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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In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases we use when talking about all the things people often describe as "cool", from sunglasses to leather jackets, motorcycles, running shoes, band t-shirts, and much more. You’ll learn not just the vocabulary, but also pronunciation and usage. In this English lesson you'll earn words and phrases like: sunglasses, shades, motorcycle, trends, in style, leather jacket, running shoes, sneakers, retro, thrifting, and more! Whether you’re trying to des...
In this English lesson you'll learn how to ask questions with embedded questions and sound more like a native speaker. The original English video lesson is right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emD9YkDjhV8
It's the first Saturday of August and I'm back on track doing live English lessons the first Saturday of every month. It's been a while, but I'm looking forward to it!In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about me, the English language, or even about life and I'll try my best to answer them.If you have a question or two, come to the lesson and ask! I'm always happy to help people who are learning English! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English l...
In this English lesson, Bob the Canadian delves into over 30 distinct word pairs, clarifying their differences and usage. He provides descriptive explanations for items like hand tools versus power tools, cargo ships versus cruise ships, and desktop versus laptop computers, offering practical vocabulary and enhancing understanding of common English terms. This episode is ideal for learners looking to expand their vocabulary and grasp subtle distinctions in everyday language.
Are you ready to learn some English small talk? Small talk refers to short, light conversations we have with the people around us. In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful small talk phrases for both Fridays as you leave work or school and Mondays when you return.You'll learn common English questions you can use with coworkers, classmates, and even friends and family. In this lesson you'll learn:- Friday small talk phrases for leaving work or school for the weekend.- Monday questions to ask a...
Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Find the perfect tutor to help you make real progress on your English learning journey! Use this link: http://preply.sjv.io/RGNRbR to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your English language learning to the next level!In this English pronunciation lesson I will help you learn the meaning of, and how to pronounce over 50 English words. Each pair of words will dif...
Collocations are two words that are very often seen together. In this English lesson I'll help you learn some very common English collocations that we use when talking about towns and cities. Let's go on a tour of my town and I'll help you learn as we go from place to place! In this English lesson you'll learn words like: close-knit community, community centre, public library, residential area, commercial area, industrial area, busy street, quiet street, small town, big city, and more! I hope yo...
In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 phrases that you can use to describe starting again. We all take breaks in life for one reason or another, but at some point we resume what we were doing. Maybe you took a break from studying English, or stopped playing a sport because of an injury. Maybe you took some time off work. When you return to what you were doing before, these are the common English phrases you would use. In this English lesson you'll learn the phrases: back at it, back on...
In this English lesson you will learn the difference between some English word pairs. Do you know the difference between an apartment and a condo? What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Have you seen a mouse or a rat in your apartment? Can you tell the difference between all of these things? In this English lesson I'll help you learn about: sea and ocean, frog and toad, sensitive and sensible, democracy and monarchy, to lend and to borrow, pancake and crepe, needs and wants...
In this English lesson I will help you learn vocabulary that you can use to talk about injuries, health care, and medicine. I'm a bit of an injury expert right now as I recently hurt myself while playing baseball. In this English lesson I'll relate my story, and I'll also help you learn some English along the way. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to hurt yourself, to injure yourself, to call an ambulance, emergency room, to diagnose, to treat, painkiller, ice pack, swe...
In this English lesson, Bob the Canadian delves into various human flaws, providing clear definitions and relatable examples for each. The episode covers a wide range of negative traits, including neglectfulness, envy, intolerance, and cowardice, along with more nuanced issues like blame-shifting, overthinking, and control issues. Listeners will enhance their vocabulary by understanding these descriptions in context, ultimately improving their ability to describe people's character traits in English.
Welcome to part 2 of this English lesson about people's flaws. In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary like: insecurity, judgmental, pessimism, manipulative, perfectionism, over-sensitivity, greed, gossiping, closed-mindedness, over-dependence, passive-aggressiveness, and overconfidence! I hope you enjoy this free English class about describing people's flaws. Have a great day! Support the show...
In this English lesson we'll learn about people's flaws. In a previous English class I talked about virtues. Flaws are sort of the opposite. They are the negative characteristics of people. The types of things that other people find annoying or aggravating. In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary like: laziness, short temper, overconfidence, gossiping, perfectionism, cowardice, envy, jealousy, procrastination, neglectfulness, pessimism, greed, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free Eng...
In this English class I will help you learn some words and phrases that were inspired by the behaviours or looks of the animals around us. Sometimes animals look or behave in a certain way, and we've decided to add words and phrases to the English language to describe people and things using animal words and phrases. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: catwalk, drowned rat, to squirrel away, dog days, underdog, to pig out, to hog something, goose-neck, to hold your horses...
