This episode teaches useful English vocabulary for talking about drones and other flying technology. Bob the Canadian explains terms like propellers, gimbal, battery pack, and flight time, alongside actions such as hover, takeoff, and landing. He also demonstrates advanced features like obstacle avoidance and various control methods, including gesture control, all while sharing his personal experience flying the drone.
This lesson dives into a collection of everyday English verbs, offering simple examples and short explanations to enhance your vocabulary and speaking confidence. It covers essential actions like making choices, describing experiences, arranging plans, and expressing preferences. Learn to sound more natural and clear by mastering these fundamental verbs for daily conversations.
This lesson teaches useful English phrases incorporating the word "step" to enhance natural conversation. It covers expressions like "every step of the way" and "step by step" for discussing progress and support. Additionally, you'll learn "take the first step" for new beginnings and "step out of your comfort zone" for personal growth, along with "a step in the right direction" for positive choices. These phrases are essential for talking about learning, completing tasks, and self-improvement.
In this English lesson you'll learn some words and phrases that English speakers use when talking about Big Tech companies like Meta, Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook, and OpenAI. These tech giants have changed the way we search for information, connect with friends, and shop so it's important to know the words and phrases people use when discussing them in English conversations. In this English class you’ll learn useful terms such as big tech, tech giants, targeted advertising, algorithm, search...
One of the best ways to test your English comprehension is to listen to a few jokes. Jokes hold meaning on two levels. They have literal meaning, which most can understand, and they have a secondary meaning which is what makes them funny. As an English learner, if you can understand why a joke is funny, it means your ability to understand English is very well developed. In this English lesson I will tell you two longer jokes that were first told to me by my uncle when I was a kid. I've also incl...
In this English lesson, I’ll be sharing 20 jokes to help you test your English skills in a fun way. If you can understand why the jokes are funny and they make you laugh, it’s a great sign that your English level is quite advanced. Being able to get jokes in another language means you truly understand the language and the joke! In this lesson, I’ll tell jokes about all kinds of things: computers, bicycles, graveyards, pants, homework, golf, the moon, grapes, numbers, pictures, facial hair, trees...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about bad weather in a casual, everyday way and also in a more formal way you might hear on the news. When it’s raining or snowing, we use all kinds of expressions to describe how awful it feels outside. You’ll hear people say things like “It’s miserable out there,” “What a gross day,” or “It’s a crappy day.” These are all informal ways to describe bad weather when you’re chatting with friends or coworkers. You’ll also learn how to sound more form...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn vocabulary for handy machines. These are the everyday machines that make life easier. From the vending machine that gives you snacks to the reverse vending machine that gives you money, these are the little helpers we use all the time without even thinking about it. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: automatic door, robotic lawn mower, garage door opener, self-checkout, cash counter, escalator, smart plug, vending machine, reverse ven...
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I thought it would be fun to do a simple lesson about animals and the sounds they make. I'm sure you'll be familiar with most of these, but it should be entertaining to hear me teach the words and then try to make the sounds. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: quack, moo, neigh, bark, meow, honk, oink, roar, moo, baa, woof, whinny, crow, cluck, croak, ribbit, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about animal sounds! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn phrases and vocabulary about nature and the great outdoors! 🌳🌿🍂 If you love spending time outside, this lesson will help you talk about it in English! We’ll explore useful nature words and phrases like the great outdoors, Mother Nature, fresh air, wide open spaces, the wilderness, natural habitat, flora and fauna, and the elements. You’ll not only learn what each term means, but also how to use them in real English sentences. Whether you enjoy hiking, camp...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn some common words and phrases we use to talk about fitness snacks and drinks. When people go to the gym or exercise, they often have specific things that they eat or drink to stay energized and hydrated. In this English lesson you'll learn words and terms like: energy drink, smoothie, protein shake, protein bar, to hydrate, electrolytes, meal replacement bar, protein powder, and more! These words are useful if you like to talk about fitness, healthy eating, o...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to describe bad behaviour in English using phrases that English speakers use every day. Sometimes people disappoint us, say unkind things, or act selfishll and it’s helpful to know how to talk about those situations clearly and politely in English. We’ll look at common expressions such as to disappoint someone, to let someone down, and to hurt someone’s feelings. You’ll also learn expressions like to talk behind someone’s back, to throw someone under the ...
It's the first Saturday of October so let's have a live English lesson! I'm really excited and looking forward to seeing all of your questions. In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about the English language or about me, or about anything in general, and I'll do 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 learn English! This English lesson is from Saturday October 4, 2025 Note: This is th...
In this English lesson I will help you learn more words and phrases about security. You'll learn words like: turnstile, surveillance, bag check, badge, ID card, metal detector, x-ray, fingerprint scanner, retina scanner, key card, barrier, bouncer, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NrfUfZeh6Q or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Security Part 2"...
