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, I’ll share with you a simple technique that can help you start thinking in English instead of translating from your native language. Many English learners ask how they can train their brain to think directly in English, and in this lesson I explain an easy method you can practice throughout your day. You will learn six powerful sentence starters you can use anytime and anywhere: I need, I want, I love, I hate, I feel, and I think. By using these simple sentences while you...
In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. We'll start the English class at 10AM Eastern Standard Time, and you can submit questions to me as early as 5 minutes before. During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada, strategies for learning and more.
Welcome to part 2 of a series of English lessons about describing people. In this English class I will help you learn words we use to describe people. I'll be sure to help you learn the pronunciation of the word, its meaning, and I will give lots of example sentences that you can use in your next conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: shy, talented, unpleasant, respected, observant, quiet, outspoken, ambitious, artistic, blunt, brilliant, competent, considerate, dramatic, ...
In this English lesson I wanted to help you learn the English phrase pales in comparison. So when you're talking about two things and one thing is significantly bigger or better or different in a way than something else, we say that it pales in comparison. Here would be a good example. Today is a beautiful day, but it pales in comparison to the day we had a few days ago when it was 15 degrees Celsius. So this day isn't as good as the other day. You might also use this to talk about a sports team...
In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases that can be used to describe people in English. These aren't easy words like short and tall, but rather more advance words we use to describe someone's personality and behaviour in English. Once you know these words, you'll be able to describe friends, family members, and colleagues with ease. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: absentminded, awkward, clumsy, cruel, arrogant, jealous, adorable, generous, warm,...
Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO LEARN SOMETHING THE HARD WAY and THAT'LL TEACH'EM! TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to learn something the hard way. This is a phrase... It's kind of a funny phrase because it means someone has learned something in a very difficult way. I should just give you an example so you know what I'm talking about. If you have the stove on and you accidentally touch the burner, you've l...
In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn two of the nicest phrases you can use in everyday English conversations. These simple phrases help you sound friendly, polite, and natural when you finish talking with someone you know well. Whether you meet an old friend at the grocery store, run into a coworker in town, or catch up with family you haven’t seen in a while, these expressions will help you leave a great impression. You’ll learn how to use phrases like “it was nice seeing you.” “It was g...
I'm not a Science expert, but I know enough to be able to teach an English lesson about it. Join me for an in depth look at the words and phrases we use when talking about Science in English! In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: experiment, microscope, test tube, lab coat, telescope, magnifying glass, petri dish, goggles, bunsen burner, and many more! I hope you enjoy this free English class about Science!
Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases TO PLAY DUMB and DUMB LUCK. TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to play dumb. In English, when you play dumb, it means you pretend you don't know something when you actually do. The most common example would be when someone does something they're not supposed to, and then when asked about it, they might play dumb. If you watch a TV show and the cops arrest the criminal, the criminal...
In this English lesson I'll help you learn vocabulary that describes those days when the sun isn't shining. You’ll learn words and phrases like overcast, drab, dreary, gloomy, blah, glum, and miserable so you can describe the forecast and your feelings with confidence. In this English class you’ll hear clear explanations, simple examples, and natural sentences so you can use these words in everyday conversation. Whether you're talking about the weather, your mood, you’ll sound more fluent and ex...
In this English lesson, I will help you learn some verbs we use to talk about buying and selling. These verbs are perfect to use when talking about shopping, business purchases, and online orders. In this English lesson, you will learn these verbs: to buy, to sell, to purchase, to pay, to charge, to spend, to afford, to order, to refund, to return, to make an offer, to accept an offer, to negotiate, to discount, to resell, to trade, to invoice, and more! By the end of this free English class, yo...
Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to shoot for" and "Oh, shoot!" TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to shoot for. When you shoot for something, it means you're planning to do that. If you were to ask me, Bob, how many videos, how many English lessons are you going to put out on this channel? I'm going to shoot for one per week. I'm going to try and put out one video per week. I know in the past, I was putting out ...
In this English lesson I will help you learn about regional differences in the English language. What might seem like a mistake in one place, might actually be fine in another. In particular I talk about the verbs to bring and to take, which to native English speakers in my area can be used interchangeably in different situations. I hope you enjoy this English lesson. Have a great day!
In this English live lesson I'll spend about 1 hour answering all of your questions about the English language. Come and enjoy the time together in the chat with other English learners and pick up a few things! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! In this live English class you can ask me questions about the English language, or anything else that you've been wanting to ask a native English speaker, and I'll do my best to answer them. I'm always happy to help! This English lesson is from Saturday February ...
In this fun and practical English lesson, you’ll learn quirky, everyday idioms and expressions that native speakers use all the time in real conversations. These sayings can sound strange at first, but once you understand them, they make your English sound more natural, relaxed, and confident. In the English class I'll help you learn phrases like: an apple a day keeps the doctor away, to hold your horses, to spill the beans, to hit the nail on the head, to bark up the wrong tree, to pull someone...
Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "in good shape" and "in bad shape" In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase in good shape. When we say something is in good shape, it means that, well, let's say we're talking about a vehicle. That would mean it has no rust on it. The engine runs really, really well. The thing is in good shape. The thing is, not falling apart. That would be the opposite. You can also use this to talk about people. I...
In this practical English lesson, you’ll learn three simple but powerful habits that can help improve how you study English. I'll talk about why repetition really works, how consistency is a great addition to repetition, and why learning English requires the ability to challenge yourself. You’ll hear clear, real-life advice on how to use repetition the smart way, and how small daily routines can make your English improve faster and more naturally. I will also share a personal example from learni...
In this English lesson I'll help you learn cold and snowy English words and phrases. It's been freezing cold, wintery, and snowy here lately so this lesson topic was pretty easy to make. If you live somewhere that has cold winters, or if wintery weather is something you want to learn how to talk about in English then I think you'll enjoy this lesson. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases like: polar vortex, to do donuts with a car, black ice, snow squall, to brave the cold...
Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "Let's get this show on the road!" and "The show must go on!" Okay, let's see if I remember how to do this. Here we go. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, let's get this show on the road. This is kind of a humorous phrase we use when we are starting to do something at the beginning of a school year. I might say to my colleagues, okay, let's get this show on the road. It basically means, let's...
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn words and phrases English speakers use when talking about dealing with snow. If you live in a snowy place or just want to understand winter conversations better, this lesson has you covered. Jen brought out an extra camera, and the drone, so enjoy the learning, and enjoy the views! In this English class I'll help you learn common words and phrases like to plow snow, to push snow, to clear snow, to clean your driveway, to scrape snow, and to dump snow, ...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn common verbs that English speakers use when talking about physical, hands-on work. These are the action verbs people use when they’re building something, fixing a problem, setting things up, or working directly with tools, equipment, and materials. In this English class you'll learn the following verbs: to attach, to mount, to coil, to hoist, to wind, to secure, to fasten, to adjust, to tighten, to loosen, to hang, to roll up, to wrap, to install, to clamp, t...
In this English lesson, I'll help you learn common words and phrases that English speakers use to describe people who have lots of money. These phrases are very common in everyday conversation, movies, TV shows, and news stories. Understanding them will help you sound more natural and better understand real spoken English. In this lesson, you'll learn words and phrases like: well-off, loaded, well-to-do, doing well for themselves, more money than they know what to do with, money to burn, filthy ...
In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn words and phrases that English speakers use to talk about the challenges and difficulties of everyday life. Everyone has good days and rough days. Life isn’t always easy, and we all deal with ups and downs in different ways. In this lesson, I’ll cover common issues that can make daily life feel harder, including things that affect our thoughts, our emotions, our relationships, and our personal well-being. In this English class, you’ll learn vocabulary ...
In this English lesson I'll help you learn about two things that are similar, but one is bigger and one is smaller. By comparing each item to the other, and learning the difference it will make it easier to remember this new English vocabulary. In this English class I'll help you learn words and phrases like: uppercase, lowercase, log, branch, twig, brick, block, loaf, bun, teaspoon, tablespoon, donut, donut hole, timbit, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about things that are ...
Learn essential English vocabulary and phrases for discussing simple home remedies. This episode explores practical self-care methods like sipping tea with honey for a sore throat, using compresses for headaches, and applying aloe vera for skin irritation. Discover natural expressions to describe minor ailments and effectively communicate about at-home treatments.
In this English lesson I'll help you learn common work adjectives that English speakers use to describe jobs, workplaces, systems, and productivity. These words are especially useful when talking about offices, factories, teamwork, management, and daily work routines. You’ll learn vocabulary such as: efficient, wasteful, productive, unproductive, streamlined, chaotic, well run, poorly run, fast paced, time saving and time consuming and many more. By the end of this lesson you’ll be able to clear...
In this English lesson, you’ll learn common phrases that English speakers use to talk about everyday annoying situations. These are the little problems that can mess up your schedule, slow things down, or quietly push your patience to its limit. Learning these expressions will help you explain real-life frustrations in a clear, natural way. In this class, we’ll cover phrases like: locked out, running late for work, stuck in traffic, and oversleeping. You’ll also learn how to talk about things su...
Well, hello and welcome to Wednesdays with Bob. Remember, even though this isn't a traditional English lesson, it can be used as one. There are word for word English subtitles if you need to turn them on, and a complete English transcript in the description below. So you might be wondering what's going on. Number one, it's not Wednesday today, it's Tuesday, as you watch this probably. And number, two, you might be thinking, I thought these videos, these Wednesdays with Bobs, were for members onl...
This lesson from Bob the Canadian dives into a wide array of indoor sports, perfect for winter months or year-round activity. Learn vocabulary for popular games like badminton, table tennis, basketball, and bowling, alongside less common ones like cornhole, curling, and bouldering. The episode also covers definitions, equipment, and unique aspects of sports such as fencing, martial arts, and even esports, offering practical English usage for each.
