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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 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 l…
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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 categor…
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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…
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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 yo…
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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 …
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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 …
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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, handou…
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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 le…
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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…
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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 pa…
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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…
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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 …
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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 b…
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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 no…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about speed. I will teach you words and phrases like: miles per hour, kilometres per hour, the speed of sound, the speed of light, at a snail's pace, to be flying, speedometer, full speed, high speed, to accelerate, to pick up speed, to slow down, and many more! Note…
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In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to complain in English about something that you are no longer enjoying. For me, winter is the most amazing season, but I'm ready for it to be over. In this English class I'll teach these six phrases: to have had enough of something, to be done with something, to be sick or tired of something, for somet…
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It's Valentine's Day so how could I not do an English lesson about love? In this free English class I will help you learn English words and phrases so you can talk about love in your next conversation. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: to have a crush on someone, to ask someone out, to go on a date, infatuation, chocolates…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn 8 different phrases that we use in everyday English when we are talking about being happy. This English class will help you learn the phrases: to be happy for someone, to be happy to see someone, your happy place, a happy camper, to be happy to see someone go, to be happy to help and more! I hope you enj…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn the names for all different types of groups. As you well know, people tend to get together for various reasons. Depending on the reason for the group, that group will have a name. In this video I will teach you the English vocabulary you need to know to describe these groups. In this English lesson you'l…
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Wow! It is cold here! In this English lesson I'll help you learn vocabulary that you can use to talk about really cold weather. Even if you don't have winter where you live, this lesson will help you understand TV shows and movies that take place in cold climates! In this lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: whiteout, black ice, frostbite, i…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn some English words and phrases about the weather and natural disasters. We all experience the weather every day, so learning how to talk about the weather in English is very important for your conversations. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: downpour, blizzard, tornado, it's rai…
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Have you been using books to learn English? Do you find books are useful still for your English studies. In this English lesson I go through the process of buying a book created for English learners and I give it a review. I've never done book reviews before, but I've always been curious to see what these books are like. I ordered a book from DK pu…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn 30 words that you can use to describe how you feel. Each word will work perfectly if you start a sentence by saying, "I feel..." In this English lesson you'll learn vocabulary words like: blah, inept, lethargic, invisible, empty inside, relieved, weird, lucky, honored, overwhelmed, off, energized, hopefu…
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You might be surprised at how these 4 tips can help you improve your English learning. In this English lesson I'll give you some advice that I know helps me when I need to study and learn new things. These aren't study techniques, but more lifestyle choices that might even make you happier. Maybe I should have called the video, "How to be Happy Whe…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to complain in English. You'll learn words and phrases like: a complaint, to protest, to whine, to lodge a complaint, to file a complaint, to gripe, to make a fuss, to object to, to find fault, to bellyache, and many more. I hope you enjoy this English class about complainin…
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In this English lesson I will explain some very common 3 word English phrasal verbs. I know, I know, it's hard enough to learn normal English phrasal verbs, why do we have to have even longer ones! Sorry about that! In this English class I'll help you learn: to get around to, to catch up to, to keep up with, to stand up for, to stick up for, to get…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn the verbs we use to talk about eating and drinking. I'm sure you're already familiar with the verbs to eat and to drink, but in this English lesson we'll also talk about: to slurp, to sip, to munch, to gobble up, to chew, to guzzle, to wolf down, to binge, and to dig in? In this free English class you'll…
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Eight years ago I decided to make an English lesson for the world. I really didn't know what I was doing, but I went outside with my camera, made a short 2 minute English lesson, came back in, edited it a bit, and uploaded it to Youtube. The rest, they say, is history. Since then I have tried to make English lessons on as many topics as I could thi…
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Join me for a free live English lesson about relationship verbs. We all have friends and family, and in this English class I'll help you learn the verbs we use when we talk about those relationships. In the English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to be close, to get together, to let someone down, to catch up, to fit in, to fall for, to hit it off, …
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In this English lesson I will help you learn the English words and phrases that we use for all the symbols around us in the world. A symbol is a small character that has a much larger meaning. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases about the following symbols: infinity, ampersand, hashtag, dollar sign, at symbol, percent, checkmark, …
