Learn English with Bob the Canadian

In this English lesson I will help you learn 12 very common English phrases that you can use at work. I know that besides learning English most of you have jobs, and it is nice to be able to learn some English phrases that you can use to describe the work you are doing. In this English lesson I'll teach you phrases like, "to get back in the swing of things", and "to roll up you...

It's time for an English lesson where you ask me questions and I try to answer them. I know you are probably enjoying learning the English language, but I also know that every once in a while you're probably frustrated.   Every Saturday morning I look forward to these live English lessons where you can ask me anything you want and as a native English speaker I love taking the time to ans...

It's time for an English lesson about the season of fall / autumn. The leaves will start to turn colour soon and fall to the ground.  Pumpkins and other fall vegetables are almost ready. If you go to a coffee shop you can get things that are "pumpkin spice flavoured". All of that reminded me that it was time to help you learn some English words and phrases about the season of fall (...

As you continue to learn English you will spend time reading, writing, listening, speaking, and building vocabulary. You might even study some English grammar along the way. In this English lesson I'll talk a little bit about why reading is both cool and important when it comes to studying English. Of all of the areas you can study, it certainly is the most peaceful, and can give you the grea...

In this English lesson I take you to school with me on the day before the start of school to help you review English school vocabulary and English school phrases. Whether you are learning English as a student, or if you are a parent or teacher, this lesson serves as a great review of basic English school vocabulary and also gives several example phrases where each word is used in context. I hope y...

In this English lesson I'll help you learn about some the greatest inventions! Interestingly, the names of many inventions are also used in idioms! Do you know what it means to "put something under the microscope" or what the "greatest thing since sliced bread" is? You may have already learned some of these in a previous English class or they may be new to you. Either way,...

I think it's a great time to have an online English question and answer session! Fortunately this English lesson will most likely be outside as the weather is supposed to be awesome.  I'm excited to help you learn English!  In today's Q&A lesson I will answer questions from all of you about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases.  I'll  do my best to answer as clearl...

Learning a language like English can be hard, but I know that you can do it! Today, instead of creating one of my normal English lessons this week I thought I would just send you a little bit of encouragement! In this video I take you on a short walk in nature, and as we look at the amazing world around us I compare each amazing and beautiful thing I look at to you, the amazing and beautiful Engli...

In this English lesson I will help you learn English words and phrases about friendship.  We are social people, and we have friends. Maybe it is an old friend from your school days, maybe you have a friend on Facebook. Either way, let's take some time to go over a few vocabulary words you need to know and a few phrases that will help you describe your friendship. I hope you enjoy this English...

It's a great day to have an online English lesson, but we'll need to be inside today! It looks like it might rain during the lesson, and I don't want to get caught outside with all my livestreaming equipment! Sorry! I know some of you really like the great outdoors! I certainly hope you don't mind being inside for this one and I hope you are ready to learn some English! In toda...

In this English lesson I will help you learn over 30 ways to describe yourself and other people in English.  You will learn to describe people who are creative, as well as how to describe someone who is nice to talk to. You will learn how to describe people in English who talk a lot, and you will learn to describe people who know many things! My hope is that you will learn many new English words d...

When you are learning English you might also be planning to travel to an English speaking country to practice your English. In this English lesson we'll take a little trip to Niagara Falls, and while we're there enjoying all of the spectacular views and sights, I'll teach you some English words and phrases that you can use while travelling. I'll teach travel vocabulary like hig...

Each week I look forward to these live English lessons where viewers can submit a question about the English language and I do my best to answer it. As a native English speaker I love the questions that all of you ask each week. It makes me realize just how complicated and beautiful the English language is. I look forward to this English lesson each week because often even I'm surprised at ho...

In this English lesson I will teach you some words and phrases about farming. As many of you know I grew up on a farm and I currently live on a farm.  Growing up I learned a lot about farming and I will always cherish the memories that I made. As an English learner it is good to know the language of farming as that is where almost all of the food that you eat comes from! In this English lesson I w...

In previous English lessons I've always recommended that English learners spend an equal amount of time reading, writing, listening, speaking and learning new English vocabulary. In this lesson I'll give you some power moves and hacks to help you combine each of these areas of study. I'll show you how to combine listening and speaking practice, how to combine reading and writing pra...

I think now is a good time to learn English! In this English class you will be able to ask me a question about the English language and I will do my best to answer it! As you continue to learn English and increase your vocabulary you will of course have questions. Sometimes you might be pulling your hair out trying to understand a strange English phrase or word. I will do my best to help. Hopefull...

Welcome to this English lesson! Today I think we should learn some vocabulary and phrases that you would use when talking about universities and colleges. Learning is one of the most important things in life, and getting a college degree can be a valuable step towards having a successful life. In this English lesson about college and university I will help you learn words like dormitory, degree, a...

Many of you have taken an English class or are planning to take one in the future. In this English lesson I go over 10 things you should never do when you are studying English in a classroom. I've noticed in my time as a high school teacher that there are some bad habits that students sometimes acquire. In this lesson I will identify those habits and give you suggestions for how to do better...

Every day is an awesome day to have an online English Q&A lesson! The weather looks great, and it doesn't look like it will rain during the lesson. I hope you don't mind learning outside today!  In this English video lesson I will take questions from viewers about usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases and do my best to answer as many questions as I can as clearly as possible....

Each year around this time I like to create an English lesson about flowers and plants. I like to make this lesson because I live on a flower farm. Jen and I have been growing flowers for many years, and it is fun to combine my farming job with my English teaching on Youtube. In this lesson I will give you a tour of the farm and I will teach you some English words and phrases about plants and flow...

Welcome to this English lesson! Today I think we should learn a few words and phrases in English to be able to talk about communication. We talk to each other in person. We talk to each other over the phone. We even use things like Facetime and Skype now to have conversations and to communicate with other people. In this English lesson I will help you learn words like satellite, landline, and text...

Choosing to learn English puts you on a long road of learning. For the most part, It can be easy and enjoyable at times, but other times it can be really challenging. As you continue to learn English, there will inevitably be questions you will have about the English language. I'm here to help. In this live sream you can ask me a question about this crazy and weird language we call English. I...

Have you learned the English names of every single item in your house? Have you taken the time to learn a few English phrases that you can use when talking about household items? In this English lesson I will go over 40 different household items and common phrases we use when talking about them. I'll talk about mops and brooms, toilet brushes, and shower curtains. I'll talk about almost...

English prepositions can be a bit frustrating. As you learn English these little words are so important, yet usage can be a challenge to understand and master. In this English video lesson I will explain with visual demonstrations how to use the prepositions IN, AT, BY, and ON when talking about a place. Hopefully my explanation, along with my demonstrations will help you remember these prepositio...

Are you ready to learn some more English? In this English lesson I will take questions from viewers and I will try to answer them as best as I can. I have some experience with learning and teaching languages. I have learned French as a second language, and I continue to teach it. This gives me some insight into languages as I have the following skills: I am a native English speaker. I have learned...