There are many things around us with long names. In the bathroom you'll find a roll of toilet paper. In the kitchen you might put a spoonful of sugar in your tea. At night you might shuffle a deck of cards. In this English lesson I'll teach you the names of several things, and they'll all have the word "of" in the middle. In this English class you'll learn terms like: cup of tea, roll of tape, deck of cards, pack of paper, dollop of whipped cream, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English les...
Jun 23, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 36
In this free English lesson I will test your knowledge about English sports vocabulary. Are you familiar with all the words and phrases about sports? Playing and watching sports are very popular things to do so learning English words and phrases to have conversations about sports is like a great idea! It's also a very common topic for small talk! In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: stadium, referee, ref, umpire, ejected, score, point, scoreboard, player, coach, starti...
Jun 09, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Sometimes you're tired. Sometimes you want to be able to describe to someone in English why you're tired and how you're feeling. In this English lesson I will help you learn how to do just that! In this English class, I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being tired. You'll learn how to describe why you're tired, whether it's because of a late night or an early morning. You'll learn words and phrases like: to be exhausted, to go to bed late, to get up early, to have ba...
Jun 09, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 34
In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English words that we use to describe different body positions. I will make sure to do each one to make them easy to remember. Sometimes you need to describe what you're doing in English, and this lesson will help you do that. Maybe you need to kneel to clean something up. Maybe you need to go down on your hands and knees to scrub the floor! In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in a fun and engaging way. In this English lesson you'll ...
Jun 08, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 33
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to describe things around your home. Maybe you have a muddy carpet, or a smudged window. Maybe you have scuffed your shoes or a plant is droopy. This English class will help you learn how to describe over thirty items around your home. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: droopy, falling apart, smudged, tangled, brand new, burnt out, foggy, stacked, disarray, askew, crooked, broken, needs to be replaced, out...
Jun 08, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 32
In English sometimes we use the word "very" to emphasize things. You can say a person is very rich, or you can say they are wealthy. In this English lesson I'll help you learn English words that you can use in place of phrases with "very". I'll help you expand your vocabulary. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: spacious, intelligent, bustling, frail, wicked, excellent, wealthy, basic, timid, brief, terrifying, excruciating, transparent, ancient, deafening, rare, sweltering, and many...
May 26, 2024•26 min•Season 5Ep. 31
In this English lesson you'll learn over 30 English action verbs and I will make them 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 objects and sometimes just with your arms, hands, or body. You'll certainly want to memorize these English action verbs as they are very common. In this lesson I'll help you learn these English verbs in a funny and engaging way. This lesson will hopefully help you learn some more ...
May 24, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 30
In this free English class I will test your knowledge of everyday items. In a past English lesson I taught the vocabulary that you'll see in this one. This time though, you'll need to guess the item before I reveal the word. I'll show you the picture, and give a description and you'll need to think of the proper name for the object I'm showing you. In this English lesson I'll quiz you on the vocabulary for these items, and I'll also give you useful English phrases that you can use to talk about ...
May 19, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 29
In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English phrases you would use to give an excuse for being late for work or school. We're all late at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is something within our control, and sometimes it's something outside of our control. Either way, as an English learner, it's a good idea to learn how to give an excuse and reason for being late. In this lesson I'll talk about the 10 most common reasons for being late, and what you would say if you were in that s...
May 18, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 28
In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases associated with household chores. Chores are little tasks we do around the house. We all have a variety of chores we do every day, so let's learn to talk about them in English! In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: sponge, broom, mop, sweep, tidy up, spring cleaning, shake out the rug, thorough cleaning, to take out the garbage or trash, to wash the dishes, to rinse the dishes, toilet brush, and many mor...
May 12, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Sometimes you need to describe a situation and you might not know if you should use in, on, or between. Maybe you want to put your fingers in your ears, or you have something in your eye. Maybe a bee has flown up your nose, or you want to wear something on your wrist. In this English lesson I'll talk about all of those things! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtu...
May 10, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Welcome to this free English lesson about plants. Plants are one of the coolest things on the planet earth, and if you want to be able to talk about them in English, then this lesson is for you! In this English class I will talk about plant vocabulary and I'll also be using a lot of English phrases to talk about plants. In this English lesson I will talk about: seeds, to plant, soil, ground, to germinate, sprout, root, to emerge, seedling, leaves, vegetable, crop, to grow, to harvest, garden, ga...
Apr 14, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Welcome to this English lesson about vehicles. I know that vehicle vocabulary is some of the first English vocabulary you learn, so as I teach some basic vocabulary I'll also make sure I teach some intermediate and advanced phrases that you can use when talking about vehicles. In this English video lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: behind the wheel, fender bender, to stop on a dime, trolley car, operator, forklift, driver, to do a wheelie, to do donuts, a burnout, launch mode, car, tru...
Apr 07, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 24
It's an amazing spring day and I think that learning English outside, and learning some English words and phrases about spring is the thing to do! In this free English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: signs of spring, spring cleanup, spring cleaning, to bask in the sun, to repair, damage, spring flooding, to green up, mud puddle, campfire, firewood, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about spring and the outdoors. Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! ht...
Apr 06, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 23
In this English lesson I'll help you learn the words and phrases you would use to talk about measurements. You'll learn words and phrases like: distance, length, width, inches, feet, light year, tape measure, measuring tape, scale, pound, lb, kilogram, kg, and many more! The Silver King's War The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show...
