Welcome to this English grammar lesson about the present perfect continuous tense (also called the present perfect progressive). This is another very common English verb tense, and it is helpful to know it when you want to talk about things that started in the past, and are still happening now. Once you master the conjugation and usage, you'll be able to use it in sentences like, "I have been waiting for the bus for two hours!" You'll notice in this sentence we're talking about something that st...
Feb 24, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Sometimes it is fun to learn English with other people. Even though my Saturday live stream isn't a traditional English class, it does have all the elements of a classroom. There is a teacher, there are students and learners, and there are questions! In this English lesson I will take questions from viewers and I will do my best to give clear, concise, easy to understand answers! I hope you enjoy this English Q&A session! This English lesson is from Saturday February 20, 2021. Note: This is ...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 20
One of the goals you might have for learning English is to get a job where your ability to speak the language is an asset. In this English lesson about work and jobs I'll help you learn many English words and phrases that are used to talk about work. You'll learn the difference between "employee" and "employer", words like "overtime", and phrases like "come in early" and a lot more English job related vocabulary. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about work and jobs. Note: This is the audio p...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this English lesson you'll learn 10 English verbs that have two meanings and I will make them easier to remember by acting them out. As you learn English you'll want to know both meanings of each of these very common English verbs. I'll help you learn the meaning and help you memorize these English verbs. In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in an entertaining and sometimes funny way. My goal is to make you smile as you watch this lesson and as you learn English. I hope you ...
Feb 17, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Come and join me for an English lesson where I hope to answer your question. During the lesson I'll take questions from the viewers about the English language and I'll give clear and concise answers. You can ask me questions about pronunciation, usage, and more and I'm happy to answer. As you learn English it can be hard to find answers to some questions, but I hope that I'll be able to do that for you. I hope you enjoy this English lesson! This English lesson is from Saturday February 13, 2021....
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about healthy living. This will be more than just a vocabulary lesson. I'll also make sure to teach many phrases that you can use in English to talk about healthy living. You'll learn words like workaholic and stress and phrases like stop and smell the roses and work/life balance. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about healthy living. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch ri...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Hello English learner! Welcome to this English lesson that almost didn't happen! I'm really busy at work right now as we've just finished off a semester and we're starting the second one. I almost decided to NOT make a video this week, but then I thought, why not make an English lesson where I talk a little bit about being busy, not being busy, and teach you some English phrases along the way. So here you go, a short English lesson about my life and a few phrases thrown in that you can learn and...
Feb 10, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 15
It's time once again to get together for a live English lesson where you can ask questions about this language and I'll answer them. I do this English class each week, and it is a lot of fun for me to explain this fun and crazy language we call English. The lesson will last about an hour, and during that time you'll have a chance to ask a question. I don't always get to 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! Note: This is the au...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Welcome to this English lesson about hobbies and pastimes! As an English learner, you'll want to be able to talk about your hobbies and pastimes if you are in an English conversation. Hobbies and pastimes are the things we do for fun, or to relax when we're not working or in school. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some new English vocabulary and I'll teach you some English phrases to talk about things like stamp collecting, astronomy, sewing, reading, and many more hobbies. This Engli...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This English lesson will be a little bit different. I thought I would just take a moment and explain to all my English learners the different types of lessons that I make. Some of you are new here. Some of you have been around for a while. Regardless of how long you've been here you may not all be aware of the different free English classes and lessons I offer. I make short English lessons every Tuesday. These are very concise and practical lessons that sometimes can also be entertaining and fun...
Feb 03, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Last week we learned English words and phrases to describe happy things. This week we'll do the opposite. In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about sad things in English. It won't be a happy lesson, but it will be a good lesson. It is January in Canada and the days are short and we're not allowed to go out right now and that made me think about doing a class on sad things. I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about death and breakups, when accidents happen and...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When you learn English it can be a bit boring. Learning to think in English can be hard. Games can make it more fun, and help you be more productive with your time! In this English lesson I'll teach you how to play 5 words games in your mind to help you practice your English while you are riding the train, when you're somewhere busy, or while driving in a car! This is super convenient learning, and these games can be played all by yourself! These games are designed to help you start thinking in ...
Jan 27, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Once again Saturday has arrived! I hope you are ready to learn some English! In this English question and answer lesson I will take questions from all of you and I will try my best to answer them! I like teaching you English and no Saturday morning seems complete without a Q&A lesson! In this English lesson I'll answer questions about pronunciation, usage, and I'll give many example sentences that you can practice at home. You'll be able to ask questions using the link that will be shared du...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this English lesson I'll help you learn about all the things in life that make people happy. It is January in Canada and the days are short and we're not allowed to go out right now so I thought it would be a great time to do an English lesson about all the things in life that bring a smile to your face. I'll help you learn English words and phrases to talk about puppies and sunshine, rainbows and gifts. I'll make sure to teach more than just words. I'll also include lots of example sentences...
Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this English lesson you'll learn over 60 English action verbs and I will make them really easy to remember by acting each one out. As you continue to learn English you'll want to be able to describe the actions you do with your hands, eyes, head, and your whole body. You'll want to memorize these English action verbs. In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in an engaging and sometimes funny way. This lesson will hopefully help you learn some more English, but also make you smi...
