Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson, I will help you answer this question: Why are you learning English? In this free English class, I’ll give you clear, practical example sentences you can use to explain your reason for learning English. Whether you want to travel, get a better job, make new friends, or just enjoy movies and music, you’ll learn to explain clearly why you're learning the English language....

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases that we use to talk about things we find in the wild. The phrase "in the wild" means in its natural environment. You can see a wild animal at the zoo, or you can see it in the wild. You can see a tropical plant in a greenhouse, or you can see it growing in the wild if you visit the country it is from. This will be the...

Read along to learn the English phrases THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER and GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase the grass is always greener. And, I do have to apologize. I've probably taught this phrase before. It's a pretty common one. It's a shorter version of a longer phrase, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence...

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn how to talk about those days when life just feels… a little too full. If you’re like me, you probably have times when everything feels busy, rushed, or even a bit chaotic. In this lesson, we’ll go through useful English words like hectic, frenetic, frantic, and overwhelming, and I’ll explain each one with simple definitions and real-life examples so you...

In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn to talk about anything new with confidence. I'll teach everyday English words like brand new, fresh, recent, and current, then level things up with expressions like modern, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, and high-tech. In this free English class you’ll learn how to describe something as the latest, up-to-date, or even just out, and how to talk about...

Read along to learn the English phrases LOST FOR WORDS and AT A LOSS. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase lost for words. When you're lost for words, it means you don't know what to say in a certain situation. Maybe a friend has just shared some news with you about how they're doing. Maybe they're not healthy right now. Maybe they've been in th...

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In this English lesson, I’ll help you learn useful words and phrases about junk and garbage. We’ll explore how native speakers use these words in everyday life, from talking about junk food and junk mail to describing something as complete junk. You’ll also learn a wide range of related vocabulary, including words like trash, rubbish, and waste, along with more specific terms like e-waste, scraps,...

Read along to learn the English phrases FROZEN IN TIME and TO DO TIME. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase frozen in time. When we say something or someone is frozen in time, it means they don't change as time goes by. A great example of this would be people like me who buy clothing 20 years ago and continue wearing it, and then it might appear as if I'm f...

In this lesson, I'll help you learn the following words: stopgap, makeshift, placeholder, and filler. I'll do this in a tongue-in-cheek kind of way, as the lesson itself could be called filler, but is actually a real lesson. Thanks for watching!

In this English lesson you'll learn words and phrases that you can use when talking about hospitals and health care. Recently I was admitted to hospital, but all is well now. While I was there I made sure to look around and write down all the vocabulary I could teach in an English lesson for you once I felt better. In this English lesson I'll help you learn words and phrases like: patient,...

In this English lesson, I’ll teach you 25 practical adjectives you can use to describe cars and transportation. These are the kinds of words native speakers naturally use when talking about vehicles, driving, and getting around. You’ll explore adjectives like fast, reliable, fuel efficient, spacious, powerful, compact, used, dependable, outdated, safe, brand new, and more, with simple example sent...

Read along to learn the English phrases A BLAST FROM THE PAST and TO HAVE BLAST. In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase a blast from the past. When we say something is a blast from the past, we're talking about something that reminds us of something that happened a long time ago. The best example of a blast from the past for me would be hearing a song on the radi...

In this English lesson, you’ll learn more than 25 useful adjectives for describing clothing and fashion. These are the kinds of words native English speakers use when talking about outfits, personal style, and what people are wearing. We’ll explore adjectives such as casual, formal, stylish, trendy, loose, tight, baggy, and comfortable, along with many others. I’ll also give clear example sentence...

Read along to practice your English and to learn the English phrases "to catch a break" and "if you catch my drift" TRANSCRIPT: In this English lesson, I wanted to help you learn the English phrase to catch a break. When you catch a break, it means something has gone your way. Let's imagine that you're trying to buy tickets for an Ed Sheeran concert, and you know that t...

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 anyw...

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, respe...

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...

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&#39...

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 exam...

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 yo...

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 enjo...

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 a...

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...