Learn English with Bob the Canadian

Welcome to this English lesson about rudeness. People are sometimes polite, but sometimes people are rude. Sometimes people say things or do things that just aren't very nice. In this English lesson I'll help you learn 35 words and phrases that we use in English conversation when talking about rudeness. In this English lesson you'll learn words like: inconsiderate, insensitive, offe...

Are you ready for an English lesson about small talk?  Small talk refers to really simple English conversations that English speakers have with other people. There are some common questions asked with small talk, and in this lesson I'll teach you a common positive and negative answer for each of them. These questions will cover talking about your day, a recent movie, a recent trip, a recent g...

If you're like me, you enjoy a good superhero movie. As an English learner though, you might not be familiar with some of the vocabulary used in these movies. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases that are commonly used in superhero movies. Next time you see your English speaking friends, you'll be able to have a great conversation with them about the film! In...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn 8 new vocabulary words and 8 words that mean the exact opposite. In English, when you add the prefix DIS- to some words, it will create a new word with the opposite meaning. In this English class I'll give help you learn the new words and their meanings. In this video you'll learn: agree and disagree, obey and disobey, satisfaction and diss...

Welcome to part 2 of my English lessons about action verbs. Describing the actions that people do is an important part of learning English. In this video I'll go over some more intermediate (but still very common) action verbs that we use in everyday English. In this free English class you'll learn verbs like: to swat, to slide, to pounce, to slam, to scrape, to fluff, to measure, to yan...

As you learn English it is important to have a daily routine. It can also be important to add challenges every once in a while to push yourself a little bit. In this English lesson I'll explain 5 things that you can do to challenge yourself. These are five English study methods that can make you English learning a bit more exciting. In this English class I'll recommend things like: turni...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about driving. Before I continue though, I want to thank Mohd Ags for the idea, and for sending me his notes so I could use them to make this lesson. Awesome work! Thanks Mohd! It's nice to use a car or van to get around. It's nice to be able to go places whenever we want to. It's also nice to be a...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn some common English phrases that we use when talking about being busy. These aren't just different ways to say you are busy.  They are the phrases you would use to talk about getting things done when you're busy. They are phrases that will help you have great English conversations while explaining to someone how busy you are. In this free E...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about exercise. As you know it is very important to get regular exercise. Some of us (me included) sit around too much and eat too much even though doctors then tell us we need to be active, exercise more, and eat healthy food. In this English lesson about exercise and fitness I'll help you learn English phrases like, &quo...

Welcome to this English lesson where you will learn some different ways to say "yes" and "no". As you know, in conversations, it's good to use a variety of expressions to communicate effectively. In this lesson I'll cover several different words and phrases that you can use to respond positively or negatively depending on what you are talking about. We'll have a...

In this video I will be answering some questions that some of you submitted to me last week. As you listen to me answer these questions I hope you can use some of my answers as templates to create your own answers if you were asked the same questions. So, not really an English lesson this week, more of a video about me and my life, but you can always find a way to make it an English lesson. Thanks...

It's nice to be nice! In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about being nice to someone. It's always a good idea to make someone's day better. If you did everything on this list, people would really appreciate you! In this English lesson you'll learn phrases like: look after someone's dog, lend someone a hand, take someone ou...

In this English lesson I'll teach you ten different ways to keep an English conversation going. I'm sure you've experienced this: You start a conversation, and it gets to a point where neither person knows what to talk about next and you just stare at each other not knowing what to do. This is where, as an English learner, you need to be prepared in advance! In this lesson you'...

Welcome to this English lesson about our amazing world. I'm always surprised by just how spectacular the world around us is. There are deserts, volcanoes, and so many other natural things that I just find awe inspiring. In this English lesson you'll learn the following words and some phrases that go with them: waterfall, rapids, canyon, cliff, valley, plains, beach, iceberg, glacier, cav...

In this English lesson I will talk about how much I hate scams, and I'll help you learn the common words and phrases we use in English to talk about scams. Scams are situations where someone tries to trick you into giving them money, items, or personal information. There are many scams around, especially on the internet. In this free English class you'll learn words and phrases like scam...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn over 30 English action verbs. I'm going to start with the basic verbs, and this will eventually become a series. Even though the words in this lesson are meant for beginners, be sure to follow along as I will also use more advanced words for each verb. For instance, when I talk about "walk", I will also talk about "stroll" an...

In this English lesson you'll learn about collocations with the word "and". Collocations are words that frequently appear together in the English language, and learning them can help improve your fluency and make your English sound more natural. In this lesson, I will help you learn common collocations with "and" and how to use them in context. You'll learn English co...

In this English lesson you'll learn how to describe things that move. As you look around you you'll see things that do nothing, but you'll also see things that move in some way. In this free English class you'l learn words like: flicker, rotate, flip, turn, flutter, swing, hover, slide, jiggle, float, and many more! I hope you enjoy this English lesson about things in motion. I...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn the English equivalent of some very common things that kids say. This lesson is based on my own experience as a dad. Jen and I have 5 kids, and I think we've heard it all! I thought I would come up with a list of the 5 most common things we hear. These are questions or statements that our kids have said over the past years, and continue to say n...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases that you can use to talk about personal transportation. There are of course large modes of transportation, but in this lesson I'll focus on the ways to move yourself that just move you, and maybe one other person. In this free English class you'll learn words like: scooter, rollerblades, skateboard, electric skateboard, el...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about questions that you should never ask in English. There are certain questions that are considered rude or inappropriate in English (an in many other languages!) if asked in the wrong situations. Some questions are never asked, and others have their own time and place so it's important to be aware of them. It's important as an English le...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about all the action verbs you would use in the kitchen. Even if you don't like to cook or bake you will learn some important words in this lesson. After all, every English learner likes to eat, so learning action verbs to use when talking about the kitchen is a great idea. In this free English class you'll learn verbs like: grate, simmer,...

Learning English through stories can be really fun! In this English lesson I'm going to tell two stories about my life when I was younger. One of the stories will be a lie, and the other one will be true. Take your time and use this video for English listening practice. Listen to each story a couple of times and then try and figure out which one is true. Once you've figured this out, wat...

Sometimes when you are learning English you get lucky. Sometimes the noun, or the name of something, is the same word as the verb to describe the action. In this English lesson I'll help you learn over 30 of these words. It's great because once you learn the noun, you already know the verb! In this free English class you'll learn: pump, hammer, bend, vacuum, glue, lock, shop, paint,...

In this English lesson I will help you learn 10 essential questions that will greatly improve your conversations. These questions are a great way to keep a conversation going, which in turn, will allow you to practice and expand your vocabulary and build confidence in speaking English. All of these questions are used as an easy way to keep the other person talking, and to show genuine interest in...