In this English lesson I'll share 5 strategies that you can use when you forget English words when speaking. This is a common problem for people who are learning English. They know the words. They can understand the words, but when they need them during a conversation they forget them. In this lesson I outline a couple tried and true strategies as well as three unique strategies that you can use when you find yourself in this situation. I sure this will help you a lot in your next English practi...
In this English lesson I will help you learn the English vocabulary to talk about virtues. Virtues are the things that make people good people. You may know someone who is timely or patient. You might try to be on time all the time. These virtues would be described with the words: timeliness and patience. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: honesty, patience, wisdom, justice, responsibility, kindness, honesty, integrity, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English lesson about virtu...
In this English lesson I will help you learn 14 different responses to the English question, "How's it going?". In my part of the English speaking world this is a very common greeting. In fact, it's the one I use quite a bit to greet colleagues, cashiers, customers at market, friends, etc. In this lesson I'll teach you 14 responses in three categories: normal responses, enthusiastic responses, unenthusiastic responses, sarcastic / funny responses, and personal responses. After this video you'll ...
In this English lesson you will learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about flight and flying in your next conversation. Helicopters fly. Birds fly. Planes fly. Look up and you're likely to see machines or animals above you. In this free English class you'll learn how to describe and talk about all of these things. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to fly, flight, wing, lift, altitude, pilot, flying machine, helicopter, aviation, skydiving, to soar, airline, ...
In this English lesson we'll go to the strip mall! In my part of the English speaking world we have what are called strip malls or shopping plazas. It is a place where all the stores are in a row with the door facing the parking lot. Come with me as I explain each location and give you a peek inside each store! In this English lesson I will help you learn the words: hardware store, grocery store, employment centre, nail salon, discount store, chiropractor, dentist's office, bar, restaurant, and ...
There are things we do every day and in this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about those activities. I did a lesson in the past about everyday items. In this English class I'll take it one step further and teach you the verbs we use to talk about using those items. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to feed, to walk, to pin, to rinse, to get dressed, to look for, to unlock, to pin, to note, to make a list, and many more! I hope you enjoy thi...
Learning English can be a daunting task. Sometimes you feel like you've been studying forever and maybe want to quit. In this English lesson I'll give you five reasons why you shouldn't quit! I'll do my best to give you some encouragement to keep studying English! You can do it! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnVSdJ8EqQ or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Don't Quit!" Support the show...
Did you know that phrasal verbs sometimes have a noun to go with it? When someone breaks in and steals something from your car we call it a break-in. When you want to get away from work for a vacation, we call it a getaway. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words like: break-in, breakaway, getaway, ripoff, backup, carryon, checkout, handout, makeover, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about phrasal nouns! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson whic...
In this English lesson, which will take place on a Saturday, I will talk about all the chores that people typically do on a Saturday. In this free English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: to get groceries, to sweep the floor, to clean the toilet, to clean the bathroom, to run errands, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about chores we do on a Saturday! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube...
Using the news to learn English is an amazing strategy. In this English lesson I'll talk about 6 reasons why the news is a great way to study English and along the way I'll give you some tips on how to do it well. In this English class I'll talk about vocabulary in the news, the repetitiveness of the news, the randomness of the news, and many other things about how the news can help you learn English. Enjoy! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right he...
It's good to be back doing live English lessons. I'll probably keep this one short and simple. I'm planning to talk about the things I like. While you listen to me talk about the things I like, you'll hear a lot of example phrases so you can learn to talk about the things you like in English! Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Use this link http://preply.sjv.io/e1gM5D to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great wa...
Preply is a great way to find an English conversation partner. Use this link http://preply.sjv.io/e1gM5D to get 50% off your first lesson or use code BOB50 at checkout. In my experience Preply is a great way to take your language learning to the next level. English conversation practice continues to be a cornerstone for English learning, and it isn't just the conversation that is important. In this English lesson I'll present 7 important reasons why you should have an English tutor. Find one tod...
In this English lesson I will help you learn the names for many different imaginary creatures and animals. These are the sorts of creatures you would read about in a fantasy novel, or see on a TV show or in a movie. I'll admit, these aren't the most important words to learn as an English learner, but they are fun! In this free English class you'll learn vocabulary words like: dragon, vampire, unicorn, pegasus, ghost, cyclops, mermaid, phoenix, yeti, bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, flying reindeer, w...
In this English lesson I will help you learn over 25 English idioms and each one have a body part in it. I know this sounds a bit strange, but in this English class I will talk about the following idioms: drag your feet, give someone a hand, lend a hand, see eye to eye, keep an eye out, keep an eye on, sweet tooth, head over heels, pick someone's brain, play it by ear, get on your nerves, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English lesson about body part idioms! See you soon! Note: This is...
There are so many noises in the world around us, and in this English lesson I will help you learn over thirty English words that we use to describe those noises. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: buzz, clink, clank, fizz, plunk, wham, bang, hiss, crackle, creak, twang, slosh, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English class about noises! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeChVfTA__I or by se...
