Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that start with "in the". These are expressions that native English speakers use all the time in everyday conversations, whether you're talking with friends, family members, coworkers, or classmates. In this free English class you'll learn phrases like: in the lead, in the know, in the clear, in the news,...

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to have a field day. When you say someone or a bunch of people are going to have a field day, it means they're going to be really excited and eager and, really looking forward to doing something. I'm sorry, I'm having trouble explaining this one for some reason. Maybe because I'm doing this lesson in the morning....

In this English lesson, you'll learn some common English phrases that start with "out of". You'll learn expressions like out of focus, out of order, out of stock, out of breath, out of shape, out of luck, out of control, out of time, out of practice, out of touch, out of date, out of money, out of energy, out of line, out of place, out of work, out of business, out of bounds, out...

Read along to learn the English phrases TO WHILE AWAY THE TIME and A WHILE BACK In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to while away the time. And I should note that sometimes while is spelled with an H in this phrase and sometimes people leave it out. And both apparently are correct. But when you while away the time, it means you spend time doing something so that t...

School's out for the summer! In this English lesson, I'll teach you some common English phrases that people use when they finally have time off from work or school. You'll learn expressions like: school's out for the summer, to be free as a bird, to be footloose and fancy-free, a weight off my shoulders, time to unwind, to recharge your batteries, to take it easy, to kick back, to...

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn over 30 common compound words that are often used when talking about life in the countryside. You'll learn words like fencepost, farmhouse, greenhouse, barnyard, footpath, woodland, wetland, flowerbed, and many more. Compound words are made by joining two smaller words together to create a new word with its own meaning, and they're very commo...

In this English lesson, I will help you learn and practice vocabulary related to the FIFA World Cup and international soccer tournaments. A lot of the words and phrases can be used to talk about other sports as well. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like: host nation, reigning champion, defending champion, powerhouse, underdog, die-hard fan, supporter, watch party, tea...

Read along to learn the English phrases TO MILL ABOUT and RUN-OF-THE-MILL In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to mill about. Sometimes people say to mill around as well. When you mill about or when people are milling about, it means they're in an area and they aren't there for any particular reason and they're just kind of waiting and walking around a...

Who should I cheer for at the World Cup? In this English lesson, you'll learn useful vocabulary and phrases related to the FIFA World Cup while helping me solve a dilemma! Canada is my number one team, but as a realist, I know the odds of winning aren't always in our favor. So who should be my second team to support? I want you to convince me to cheer for your country. Along the way, you&#...

Hello and welcome to this English lesson about things you'll see along the road! In this lesson, you'll learn over 25 useful English words and phrases for common things found beside roads, streets, and highways. Whether you're driving, riding in a car, taking a bus, cycling, or walking, these are the kinds of words you'll hear and use in everyday English. You'll learn vocabular...

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a shot in the arm. Now, when you say something is a shot in the arm, this is a good thing. When something is a shot in the arm, it means something happened that gave you a lot of energy and excitement to do something. The best example I can think of is this. If you are watching a soccer game or a football game, and if the team i...

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In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how the prefix un- changes the meaning of many English words by creating their opposites. You'll learn useful vocabulary pairs such as happy and unhappy, safe and unsafe, locked and unlocked, finished and unfinished, and many more. In this free English class, we'll explore how the prefix un- is used in everyday English. Through clear explanat...

In this English lesson I’ll help you learn how we use the phrase “before and after” when talking about change over time. We often use it when comparing an older photo with a newer one to show how a person, place, or thing has transformed. In this free English class you’ll learn vocabulary and phrases connected to change, improvement, progress, and transformation. In this English lesson we’ll talk...

Read along to learn the English phrases TO BE IN FREE FALL and FREE AS A BIRD

In this English lesson you’ll learn words and phrases we use when talking about long weekends and extra days off from work or school. You’ll hear natural English expressions like long weekend, to have Friday off, to have Monday off, 4 day weekend, and personal days. These are phrases native speakers use all the time when talking about holidays, vacations, and schedules.

In this English lesson, you’ll learn useful everyday English vocabulary for all kinds of objects and things people often see but don’t always know the names for. We’ll look at practical words like circuit breaker, breaker panel, fuse box, air vent, garage door opener, gas cap, and QR code, along with outdoor items like rain barrel, trellis, birdbath, hanging basket, and fire pit. You’ll also learn...

In this English lesson I will answer as many questions from you, the viewer, as I can in about an hours time. During the lesson I'll respond live to your questions about the English language, my life, life in Canada, strategies for learning and more. I hope you enjoy this live English lesson!

In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to sell yourself short. When you sell yourself short, it means you talk about yourself, not in a positive way about something. If I was to say to someone, you know, my English lessons on YouTube, they're not very good. They might say, hey, don't sell yourself short. Your lessons are actually really good. If you're go...

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In this English lesson, I'll help you learn fascinating words used to describe patterns, shapes, and designs all around us. You’ll learn vocabulary like spiral, vortex, zigzag, ripple, lattice, symmetry, and many more. These are words native English speakers use when talking about nature, art, architecture, science, and everyday objects. Throughout the English class, I’ll explain each word wit...

Read along to learn the English phrases A WARM BODY and BODY LANGUAGE In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a warm body. This is a phrase we use to talk about someone at work or at a place of work that doesn't do a whole lot and doesn't actually need a lot of skills to do their job. Sometimes you'll hear this. We need someone to sit at the door of the bu...

In this English lesson, I'll help you learn how to give opinions where you rate things. You'll explore simple and useful phrases like “How would you rate it?”, along with common ways people score things using thumbs up, stars, and scales out of ten. If you’ve ever wanted to sound more natural when talking about movies, restaurants, or games, this lesson will help you do just that. We’ll al...

Hey everyone! In this lesson, I’ll help you learn some useful words and phrases we use to talk about people who are rich and famous. We’ll look at common vocabulary like celebrity, affluent, and in the limelight, and I’ll share some simple examples so you can start using them right away. If you’ve ever wanted to describe well-known people, their lifestyles, or how they’re influential, this lesson...

Read along to learn the English phrases YOU'RE GETTING WARMER! and BENCHWARMER In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase, you're getting warmer. This is a phrase we use when someone is almost right. When someone is guessing something and they are almost coming up with the right answer. If I said to Jen, I bought something today and it's really cool, and if s...