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Welcome to this free English lesson about plants.Β  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,Β  vegetable, crop, to grow, to harvest,...
Published 04/14/24
Welcome to this English lesson about vehicles.Β  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,...
Published 04/07/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to visit the...
Published 04/06/24
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! Support the show
Published 03/31/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to...
Published 03/24/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to...
Published 03/23/24
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,...
Published 03/17/24
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!Β  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...
Published 03/16/24
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! βœ… 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:...
Published 03/16/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to visit the store!...
Published 03/09/24
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 βœ… Don't forget to visit the store!...
Published 03/09/24
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,...
Published 02/25/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a...
Published 02/24/24
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! βœ… Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio...
Published 02/18/24
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...
Published 02/17/24
Welcome to this free English lesson about comfort. As we all know, our days can be quite busy,Β  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:...
Published 02/11/24
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....
Published 02/10/24
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. βœ… Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a...
Published 02/04/24
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! βœ… 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
Published 02/03/24
Welcome to part 3 of my phrasal verb series. In this English lesson I'll help you learn just over 25 more phrasal verbs. I'll be sure to teach you the meaning, show a picture, and give you a few example sentences. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to split up, to sort out, to kick out, to grow apart, to hang around, to hang around with, to run out of, to catch on, to cut out, to do up, to fall for something, to fall for someone, and many more! I hope you enjoy this...
Published 01/29/24
Welcome to part 2 of my series of English lessons about phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are one of the most important things to understand when you are learning English.Β  In this lesson I'll help you learn another 25 phrasal verbs and I'll do that by showing you an image, giving you a good explanation, and by using the phrasal verbs in example sentences. In this English lesson you'll learn phrasal verbs like: to look down on, to come down with, to screw up, to lay off, to check out, to kick...
Published 01/28/24
Learning English takes time and patience. There are so many words, rules, and unique phrases. Some learners might find it hard to understand advanced sentences, pronunciation, and grammar. But, remember, learning slowly and methodically is actually good. It helps you really get the basics, which is important for your learning. In this English lesson I'll encourage you to learn at a steady pace, and at the same time I'll teach you 7 very common English sayings and phrases about this approach...
Published 01/28/24
Welcome to this English lesson on phrasal verbs. This is part one of a series of English classes where I will help you learn phrasal verbs. In English, phrasal verbs are quite common. Although you can get by without saying them, you'll really need to know them when reading and having conversations. Because of that, I don't think the importance of knowing phrasal verbs can be stressed enough. All of the phrasal verbs that I will teach you in this lesson are quite common, and I'll help make...
Published 01/27/24
In this English lesson I will teach you 5 things that you can start doing today that will help improve your English learning. You might be surprised at how easy it can be to make your learning go a bit better. These suggestions are quite straightforward and I guarantee you will find them helpful! Have a great day and thanks for watching this English lesson! βœ… Don't forget to visit the store! https://bobthecanadian.com Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you...
Published 01/21/24