Mar 31, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 22
In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases we use to talk about cheating and lying. Unfortunately, not everyone tells the truth all the time. It can be hard to trust other humans because they sometimes cheat and lie to get ahead. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: adultery, to fudge, to cheat, to lie, shortcut, copy, plagiarism, to falsify, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about cheating! Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to visit ...
Mar 24, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In this English lesson I'll take you to the shopping mall and help you learn some words and phrases that you can use when you going shopping and need to speak English! Field trips are always a fun time. On this field trip we'll learn English at the mall. You'll learn words and phrases like: shoe store, escalator, drug store, book store, sporting goods store, food court, shops versus stores, and more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson at the mall! It was fun to make! ✅ Don't forget to visit th...
Mar 23, 2024•12 min•Season 5Ep. 20
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some words and phrases to talk about things that are below you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see below you when you are in a building, and the things you see below you when you are outside. I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the floor or the ground. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: floor, ground, lawn/grass, bare feet, doormat, gravel, ...
Mar 17, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 19
In this English lesson I'll give you several examples on how to use AS ... AS phrases in English. You'll learn how to use these AS ... AS phrases with adjectives and adverbs. In this English lesson I'll give examples such as: as easy as pie, as busy as a bee, as flat as a pancake, as quickly as, as slowly as, and more! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/w...
Mar 16, 2024•2 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Welcome to this English lesson where you'll learn some common action movie vocabulary. Action movies are full of car chases, standoffs, heists, rescues and more! They are a blast to watch! In this free English lesson I'll teach you all the words and phrases you'll need to know to understand what is happening in this type of movie, and to be able to talk about it after you watch it. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: secret agent, spy, stunt, special effects, car chas...
Mar 16, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In this video I answer some of your questions about me. It's not really an English lesson, but sometimes it's nice to know a bit more about the person you are watching to learn English. As promised here is a link to a full English transcript of the video. If you are having trouble understanding what I'm saying you can try reading it first. I hope it helps. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qedkALfWTDb1vx_kt1NUGe99iZvILzl0?usp=sharing ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://b...
Mar 09, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 16
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some terms and phrases you can use to talk about secrets in English. Are you someone I can trust? Can I tell you a secret? Can you keep a secret? In this lesson I'll teach you some common terms and phrases about secrets like: to keep a secret, secret hideout, secret compartment, secret passageway, secret admirer, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about secrets. Have a great day! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian...
Mar 09, 2024•7 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases to talk about things that are above you. I'll make sure to focus on the things you'll see above you when you are in a building, and the things you see above you when you outside either during the day or night. I'll teach you words, but I'll also use a lot of phrases that are common when talking about things that are on the ceiling or in the sky above. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: rafter, skylight, ceiling...
Feb 25, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this English lesson I'll talk about some common words and phrases we use to talk about a day off. Maybe you need to ask for a day off. Maybe you've been given a day off. Maybe you have a day off coming up and you want to be able to ask your co-workers if they have anything special planned. In this English lesson you'll learn how to have great English conversations about days off. Enjoy! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube ...
Feb 24, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 13
In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about personal hygiene. Specifically I'll teach you about the products we use to look good and smell nice. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: antiperspirant, deodorant, toiletries, body spray, cologne, perfume, feminine hygiene products, flosser, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about personal hygiene! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of ...
Feb 18, 2024•20 min•Season 5Ep. 12
I think that learning English will become much better in the future, and I think that future is soon. I think AI and Mixed Reality will soon help to create better virtual tutors, and cool virtual learning environments. The future looks bright for English learning! TRANSCRIPT: (Full transcript right here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qnySjEwROOMUWfX7No7AT5HC8Us4kkm5?usp=sharing ) Well, hello everyone, and welcome to this English lesson, which isn't really an English lesson. It's more j...
Feb 17, 2024•6 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Welcome to this free English lesson about comfort. As we all know, our days can be quite busy, and hopefully you find time to sit down, unwind, and do something comfortable. There are a lot of English words and phrases that I will teach you in this lesson about comfort. Once you've watch this class, you'll have learned how to use them and you'll know their meanings and hopefully you can enjoy a comfortable evening later today! In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: comfy...
Feb 11, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 10
I've been thinking a bit lately about how I would learn English if I wasn't an English speaker. In this English lesson I talk about the 8 things I would do as a new learner that I think would help me. As a language teacher I sometimes find that I forget what it might be like to be the language learner. The more I imagined myself learning English, the more I thought this video would be helpful for some of you. I hope you enjoy this English lesson and I hope my 8 tips work for you as well. Have a ...
Feb 10, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Welcome to part 4 of this four part series on phrasal verbs. In this English lesson I'll once again help you learn 25 common phrasal verbs that we use all the time in English. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to crack up, to settle down, to beef up, to chicken out, to crack down on, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English class on phrasal verbs. Have a great day. ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube...
Feb 04, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some phrases you can use to talk about the morning. You'll learn words and phrases like: sunset, sunrise, the crack of dawn, bright and early, wakey wakey and more! ✅ Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7q3bz30no or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Morning" Support the show...
Feb 03, 2024•6 min•Season 5Ep. 7