In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English noun phrases like: a waste of time, a waste of money, a pain in the neck, a piece of cake, a matter of time, a drop in the bucket, a breath of fresh air, a ray of hope, a stroke of luck, a waste of space, a load of nonsense, a blessing in disguise, a fact of life, a state of mind, a sign of the times, a way of life, a rule of thumb, a matter of opinion, a work of art, a turn of events, a moment of truth, a state of emergency, a pack ...
In this English lesson you’ll learn five common ways to say that you don’t want to do something. Native speakers use these short and natural expressions all the time when they’re tired, unmotivated, or just not interested. By the end of this lesson you’ll know how to recognize them and use them yourself in everyday conversations. In this lesson you’ll hear examples of: I don’t want to – the most direct way to say no. I don’t feel like it – when you simply don’t have the desire. I’d rather not – ...
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you get ready to sleep at night, you’re surrounded by familiar objects that are part of your daily routine. In this English lesson, I’ll go over 30 common things we see and use every single day. Even though many of these words might be easy and you probably know them already, I’ll include clear example sentences so you can learn how native speakers use these words naturally in everyday conversation. In this lesson, you’ll hear words like: a...
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In this English lesson we’re going to explore compound nouns. These are nouns that are created by combining two words to form a single idea. In particular, we’ll focus on open compound nouns, which are written with a space between the words. During this English class you’ll learn useful examples such as: wedding reception, juice box, guest room, window frame, window pane, award ceremony, travel agent, bus stop, bowling alley, birthday cake, hospital bed, movie theatre, coffee shop, and many othe...
In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 8 common phrases we use to describe the kinds of things that people do that are a bit annoying. From bosses at work to parents at home, these expressions will help you talk about annoying behavior in English in a natural way. In this free English class you'll learn these phrases: -to nitpick: to complain about small, unimportant details. -to be on someone’s case: to pressure or remind someone repeatedly about something. -to micromanage: to control every sma...
In this English lesson we'll look at a number of terms and phrases that have the word "kick" in them. You might be surprised by how many there are, and what the meanings are. Also, thanks to Mohd Ags for the lesson idea. I'll be sure to show you the word or phrase, give a definition, and a picture to help you remember the meaning. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: alive and kicking, a kickstand, to kickstart, to kick in, to kick the habit, to kick butt, to get a kick ou...
It's the first Saturday of September so let's have a live English lesson! I'm excited and looking forward to it! In this live English class you'll be able to ask me any questions you want about the English language and I'll do my best to answer them on the spot! If you have a question or two, come to the lesson and ask! I'm always happy to help people who are learning English! This English lesson is from Saturday September 6, 2025.
In this English lesson you’ll learn useful phrases and expressions we use when talking about procrastination and doing things late. I’ll explain what it means to procrastinate, to put something off, to do something at the last minute, and many other natural phrases. You’ll hear real-life examples like renewing a passport too late, not changing lanes soon enough to make an exit, or dragging your feet when you don’t feel like cleaning the house. These phrases will help you understand everyday Engl...
In this English lesson you’ll learn some of the most common words in English that have two different meanings. These words can be tricky for English learners because the same word can mean something completely different in another context. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to recognize both meanings and use them correctly in your own conversations. I'll also be giving some good example sentences and teach you how to pronounce them correctly. In this English lesson you’ll learn words like...
In this English lesson we'll go to a shopping plaza / strip mall! This is part two of a lesson I did a few months ago. Many of you enjoyed it and asked for another. In my part of the English speaking world we have what are called strip malls or shopping plazas. These are places where all the shops and stores are in a row with the door facing the parking lot. Walk with me as I explain each location and give you a peek inside each restaurant, shop, and store! In this English lesson I will help you...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn the names and meanings of large tools and heavy shop equipment that you often see in garages, workshops, and on construction sites. In this lesson you’ll learn words like: shop-vac, vise, anvil, chain hoist, workbench, chop saw, jack, jack stands, bench grinder, log splitter, leaf blower, wood chipper, table saw, and many more. As we go through the lesson, I’ll give you clear and simple definitions so you know exactly what each tool is used for, and I’ll shar...
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/19Q5Qz 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! In this English lesson, I'll help you learn 12 common English phrases about refocusing, rediscovering, and fresh starts. Whether it’s the end of summer, ...
In this English lesson you'll be learning pairs of words that are exact opposites. Studying opposite words together is a really effective way to build your vocabulary, because remembering one word often helps you recall the other. I'll make sure to include example sentences, clear pronunciation, and simple explanations of what each word means. In this English lesson you'll learn words such as: to argue and to agree, natural and artificial, clean and dirty, guilty and innocent, maximum and minimu...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to ask polite English questions in a variety of everyday situations. We’ll go over how to make requests in places like restaurants, how to politely ask for directions, and how to check if someone needs help. You’ll also learn how to ask for information in a way that sounds friendly and respectful, and how to make suggestions so that they come across as considerate. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here:...