Jan 20, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Saturday has arrived and I'm wondering if you're ready for an English lesson? Are you ready to learn a bit more English? In this English Q&A lesson I will take some time to answer your questions! Sometimes the questions are easy. Sometimes they are hard, but either way, I will try to answer them as best as I can. I know what it is like for you learning a language like English. I have spent a lot of time learning and perfecting my French. It is my second language. Along the way I had a lot of...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to describe things that hurt. I'll help you learn how to describe things that just don't feel right with your body. This English lesson will be especially helpful before a visit to the doctor so that you can accurately explain your symptoms. It's always a good idea to be familiar with English health care and medicine vocabulary. As you learn English it can be hard to find lessons on every topic. I have made it my goal as an English teacher on Youtub...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to this English grammar lesson about the present simple tense. This is also a very common English verb tense, and it is very useful to learn it. Once you master it you'll be able to talk about the things you love and like, your habits and routines, and how to state facts. As a bonus you'll also learn the zero conditional! I'll start by helping you learn how to form the present simple verb tense for spoken English using I, You, We, and They. I'll then make sure you know how to conjugate i...
Jan 14, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 4
I think right now is a great time to have an online English lesson so you can learn some English. It's January. It's 2021. We're all stuck inside. What else are you doing right now? Why not join me and learn some English! In today's question and answer lesson I will answer questions from all of you about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases. I'll do my best to answer as clearly as possible. From my own experience learning the French language, I'm familiar with the struggle you may have ...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We all have a bathroom, and we all use the bathroom. In this English lesson I'll talk about many things that you would find in the bathroom. I'll be sure to have a picture of each item, and I'll help you learn some English phrases that you can use to talk about those items as well. I'll talk about toilets and toilet bowl cleaner, shower curtains and plungers and many more English vocabulary words from the bathroom. I hope you enjoy this English class about the bathroom! Note: This is the audio p...
Jan 09, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Learning the English language can be hard. There are, however, things you can do to make things a bit easier. In this English lesson I'll talk about 10 common mistakes that language learners make and how you can fix them. After all, learning English should be as simple as possible! There is no need to make it harder than it needs to be! Be aware thought, that these aren't specifically English mistakes, they are more about mistakes that learners make as they are studying. This is more about metho...
Jan 06, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Sometimes when you are taking an English class you learn many things, but you're left having some questions. The English language is both orderly, and at the same time a little bit strange. In this English lesson you will have a chance to ask a question and I will attempt to answer it. There will be a form that you can fill out to ask your question during the Q&A session, and I will answer questions one at a time. It will be hard for me to answer all the questions, but I will do my best to a...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 113
In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words and phrases that you can use to talk about a yard. People who live in houses often have a yard. This is the outdoor area around their house with a lawn, and maybe some flowers. This will be an English vocabulary lesson, but during the class I'll also help you learn many phrases that you can use when talking about yards. I'll talk about wheelbarrows, and garden sheds, rakes and shovels and much more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson abo...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 112
In this English lesson I will teach you 5 common questions (and types of questions) that you will hear quite often in English, and I'll help you learn how to answer them. In particular in the video I'll help you with questions that are formed using, "How was....?" People often ask questions after you have done something. They'll ask questions like, "How was the movie?" or "How was the getaway?" and you'll want to be ready to answer them. As you learn to express yourself in English when answering...
Dec 16, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Welcome to this English lesson! During this Q&A session about the English language you can ask me a question and I will try to answer it. I'll answer any questions you have as long as it isn't about English grammar. I like grammar, but sometimes it takes too long to explain! You can ask me questions about usage, pronunciation, and any vocabulary you want. You can ask me questions about weird English phrases or idioms you have heard and their meaning. You can ask me questions about phrasal ve...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 110
I like food. I like lessons about food. As I looked back on my past English lessons I realized I had taught lessons about snacks and food, but I haven't helped you learn about the kitchen in English. In this English lesson I'll talk about many things that you would find in a kitchen. I'll be sure to have a picture of each item, and I'll help you learn some English phrases that you can use to talk about those items as well. I'll talk about ladles and mixers, toasters and ovens, and many more Engl...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 109
In this English lesson I'll teach you how to describe yourself in English by describing myself. I'll share 8 things about my life that you definitely don't know about and at the same time I'll give you model sentences that you can learn so that you can describe yourself in English! I'll be sure in this lesson to talk about the opposites as well for each example! I'll talk about sports, musical instruments, sleeping in and many more things! I'm pretty sure all of these things are things I have no...
Dec 10, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Join me for an hour and learn some English today! In this English lesson I'll try my best to answer your questions about the English language. I know you must have questions. English can be a challenging language to learn. I think I might be able to help you! When I study the French language I have a lot of questions. I'm sure as you study English you are having the same experience. Sometimes you try to find the answers on the internet or in a textbook but you just can't find them! That's where ...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In this English lesson I will be talking about the season of winter. I will help you learn English winter vocabulary, phrases, and how we talk about this super cold season. This will of course be more than a simple English vocabulary lesson. Along with the content I will also answer your questions as English learners about the topic of winter. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about winter! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www...
Dec 05, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 106
When you are learning English, it's always good to practice your pronunciation from time to time with tongue twisters. These are phrases that are very hard to say clearly and quickly, even for native English speakers. In this English lesson I will help you learn 5 completely new tongue twisters that are designed to help you practice pronouncing the S, SH, TH, R, W and X sounds in English. Some of these are very hard for some English learners. Some of these phrases might be easy for you. Either w...
Dec 02, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 104