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Join me for a fun and exciting English lesson about the verbs (including some phrasal verbs) that we use at Christmas. In this English lesson you'll learn verbs like: to count down, to look forward to, to put off, to sing along, to wrap up, to pop over, to give, to receive, to shop around, to set up, to take down, to put away, and many more! I hope…
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In this English lesson I will help you review and learn how to talk about being sick in English. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs5US0Tpi1A or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Sick" Support the show…
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Winter is fast approaching in my part of Canada, so I thought I would do an English lesson about how to prepare for winter. As and English learner you will learn words and phrases like: to put on the snow tires, to get out your winter coat, to stop a draught, to get our your gloves, to warm up the car, and many more! Note: This is the audio portion…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn how to talk about the things you check in life, or at least the things you should check. You should check the forecast before planning a weekend trip. You should check the temperature before eating a cooked chicken. You should check the oil in your car. There are many things you should check in life, and…
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When you are learning English you often are taught how to describe normal things. Normal weather. A normal day. A normal night out. You should however, in my opinion, also be learning how to describe abnormal things. In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases like: out of the ordinary, odd and unusual, wacky, weird, strange, and…
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In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to talk about your spare time in English and in particular the things you choose to do. All of us are busy, but every once in a while we have some spare time. For me this usually happens in January and February, and there are many thing Jen and I do during that time. In this English lesson you'll learn…
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In this free English lesson I will help you learn the one word name for many things that have more than one word in their name, or a really long word. It's a bit hard to explain, but you probably already know that we call eyeglasses glasses, but did you know we normally call a remote control a remote, or refer to windshield wipers as wipers? There …
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A very common thing to be asked when practicing your English conversation skills with a partner is to describe your typical day. In this English lesson I will help you learn the exact sentences you'll need to describe your day. You'll simply need to change the time and it will work for you! You'll learn the English phrases you can use to talk about…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn how to describe things in an imprecise way. Sometimes you don't know the exact quantity, measurement, or amount of something, and in English we use a few different words and phrases in those situations. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: give or take, roughly, just over, just und…
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In this English lesson I'll help you learn the names behind over 25 common facial expressions. I'll also describe the feelings or emotions that cause those facial expressions. In this English class you'll learn words like: frown, sneer, scowl, happy face, grimace, smirk, wince, stare, eye roll, wink, puppy eyes, squint, glare, put, and many more! N…
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This past week two words came up in a conversation: an eyesore, and lacklustre. I thought it would be fun to think of a few more English vocabulary words on the same theme and create a lesson out of them. Welcome to this English lesson about describing things and places. In particular, we'll be learning how to describe old, ugly, aging things and p…
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In this free English lesson I'll help you learn the vocabulary you need to talk about utilities and services. Utilities are the things you pay for besides rent, like gas, electricity, and sewer. Services include things like garbage pickup, etc. n this English lesson you will learn words and phrases like: water, water treatment plant, sewer, wastewa…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases to describe the signs of aging. We're all getting older, and being able to talk about the effects of aging in your next English conversation is an important thing. In this lesson you'll learn English phrases like: turning grey, aches and pains, going bald, hard of hearing, bad eyesight, h…
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In this English lesson you'll learn how to talk about food in English. Food is all around us, and we all need to eat it every day. In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases like: prepare, cook, recipe, raw, bake, fry, steam, burnt, junk food and more! Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right …
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In this English lesson I'll share with you 5 tips that you can start today to help you improve your English learning. Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://youtu.be/Nb0t2XSqsko or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Types of 5 Tips" Support the show…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases we use when using our phones, particularly when our connection isn't very good. Sometimes you make a phone call and the other person has trouble hearing you. Sometimes you have trouble hearing them. In this lesson I'll help you learn the common English phrases we use when this happens. In…
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Over the last few years I have noticed some new words in the English language. In this lesson I will help you learn some of these new words and phrases. These aren't all the words that have been added each year, but the new words that I hear as I go through my week. These are new English words that are actually used in everyday conversations. In th…
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In this English lesson I will help you learn English phrases we use to describe people who have a lot of money, and people who don't have a lot of money. Sometimes you have extra money, sometimes you don't. I will help you learn to describe situations where you don't have enough money to do something, and situations where you do. In this English le…
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Read along to practice your English and to learn the phrases "to make do" and "to make a living" In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to make do. Sorry, I forgot to put the to here. When you make do, it means you do the best you can with what you have. This shirt doesn't have a pocket and I like to put my microphone…
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