groceries! 🛒

Let's learn English words and phrases about groceries, the grocery store, and getting the groceries! In this English lesson I will go over not just the basics, but also intermediate and advanced words and phrases about groceries. All of us have to eat, and as you learn English you'll want to be able to talk about shopping for food in great detail. If you don't learn the English words and phrases, how will you get the food you want? 😎 I hope you enjoyed this English lesson about groceries and th...

Jul 18, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 52

Learn How to Talk about Age in English! Also, Happy Birthday to Me! 🍰

In this English lesson I will help you learn how to talk about age in English. My birthday is coming up and I thought now would be a good time to help you understand how to talk about age in English. This video is meant for beginner, intermediate, and advanced English learners. The more you watch, the more you'll learn. I'll talk about how to say how old you are, how to compare your age to others, how to talk about age in general terms, and some fun English phrases about age. I hope this English...

Jul 14, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Ask Me Anything about the English Language! 🌧

It's a great day to have an online English lesson! Unfortunately it will most likely be inside as it might rain during the lesson. Sorry! I hope you don't mind being inside today and I hope you are all ready to learn English! In today's lesson I will take questions from the viewers about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases and do my best to answer as clearly as possible. Sometimes when you are learning English you have a question that you just can't find the answer to online or in book...

Jul 12, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Let's Learn English! Topic: Restaurants! 🍔

As you learn English you will want to prepare for certain things you will do. One of those things will be a visit to a restaurant where you will need to be able to order food in English. In order to order food and to feel comfortable you will want to know as many English words and phrases about restaurants as you can. In this English lesson I will go over basic restaurant vocabulary, advanced vocabulary, and many English phrases you would use when ordering food in a restaurant. I hope you enjoy ...

Jul 11, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Join Me for an English Question and Answer Lesson - Sorry for the bad audio!

Sorry for the bad audio in this episode! In this English lesson you will be able to ask me a question about the English language and I will do my very best to answer it. I have been doing these English sessions every week for over a year, and they have been a great opportunity for English learners to ask me, a native English speaker, questions about phrases, pronunciation, and usage. The English language can be a bit challenging to learn at times. I promise that I will try to help! I hope you en...

Jul 08, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Let's Learn English! Topic: Summer 🌞

Welcome to this English lesson about the season of summer! I know I'm a bit late, and that summer started almost two weeks ago, but because you are learning English you are probably curious to know more English summer vocabulary, summer activities, and summer phrases that we use during this season. In this English lesson I will talk about ice cream, the beach, heat waves, and more! I will help you learn English phrases like, "It's a hot one out there!" and "I'm melting!" I hope you enjoy this En...

Jul 04, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Are You Learning English? Let's Talk!

It's Saturday so let's have another English lesson! In this English Q&A session you'll be able to ask questions about the English language, and as a native English speaker I will try my best to answer them. This English lesson is live, but it does have a lot of value if you watch the replay as well. After a few hours it will have automatically generated English subtitles, so if there are parts that you don't understand, you can go back later and watch that section again. I hope you enjoy thi...

Jun 30, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Let's Learn English! Topic: Plants 🌳

Welcome to this English lesson on plants. Plants are all around us and they have so many benefits. Clean air, food, shade! The list goes on and on. In this English lesson I will talk about a lot of different plant vocabulary and a few English phrases that have to do with plants. In this English lesson I will talk about germination, vegetarians, and more! I will help you learn English vocabulary and phrases for use in everyday English conversations. I hope you enjoy this English lesson on plants!...

Jun 27, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 46
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